Drivetrain - Front Wheel Bearing Whistling Noise

TSB 04-16-13

08/23/04

NOISE FROM FRONT WHEEL HUB BEARING

FORD:
2004 Freestar

MERCURY:
2004 Monterey

ISSUE

Some Freestar/Monterey vehicles may exhibit a high pitched whistling/squealing noise from the front exterior while driving, accelerating and/or cruising. The noise usually starts after 5-10 minutes of driving and goes away with steering wheel input.

ACTION

To service, replace the front wheel hub bearing that is causing the noise. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-00 for procedures. The wheel hub bearings used in production and service have been updated.





PARTS BLOCK

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

041613A Replace One 1.0 Hr.
Front Wheel
Hub Bearing
(Includes Time
For Road Test)

041613B Replace Both 1.6 Hr.
Front Wheel
Hub Bearings
(Includes Time
For Road Test)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1104 42





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