Wipers/Washers - Wiper Chatter or Noise
TSB 07-23-1611/26/07
WINDSHIELD WIPER CHATTER/NOISE - BUILT ONLY
ON 4/14/2007
FORD:
2008 Escape
MERCURY:
2008 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008 Escape and Mariner vehicles built only on 4/14/2007 may exhibit a windshield wiper chatter or noise when the blades reverse at the top of their travel.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Replace the wiper arm, refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-16.
NOTE
IT SHOULD NOT BE NECESSARY TO REPLACE BOTH OF THE WIPER ARMS. THE CONCERN IS TYPICALLY EXHIBITED ON ONLY ONE.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited 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
072316A 2008 Escape, Mariner Built 0.3 Hr.
On 4/14/2007: Replace
One Or Both Windshield
Wiper Arm(s) (Do Not Use
With 17526A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17526 42
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