Explorer Sport Trac 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8 (2007)
Wheels: Customer Interest
Wheels/Tires - Popping/Snapping Noise At Low Speeds
TSB 09-11-2
06/15/09
POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18
INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEED BELOW
10 MPH (16 KM/H)
FORD:
2007-2008 Edge, Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer
LINCOLN:
2007-2008 MKX
MERCURY:
2007-2008 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 09-4-3 to update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE
Some 2007-2008 Explorer, Sport Trac, and Mountaineer vehicles built prior to 1/28/2008 and 2007-2008 Edge and MKX vehicles built prior to
8/18/2008 and equipped with 18 inch wheels may exhibit a noise coming from the front or rear wheel(s) while turning the steering wheel at speeds lower
than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). The noise may be coming from the chrome cladding that attaches to the rim.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
IF THE SOURCE OF NOISE IS NOT FROM THE WHEEL, FOLLOW NORMAL WORKSHOP MANUAL PROCEDURES.
1. Verify the noise is coming from the wheel(s).
2. Replace the wheel(s) that have the noise with updated service parts. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
