Suspension - Rear End Rattling On Small Bumps
TSB 07-3-502/19/07
FOCUS REAR SHOCK "CHUCKLE" NOISE OVER BUMPS
FORD:
2006-2007 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2006-2007 Focus vehicles (not Wagons) may experience a "Rattle" or "Loose Lumber" type noise from the rear of the vehicle when driving slowly over small bumps in a road surface or parking lot. This may be caused by a reaction in the upper shock mount.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove upper shock mount, pictured below, following Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-02. (Figure 1)
2. Remove upper shock mount washer. (Figure 2)
3. Turn washer over to other side (Ford oval will be facing down in vehicle) and reinstall in mount. (Figure 3)
4. Reinstall upper mount and torque with a N[W nut (W520102-5441) to 13 lb-ft (18 N.m) following WSM, Section 204-02. (Figure 4)
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
070305A 2006-2007 Focus 4 Door: 0.3 Hr.
Turn Over The Upper
Shock Mount Washer:
Both Rear Shocks (Do Not
Use With 18125A)
070305B 2006-2007 Focus 3 Door 0.9 Hr.
And 5 Door: Turn Over
The Upper Shock Mount
Washer, Includes Time To
Remove Quarter Trim
Panel: Both Rear Shocks
(Do Not Use With 18125A,
31012A)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
18125 42
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