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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1999WINDSTAR BASE, VAN CARGO, 3.8 4REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)EXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1124 (NOISE, VIBRATION & HARSHNESS)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4
Section 1124 (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)
1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION Section 1124 (Noise, Vibration & Harshness)
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- Description And Operation
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- Notes
- Acceptable Noise, Vibration and Harshness
- Diagnostic Theory
- Glossary of Terms
- Acceleration - Light
- Acceleration - Medium
- Acceleration - Heavy
- Ambient Temperature
- Amplitude
- Backlash
- Boom
- Bound Up
- Brakes Applied
- Buffet/Buffeting
- Buzz
- Camber
- Caster
- Chatter
- Chirp
- Chuckle
- Click
- Clonk
- Clunk/Driveline Clunk
- Coast/Deceleration
- Coast/Neutral Coast
- Constant Velocity (CV) Joint
- Controlled Rear Suspension Height
- Coupling Shaft
- Cps
- Cracks
- Creak
- Cruise
- Cycle
- Decibel
- Drive Engine Run-Up (DERU) Test
- Driveline Angles
- Driveshaft
- Drivetrain
- Drivetrain Damper
- Drone
- Drumming
- Dynamic Balance
- Engine Imbalance
- Engine Misfire
- Engine Shake
- Flexible Coupling
- Float
- Flutter
- Frequency
- Gravelly Feel
- Grind
- Hiss
- Hoot
- Howl
- Hum
- Hz
- Imbalance
- Inboard
- Intensity
- Isolate
- Knock
- Moan
- Neutral Engine Run-Up (NERU) Test
- Neutralize/Normalize
- Outboard
- Ping
- Pinion Shaft
- Pitch
- Pumping Feel
- Radial/Lateral
- Rattle
- Ring Gear
- Road Test
- Roughness
- Runout
- Rustling
- Shake
- Shimmy
- Shudder
- Slap
- Slip Yoke/Slip Spline
- Squeak
- Squeal
- Static Balance
- Tap
- Thump
- Tick
- Tip-In Moan
- TIR
- Tire Deflection
- Tire Flat Spots
- Tire Force Vibration
- Transient
- Two-Plane Balance
- Vibration
- Whine
- Whistle
- Wind Noise
- Wot
- Tools and Techniques
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- Diagnosis And Testing
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- Notes
- 1: Customer Interview
- 2: Pre-Drive Check
- 3: Preparing for the Road Test
- 4: Verify the Customer Concern
- 5: Road Test
- 6: Check TSBs/Repair History
- 7: Diagnostic Procedure
- NVH Condition and Symptom Categories
- Operating Condition - Vehicle is Not Moving
- Operating Condition - Vehicle is Moving
- Symptom Tables
- Pinpoint Tests
- Notes
- Pinpoint Test A: Brake Vibration/Shudder Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test B: Engine Ticking Noise
- Pinpoint Test C: Accessory Drive Bearing Hoot
- Pinpoint Test D: Power Steering Moan
- Pinpoint Test E: Engine Driven Cooling Fan Moan
- Pinpoint Test F: Drumming Noise
- Pinpoint Test G: Engine Ticking, Knocking Or Continuous Rattle Diagnosis
- Pinpoint Test H: Front Suspension Noise
- Pinpoint Test I: Rear Suspension Noise
- Pinpoint Test J: Wheel And Tire
- Pinpoint Test K: High Speed Shake Or Shimmy Diagnosis
- Component Tests
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness (NVH)
- General Procedures
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.