Wind Or Whistle Noise From Mirrors At Highway Speeds

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NHTSA ID Number: 10204998

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160033

Summary

Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed – built on or before 01/22/2016

FORD:

2013-2016 Escape

The article supersedes TSB 15-0130 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2016 Escape vehicles built on or before 1/22/2016 may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remove the suspected mirror assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-09.
Remove the inner sail molded gasket/barrier. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 16-0033

Inspect the cavity below the electrical connector where the wiring feeds into the mirror head for the presence of a foam block to prevent air flow. Is the foam block present? (Figure 2)
1. Yes – proceed to Step 4.
2. No – proceed to Step 5.
Is the foam block positioned properly to seal off all 4 sides and corners of the cavity? (Figure 2)
1. Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 501-00 for normal diagnosis.
2. No – properly position the foam block and proceed to Step 6. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 – 16-0033

Install a foam block with locally available material and cut to the following dimensions 30 mm x 45 mm x 50 mm (1 3/16 X 1 25/32 X 1 31/32).
Reinstall mirror.

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Wind or Whistle Noise from Mirrors at Highway Speeds – 2013-2016 Ford Escape

Summary

SERVICE PROCEDURE

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