Wind or Whistle-type Noise from the Left or Right A-pillar Area – 2013-2015 Ford Flex

TSB 15-0175

WIND OR WHISTLE-TYPE NOISE AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS – A-PILLAR WINDOW MOULDING

 

FORD:

2013-2015 Flex

 

This article supersedes TSB 14-0133 to update the vehicle model years, Issue Statement and Service Procedure.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2015 Flex vehicles may exhibit a wind or whistle-type noise from the left and/or right A-pillar area at highway speeds in crosswind conditions.

 

This may be due to the exterior A-pillar window moulding rocking or not being fully seated.

 

ACTION:

Follow the steps in the Service Procedure below to correct this condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove and discard the exterior A-pillar window moulding(s). Refer to the Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-08.

2. Apply strips of 3M Strip-Calk or equivalent along the outside edge of the windshield on the affected side(s). (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 15-0175

 

3. Install a new exterior A-pillar window moulding(s). Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
   1. Make sure when installing new A-pillar moulding a click or snap-type noise is heard at each attachment point when pushing on moulding. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 – 15-0175

 

Obtain Locally

Part Number	Part Description
08578	3M Strip-Calk (Black)

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
BA8Z-7403136-A	A-pillar Window Moulding – Passenger Side
BA8Z-7403137-A	A-pillar Window Moulding – Driver Side

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
150175A	2013-2015 Flex: Replace The Exterior A-Pillar Moulding On One (1) Side Of The Vehicle Includes Time To Apply Strip-Calk (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.2
150175B	2013-2015 Flex: Replace The Exterior A-Pillar Moulding On Both (2) Sides Of The Vehicle Includes Time To Apply Strip-Calk (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.3

 

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
7403136	01