Focus ST engine noise

Mulga · 22-07-2013, 07:07 AM

Purchased a 2013 ST (demo) a few weeks ago and absolutely loving the car.

However, I have noticed that after the engine warms-up there is what sounds like a tapping noise, very similar to pinging. I have checked the noise when the car is idling.

I'm running the car on Optimax 98, but it I sounds more like a tappet noise.

Obviously, I'll take it in to the dealer, just interested if anyone has similar or heard anything around the traps.

Thanks

WILDB · 22-07-2013, 07:14 AM

It's the fuel injectors, direct injection motors can be a bit noisy in this regard.

Mine has been the same from day dot, all of the others I've heard have also been the same. It's a hell of a lot noisier with the engine cover off too.

Mulga · 22-07-2013, 08:42 AM

Thanks WILDB.......I had a Focus LS-LX (2006) previously, and the engine was much quieter compared with the ST.

I'm loving the ST though and power aside, it's also a great handling car.

gassed250 · 22-07-2013, 12:15 PM

Mine does it to
sounds like valve train noise to me

aratic · 23-07-2013, 04:20 PM

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Originally Posted by Mulga

Thanks WILDB.......I had a Focus LS-LX (2006) previously, and the engine was much quieter compared with the ST.

This will be because the older Focus is not direct injected.

If you have any doubts about Fords GDi engine being noisey, have a listen to a Golf Gti or R engine.

phil545 · 25-07-2013, 02:10 PM

mine is so noisy, not a tapping noise more like a whuring noise, that sounds like a bearing, i think all the ST's have it but mine is just louder as comparing it to my brothers there is a difference. Ford have noted it but said its within acceptable limits or some ****, its really noticable when you are next to another car for the sound to bounce off it. its high pitch, almost like the turbo whistle but not quite

Mitch89 · 28-07-2013, 10:54 PM

My dad's 2012 BMW Z4 had the 2-litre DI turbo petrol engine, and it sounded like a tractor idling. It's weird, but normal.

phil545 · 28-07-2013, 11:34 PM

Idle is fine in respect to diesel/tractor noise, this is a rather high pitch swuring noise instead

aratic · 29-07-2013, 08:23 PM

I have the same sound but its 'normal'. Dropped mine off at the dealer the other morning and when I was at the bus stop I saw another ST drive past and I heard this noise from the other side of a busy road

phil545 · 29-07-2013, 10:26 PM

Yeah its weird, you can hear it more when you are in the car, i just go my bro to drive my car past me and i couldn't really hear it, just the turbo spool and exhaust. I was told the same thing that its within acceptable limits. Im hoping once i change the oil it will quieten down a bit, was goin to switch at 7.5km but the bottle says to use it after the first manufacture oil change

aratic · 30-07-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by phil545

was goin to switch at 7.5km but the bottle says to use it after the first manufacture oil change

Explain?

phil545 · 30-07-2013, 07:13 PM

Haha whats there to explain? Was going to change the oil at 7500km but the royal purple says its recommended to change it after the first manufacturer change which is 15000km, when that rolls around i might supply them the oil and filter for a reduced price

aratic · 30-07-2013, 07:51 PM

I don't see why you cant use it straight away that's all. Having to wait a certain period before changing over to a synthetic oil on a car designed to use synthetic oil does not make sense.

Also you probably won't get a discount off the capped price servicing for supplying the oil, I've already asked

phil545 · 30-07-2013, 08:01 PM

Yeah i dont really wanna wait either, its the api licensed stuff so i might just go ahead and change it at 7500, i dont want to waste money and have ford change the oil at 15 just to then change it back, hmmmm

pajoda · 30-07-2013, 08:09 PM

If you want your own oil just supply it at a service interval. I bet they will not attempt to enforce some minute level of characteristic that equates to their minimum level of requirement. I bet anything of 5W30 these days will suffice.

aratic · 30-07-2013, 08:45 PM

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Originally Posted by pajoda

If you want your own oil just supply it at a service interval. I bet they will not attempt to enforce some minute level of characteristic that equates to their minimum level of requirement. I bet anything of 5W30 these days will suffice.

That's more or less what my dealers service manager said, any 5w30 is good

RikBiel · 17-08-2013, 08:14 PM

From what I have read about these lovely ST's I suspect if you apply sufficient pressure to the accelerator, any unpleasant noises soon disappear.

Copie · 18-08-2013, 01:42 AM

Why use RP oil though? It's just overpriced for what it is, for the money you outlay you may as well get mainlube.

gassed250 · 18-08-2013, 11:19 AM

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Originally Posted by pajoda

I bet anything of 5W30 these days will suffice.

so long as it meets WSS M2C-913-C

Recommended focus ST oilshttp://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1251-wss-m2c-913-c.aspx

aratic · 18-08-2013, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by gassed250

so long as it meets WSS M2C-913-C

Recommended focus ST oilshttp://www.opieoils.co.uk/c-1251-wss-m2c-913-c.aspx

Or WSS M2C946A as the USDM ST's

If in doubt talk to your service manager...

aratic · 29-03-2014, 11:37 AM

Seeing as oil was discussed in this thread, thought it might be appropriate to post that Supercheap are now selling Valvoline Synpower FE oil which meets the 913C Ford spec

http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/Produ...menuFrom=60104

Copie · 29-03-2014, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by aratic

Seeing as oil was discussed in this thread, thought it might be appropriate to post that Supercheap are now selling Valvoline Synpower FE oil which meets the 913C Ford spec

http://m.supercheapauto.com.au/Produ...menuFrom=60104

Funny thing about Valvoline, the base oil used in their lubricant range is actually recycled out of a placed called transfield in Sydney, its sent from there to Rutherford where its processed and cleaned then sent upto Brisbane to be refined and have their various additives put in, bottled and sold to the public.

The waste base oil is nasty stuff to, stains aluminium and clear sight glasses.

aratic · 30-03-2014, 12:12 PM

Don't really see a problem with recycled base oil. As a product it's obviously still been tested and meets the approvals on the tin.

xxx000 · 30-03-2014, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by aratic

Don't really see a problem with recycled base oil. As a product it's obviously still been tested and meets the approvals on the tin.

agree, I think you'll find most mineral oils have a recycled component in them

marg99 · 30-03-2014, 07:58 PM

Not sure why the comment about recycled mineral oils was relevant to a fully synthetic product which is what the post was about