Speakers - Popping Noise or Distortion

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Article No.
91-25-10

12/13/91


RADIO - "POPPING" NOISE OR DISTORTION IN RIGHT SPEAKERS - COMPACT DISC WITH ELECTRONIC PREMIUM CASSETTE - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 7/1/91 THROUGH 10/31/91


FORD: 1991-92 THUNDERBIRD

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991-92 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR


ISSUE: A "popping" noise or excessive audio distortion (crackling) may occur in the right hand speakers at maximum bass and high volume. This distortion is not evident if the bass control is decreased to about the 1 o'clock position. The "popping" noise may occur when actuating the CD player controls, except fast forward (FF) and rewind (REW) of the cassette. These conditions are caused by an internal capacitor in the processor loop circuitry.

ACTION: If one or both conditions exist, service by returning the radio assembly to the Authorized Ford Service Center for repair per Audio Service Bulletin # AR-22-91.


Radios involved have engineering part numbers - F2EF-19B165-AB, F20F-19B165-CA and F2SF-19B165-CA with date codes 9129 through 9141.


OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Eligible Under
Basic Warranty Coverage For
1991 T-Bird/Cougar, Bumper
To Bumper For 1992
T-Bird/Cougar And 1991/92
Continental
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
912510A Remove For Repair 0.3 Hr.
912610B Install After Repair 0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18806 56
OASIS CODES: 207000