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We got the inside scoop on the RMM for ya here at ST Nation.
There is a bit of a story with a resolution but the story is worth repeating.
Many of us wondered how Ford never experienced the 1-2 bang during development and testing. Turns out, they didn't. One of the engineers discovered it for themselves during testing and called up their ST counter part in Europe who had no idea what he was talking about.
When the two met up, the American engineer took the wheel of the ST with the European engineer along for the ride to demonstrate the 1-2 bang. The European engineer cringed and exclaimed "why would you do that" after the bang was produced.
So here is the rub. There hasn't been one single complaint from a European ST owner re the 1-2 bang! There is no difference in the mounts between continents, they just don't experience it because of the way they shift. Additionally, they aren't experiencing the brake dust issues ("excessive") that we do.
Apparently, we are a bunch of Neanderthals here in NA!
For plans to issue a TSB to address the issue. The cars will be fitted with the E Focus RMM and the upper motor mounts will also be replaced.
So, the fix is on the way for those of you who want the OEM solution to the problem
There is a bit of a story with a resolution but the story is worth repeating.
Many of us wondered how Ford never experienced the 1-2 bang during development and testing. Turns out, they didn't. One of the engineers discovered it for themselves during testing and called up their ST counter part in Europe who had no idea what he was talking about.
When the two met up, the American engineer took the wheel of the ST with the European engineer along for the ride to demonstrate the 1-2 bang. The European engineer cringed and exclaimed "why would you do that" after the bang was produced.
So here is the rub. There hasn't been one single complaint from a European ST owner re the 1-2 bang! There is no difference in the mounts between continents, they just don't experience it because of the way they shift. Additionally, they aren't experiencing the brake dust issues ("excessive") that we do.
Apparently, we are a bunch of Neanderthals here in NA!
For plans to issue a TSB to address the issue. The cars will be fitted with the E Focus RMM and the upper motor mounts will also be replaced.
So, the fix is on the way for those of you who want the OEM solution to the problem