Sable V6-183 3.0L DOHC VIN S MFI (1997)
Catalyst Shield: All Technical Service Bulletins
Exhaust System - Buzzing/Rattling Noise
Article No.
98-20-10
10/12/98
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EXHAUST SYSTEM - LOOSE CATALYST OR
MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS
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NOISE - "BUZZING" OR "RATTLING" - LOOSE
CATALYST OR MUFFLER HEAT SHIELDS
FORD:
1993 FESTIVA
1993-94 TEMPO
1993-97 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1993-99 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS
1994-97 ASPIRE
1995-99 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-94 CAPRI, TOPAZ
1993-99 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR, TRACER
1995-99 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-96 BRONCO
1993-97 F SUPER DUTY, F-35O
1993-99 AEROSTAR, ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F-150, F-250 LD, RANGER
1995-99 WINDSTAR
1997-99 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER, VILLAGER
1998-99 NAVIGATOR
1999 F-250 HD, SUPER DUTY F SERIES
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include additional vehicles and to include 1999 model year vehicles.
ISSUE
A "buzzing" or "rattling" noise from the exhaust system may be caused by a loose heat shield attachment to the catalytic converter, catalytic pipes,
muffler pipes and/or muffler. The noise is noticeable during normal driving conditions or at engine idle.
ACTION
Install worm clamps to secure loose heat shield attachments. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect for loose shields. If shield(s) is missing, this TSB does not apply. Refer to the appropriate Service or Workshop Manual for repair
procedures
NOTE
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES SHOULD A HEAT SHIELD BE REMOVED WITHOUT REPLACEMENT BEFORE THE VEHICLE IS
RETURNED TO THE CUSTOMER.
