Odometer and Trip Meter - Stick/Clicking Noise

Article No.
97-5-6

03/03/97

^ ODOMETER - ODOMETER AND TRIP METER
STICK - WILL NOT OPERATE AND/OR "CLICKING"
NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT 3/14/96 THROUGH 9/13/96

^ NOISE - "CLICKING" NOISE FROM ODOMETER OR
TRIP METER - INOPERATIVE - VEHICLES BUILT
3/14/96 THROUGH 9/13/96

FORD:
1996 MUSTANG

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to provide an alternate phone number to call.

ISSUE:
The odometer and trip meter may stick, be inoperative and/or make a "clicking" noise due to an ungreased stepper motor worm gear.

ACTION:
For noise concerns, apply silicone grease to the stepper motor worm gear. Refer to the following text for service details.

If a concern with a stuck odometer is present, call 1-800-482-0439 or 1-313-843-8250, Ext. 645 and order an Odometer Service Kit (SSP1212), or a written request may be made to F. B. Wright, 9999 Mercier Ave., Dearborn, MI 48120. Ordered kits will be shipped overnight delivery. Refer to Instruction Sheet 7221, included in the kit, for the detailed service procedure.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-4-2

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

970506A Remove And Install 0.7 Hr.
Speedometer And
Lubricate

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17C290 51

OASIS CODES: 204000, 204200, 702000