Clutch - Squawking/Eeking Noise

Article No.
00-5-7

03/06/00

NOISE - "SQUAWKING/EEKING" HEARD FROM THE CLUTCH ON ACCELERATION FROM A STOP OR WHEN UNDER LOAD IN FIRST GEAR - VEHICLES WITH 4.0L OHV AND M5OD TRANSMISSION

FORD:
1998-2000 EXPLORER, RANGER

ISSUE
A "squawking/eeking" noise may be heard from the clutch on acceleration from a stop or when under load in first gear on some vehicles. This may be caused by the 4.0L OHV engine allowing the clutch pressure plate to go into resonance when the clutch becomes 90% engaged. The clutch may be noisy, but function and life are not affected.

ACTION
Remove clutch disc and pressure plate assembly and replace with new clutch disc and revised pressure plate assembly. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify noise is coming from the clutch assembly.

2. Refer to the appropriate model year Workshop Manual, Section 308-01 for clutch assembly and pressure plate removal and installation procedures.

a. Remove existing clutch disc and pressure plate assembly.

b. Install a new Clutch Disc Assembly (F87Z-7550-AA) and revised Pressure Plate Assembly (YL5Z-7563-AA).

3. Verify repair with road test.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
FB7Z-7550-AA Clutch Disc Assembly
YL5Z-7563-AA Pressure Plate Assembly

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 505000, 506000, 597997, 702000, 702100, 702300