prochargedGT

Just bought my 2012 gt 4 months or so ago and have had a noise on the r/f going over bumps. I knew it was the control arms seeing as that seems to be the most common issue. Dealer is replacing both front control arms and hopefully I have no more issues. Personally I don't think you should have any issues with a car at 6k but it happens. At least there is a tsb on them.

JIM5.0

Good to hear that. I am at well above 30K miles on my car now,and no front end noises, so I obviously never experienced what you did.

what was the cause of your noise: Was it the bushings? Poor fitment of pins? Bolts? Nuts?

1slov6stanguncc

mine has that problem also its a TSB and the dealer will replace it for free if its under warranty I just havent had time to do it.

1slov6stanguncc

The problem is due to cheap manufacturing of the bushing inside the control arm. Which causes a squeak but no performance loss of the control arm.

prochargedGT

^ hit the nail on the head. It's more of an annoyance then anything. It's a tsb and not a recall because its not a safety issue.

wicked400ex

TSB 12-8-24

FORD: 2011-2013 Mustang


The article supersedes TSB 11-10-17 to remove the production fix date, update the model years, Service Labor Time Standards and Part List.

ISSUE:
Some 2011-2013 Mustangs vehicles may exhibit a grunt/creak/chirp/squeak noise from the front lower control arm hydro bushing. These noises may occur over large vertical bumps like speed bumps, pot holes, rough roads and driveway approaches.

ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Use chassis ears on the lower control arm hydro bushing bracket tabs to verify noise is coming from the hydro bushing. The hydro bushing is the large diameter bushing at the rear of the control arm.
If the noise is not confirmed as coming from the hydro bushing, do not continue with this article. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-00 for normal diagnostics.
If the noise is confirmed as coming from the hydro bushing, replace the lower control arm that is making the noise. Refer to WSM, Section 204-01.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
CR3Z-3078-C Arm Assy - Right Front
CR3Z-3079-C Arm Assy - Left Front
W710141-S439 Lower Arm Rear Bolt
W709865-S439 Lower Arm Front Bolt
W710909-S439 Steering Gear Bolt
W711123-S439 Ball Joint Bolt
W520215-S440 Lower Arm Rear Nut
W520214-S440 Ball Joint Nut
W713882-S437 Rack Nut


WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
120824A 2011-2013 Mustang: Replace One (1) Front Lower Control Arm, Includes Time To Diagnose 1.8 Hrs.
120824B 2011-2013 Mustang: Replace Two (2) Front Lower Control Arms, Includes Time To Diagnose 2.1 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3078 42

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