Symptom Chart: NVH

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Diagnostics in this service information assumes a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. Refer to DIAGNOSTIC METHODS for information about these 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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) , Tools and Techniques. For a glossary of common terms, REFER to NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) , 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 NOISE, VIBRATION AND HARSHNESS (NVH) , NVH Symptom Chart Categories for the next likely system and continue diagnosis.

SYMPTOM DESCRIPTION - NVH

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	GO to PINPOINT TEST H .
The roof opening panel rattles	Sliding glass panel Rear fixed glass panel Air deflector Roof opening panel drain trough Headliner Roof opening panel frame	GO to PINPOINT TEST I .
The roof opening panel is noisy during operation - sliding glass panel	Roof opening panel frame Sliding glass panel alignment Sliding glass panel motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST J .
The roof opening panel is noisy during operation - shade	Roof opening panel frame Shade Shade motor	GO to PINPOINT TEST K .