There is a TSB for the Floor heater issue....it states for the dealer not to try and fix it, they are working on a solution. This was issued way back in November.

But thanx for the Service Bulletin.

 

very valuable info thank you very much my dealer is dumbfounded by the knowledge that comes out on this forum ,very helpfull

 

My dealer's service dept wants me to wait 2 weeks before coming in to arrange a fix date because they are concerned about parts avaliability.

 

I have most of the TSB problems but dont want to part with my baby.Ime to scared to leave her alone with strangers.I dont want scratches or dings.
Getting used to the gas tank deal and when i want to put in my drag shocks and springs i will address the strut popping.

 

I went to the dealer and let them know they did not fix the popping noise by replacing the steering column. I let them know about the TSB and asked if they could just order the parts to fix my car. He said no, they have to take the car in and check it first (they alreay know it pops). Then they can order the parts. So now I have to sit thru an appointment to confirm what they already know, then go back for a second appointment for the actual fix. The guy already told me that do not have the parts to fix it.

 

Wow..that sux.
I called my dealer Friday morning and gave him the TSB number, and set an appointment for an oil change. When I got there, they already had two tickets made out on the car. One with all the TSB suspension parts ordered on it, and one for the oil change.

Now to see if I can talk them in to cutting me a deal and replacing the springs while they have it apart

 

Doc - what kind of springs are you going with - the Ford Racing springs?

 

I ordered my new suspension parts today (again, thnx for the TSB #). I should have the parts next week sometime....they are available.

 

Here's the full TSB - including the service procedures:

TSB 05-9-11

FRONT SUSPENSION POPPING NOISE WHILE TURNING RIGHT OR LEFT - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 4/8/2005

Publication Date: April 27, 2005

FORD: 2005 Mustang


ISSUE:
Some 2005 Mustang vehicles built before 4/8/2005 may exhibit an intermittent popping noise from the front of the vehicle while turning left or right. The noise will typically occur during low speed maneuvers and may occur multiple times while turning.

ACTION:
On both sides of the vehicle, install a revised upper strut bearing assembly. If the vehicle was built before February, 2005 it may also be necessary to install a lower spring seat isolator if one is not already present. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Remove the strut and spring assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 204-01.
Disassemble the strut and spring assembly.
If the springs do not have a rubber isolator on the bottom spring coil, install isolators. Clean off any dirt prior to installing the isolator. The isolator should be installed 4" (100 mm) from the end of the coil (Figure 1).


Figure 1 - Article 05-9-11


Reassemble the strut and spring. During reassembly, make sure the lower spring coil is butted up against the lower spring seat on the strut and the upper spring coil is butted up against the upper bearing assembly.
NOTE: INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY.



NOTE: VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.




PART NUMBER PART NAME
5R3Z-18183-A Strut Mount (Bearing)
5R3Z-5l302-A Spring Isolator
W520215S440 Strut Upper Nut
N807144S440 Stabilizer Bar Nut
W520112S440 Strut To Body Nuts
W711091S900 Strut Bolt Nuts
W709870S439 Strut Bolts


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
050911A 2005 Mustang Install A Revised Upper Strut Bearing Assembly And A Lower Spring Seat Isolator On Both Front Struts (Do Not Use With 18124A, 18124AT, 5310A, 5310AT, 3455A, 3455AT) 1.5 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
18183 42

 

Actually I am considering the Ford springs. Have not quite made my mind up yet. Either those, or the Steeda springs. Which ever I decide on, I am definitely going to do an adjustable panhard rod.

 

I'm not sure if I have the popping problem or not. Sometimes I hear what I think it could be when I leave or enter my driveway, but no where else. Maybe it's because I always drive with the stereo too loud and can't hear it. :scratch: Should I just have the dealer do the TSB anyways? I hope they take my word for it. I car was built before Feb 05.

I just recently got my gas tank replaced. Before me, the dealer didn't even know there was a fix for it. I thought these guys where FORD techs?

 

Go in and complain, take a copy of the TSB with you, or at least the number. They should fix it without any problem

 

Ok, I went into my local Ford dealer and handed them a copy of this TSB. They said, "we can't just keep throwing TSB's at your car everytime you find one available on the internet, we need to check your car in for diags and see if it really has the problem." I opted not to check my car in because I knew that it doesn't happen very often and I knew it wasn't going to happen for them. :bang:

 

If it happens sometimes, it will get worse. Then bring it to them. Or go to a different dealer.

 

I had an appointment today so they could "verify" that I had the probelm, even though I already had the car in their shop to fix it before. Funny part was it did not pop once on the way to the dealer. Even though I tried to make it happen.

I was waiting in line when the service mechanic drove by on his way in. He stopped and started to talk to me. Sad that we know each other already. He asked why I was there. I told him the service rep wanted me to come in to verify the problem. He said that guy is full of it. The parts have already been ordered for me. He told me to go home and he will call me when the parts come in.

 

I just sent an email to my service mgr about the tsb. Explained it would be nice to do it in one day, he replied very nicely gave me some information, ordered the parts based on my build date, and told me I should recieve a card in mail telling me when parts were in. He explained they could be on back order or not avail, but to call on friday on a upate, if I hadnt recieved car.

 

Well just got an email from my freindly ford service mgr in regards to tsb parts.
this is what he said.

DAN,

OK ,WHAT DID I TELL YOU ,I KNOW FORD TO GOOD PART # 5R3Z-5L302-A WAS NOT A NUMBER WHICH WAS SHOWING UP ON THE PARTS LIST FOR THIS TSB SO WE CHECKED INTO IT AND IT HASN'T BEEN RELEASED AS OF 5/2/05 IT IS ON D99 STATUS FOR NOW WHICH MEANS FORD IS HAVING VENDOR ISSUE'S THIS BASICALLY MEANS IT COULD BE AVAILABLE LATTER TODAY OR A WEEK FROM NOW I WILL KEEP YOU POSTED AS THINGS PROGRESS

I WILL TYPE AT YOU SOON!!

WEll can anyone verify this / maybe kcstang or another fords part person. Is this number he posted a real part/ on back order etc. Any info on the tsb parts availability, thanks in advance to any who can verify what my service mgr has told me in regards to the new front popping tsb. Thanks

 

Took my car in for the popping today, they drove it, confirmed the problem after I gave them a copy of the TSB, and told me all the parts are on backorder and they think that this is an epidemic. Good to know that they were willing to do the repair even though they saw that I had Steeda Sport Springs installed!

 

Most of the Parts I ordered on The 29th have arrived for this tsb with the exception of the insulators. I will check stats on all parts again tommorrow with an updated ETA!

kc

 

So I left the dealer and figured I would wait a few weeks for parts. At about 2:30 pm the same day I left, the dealer calls and says sorry they told me to go home earlier, but the parts just arrived.

So My car is in there as I type. Parts are there, 3 sets of them.