Instrument Panel - Rattling/Buzzing Noise: Overview

Article No.
98-2-9

02/02/98

NOISE - "RATTLING/BUZZING" NOISE COMING FROM
INSTRUMENT PANEL

FORD:
1994-97 PROBE

ISSUE:
A "rattling" and/or "buzzing" noise may be heard from the instrument panel. This may be caused by a panel-to-panel contact.

ACTION:
Install foam tape from the Rotunda Squeak And Raffle Repair Kit (164-R4900) on the affected panels to help insulate the panels from each other, thereby reducing the possibility of noise. Refer to the for Service Procedure for details.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

980209A Repair Rattle Or Buzz 0.3 Hr.
Above Instrument Panel
Near Windshield

980209BT Repair Buzz From LH And 0.3 Hr.
RH A-Pillar Area

980209B Repair Buzz From LH Or 0.2 Hr.
RH A-Pillar Area

980209C Repair Rattle From RH 0.3 Hr.
Side Of Instrument Panel
Near Glove Compartment

980209D Repair Rattle Below 0.3 Hr.
Steering Column

980209E Repair Buzz From Center 0.9 Hr.
Of Instrument Panel - 2.0L
Vehicles Only

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1604320 41

OASIS CODES: 107000, 204000, 702000, 702100, 702300