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TSB
07-26-8 FRONT STRUT NOISE - BUILT BEFORE 10/19/2007
Publication Date: December 21, 2007
FORD: 2008 Taurus X, Taurus
MERCURY: 2008 Sable
This article supersedes TSB 07-19-3 to update the Service Procedure and production fix date.
ISSUE:
Some 2008 Taurus, Taurus X and Sable vehicles built on or before 10/19/2007, may exhibit a popping/rubbing/grunting/squeaking or creaking type noise from the front strut mount. Typically, the noise is observed in the front outboard wheel while turning. This noise may be caused by the jounce bumper rubbing against the strut rod, or the dust boot rubbing against the strut mount cup.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Raise the vehicle as described in Workshop Manual, Section 100-02.
Reach through the spring and pull the strut dust cover and jounce bumper assembly straight down, out of the strut bearing mount.
Apply Motorcraft Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound: (Figure 1)
To the entire length of the chromed strut rod above the jounce bumper and 360° around the rod.
To the top and sides of the uppermost part of the dust boot.
Figure 1 - Article 07-26-8
Slide the dust cover upward into its original location on the strut.
Repeat the procedure on the other side of the vehicle.
Lower the vehicle.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
XG-3-A Motorcraft® Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound
This indicator gives average mileage since the last reset.
Disappointing after 4 years of good service.
I had the original dealer try to tell me it was normal. I really don't don't believe that at all.
Can you tell me what TSB # you are referring to? What is the fix the TSB recommends?
Thanks.
I feel Mulally is part of the problem. He refuses to open up to the upcoming Apple iOS 7 w/64 bit chip and keep the slow Microsoft system in the Ford/Lincoln cars. I think he is doing this in order to get a sweet deal from Microsoft as a new CEO. Or he is tech illiterate.
Also, he could be using Garmin (with 1 lifetime upgrade fee) for GPS vs. the $200.00/year upgrade map DVDs that Ford currently uses.
I also, am not a believer in Consumer Reports biased auto evaluations, though I do like to read the 5-8 year customer complaint summaries for each model to watch for trends in repairs and mechanical issues, as we keep our vehicles for quite a few years.
I really do hate to give this car up. I don't know how Ford screwed up the rear seating in the current 2014 models (Taurus/Lincoln MKS). It seems like a limo in the rear seats of our car and we get a lot of compliments on the ride and massive rear sitting room on trips with others.