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Climate Control - Vibration Type Sound

Article No. 94-8-15

^ CLIMATE CONTROL - LOOSE SPRING IN RECIRC DOOR VACUUM MOTOR MAKES VIBRATION NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/16/94

^ NOISE - "VIBRATION TYPE" SOUND FROM LOOSE SPRING IN RECIRC DOOR VACUUM MOTOR - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 1/16/94

LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-94 EXPLORER, RANGER

ISSUE:
A vibration noise from under the dash may be heard while driving. This occurs because of a loose spring in the recirc door vacuum motor.

ACTION:
Install a revised recirc door vacuum motor which retains the spring. Refer to the appropriate model year Service Manual, Section 12, for the removal and installation details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

F4TZ-18A318-A Recirc Door Vacuum Motor A

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of The Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Models

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
940815A Replace Recirculation Door 0.3 Hr.
Vacuum Motor

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18A318 56

OASIS CODES: 208000, 208300, 208999, 702000