Escort L4-110 1.8L DOHC (1994)
Timing Belt: Customer Interest
Timing Belt - Squeal or Whine After Cold Start
Article No.
94-16-12
08/10/94
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ENGINE - 1.8L DOHC - "SQUEAL" OR "WHINE" NOISE FROM TIMING BELT TENSIONER AFTER COLD START - VEHICLES BUILT
BEFORE 1/1/94
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NOISE - "SQUEAL" OR "WHINE" FROM TIMING BELT TENSIONER AFTER COLD START - VEHICLES WITH 1.8L DOHC ENGINE
BUILT BEFORE 1/1/94
FORD:
1991-94 ESCORT
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-94 TRACER
ISSUE:
A "squeal" or "whine" noise may be heard around the timing belt after a cold start. This is caused by a decrease in the clearance of the tensioner bearing
when cold conditions exist or tightening of the tensioner bolt.
ACTION:
Replace the timing belt tensioner with a revised, more rigid assembly. The bottom thickness of the tensioner has been increased from 5 mm to 8 mm to
increase rigidity and the radial clearance of the tensioner bearing has also been increased. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Verify the noise concern.
2.
If a "squeal" or "whine" is heard, install a revised timing belt tensioner (F1CZ-6K254-A). Refer to the appropriate Escort/Tracer Service Manual,
Section 03-03A, for the removal and installation procedures.
NOTE:
IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REPLACE THE IDLER PULLEY.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F1CZ-6K254-A
Timing Belt Tensioner
CG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Models
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
941612A
Replace Timing Belt
1.3 Hrs.
Tensioner
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
6K254
55
OASIS CODES: 497000, 702000
