Radiator Mounts - Vibration/Noise At Idle

Article No.
91-2-11

January 23, 1991

^ RADIATOR - MOUNTS - ALIGNMENT

^ VIBRATION AND NOISE FROM RADIATOR MOUNTS DURING IDLE


FORD:
1991 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991 TRACER


ISSUE:
A vibration and resonance noise may come from the upper radiator mounts during idle. This usually occurs because the radiator mounts are not properly aligned.

ACTION:
Inspect and align the upper radiator mounts by using the following service procedure.

Figure 1:

1. Inspect the upper radiator mounts for proper alignment.

2. Check to see if the radiator stud is centered in the upper radiator mounts as shown in Figure 1.

3. If the mounts are not aligned correctly, proceed as follows:

a. Adjust the position of the upper radiator mounts, Figure 1.

b. If this doesn't completely eliminate the concern, adjust the position of the upper radiator hose so the radiator is in the correct position, Figure 1.



OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
None

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
910211A Position Mounts and Hose 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
8005 56

OASIS CODES:
402000, 703000, 702000