Hi I've got a diesel Ford focus from 2007 and lately it's been starting kinda hard. It isn't as snappy as it used to be. The cranking is slower and there's more vibration. It's like I'm starting a tractor. I've changed alternators at least 2 times in the last 5 years. I've changed the battery last winter. Could it be the starter motor? The oil?
>>17873158
Could it perhaps be that the mornings are colder now than they were earlier?
Probably your starter motor, ford diesels like to fill them with bits of dual mass flywheel and clutch.
>>17873167
No it's not that. Even if I make a quick stop then start the engine again it's still struggling to start. It's not that serious of a struggle but I feel it's slower and something's wrong.