Drivetrain - Highway Speed Vibration

TSB 11-5-25

05/31/11

AWD - VIBRATION AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS - BUILT ON
OR BEFORE 6/13/2010

FORD:
2009-2010 Escape

MERCURY:
2009-2010 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Escape and Mariner AWD vehicles built on or before 6/13/2010 may exhibit a highway speed vibration that is isolated to the rear driveshaft.

ACTION
Follow the service procedure to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicles exhibiting a highway speed driveshaft vibration only. Replace the rear driveshaft center bearing assembly. Refer to instruction sheet included in the kit, and Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01.





Parts Block

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

110525A 2009-2010 Escape And 1.0 Hr.
Mariner AWD: Replace
The Rear Driveshaft
Center Bearing Assembly
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
4R602 D4





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