Noise, Vibration And Harshness (NVH): Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Special Tool(s)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

To assist the service advisor and the technician, a Write-up Job Aid and an NVH Diagnostic Guide are included with this material. The Write-up Job Aid serves as a place to record all important symptom information. The NVH Diagnostic Guide serves as a place to record information reported on the Write-up Job Aid as well as data from the testing to be carried out.

To begin a successful diagnosis, fill out the NVH Diagnostic Guide, record the reported findings, then proceed to each of the numbered process steps to complete the diagnosis.

Fig 2: Identifying Diagnosis And Testing Chart (1 Of 3)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 3: Identifying Diagnosis And Testing Chart (2 Of 3)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Fig 4: Identifying Diagnosis And Testing Chart (3 Of 3)

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.