pakman1969

Ford now has a fix in place for the front end strut issue we are all having on the 2005 Mustang....here is the TSB

Enjoy

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

Kluski

Great. I took mine in and the guy said it was the stearing column. He fixed it, and most of the clicking is gone, but it still pops. So I will get to take it back now.

austexstang

COOL! thanks for the info....

Tiberius1701

Performed TSB repair on my 6-coupe today. I am delighted to report that noise has been eliminated. It appears upon front spring removal that the spring was working back and forth in the bottom mount causing (what I believe to be) most of the noise. Installing the lower isolators and insuring that the spring is seated firmly and fully in the lower mount took care of it.

Also car seems to steer smoother, although upper mounts did not seem to be visibly failed.

jahnnee5

Were the parts readily available or did they have to order? I was taking my car in tommorrow and was anticipating having to return after parts are ordered. :scratch:

Tiberius1701

They are not normally stocked items. Ordered parts-came in in three days-no problem with backorder.

jahnnee5

Thanks. Took it to my dealer this AM and they ordered parts and will contact me when they arrive.