Squeaks/Rattles - Summary Of Concerns: Overview

Article No.
98-20-17

10/12/98

^ NOISE - "RATTLING" - SUMMARY OF CONCERNS -
SERVICE TIPS

^ NOISE - "SQUEAKING" - SUMMARY OF
CONCERNS - SERVICE TIPS

FORD:
1997-99 ESCORT
1998-99 ESCORT ZX2

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997-99 TRACER

ISSUE
"Squeaking" and/or "rattling" noises may occur during different driving characteristics and from varying points on the vehicle.

ACTION
To diagnose and repair squeaks and rattles, refer to the 1998 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual and the following Service Tips and Exterior Noise or Interior Noise Charts:























^ Exterior Noise - Repair Procedures 1 through 7























^ Interior Noise - Repair Procedures 1 through 7

PART NUMBER PART NAME

Obtain Locally Urethane (WSB-M2G316-B)

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982017A Squeak And Rattle Fix - 0.2 Hr.
Start Up Includes Time To
Bring Vehicle Into Service
Bay, Check For Loose
Items In Glove
Compartment, Check
Jack/Spare Tire And
Secure - To Be Used Only
Once As A Base Operation
For Any And All Repair
Procedures

982017B Exterior Noise - Repair 0.4 Hr.
Procedure 1

982017C Exterior Noise - Repair 0.4 Hr.
Procedure 2

982017D Exterior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 3

982017E Exterior Noise - Repair 0.6 Hr.
Procedure 4

982017F Exterior Noise - Repair 0.7 Hr.
Procedure 5

982017G Exterior Noise - Repair 0.7 Hr.
Procedure 6

982017H Exterior Noise - Repair 0.8 Hr.
Procedure 7

982017IA Interior Noise - Repair 0.8 Hr.
Procedure 1 (Two Windows)

982017IB Interior Noise - Repair 1.0 Hr.
Procedure 1 (Three Windows)

982017IC Interior Noise - Repair 1.3 Hrs.
Procedure 1 (All Four Windows)

982017I Interior Noise - Repair 0.6 Hr.
Procedure 1 (One Window)

982017J Interior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 2

982017K Interior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 3

982017LA Interior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 4 (Both)

982017L Interior Noise - Repair 0.3 Hr.
Procedure 4 (One)

982017M Interior Noise - Repair 0.4 Hr.
Procedure 5

982017N Interior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 6

982017O Interior Noise - Repair 0.5 Hr.
Procedure 7

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 1 -
2C028 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 2 -
9K007 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 3 -
3069 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 4 -
5500 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 5 -
16005 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 6 -
5E287 07
EXTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 7 -
11404A42 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 1 -
1123201 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 2 -
1104320 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 3 -
1103100 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 4 -
1123200 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 5 -
1146668 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 6 -
13K359 07
INTERIOR NOISE PROCEDURE 7 -
16005 07

OASIS CODES: 102000, 303000, 304000, 702000, 702100, 702200, 702300