Mountaineer RWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels/Tires - Popping Noise From Wheels When Turning
TSB 07-23-4
11/26/07
POPPING/SNAPPING NOISE - FRONT OR REAR 18
INCH WHEELS - TURNING AT SLOW SPEEDS
BELOW 10 MPH (16KM/H)
FORD:
2007 Edge
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer
MERCURY:
2007-2008 Mountaineer
This article supersedes TSB 07-19-6 to update the vehicle lines.
ISSUE
Some 2007-2008 Explorer, Explorer Sport Trac and Mountaineer vehicles built prior to 8/17/2007 and 2007 Edge vehicles built prior to 8/24/2007 and
equipped with 18" wheels may exhibit 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 wheel(s) with updated service parts for 18" Chrome (Bright) Clad Cast Aluminum wheel and Satin Clad Cast Aluminum wheel(s). Refer
to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-04.
