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:
2020-2022 Explorer
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
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2021
31 January 2022
MC-10207888-0001.pdf 109.755KB
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Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator: Install Flock Tape On One (1) Side Of The Vehicle Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 222021A 0.3Hrs. 2020-2022 Explorer/Aviator: Install Flock Tape On Both (2) Sides Of The Vehicle Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 222021B 0.5Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 7802501 Condition Code: 33
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