Drivetrain - Whine Noise at 20-45 MPH

TSB 05-10-7

05/30/05

DRIVELINE WHINE 20-45 MPH (32-72 KM/H)

FORD:
2001-2006 Escape

MERCURY:
2005-2006 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2001-2006 Escape and 2005-2006 Mariner vehicles equipped with a CD4E transaxle may exhibit a driveline whine at 20-45 MPH (32-72 Km/h) during light acceleration or deceleration. The sound may be more pronounced on vehicles equipped with steel wheels.

ACTION
If the whine noise occurs at the specified speed range 20-45 MPH (32-72 Km/h) during light acceleration or deceleration, install new dampened halfshaft assemblies. The revised halfshafts are designed to minimize the whine, however, a small amount of noise may be inherently characteristic. The dampened axle halfshafts will not correct driveline noises below or above 20-45 MPH (32-72 Km/h). Refer to Workshop Manual Section 307.





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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

051007A 2001-2004 Escape 1.1 Hrs.
Replace The Front
Halfshafts, Includes Time
For Road Test To Verify
Concern (Do Not Use With
4462A, 3329A)

051007B 2005-2006 Escape/Mariner 1.4 Hrs.
Replace The Front
Half shafts, Includes Time
For Road Test To Verify
Concern (Do Not Use With
4462A, 3329A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3A427 42





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