Wind/Whistle Noise From Front A-Pillar Applique – 2020-2022 Ford Explorer & Lincoln Aviator

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NHTSA ID Number: 10207888

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2021

Summary

Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar applique and the moulding. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install thin strips of flock tape on the A-pillar applique.

 


Model:

Ford

2020-2022 Explorer

Lincoln

2020-2022 Aviator

 

Issue: Some 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator vehicles may exhibit a wind/whistle type noise at highway speeds originating from the front A-pillar applique (either side or both). This may be due to a small gap between the outboard side of the A-pillar applique and the moulding. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to install thin strips of flock tape on the A-pillar applique.

 

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet the following criteria:

  • 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator
  • Wind/whistle noise from the front of the vehicle (A-pillar applique) at highway speeds

 

Parts

Service Part Number Quantity Description
164-R4903 As Needed Flock Tape (Rotunda Part Number)

As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.

 

Parts

Parts To Use Only If The Flock Tape Is Not Available Separately

Service Part Number Quantity Description
164-R4900 If Needed Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit (Rotunda Part Number)

If Needed indicates the part is not mandatory.

 

Service Procedure

1. Using a non-marring trim removal tool, remove the A-pillar applique. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-08. (Figure 1)

Figure 1

 

2. Using Flock Tape or equivalent from the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit, cut a strip 10 mm (3/8 in.) wide by 100 mm (4 in.) long and apply it to the outboard edge of the moulding between callouts 2 and 4 of Figure 2.

Figure 2

 

3. Reinstall the A-pillar applique. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.

 


6 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE MODEL YEAR
FORD EXPLORER 2020-2022
LINCOLN AVIATOR 2020-2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

22-2021
31 January 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10207888

MC-10207888-0001.pdf 109.755KB

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