Mariner 4WD V6-3.0L (2010)
Drive/Propeller Shaft: All Technical Service Bulletins
Drivetrain/Exhaust - Highway Speed Rumble/Vibration
TSB 11-2-19
02/28/11
AWD - COLD TEMPERATURES - VIBRATION AT
HIGHWAY SPEEDS AND/OR
VIBRATION/RUMBLE/EXCESSIVE EXHAUST NOISE
AFTER A COLD START - BUILT ON OR BEFORE
6/13/2010
FORD:
2009-2010 Escape
MERCURY:
2009-2010 Mariner
This article supersedes TSB 10-16-2 to add a production fix date, update the Issue Statement Service Procedure and Part List.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 Escape and Mariner AWD vehicles built on or before 6/13/2010 may exhibit a highway speed vibration that is isolated to the rear
driveshaft and/or a vibration/rumble/excessive exhaust type noise when in ambient temperatures of approximately -26 degrees Celsius (-15 degrees
Fahrenheit) or lower. The vibration and/or noise will eventually diminish once vehicle reaches normal operating temperature.
ACTION
Follow the service procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Vehicles exhibiting a vibration/rumble/excessive exhaust type noise, proceed to Step 1. For vehicles with a highway speed driveshaft vibration only, skip
to Step 2.
1. Replace all five (5) exhaust hangers. Refer to WSM, Section 309-00.
2. Replace the rear driveshaft center bearing assembly. Refer to Instruction Sheet included in the kit, and Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01.
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
110219A
2009-2010 Escape And
0.3 Hr.
Mariner AWD: Replace All
Five (5) Exhaust Hangers
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
110219B
2009-2010 Escape And
1.0 Hr.
Mariner AWD: Replace
The Rear Driveshaft
Center Bearing Assembly
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)