Growl Or Howl-Type Noise Coming From The Rear Wheel Area

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HOWL OR GROWL TYPE-NOISE FROM REAR WHEEL AREA

FORD:	2007-2010 Edge
LINCOLN:	2007-2010 MKX

This article supersedes TSB 12-8-10 to update the Title, Issue Statement and Service Procedure.

ISSUE:

Some 2007-2010 Edge and MKX vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of a growl or howl type-noise coming from the left or right rear wheel area.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure step to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the suspect rear wheel hub and bearing assembly with a new service part. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
7T4Z-1104-B	Hub Assy – FWD (2007-2008)
7T4Z-1104-C	Hub Assy – 4WD
9T4Z-1104-A	Hub Assy – FWD (2009–2010)
W712435-S439	Wheel Hub Nut – 4WD Inner & Outer (2 Req)
W520215-S440	Nut – Toe Link & Lower Arm Outboard (2 Req)
W500766-S439	Bolt – Toe Link & Lower Arm Outboard (2 Req)
W712459-S439	Bolt – Shock Absorber Lower Flag
W520214-S440	Nut – Shock Absorber Lower
W520414-S441	Nut – Stabilizer Bar Link
W712754-S439	Wheel Hub Bolt (4 Req)

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
140098A	2007-2010 Edge/MKX FWD: Replace One (1) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.6 Hr.
140098A	2007-2010 Edge/MKX AWD: Replace One (1) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearing (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.2 Hrs.
140098B	2007-2010 Edge/MKX FWD: Replace Both (2) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearings (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.0 Hr.
140098B	2007-2010 Edge/MKX AWD: Replace Both (2) Rear Wheel Hub And Bearings (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	2.2 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.