Body/Suspension - Front End Pop/Click On Turns

TSB 08-20-9

10/13/08

DULL CLICK/POP NOISE FROM FRONT SUSPENSION
WHEN TURNING - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/28/2008

FORD:
2008 Focus

This article supersedes TSB 08-8-2 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE
Some 2008 Focus vehicles built on or before 3/28/2008 may exhibit a dull click/pop noise when turning from the front suspension system contacting the inner splash shield during certain vehicle maneuvers. The most common maneuvers are:

^ Entering or exiting a driveway or parking lot approach that causes the front suspension to compress during sharp turns.

^ Driving over bumps, at slow speeds, with multiple passengers and turning sharply.

ACTION
Trim the inner fender splash shields to prevent contact. Refer to the Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE








1. Inspect inner fender splash shield for witness marks in the areas indicated. (Figures 1 and 2)

2. Remove the inner fender splash shields following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-02.

3. Mark the indicated area 13/32" X 7 7/8" (10 mm x 200 mm). (Figures 1 and 2)

4. Trim off marked section with a sharp utility knife. Trimming by other methods may result in a rough or jagged finished edge.

5. Install the inner fender splash shields following WSM, Section 501-02.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

082009A 2008 Focus: Trim Both 0.5 Hr.
Inner Fender Splash
Shields, Includes Time To
Remove And Install Splash
Shields (Do Not Use With
16102A)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16102 07





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