Symptom Chart: NVH

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Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods .

NVH symptoms should be identified using the diagnostic tools that are available. For a list of these tools, an explanation of their uses and a glossary of common terms, REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH) . 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) . for the next likely system and continue diagnosis.

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Wobble or shimmy	Bent wheel	INSTALL a new wheel as necessary.
	Damaged tire	INSTALL a new tire as necessary.
	Loose wheel nuts	TIGHTEN to specification.
High-speed shake	Tires/wheels	REFER to Radial Runout Measurement - Loaded Hunter Road Force® Method or Radial Runout Measurement - Dial Indicator Method .
Vehicle vibration	Tires/wheels	REFER to Radial Runout Measurement - Loaded Hunter Road Force® Method or Radial Runout Measurement - Dial Indicator Method .