Originally posted by jsark:
for a while now, i've had some vibration issues with the engine/atx. the degree and feel of the vibration is always the same and occurs during the following events:

1. stopped, upon shifting into reverse from either neutral or park. vibration remains until another gear is selected, even while backing up.

2. coasting, in drive (o/d on or off) at around the 2k rpm zone, ~45 mph. vibration smoothes out as rpm/speed drops.

for #2, there are no hard thresholds for the vibe. the max intensity of the vibe occurs as #2 describes.

the car is very driveable and there are no other problems besides the bang shift, which is still going strong. atx response is solid, power application is solid.

my gut tells me my atx is trying to communicate its intent to die soon...



Telling us year and engine type would help.

The early Zetec (95 to 97) didn't do a very good job of controlling engine vibration and harshness, especially at or near idle.

Jim Johnson 98 SVT 03 Escape Limited