Door Speakers - Buzzing/Distorted Sound

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Article No.
91-15-7

07/24/91


RADIO - DOOR SPEAKERS - AUDIO DISTORTION DUE TO WATER ENTRY - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 3/1/91


FORD: 1991 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1991 TRACER


ISSUE: A "buzz" or distorted sound may come from the door speakers. This is caused by warpage of the speaker cone due to exposure to water. Sometimes, pooling of water has been found in a cup formed by the bottom of the speaker frame and speaker cone.

^ In August, 1990, a drain hole was added to the speaker frame.

^ In February, 1991, a drain notch was added to the bottom of the radio speaker opening in the door inner sheet metal panel.

ACTION: If service is required, whether the speakers are or are not replaced, add a drain notch to the door inner sheet metal to prevent a return of water entry. Refer to the following procedure for service details.


1. Remove the door trim panel. Refer to the 1991 Escort/Tracer Shop Manual, Section 01-05, for removal procedure.

2. Remove the radio door speaker. Refer to the 1991 Escort/Tracer Shop Manual, Section 15-03, for removal procedure.

Figure 1:

3. Make a 3/16" x 5/8" (5 mm x 16 mm) notch at the 6 o'clock location of the speaker opening in the door inner panel. Remove the metal with a hand grinder or file as shown in Figure 1.

4. Reinstall the radio door speaker.

5. Reinstall the door trim panel.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F1CZ-18808-C Speaker Assy. B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
911507AT Make Drain Notch - Both 0.6 Hr.
Speakers
911507A Make Drain Notch - One 0.4 Hr.
Speaker
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18808 56
OASIS CODES: 110000, 207000