Thunderbird V6-232 3.8L SC (1989)
Antenna Mast: Customer Interest
Fixed Antenna - Whistling Wind Noise
Article No.
91-11-1
5/30/91
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ANTENNA - STANDARD - WIND NOISE TYPE "WHISTLE"
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WINDNOISE - "WHISTLE" FROM STANDARD ANTENNA
FORD:
1989-91 THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1989-91 COUGAR
ISSUE:
A "whistling" type windnoise from the fixed antenna mast may be caused by the base shape and size of the antenna mast. This usually occurs
when the vehicle is driven at 60-65 MPH, (96-105 km/H) with crosswinds of 12-18 MPH, (19-29 km/H).
ACTION:
Use the following service procedure to see if a new service antenna mast is required. The new antenna mast has a vinyl sleeve to reduce
windnoise.
1. Remove the fixed antenna mast.
2. Test drive the vehicle to see if whistle is eliminated.
3. If whistle is gone, install a new service black antenna mast (E9SZ-18A886-A).
4. Tighten lower antenna mast to 3.5 to 5.5 N-m (31-49 lb.in.)
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
E9SZ-18A886-A
Antenna Mast
C
SUPERSEDES:
89-11-8
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
911101A
Replace Antenna Mast
0.5 Hr.
DEALER CODING BASIC
PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
18A886
56
OASIS CODES:
701000