Suspension - Air Compressor Noisy
TSB 06-2-1402/06/06
AIR SUSPENSION COMPRESSOR NOISE
FORD:
2003-2006 Crown Victoria
MERCURY:
2003-2006 Grand Marquis
ISSUE
Some 2003-2006 Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicles equipped with Vehicle Dynamic Suspension may exhibit a noisy air compressor due to interference between the front fender apron (16055) and the brackets attached to the air compressor housing.
ACTION
Verify the concern and modify the air compressor mounting following the Service Procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
THIS TSB WILL ONLY ADDRESS AN INTERFERENCE CONDITION THAT MAY EXIST ON CERTAIN VEHICLES BETWEEN THE FENDER APRON AND THE AIR COMPRESSOR MOUNTING BRACKET. FOR ALL OTHER VEHICLE DYNAMIC SUSPENSION ISSUES, REFER WORKSHOP MANUAL (WSM), SECTION 204-05.
1. To verify the condition, sit in the vehicle with the doors and windows closed, engine running and compressor engaged using the WDS to activate the compressor. Listen for excessive noise from the air compressor. The noise should only be present when the compressor is pumping, and witness marks may be evident on the compressor bracket and the fender apron at mounting hole 1.
2. Remove the air suspension compressor (5319) as per the WSM, Section 204-05.
3. Elongate mounting holes 1 and 2 in the front apron in the direction of the arrows to allow the compressor to be slightly rotated around mounting hole 3 (Figure 1).
4. Modify the electrical connector bracket as shown in Figure 3, but do not install the compressor at this time.
5. Modify the corner of the compressor mounting bracket at the number 3 mount (Figure 2 and Figure 3).
6. Reinstall the air suspension compressor as per WSM 204-05 being sure to rotate the compressor as indicated in Figure 3 to eliminate interference between the fender apron and the compressor housing.
7. Run compressor and verify repair.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
060214 A 2003-2006 Crown 0.9 Hr.
Victoria/Grand Marquis:
Verify The Concern And
Modify The Air
Compressor Mounting
Following The Service
Procedure (Do Not Use
With 12651D, 5300A,
5300A3)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16055 07
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