Noise From Front Of Vehicle While Turning Steering Wheel

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NOISE FROM FRONT WHILE TURNING STEERING WHEEL

FORD:	2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle
MERCURY:	2005-2007 Montego

2005-2007 Five Hundred, Freestyle and Montego vehicles may exhibit a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel at speed lower than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). This noise may be coming from the upper strut mount.

This condition is not related to noise when hitting bumps, noise at full lock turns or noise during a turn while the steering wheel is being held stationary.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the existing strut mount with a revised service part.

NOTE: INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY.

NOTE: MAKE NOTE OF THE NOTCH AND ARROW POSITION ON OLD STRUT MOUNT AND INSTALL NEW MOUNT IN THE SAME POSITION. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
5F9Z-18183-B Ford 5F9Z-18183-B - BRACKET Product Name: Compatible with Genuine Ford Upper Mount 5F9Z-18183-B, Fitment Type: Direct Replacement, Sku: 5F9Z-18183-B Manufacturer Part Number: 5F9Z-18183-B, Manufacturer Warranty: 1 Year, Compatible with Genuine Oem: Yes Model: Five Hundred Compatible with Freestyle Montego, Items Included: Mount, Type: Strut Placement On Vehicle: Front,Upper, Year: 2005 2006 2007, Brand: Compatible with Ford Buy on Amazon Price incl. tax, excl. shipping Last update on 2026-06-10 / Affiliate links / Images from Amazon Product Advertising API	Strut Mount
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