Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V6-245 4.0L SOHC VIN K SFI (2001)
Powertrain Control Module: All Technical Service Bulletins
Instrument Panel - `Buzz' At Low Engine RPM's
Article No.
01-4-10
03/05/01
NOISE - "BUZZ" COMING FROM CENTER OR RIGHT
SIDE OF INSTRUMENT PANEL - HEARD AT IDLE OR
LOW SPEED DRIVING
FORD:
2001 EXPLORER
ISSUE
Some Sport and Sport Trac vehicles built between 7/1/2000 and 2/28/2001 may exhibit a "buzz" coming from the center or right side of the instrument
panel at idle and/or low speed driving with rpm range between base idle and 1800 rpm. This may be caused by the Powertrain Control Module (PCM)
resonating against the heat shield that is located inside the PCM.
ACTION
Verify buzz. Insulate the PCM from the heat shield with hard foam tape. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the PCM from the vehicle. Refer to the 2001 Explorer Workshop Manual, Section 303-14 for removal procedure.
2.
Cut a piece of Urethane Tape (hard foam), Rotunda part number 164-R4902, to the following dimensions: 20 mm width, 3 mm thickness, and 45
mm length. The urethane tape is located in the Rotunda Squeak and Rattle Kit, part number 164-R4900.
3.
Lay the PCM flat on a table. After removing the adhesive backing, place the foam tape on the top surface of the module at the rear center of the
module. This will dampen the buzz noise from the PCM outer case. (Figure 1).
4.
Reinstall the PCM. Refer to the Workshop Manual, Section 303-14 for installation procedure.
5.
Test drive vehicle to verify that the noise is corrected.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage.