NHTSA ID Number: 10205041
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB160076
Summary
Crunching or creaking type noise from front of vehicle – low speed turns and bumps
FORD
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2012-2013 Focus
2013 Escape
This article supersedes TSB 13-5-11 to direct all repairs to the updated service procedures in the online Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-00.
ISSUE
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 10/22/2012 and 2013 Escape vehicles built on or before 12/3/2012 may exhibit a crunching or creaking type noise from the front suspension on low speed turns and over bumps.
ACTION
Follow the diagnostic and repair information contained in the updated online WSM, Section 204-00.
2 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| FORD | FOCUS | 2012-2013 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
NHTSA ID Number: 10183777
Manufacturer Communication Number: 16-0076
Summary
Some 2012-2013 Focus vehicles built on or before 10/22/2012 and 2013 Escape vehicles built on or before 12/3/2012 may exhibit a crunching or creaking type noise from the front suspension on low speed turns and over bumps.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
TSB 16-0076
NHTSA ID Number: 10052773
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB-13-5-11
Summary
FORD: WHEN DRIVING OVER BUMPS OR MAKING LOW SPEED TURNS, SOME VEHICLES MAY EXPERIENCE SOME NOISES FROM FRONT SUSPENSION, LIKE CREAKING OR CRUNCHING TYPE. MODEL 2012-2013 FOCUS, ESCAPE. *PE
1 Associated Document
Service Bulletin Document
TSB-13-5-11
SB-10052773-2257.pdf 361.822KB
- NOISE DETECTION - Detect the source or squeaks, rattles, and other errant or troublesome noises
- 50-FOOT RANGE - Transmitters have a 50-foot signal range allowing use on small and large vehicles
- BUILT-IN SPEAKER - Monitor sounds with the built-in speaker or via headphones through the 3.5mm jack
- SIGNAL STRENGTH INDICATOR - LED lights indicate signal strength of the active channel
- ILLUMINATED CHANNEL BUTTONS - Active channels have illuminated buttons and can be changed or muted with a quick push
- Quickly detect the source of squeaks, rattles, and other noises throughout a car or truck's chassis
- Kit includes four independent transmitters to mount throughout the vehicle
- 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen-equipped control unit with easy to use interface
- Transmitter jumpers allow separate mounting of clamps and transmitters in confined spaces
- Color coded boots and location naming in software to quickly locate trouble spots
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- List: The package includes 1 * detector host, 6 * clip-on sensors (Abnormal noise information can be detected at six different locations at the same time), 1 * headphone (Simple and comfortable, the volume can be adjusted at will), 3 * 3M sensor extension cables, 3 * 5M sensor extension cables. If you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us.
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- 💡【Abnormal sound indicator lighe】: The abnormal sound indicator consists of three colors: green, yellow, and red. The color changes are determined by the detected volume. The minimum volume is green and the maximum is red. The abnormal noise of the six channels can be shown at the same time through the six rows of indicator lights. By adjusting the light sensitivity knob, the indicator can be used to assist in judging the location of the anomalous noise.
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- ✅【List】: The package includes 1 * detector host, 6 * clip-on sensors (Abnormal noise information can be detected at six different locations at the same time), 1 * headphone (Simple and comfortable, the volume can be adjusted at will), 3 * 3M sensor extension cables, 3 * 5M sensor extension cables. If you encounter any problems during use, please feel free to contact us.
- ❗【Note】: Due to transportation restrictions, this product does not include batteries. You will need to provide your own AAA batteries
- PINPOINT TROUBLING NOISES - Easily pinpoint troubling noises that cannot be duplicated in a repair stall and only occur during road driving
- MULTI-CHANNEL - Connect up to six (6) microphones to different under-chassis locations simultaneously to find a noise's source
- FULL HEADPHONES - Includes a set of full-coverage headphones to block out surrounding noise
- COLOR CODED LEADS - Each microphone / clamp is color coded for easy identification
- 16-FOOT CABLES - 16-foot long wire leads allow microphones to be positioned in difficult to reach places
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CRUNCHING OR CREAKING TYPE NOISE FROM FRONT OF VEHICLE – LOW SPEED TURNS AND BUMPS
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. DEALER CODING BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE 18198 42
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