Ranger 2WD V6-3.0L VIN U (1998)
Pressure Plate: Customer Interest
Clutch - Hooting/Eeking/Moaning Noise When Shifting
Article No.
98-26-10
01/04/99
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NOISE - "HOOTING," "EEKING," OR "MOANING"
NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING
GEARS - 3.0L VEHICLES
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CLUTCH - "HOOTING," "EEKING," OR "MOANING"
NOISE COMING FROM CLUTCH WHEN SHIFTING
GEARS - 3.0L VEHICLES
LIGHT TRUCK:
1998 RANGER
This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to add information on ordering the clutch assembly.
ISSUE
A "hooting," "eeking," or "moaning" noise may be emitted from the clutch when shifting into gears while the engine is running on some vehicles. This
may be caused by the 3.0L engine causing the clutch pressure plate to go into resonance when the clutch becomes 90% engaged. The clutch may be
noisy but function and life are not affected.
ACTION
Remove existing clutch and pressure plate assembly and replace with revised clutch and pressure plate assembly. The revised clutch and pressure plate
assembly should reduce the possibility of noise. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Verify noise is coming from clutch assembly.
2.
Remove existing clutch assembly. Refer to the 1998 Ranger Workshop Manual for removal and installation procedures.
NOTE
WHEN ORDERING THE CLUTCH AND PRESSURE PLATE ASSEMBLY, ORDER THROUGH FORD AUTHORIZED DISTRIBUTOR
(FAD). FAD IS INCLUDED IN THE FORD AUTHORIZED REMANUFACTURER (FAR) ORDERING SYSTEM.
3.
Replace existing clutch assembly with new Clutch And Pressure Plate Assembly (F87Z-7563-BA).
4.
Verify with road test.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F87Z-7563-BA
Clutch And Pressure Plate Assembly
(Obtain Through Ford Authorized
Distributor (FAD))
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
SUPERSEDES: 98-17-17
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
982610A
Replace Clutch And
2.9 Hrs.
Pressure Plate Assembly
(4X2)
982610B
Replace Clutch And
3.8 Hrs.
Pressure Plate Assembly
(4X4)
