Econoline E350 1 Ton V8-5.4L Prop SOHC VIN Z (1998)
Cross-Member: Customer Interest
Frame - Creaking Noise/Cracked
Article No.
01-11-9
06/11/01
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FRAME - CRACKS IN RIGHT REAR # 1
CROSSMEMBER - VEHICLES WITH HIGH
ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE SERVICE -
VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 2/6/2001
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NOISE - "CREAKING" WHILE TURNING WHEEL OR
DRIVING OVER UNEVEN SURFACES - VEHICLES
WITH HIGH ODOMETER READING OR SEVERE
SERVICE - VEHICLES PRODUCED BEFORE 2/6/2001
FORD:
1997-2001 E SERIES, ECONOLINE
This article is being republished in its entirety to update the model year coverage.
ISSUE
A "creaking" noise may be heard when turning wheel or driving over uneven surfaces on vehicles produced before 2/6/2001. This may be due to a crack
on the right rear side of the # 1 crossmember. The crack may start from where the right rear attaching tab for the spring tower is located.
ACTION
Clean and weld the affected area including welding around the right rear attaching tab for the spring tower. Refer to the following Service Procedure for
details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect right rear of the # 1 crossmember (Figure 1 - General Area) for any signs of a crack.
2.
If a crack is NOT found, proceed with normal Noise/Vibration/Harshness (NVH) diagnostics. If any crack is found, begin by cleaning the area to
be welded completely.
