Body/Exhaust System - Underbody Rattle/Vibration Noise
TSB 07-17-709/03/07
RATTLE NOISE UNDER VEHICLE - HEAT SHIELD
CONTACT TO FLOOR PAN - VEHICLES BUILT ON OR
BEFORE 817/2007
FORD:
2006-2007 Fusion
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
2007 MKZ
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Milan
This article supersedes TSB 07-11-7 to add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Fusion, Milan, 2007 MKZ vehicles built on or before 8/7/2007 and 2006 Zephyr vehicles may exhibit a customer concern of a rattle/vibration noise perceived to be coming from the console area or under the vehicle. The rattle/vibration noise is most prominent during windy days where a crosswind is present and commonly occurs at approximate vehicle speeds between 50-70 MPH (80-116 Km/h).
ACTION
Follow the steps in the Service Procedure to resolve the customer concern.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-02.
2. Inspect the heat shield wings positioned in the rear portion of the exhaust shield, above the muffler. (Figure 1)
3. Verify that the two (2) wings are not touching the floor pan tunnel (Figure 2). If they are, proceed to Step 4. If not, follow the normal service diagnostic procedures, refer to WSM, Section 100-04.
4. Pull the wings down vertically to achieve a minimum clearance of 3/4" (20 mm). (Figures 3 and 4)
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
071707A 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan, 0.2 Hr.
2006 Zephyr, 2007 MKZ
Vehicles Built On Or
Before 8/7/2007: Inspect
And Adjust Heat Shield
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5E258 07
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