Engine - Moan/Vibration at 1,800 RPM's
TSB 06-3-102/20/06
4.6L 3V MOAN/DROAN NOISE AND/OR FLOOR
VIBRATION AT 1800 RPMS
FORD:
2006 Explorer
MERCURY:
2006 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006 4.6L 3V Explorer 4dr and Mountaineer vehicles built prior to 10/20/2005 may exhibit a moan/droan noise or some floor vibration under light acceleration between 60-70 MPH (97-113 Km/h) range, around 1800 rpm. This may be caused by airflow resonance through the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
ACTION
Replace the Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage And Emissions Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
060301A 2006 Explorer/Mountaineer 0.5 Hr.
4.6L 3V: Replace The Air
Cleaner Outlet Pipe
Includes Time For A Road
Test To Verify Concern
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
9B659 42
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