Whistle Noise from Mirrors at Highway Speeds – 2015-2016 Lincoln MKC

NHTSA ID Number: 10162066

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2200

Summary

Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. This may be due to the spacing between the exterior mirror base and the mirror cover. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to add foam to the back of the mirror cover for the affected side(s).

 

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2 Affected Products

Vehicle

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR
LINCOLN	MKC	2015-2016

 

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This bulletin supersedes 16-0058. Reason for update: Add Production Fix Date

 

Model:

Lincoln
2015-2016 MKC

 

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 16-0058 to update the vehicles affected.

 

Issue: Some 2015-2016 MKC vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed. This may be due to the spacing between the exterior mirror base and the mirror cover. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure steps to add foam to the back of the mirror cover for the affected side(s).

 

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

• 2015-2016 MKC
• Wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speeds

 

Parts

Part Number	Description	Quantity
Obtain Locally	Isopropyl Alcohol	1
164-R4901	PVC Soft Foam Tape	1
Only As Needed
164-R4900	Rotunda Squeak And Rattle Kit	1

 

Service Procedure

1. Position the exterior mirror glass for access. (Figure 1)

Figure 1

2. Release the mirror glass and disconnect the electrical connectors. (Figure 2)

Figure 2

3. Remove the 2 screws and the mirror glass bezel. It is not necessary to remove the mirror motor. (Figure 3)

Figure 3

4. Remove the screw and position the mirror cover aside. (Figure 4)

Figure 4

5. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors.

6. Remove the foam seal tape if present and clean the location shown with isopropyl alcohol. (Figure 5)

Figure 5

7. Dry the surface using a lint free cloth.

8. Cut one piece of PVC soft foam tape from the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle kit as shown. (Figure 6)

Figure 6

Item	Description
A	155 mm (6 inches)
B	51 mm (2 inches)
C	22 mm (7/8 inch)
D	9 mm (3/8 inch)

 

9. Install the trimmed piece of PVC soft foam tape. (Figure 7)

(1). Position the tape so it will not be visible after reassembly.

Figure 7

10. To assemble, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-09.

(1). Make sure to not damage the foam tape when installing the mirror housing.

 

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1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

19-2200
17 June 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10162066

MC-10162066-0001.pdf 392.584KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10205023

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160058

Summary

Wind or whistle noise from exterior mirror(s) at highway speed

 

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0058

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10205023

MC-10205023-9999.pdf 359.651KB

 

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NHTSA ID Number: 10183759

Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0058

Summary

Some 2015-2016 MKC and 2016 MKX vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle noise from the exterior mirror(s) at highway speed.

1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

TSB 16-0058

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10183759

MC-10183759-9999.pdf 359.651KB

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NHTSA ID Number: 10058706

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB15-0135

Summary

LINCOLN: 2015 MKC FROM EXTERIOR MIRRORS, WIND OR WHISTLING NOISE MAY BE EXPERIENCE, WHILE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS *CN

 

1 Associated Document

Service Bulletin Document

TSB 15-0135

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10058706

SB-10058706-2237.pdf 127.947KB

 

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