Drivetrain - Front Axle Clicking/Ratcheting Noises
TSB 07-18-609/17/07
HALF SHAFTS - RATCHETING/CLICKING/CREAKING
NOISE - COLD
FORD:
2006-2007 Focus, Fusion
LINCOLN:
2006 Zephyr
2007 MKZ
MERCURY:
2006-2007 Milan
ISSUE
Some 2006 and 2007 Focus vehicles equipped with a MTX-75 transaxle, 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007, 2006 Zephyr, and 2007 MKZ vehicles built on or before 7/16/2007 may exhibit a momentary front cv-joint clicking, grinding, rubbing, or crackling noise when first accelerating the vehicle after sitting in cold ambient temperatures below 20 °F (-6 °C). The noise in most cases will only last for a few rotations of the wheels and then go away. This may be caused by the grease in the outer cv-joint allowing metal to metal contact.
ACTION
Correct the condition by replacing the axle shafts by following Workshop Manual, Section 205-04.
NOTE
FOCUS AUTOMATIC TRANSAXLE (ATX) VEHICLES ARE EXCLUDED.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
071806A 2006-2007 Focus With 1.1 Hrs.
MTX-75 Transmission:
Replace Both Axle Shafts
(Do Not Use With 3329A)
071806A 2006-2007 Fusion/Milan, 1.9 Hrs.
2006 Zephyr, 2007 MKZ
Built Before 7/16/2007:
Replace Both Axle Shafts
(Do Not Use With 3329A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
3B436 49
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