2005

Rattle/Buzz/Vibration from Center Stack (Radio/Heater), Steering Wheel, Seat, Floorpan, Gearshift Area – 2005-2008 Ford Mustang

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RATTLE/BUZZ/VIBRATION – TRANSMISSION CROSS-MEMBER EXHAUST MOUNT – BUILT BEFORE 12/3/2007   FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang   2005-2008 Mustang vehicles, built before 12/3/2007, may exhibit a concern with rattle/buzz/vibration from either the center stack (radio/heater) console, steering wheel, seat, floorpan, and/or gearshift area.   SERVICE PROCEDURE The rattle/buzz/vibration may be caused by one or both of the … Read more

4th Gear Rattle Knock Noise on Acceleration – 2005-2007 Ford Mustang

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4.0L WITH MANUAL TRANSMISSION – 4TH GEAR RATTLE/KNOCK NOISE ON ACCELERATION – 1800-2200 RPM APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH (72 KM/H)   FORD: 2005-2007 Mustang   2005-2007 Mustang vehicles, equipped with a 4.0L engine and manual transmission, may exhibit a rattle or knocking noise on light acceleration between 1800-2200 RPM around 45 MPH (72 Km/h). It is … Read more

High Effort to Activate Horn – 2005-2006 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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HIGH EFFORT TO ACTIVATE HORN – VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2005   FORD: 2005-2006 Crown Victoria LINCOLN: 2005-2006 Town Car MERCURY: 2005-2006 Grand Marquis   2005-2006 Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis and Town Car vehicles built before 10/19/2005, may require a high horn pad effort to activate the horn.   ACTION: Clean the horn contacts.   SERVICE PROCEDURE … Read more

Spark Plug Thread Damage – 1997-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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Spark plug thread damage. The cylinder heads on some 1997-2008 Ford cars and light trucks with the 4.6, 5.4 or 6.8L two-valve engine can exhibit missing or stripped spark plug threads.   A new kit, called LOCK-N-STITCH, is available to repair the tread damage.   The kit contains special aluminum inserts and a tool to properly install them. … Read more

Spark Plug Removal – 2004-2008 Ford Lincoln Mercury

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SPARK PLUG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS – 4.6L 3V/5.4L 3V/6.8L 3V   FORD: 2005-2008 Mustang 2004-2008 F-150 2005-2008 Expedition, F-Super Duty 2006-2008 Explorer, F-53 Motorhome Chassis 2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac LINCOLN: 2005-2008 Navigator 2006-2008 Mark LT MERCURY: 2006-2008 Mountaineer   2004-2008 F-150, 2006-2008 Mark LT, 2005-2008 F-Super Duty, Expedition, and Navigator, with 5.4L 3-V engine; 2005-2008 Mustang, … Read more