Interior - Headliner Buffeting or Rattling
TSB 05-14-207/25/05
HEADLINER BUFFETING/RATTLE NOISE - VEHICLES
EQUIPPED WITH ROOF - OPENING PANEL AND BUILT
PRIOR TO 6/1/2005
FORD:
2004-2005 F-150
LINCOLN:
2006 Mark LT
This article supersedes TSB 05-9-6 to update the vehicle lines and add a note to the Service Procedure.
ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 F-150 (excluding Heritage) and 2006 Lincoln Mark LI vehicles equipped with a roof opening panel and built before 6/1/2005, my exhibit a headliner buffeting or rattle type noise when going over bumps or closing any door with excessive force.
ACTION
Install foam shims between the headliner foam blocks and the roof panel.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
DO NOT REMOVE OR REPLACE THE HEADLINER WHILE PERFORMING THIS TSB. ALL REPAIRS ARE TO BE MADE WITH THE HEADLINER IN PLACE.
NOTE
THIS REPAIR WILL NOT ELIMINATE THE NORMAL WIND BUFFETING NOISE ASSOCIATED WITH AN OPEN SUNROOF, REAR WINDOW, OR BACK GLASS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGHWAY SPEEDS.
1. Gently pull forward on the rear most section of the roof-opening panel trim.
NOTE
REMOVE ONLY ENOUGH OF THE ROOF-OPENING PANEL TRIM TO GAIN ACCESS BETWEEN THE HEADLINER AND THE ROOF PANEL.
2. Cut the foam shim into two (2) equal size pieces.
3. Carefully slide hand and forearm between the headliner and the roof panel. Locate the existing foam blocks on either side of the dome lamp, they are attached to the headliner assembly.
4. Install one (1) foam shim between each of the existing foam blocks and the roof panel. Place the adhesive side of the foam shim towards the roof panel (Figure 1).
5. Firmly press the roof-opening trim back into its original position.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
051402A 2004-2005 F-150, 2006 0.3 Hr.
Lincoln Mark LT: Install
Foam Shims
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
701 30B34 07
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