Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
Wheels: Customer Interest
Wheels - Rotational Clicking Noises
TSB 09-5-8
03/23/09
ROTATIONAL CLICKING NOISE FROM 17 INCH
CHROME WHEEL CLADDING - BUILT BEFORE
211/2009 - EXCLUDES HYBRID
FORD:
2008-2009 Escape
MERCURY:
2008-2009 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008-2009 Escape and Mariner vehicles (excludes Hybrid), built before 2/01/2009 and equipped with 17 inch chrome clad wheels, may exhibit
rotational clicking noise from the chrome cladding (attached to rim) during slow speed parking lot type maneuvers.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
FRONT WHEELS MAY EXHIBIT NOISE MORE THAN REAR WHEELS DUE TO WEIGHT OF THE POWERTRAIN.
1. Verify noise is coming from the chrome cladding on wheel(s) by driving slow parking lot type maneuvers at speeds less than 10 MPH (16 km/h).
2. Mark wheel(s) exhibiting noise, rotate rear wheels to the front, evaluate unmarked wheels for noise, and mark any additional wheel(s) exhibiting
noise.
3. Replace marked wheel(s) exhibiting noise with updated service parts per Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
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
090508A
2008-2009 Escape 4X4,
1.0 Hr.
4X2, Mariner AWD, FWD:
Replace One (1) Wheel.
Includes Time To Rotate,
Mark, Transfer Tire
Pressure Monitor Sensor
(TPMS) And Balance
Assembly (Do Not Use
With 1007A, 1007A1,
1015D)
090508B
2008-2009 Escape 4X4,
1.4 Hrs.
4X2, Mariner AWD, FWD:
Replace Two (2) Wheels.
Includes Time To Rotate,
Mark, Transfer TPMS And
Balance Assemblies (Do
