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| VIBRATION OR BUZZING NOISE – BULKHEAD/DASH AREA – VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/30/2007 |
| FORD: | 2006-2007 Fusion |
| LINCOLN: | 2006 Zephyr |
| MERCURY: | 2006-2007 Milan |
2006-2007 Fusion, Milan vehicles built on or before 4/30/2007 and 2006 Zephyr vehicles equipped with the 3.0L engine may exhibit a customer concern of a vibration or buzzing noise perceived to be coming from the engine compartment or instrument panel (IP) area.
The noise may be heard during light tip-ins at 25-50 MPH (40-80 Km/h). The most common occurrence is at approximately 50 MPH (64 Km/h) at 1500 RPM.
The buzzing noise is more prominent in cold ambient temperatures.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Remove the wiper arms. To install, tighten to 15 lb-ft (20 N-m).
- Remove the leaf screen.
- Remove wiper motor assembly. To install, tighten to 44 lb-in (5 N-m).
- Remove cowl bracket. To install, tighten to 62 lb-in (7 N-m).
- Remove cowl. To install, tighten to 62 lb-in (7 N-m).
- Remove evaporative emissions (EVAP) line metal shield. To install, tighten to 80 lb-in (9 N-m).
- Check the lines (brake/fuel/vapor) below the cowl on the right side of master cylinder grounding to the bulkhead.
- Ensure the two (2) black plastic clips are properly installed in the bulkhead and that the lines are properly installed in clips.
- Use flocked tape (fuzzy) 164-R4903 from Rotunda squeak and rattle kit (164-R4900) and tape around the Vapor Management Valve (VMV) hose at the junction of the clip or hose taking care not to deform the clip or VMV hose during installation. (Figures 1 and 2)
Figure 1
Figure 2
- To install, reverse the removal procedure.
