WIND NOISE AT THE DRIVER AND/OR PASSENGER A-PILLAR TO
WINDSHIELD AREA - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 3/21/2016

TSB 16-0088

LINCOLN:
2016 MKX
ISSUE
Some 2016 Lincoln MKX vehicles built on or before 3/21/2016 may exhibit wind noise at the driver and/or passenger Apillar to windshield area. The noise is most noticeable at highway speeds. This may be due to the windshield A-pillar
moulding not being properly adhered to the A-pillar sheet metal and/or from the shape of the channel that runs inside the
windshield moulding.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct this condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Apply masking tape to cover the edge of the windshield and A-pillar moulding. Road test the vehicle. Does the vehicle
exhibit wind noise from the windshield A-pillar?
a. Yes - this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
b. No - proceed to Step 2.
2. On the back of a regular business card, measure 10 mm (13/32”) from the short edge and draw a line.
3. On the passenger and driver side of the vehicle, measure approximately 25 mm ( 1") dimension A, and insert the
business card between the windshield moulding and the metal A-pillar at the three points. At any point, can the
business card be inserted more than 10 mm (13/32")? (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - Article 16-0088
a. Yes - proceed to Step 4.
b. No - proceed to Step 5.
4. Replace the windshield. Refer to WSM, Section 501-11.
5. Test fit the right stuffer on the passenger side of the vehicle.

NOTE: The information contained in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job
properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service.The
procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford, Lincoln, or Mercury dealership
to determine whether the bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan
coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves
the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

Copyright © 2016 Ford Motor Company

Online Publication Date May 27, 2016

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a. Using a sliding caliper or other suitable measuring device, position the stuffer so the bottom of the stuffer is
approximately 6 mm (1/4”) from the cowl panel grille, dimension A. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 - Article 16-0088
b. When properly positioned, the stuffer should be flush or under flush to the windshield moulding. If the stuffer is
sticking above the windshield moulding, move the stuffer up towards the roof until the stuffer is positioned correctly.
c.

Using a suitable marking device, mark dimension A on the windshield moulding where the bottom of the stuffer is to
be located for best fit. (Figure 2)

6. Apply 3M™ Adhesion Promoter or equivalent to the entire inside channel of the windshield moulding, making sure the
inside top of the windshield moulding channel is well coated. (Figure 3)

Figure 3 - Article 16-0088
a. Allow adhesion promoter to dry at room temperature for at least three minutes before installing the stuffer.
7. Remove the protective backing from the adhesive tape on the stuffer moulding.
8. Starting the stuffer at the bottom of the windshield moulding, at the mark made in Step 5c, insert the bottom of the stuffer
into the windshield moulding so that the stuffer is snug against the inside top edge of the windshield moulding. (Figure 4)

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Figure 4 - Article 16-0088
a. Continue the stuffer installation by slowly rotating it into place. Apply finger pressure to set the tape to the windshield
moulding. (Figure 5)

Figure 5 - Article 16-0088
9. Use Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner or equivalent to remove any adhesion promoter residue that may be
left on the windshield or windshield moulding.
10. Repeat Steps 5 through 9 to install the stuffer on the driver side of the vehicle.
Obtain Locally
Part Description
3M™ - Adhesion Promoter

Part Number
4298
PART NUMBER

PART NAME

FA1Z-5803178-A

Stuffer (Retainer - Right Side)

FA1Z-5803179-A

Stuffer (Retainer - Left Side)

FA1Z-5803100-C

Windshield (Base Level)

FA1Z-5803100-D

Windshield (Premium Level)

ZC- 23

Motorcraft® Ultra-Clear Spray Glass Cleaner

OPERATION
160088A

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DESCRIPTION
2016 MKX: Replace Both Stuffers Includes Time For Measuring And
Road Test (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

TIME
0.7 Hr.

TSB 16-0088 (Continued)

OPERATION
160088B

DESCRIPTION

TIME

2016 MKX: Replace The Windshield And Both Stuffers Includes Time For
Measuring And Road Test (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

1.7 Hrs.

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are
determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
5803100

CONDITION CODE
01

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