Front Strut - Grinding Noise While Turning

Article No.
93-13-4

06/23/93

^ SUSPENSION - FRONT STRUT - "GRINDING" NOISE WHILE TURNING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/1/91

^ NOISE - "GRINDING" FROM FRONT STRUT WHILE TURNING - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 10/1/91

FORD:
1991-92 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-92 TRACER

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to change the model year application and to provide build dates.

ISSUE:
A "grinding" noise may come from the front of the vehicle while turning. It may be more noticeable at low speeds and in cold weather. The noise may be caused by dirt accumulation in the top strut mount bushing which results in excessive friction.

ACTION:





Install a new bushing with a groove to help keep dirt from entering the sliding surface, Figure 1. Refer to the 1993 Escort/Tracer Service Manual, Section 04-01, for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F1CZ-18198-D Bushing B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 93-8-7

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper For 1992 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931304AT Replace Strut Mount 1.3 Hrs.
Bushing - Both
931304A Replace Strut Mount 0.8 Hr.
Bushing - One

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18124 56

OASIS CODES: 304000, 702000, 702100, 702300