Suspension - Popping/Creaking/Clunking/Thumping: Overview

Article No.
97-26-14

12/22/97

^ SUSPENSION - DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION
FOR FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE(S) - SERVICE TIP

^ NOISE - "POPPING, CLUNKING, THUMPING,
CREAKING, SQUEAKING, AND RATTLING" -
DIAGNOSTIC AND INSPECTION FOR FRONT
SUSPENSION NOISE(S) - SERVICE TIP

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-98 WINDSTAR

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include 1998 model year vehicles.

ISSUE:
A comprehensive front suspension noise diagnostic and inspection procedure has been developed to aid technicians. The noise could be any of the following: "clunking, popping, thumping, rattling, squeaking, or creaking."

ACTION:
Refer to the following Diagnostic and Inspection Procedure for details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 95-22-13, 95-24-5, 95-25-11, 96-3-17

SUPERSEDES: 97-1-10

WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY

OASIS CODES: 301000, 303000, 304000, 305000, 306000, 597997, 702000, 702100, 702300