Vibration on startup
My vehicles vibrates noticeably for about 20-30 seconds after I start it. After that the vehicle runs smoothly until it fully cools down and I start it up again. Car is only 3 years old with 35k miles, would figure this would be too early for a tuneup but maybe not. Any advice is greatly appreciated!
My car has 35000 miles.
My car has a manual transmission.
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Hi there. From the description you have given, a tune-up may be in order. Short trip driving is harder on the engine, than long trip driving. Based on the low mileage, it is not due for the tune-up according to the maintenance schedule.
It could be, the spark plugs are slightly fouled from short trip driving. Apparently the vehicle’s computer is not recognizing the fault, with no mention of a Check Engine Light on. It could be, a dirty idle air control valve is not raising the engine’s RPM up, to provide a smooth idle upon start-up cold.
I recommend having your vehicle’s vibration inspected be inspected by a certified technician, such as one from YourMechanic.
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Many possible faults can cause your 2013 Ford Focus to vibrate upon acceleration. From your description, it sounds like you are describing an engine misfire. Misfires can be caused by many issues, but the most common are spark plugs, coil, fuel pump, fuel injectors, MAF sensor, vacuum leaks, or a wiring harness fault.
This problem is caused by a software issue with the 2014 Focus`s powertrain module. The transmission control module and the engine control unit is receiving the wrong inputs, so it causes the transmission to stall and jerk.
The most prevalent cause of vibration is problems with your wheels or tires. The potential problems include improper wheel and tire balance, uneven tire wear, separated tire tread, out of round tires, damaged wheels and even loose lug nuts.
The shaking during the start-up problem points to a loose part or combustion problems. Either the engine mounts are loose, or the fuel pressure is low. Worn-out spark plug and low coolant temperature can also be the cause. The shaking can be unnerving, and even though it stops after some time, it needs checking.
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The shaking occurs as your truck`s engine struggles to remain running while at idle. A few common causes within the ignition system are: Engine Misfires. Faulty Spark Plugs.
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An engine that is hesitating to accelerate is most likely dealing with a fuel/air mixture that is too lean. Engine`s that are running inefficiently will begin to show signs like hesitation which will only become worse over time.
Is it something you should get looked at? The short answer is, Yes! A shaking or rocking sensation from your truck`s engine compartment, plus engine misfires is an indication that a problem is brewing. It may be as simple as replacing your spark plugs, but it also may be more involved than that.
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