Ford Lincoln & Mercury Recalls, Technical Service Bulletins TSB's, Diagnostic & Repair Tips
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. Figure 1 Figure 2 NOTE: NO DRILLING IS REQUIRED IF DAMPER MOUNTING HOLES ARE PRESENT. VEHICLES BUILT … 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