My 02 vert has some seriously loose AC vents. It is the 2 center vents above the temp and fan speed knobs. If the speed is on 1-2 it is fine. 3 rattles some, and 4 (full) rattles like crazy.
Wasn't there a recall on this part? Anyone know an easy fix?
It's custom. I made them. I have a dozen or so spare vents that I'd like to make additional sets out of, but I've never gotten around to it.
They're pretty cool. They're angled toward the driver, and the best thing about them is that you don't have to drill or otherwise mar your interior to install them....they pop right in and the wiring is routed behind the bezel!
I finally got around to going to the dealer, and he said that there was NO recall on this part for my car. He got this info by running the VIN. Does anyone have a recall campaign # or something else I can show this guy to get these parts covered under warranty ?
It wasnt a recall, but a TSB. But TSB's are covered under warranty also so they should fix it anyway. Basically they just put in new middle vents. I wish mine were still under warranty, because that sound makes me want to set my car on fire and ram it into a tree.
TSB 04-5-3
• NOISE—CLIMATE CONTROL—RATTLE NOISE
FROM INSTRUMENT PANEL VENTS—DIFFICULT TO
ADJUST
FORD: 2001-2004 MUSTANG
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME ISSUE
040503A Replace Barrel Vent 0.3 Hr. Some 2001-2004 Mustang vehicles may exhibit
(Includes Time To Replace climate control panel vents (barrel vent) with vanes
One Or All Vents) that are difficult to adjust, and/or may make a
DEALER CODING rattling type noise. This may be due to detachment
CONDITION of the air vanes from the pilot holes in the vent
BASIC PART NO. CODE housing.
19893 42
ACTION
To service, install revised vent (3R3Z-19893-AB).
The barrel vents are now sold and serviced
separately. Refer to the Service Procedure below.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Order replacement vent (3R3Z-19893-AB), one
(1) for each vent requiring replacement.
2. Remove the vent by prying it away with a flat
screwdriver (Figure 1).
3. Install the revised vent by pressing the new
vent into place (Figure 2).
4. Repeat Steps 1-3 as needed.
PART NUMBER PART NAME
3R3Z-19893-AB Vent Louvre Assembly
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
New Vehicle Limited
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NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation
determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin
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