| VIBRATION OR BUZZING NOISE – BULKHEAD/DASH AREA – VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/30/2007 |
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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.
- For best performance, follow the manufacturer's recommendations in your vehicle owner’s manual.
- Cleans, restores, protects the entire fuel system (fuel injectors, carburetors, intake valves and combustion chambers)
- Restores: lost power, acceleration, lost fuel economy, and operation of the fuel gauge sensor
- Reduces: rough idle, engine surge, hesitation, and spark plus fouling
- Improves: cold start performance, and fuel stability for up to one year
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- DEEP FUEL SYSTEM CLEANING - Cleans the entire fuel system (injectors, carburetor passageways, intake valves, and chamber areas) to help restore power, MPG, and throttle response.
- FUEL ADDITIVE FOR GASOLINE AND DIESEL ENGINES - Breaks down fuel residues and varnish for smoother idling and cleaner combustion in gasoline and diesel engines.
- OIL TREATMENT FOR ENGINE CLEANING - Cleans sludge and deposits that can restrict oil flow and lubrication in motor oil crankcases, helping support longer engine life in car and truck engines.
- FUEL STABILIZER - Keeps gas or diesel fresh for up to 2 years. Ideal as a fuel stabilizer and gas stabilizer for stored cars, motorcycles, and generators.
- SAFE FOR ALL ENGINES & FUELS - Compatible with all gasoline and diesel fuels and blends, including E10 and E85. Trusted for use as a gasoline and diesel fuel additive.
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- The world’s #1 fuel additive for both gasoline and diesel engines
- A great tune-up in a bottle – treats gasoline, diesel fuel and increases MPG
- Cleans and lubricates the fuel system, including fuel injectors, carburetor and combustion chamber
- Improves fuel economy by burning excess exhaust emissions
- Increases power and acceleration by improving fuel flow and reducing deposit buildup
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