Body - Buzzing/Rapping Noise From Floor Pan

Article No. ^ SHEET METAL - BUZZING/RAPPING NOISE
87-5-3 FROM FLOOR PAN - VEHICLES EQUIPPED
WITH MTX TRANSAXLE

^ NOISE - BUZZING/RAPPING FROM FLOOR PAN - VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH MTX TRANSAXLE

FORD 1987 ESCORT, EXP

LINCOLN-MERCURY 1987 LYNX


ISSUE: A buzzing and/or rapping noise during deceleration from high RPM may be caused by the floor pan heat shield contacting the floor pan.

Figure 3:

ACTION: To correct this, modify the floor pan heat shield by bending it away from the floor pan at the right front stiffening bead, Figure 3.


NOTE: During pro-delivery of 1987 Escort/Lynx and EXP vehicles equipped with MTX transaxles, inspect the floor pan heat shield for contacting the floor pan. If contact is found, bend the heat shield away from the floor pan prior to delivering the vehicle.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Reimbursable within the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual
OPERATION: SP870503A
TIME: 0.3 Hr. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 7011398 -
Code: 56