Engine - Drive Belt Snap Noise In Extreme Cold
TSB 08-16-508/18/08
3.9L ACCESSORY DRIVE BELT SNAP NOISE IN
FREEZING TEMPERATURES
FORD:
2002-2005 Thunderbird
LINCOLN:
2000-2006 Lincoln LS
ISSUE
Some 2000-2006 Lincoln LS and 2002-2005 Ford Thunderbird vehicles equipped with a 3.9L V8 engine may have an accessory drive belt snapping noise for approximately 10 seconds when ambient temperatures are below freezing. A new idler pulley is available to repair this condition.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install a redesigned idler pulley. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 303-05.
Parts Block
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
081605A 2000-2006- Lincoln LS, 0.4 Hr.
2002-2005 Thunderbird
3.9L: Replace The Idler
Pulley. (Do Not Use With
8620F)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
8678 42
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