Dealer first installed control arms four months ago for symptoms that were related to the TSB indicated below. Last week the I noticed that control arms were beginning to make the same noise again. Unfortunately my factory Warranty expired, the dealer went ahead and covered the part due to Ford covers parts for a year or 12,000 miles. Recently I have heard of others who have had the replacement control arms go out within a short period of time. Anyone here??
2003-2004 Mustang - Front Suspension Noise
Some 2003-2004 Mustangs may exhibit a squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking. This may be caused by the lower control arm bushings. To service, replace both lower control arms per workshop manual section 204-01. For LX vehicles, replace with XR3Z-3078-AA (Right Side) and XR3Z-3079-AA (Left Side). For GT vehicles, replace with XR3Z-3078-BA (Right Side) and XR3Z-3079-BA (Left Side). For Cobra/Mach vehicles, replace with 2R3Z-3078-AA (Right Side) and 2R3Z-3079-AA (Left Side). After replacing the control arms, check aligment and adjust if necessary. Verify that the noise is eliminated.
Symptom Code on Ford's OASIS is under 30400-Chassis Suspension System
2003-2004 Mustang - Front Suspension Noise
Some 2003-2004 Mustangs may exhibit a squeaking or crunching noise from the front suspension while driving over bumps or braking. This may be caused by the lower control arm bushings. To service, replace both lower control arms per workshop manual section 204-01. For LX vehicles, replace with XR3Z-3078-AA (Right Side) and XR3Z-3079-AA (Left Side). For GT vehicles, replace with XR3Z-3078-BA (Right Side) and XR3Z-3079-BA (Left Side). For Cobra/Mach vehicles, replace with 2R3Z-3078-AA (Right Side) and 2R3Z-3079-AA (Left Side). After replacing the control arms, check aligment and adjust if necessary. Verify that the noise is eliminated.
Symptom Code on Ford's OASIS is under 30400-Chassis Suspension System
