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Radio - Low Frequency Buzzing Noise

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Article No. 83-16-7


RADIO - AM/FM/MPX - IGNITION NOISE ON AM OR FM STATIONS ON LOW VOLUME


FORD 1983 ESCORT, EXP, MUSTANG, FAIRMONT, LTD, CROWN VICTORIA, THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1983 LYNX, LN7, CAPRI, ZEPHYR, MARQUIS, GRAND MARQUIS, COUGAR

Vehicles built between January and June 1983 and equipped with the mechanically tuned AM/FM/MPX radio may be subject to a low frequency buzz when radio volume is set low. A high frequency whine may also occur when the heated backlite and/or headlights are turned on.

To service, the radio chassis should be removed and forwarded to the Ford Authorized Repair Center for any needed modifications.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual.
OPERATION/TIME: Refer to the Labor Time Standards Manual for applicable operation and time.
DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 18805 Code: 56