Noise From Footwell Area Above 64 KM/H (40 MPH)

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TSB 16-0083	NOISE FROM THE FOOTWELL AREA ABOVE 64 KM/H (40 MPH) – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/11/2016
Publication Date: May 18, 2016

FORD:

2016 Focus

ISSUE:

Some 2016 Focus SE vehicles may exhibit a thumping, tapping and/or buzz noise from the footwell area at speeds above 64 Km/h (40 MPH) and built on or before 4/11/2016. The noise may be caused by the forward edge of the underbody acoustic shield contacting the body.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Does the customer state there is a thumping, tapping and/or buzz noise from the footwell area above 64 Km/h (40 MPH)?
1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
1. No – refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04.

Place the vehicle on the hoist. Refer to WSM Section 100-02.

Remove and discard the 2 push pins securing the underbody shields for both sides. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 16-0083

Gently pull down the front of the shield to clean the body and sub-frame using Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner or equivalent. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 – 16-0083

Install PVC tape from the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle kit or equivalent.
1. Cut the PVC tape in half and use both pieces to pad the shield to the body and subframe on both sides. (Figure 3)

Figure 3 – 16-0083

Install 4 new push pins (2 each side) to secure the underbody shields.

Remove the vehicle from the hoist. Refer to WSM Section 100-02.

Obtain Locally
Part Number	Part Description
164–R4901	PVC Tape Rotunda Squeak And Rattle Kit

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
W711289-S300	Push Pin (1 pkg)
PM-4-A	Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
160083A	2016 Focus: Install PVC Tape On Both Sides Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.3 Hr.

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.