Timing Belt Cover Area - Whine or Warble Noise

Article No.
95-2-6

01/30/95

^ ENGINE - 1.9L - "WHINE" OR "WARBLE" FROM TIMING BELT COVER AREA

^ NOISE - "WHINE" OR "WARBLE" FROM TIMING BELT COVER AREA - 1.9L ENGINE

FORD:
1994 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1994 TRACER

ISSUE:
Some vehicle owners may report concerns of a "whine" or "warble" coming from the timing belt cover area. This noise generally occurs on vehicles with less than 10,000 miles (16000 km), is more pronounced when the engine is warm, and occurs at an engine speed of 900 RPM and/or 1800 RPM.

ACTION:
This noise does not affect the durability of the engine. Please contact the Dearborn Engine Fuel Tank Plant (DEFTP) prior to any repairs by calling: 1-800-255-4781.

NOTE:
THIS MESSAGE WILL BE UPDATED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION BECOMES AVAILABLE.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 497000, 702000, 702100