Vibrations in my daughter's Fiesta

My daughter has a 2010 Ford Fiesta. When accelerating, between 50 and 60mph, the car judders (a bit like poorly balanced wheels). If she releases the accelerator, the juddering stops - which it also does at the same speed if the clutch is depressed.

We've had the wheel balancing checked and it's fine. Could there be a problem with the drive shaft?

Asked on 17 November 2012 by JOHN DAVIES

Answered by Honest John
Probably the clutch.
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