AXLE WHINE FORD: 2005-2010 Mustang 2005-2010 Mustang vehicles may exhibit excessive axle whine noise. SERVICE PROCEDURE This condition may be corrected by installing tuned dampers on the rear axle assembly, if not already installed. Check the rear axle assembly for the presence of tuned dampers. (Figures 1-2) Figure 1 Figure 2 … Read more
AIR CONDITIONER COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FAILURE – REVISED COMPRESSOR CLUTCH FORD: 2005-2006 Mustang 2005-2006 Mustangs equipped with a 4.6L engine may experience a failure of the air conditioner (A/C) compressor clutch assembly. A revised design A/C compressor clutch is available for service. Installation of the revised design clutch also requires installation of a … Read more
NOISE – “POPPING” OR “OIL CANNING” NOISE FROM DRIVER’S FOOTWELL AREA FORD: 1999-2000 MUSTANG A “popping” or “oil canning” noise may be coming from the driver’s footwell area, approximately 152-203mm (6-8″) rearward of where the driver’s heel would rest when operating the accelerator pedal. ACTION: “Peen” the floor pan area. This should … Read more
COOLING SYSTEM – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/1998 THROUGH 6/30/2000 – VEHICLES WITH 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V ENGINE ENGINE – 4.6L 2V OR 5.4L 2V – COOLANT LEAK FROM PASSENGER SIDE OF INTAKE MANIFOLD AT REAR CORNER OF HEAD – VEHICLES … Read more
SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE FROM STEERING RACK WHEN TURNING FORD: 2002-2004 Mustang 2002-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit a squeak or creak type noise when turning. ACTION: Replace both power steering gear tube brackets. Tighten the steering gear mounting fasteners to 52 lb-ft (70 N-m). PART NUMBER PART NAME E5DZ-3K620-A [easyazon_cta align=”center” identifier=”B000O0QN8E” key=”small-light” … Read more
