Escape 4WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Control Arm Bushing: Technical Service Bulletins
Steering/Suspension - Control Arm Bushing Inspection
TSB 09-5-1
03/23/09
LOWER CONTROL ARM BUSHING INSPECTION
PROCEDURE
FORD:
2001-2009 Escape
2005-2009 Escape Hybrid
MERCURY:
2005-2009 Mariner
2006-2009 Mariner Hybrid
ISSUE
Many states and Canadian provinces require annual safety inspections which include the evaluation of suspension components. The information in this
procedure is intended to assist the technician performing the inspection with specific criteria for 2001-2009 Escape and Mariner lower control arm
(LCA) bushings and will prevent the unnecessary replacement of good components.
ACTION
Inspect according to the procedure below.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
The LCA bushing is located at the rear of the front suspension lower control arm. The bushing is identified as number 1 of Figure 1. The control arm is
mounted in the front subframe with bolts number 2 and number 3. The bushing is part of the LCA and cannot be serviced separately from the arm.
