Edge FWD V6-3.5L (2007)
Drive Belt: All Technical Service Bulletins
Steering - Power Steering Belt Chirp/Squeal When Cold
TSB 07-23-18
11/26/07
POWER STEERING BELT CHIRP/SQUEAL - COLD
FORD:
2007 Edge, Edge
LINCOLN:
2007 MKX, MKX
ISSUE
Some 2007 Edge and MKX vehicles, equipped with a 3.5L engine and built between 6/20/2007 - 6/29/2007 and 8/13/2007 - 8/24/2007 may exhibit a
power steering belt chirp or squeal noise when cold. Turning the steering wheel to the stop position may also cause the slip and squeal. This may be
caused by an incorrect power steering belt being installed.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect power steering belt label.
2.
If a white label Motorcraft(R) belt Part Number 7T4E-6C301-AB is present, then the vehicle has the correct belt and this TSB does not apply.
Follow normal Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-4 diagnostics.
3.
If a blue label Motorcraft® belt Part Number 7T4E-6C301 -BB is present, then the vehicle has the incorrect belt and it must be replaced.
4.
Cut the old belt off and follow WSM, Section 303-05 for power steering belt installation.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
072318A
2007 Edge, MKX 3.5L:
0.6 Hr.
Replace The Power
Steering Belt (Do Not Use
with 8620C)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
6C301
38
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