Symptom Chart: NVH

Diagnostics in this information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to ENGINE CONTROLS - DIAGNOSTIC METHODS (EXCEPT DIESEL & HYBRID) for information regarding Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

NOTE: NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools that are available. For a list of these tools and an explanation of their uses, REFER to TOOLS AND TECHNIQUES . For a glossary of common terms, REFER to GLOSSARY OF TERMS . Since it is possible any one of multiple systems may be the cause of a symptom, it may be necessary to use a process of elimination type of diagnostic approach to pinpoint the responsible system. If this is not the causal system for the symptom, REFER to NVH SYMPTOM CHART CATEGORIES NVH Symptom Chart Categories for the next likely system and continue diagnosis.

SYMPTOM CHART

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
The roof opening panel has excessive wind noise	Incorrect sliding glass panel or rear fixed glass panel alignment Roof opening panel glass seals	REFER to Diagnostic Routine H: The Roof Opening Panel Has Excessive Wind Noise .
The roof opening panel rattles	Sliding glass panel Rear fixed glass panel Air deflector Roof opening panel drain trough Headliner Roof opening panel frame	REFER to Diagnostic Routine I: The Roof Opening Panel Rattles .
The roof opening panel is noisy during operation - sliding glass panel	Roof opening panel frame Sliding glass panel alignment Sliding glass panel motor	REFER to Diagnostic Routine J: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation - Sliding Glass Panel .
The roof opening panel is noisy during operation - shade	Roof opening panel frame Shade Shade motor	REFER to Diagnostic Routine K: The Roof Opening Panel is Noisy During Operation - Shade .