motor mounts going bad?
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motor mounts going bad?
My wife has a 2013 ford escape awd 2.0. we both notice a some vibration when the car is accelerating or going up hill. It doesnt feel like an alignment issue since speed doesnt seem to be factor and there is no vibration going down hills and being off the gas. It has me wondering if maybe a motor mount is getting worn out. It has about 98k miles on it. Is there something else i should check first?
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Torque converter going bad.. maybe. I would check the condition of the oil in the transmission. Found the following on the internet. ( A relative's 2014 Escape's torque converter went bad and it ruined the trans.. $7000 later. it's back on the road. )
- Difficulty Shifting. The output pressure of your torque converter will be reduced if the converter …
- Rattling Sounds. There will be a lot of rattling sounds coming from your torque converter if it goes …
- Vibrations and Shakiness. If you accelerate your vehicle past 40 mph and experience a lot of …
- Speed Fluctuation. If you’re driving on a flat, even road and your vehicle accelerates or decelerate
Last edited by clintbonnie; Jan 6, 2020 at 04:34 PM. Reason: additonal info....
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If you’re only experiencing the vibration going uphill, it’s most likely a driveline problem. If you let off the gas going uphill, does it quit?
Check fluid levels in the PTU (Power Take Off Unit - mounted up front - it’s where the driveshaft hooks up) and the rear diff. A safe level is when fluid is either running/dripping out of the fill plug or it’s within 1/2” below the fill plug.
Also check every u-joint and the carrier bearing of the driveshaft for play. ANY movement on the u-joints means replacement. Some movement on the carrier bearing is normal but it shouldn’t be in excess of about 1/4” in any direction.
Check fluid levels in the PTU (Power Take Off Unit - mounted up front - it’s where the driveshaft hooks up) and the rear diff. A safe level is when fluid is either running/dripping out of the fill plug or it’s within 1/2” below the fill plug.
Also check every u-joint and the carrier bearing of the driveshaft for play. ANY movement on the u-joints means replacement. Some movement on the carrier bearing is normal but it shouldn’t be in excess of about 1/4” in any direction.
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