Upper strut mount binding

[noz177]

Got the car new AUG 2005 drove it for 1 year not a problem then I heard a clicking noise from the right side of the car when making left hand turns AUG 2006 14,818 miles. On my repair invoice it states upper strut mount binding while turning, parts ordered problem fixed. Then 2 weeks ago guess what its back again, that same clicking but know I have 24,000 miles still bumper to bumper. But my main concern is at 36,000 miles will I still have the same old problem? Ford people out there help?

[rivguy]

you may have had the mount replaced the first time b4 the updated part was released for this concern. I have never had one with the updated part number come back - - updated part numbers are located at the end of this tsb

ISSUE:
Some 2005 Five Hundred, Freestyle and Montego vehicles built 5/17/2004 to 5/17/2005 may exhibit a noise coming from the front of the vehicle while turning the steering wheel at speeds lower than 10 MPH (16 Km/h). The noise may be coming from the upper strut mount. This condition is not related to noise when hitting bumps, noise at full lock turns or noise in turns when the steering wheel is not being turned.

ACTION:
Verify concern. Replace the upper strut mount/bearing and/or spring if required. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Vehicles built 5/17/2004 through 4/28/2005, replace the spring and upper strut mount/bearing, on affected side only.
Vehicles built 4/29/2005 through 5/17/2005, replace only the strut mount/bearing, on affected side only.
Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-01, Strut and Spring Assembly Removal and Installation procedure. The Workshop Manual procedure and specifications are being updated. Refer to the following step changes to complete the repair.
Removal And Installation Changes Under Strut And Spring Assembly Procedure:

In Step 1, during installation the correct torque specification for strut and spring assembly mounting nuts is 22 lb-ft (30 N-m).
Insert after Step 1, remove and discard the stabilizer bar link-to-strut nut. During installation, tighten to 41 lb-ft (56 N-m).
In Step 3, during installation the correct torque specification for front axle wheel hub nut is 258 lb-ft (350 N-m).
NOTE: INSTALL ALL NEW FASTENERS DURING REASSEMBLY. VEHICLE ALIGNMENT IS NOT REQUIRED AFTER THIS REPAIR.



NOTE: MAKE NOTE OF THE NOTCH AND ARROW ON OLD STRUT MOUNT/BEARING AND INSTALL NEW MOUNT/BEARING IN THE SAME POSITION.




PART NUMBER PART NAME
5F9Z-18183-AA Upper Strut Mount
5G1Z-5310-A Front Spring - FWD Five Hundred/ Montego
5G1Z-5310-B Front Spring - AWD Five Hundred/ Montego
5F9Z-5310-A Front Spring - Freestyle
W705967-S439 Axle Wheel Hub Nut
N803637-S100 Tie Rod Nut
W520213-S440 Stabilizer Link Nut
W710015-S440 Ball Joint/Other Nut
W520212-S440 Upper Strut Body Nut
W710396-S439 Knuckle Strut Bolt
W708733-S439 Brake Screw
W520215-S440 Caliper Anchor Bolts


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