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#1979 of 3244 Noise Vibration & Harshness by captainj Aug 07, 2003 (5:56 pm)
FYI, I have a 2000 Grand Marquis GS, I improved the quietness by adding sound insulation material (similar to dynamat) under the carpeting, but I didn't do a great job near the front wheel wells because I didn't remove the existing stuff and they wheel wells are hard to get to. This reduced sound by at least 1 decibel. I also got the Goodyear Eagle LS front tires (didn't replace the rears yet) and that was a big difference. These are the stock tires on the 2003 models I think. I recommend them.   I removed the locking wheel cover brackets on the steel wheels because I could not get them to stop rattling, I think they are a bad design. Also, the honeycomb wheel covers have been making clicking noises, I think they are a bad design too, I took them off so I am presently going for the "black look" . I'm going to try to fix the wheel covers, I think I know why they are clicking.   As for overly firm spring rates, god only knows what manufacturers are thinking, we don't race our cars, try www.coilsprings.com, I got 20% less front springs and 30% less rears and it helped alot, but if I could do it again I'd go down about 40% from stock in the front, and 35% from stock in the rear. I recommend them.   Happy motoring.
#1980 of 3244 MercuryGuy: Balljoints? by pkwdena Aug 10, 2003 (5:07 am)
Have you ever checked your lower control arm balljoints? These joints fail after 100k miles due to the lack of grease fittings.
#1981 of 3244 CV Squeaks and Creaks and Transmission question by evolk Aug 11, 2003 (11:46 am)
1.) Our 97 CV (140,000 miles) squeaks every time we go over the slightest little bump or even small rise in the road. Last summer, I sprayed some WD-40 on any joints I could see on the inside of the front wheels. This took care of the problem- for about a day. Until it rained, then they were back- even worse. I have been told they are sourced from the rubber bushings or gromets for the connector arms, etc.,... Also, I noticed the ball joints are completely covered up and have no lubrication zert. Could those be the source? The sounds get worse when it either humid or rain is present. The sounds are rather loud and are fairly embarrassing. What can we do about these squeaks? Where are they coming from and has anyone else had this problem?   2.) Whenever we turn the steering wheel even the slightest bit, it makes a loud creaking noise. What is the source of that and how to stop it?   3.) As the car is high mileage now, I was wondering when should we expect to replace the transmission/have it rebuilt? Our Chevy Caprice went out around 130,000, and it is a much heavier car, so I am wondering when the other shoe will drop. Or, will it last longer because of the fact it is a lighter car?   4.) Starting to get more engine knocking. What causes this and how to stop? The owners manual says its somewhat normal if it is minimal.   Thanks for all of your help!
#1982 of 3244 CVsqueaks by ronald18 Aug 11, 2003 (6:46 pm)
I had the same problem on my 99 GM regarding the squeaks at the slightest bump. Someone on this board suggested lubricating all of the rubber contact points that the hood rests on. I did this with a silicone spray. No more squeaks.
#1983 of 3244 CV squeaks by captainj Aug 11, 2003 (7:22 pm)
I second that: lubricate the hood contact points. I also adjusted those hood contact points/stops on my '00 Grand Marquis so the hood shut a little tighter. That has done the trick, I am so glad, as it was squeaking like a rubber ducky and it was even 'embarrassing'. I kept lubricating all the bushings to no avail as I was certain the sound was coming from somewhere down low.
#1984 of 3244 evolk: Alignment shop installed new bushings with zerks. by kinley Aug 12, 2003 (7:50 am)
No more dry day squeeks. The hood used to flutter at highway speeds so a body shop adjusted the hood tighter. It has to be slamed down, but no more flutter or squeeks there either. Mileage = 105,000 plus since '94 on a Towncar.
#1985 of 3244 97 CV Issues by dbc123 Aug 12, 2003 (12:13 pm)
1) Hood is a culprit but so are the front sway bar bushings - a known problem on these cars. Usually they can be lubed w/ silicone spray and provide some relief. New bushings made with different rubber compound solved this on newer models. 2) Almost certainly is dry ball joints. They are sealed but a last resort (replacment preferable) is to carefully puncture the rubber seals with a grease needle and partially fill the boots with multipurpose moly greese. Mine went dry a little over 100K and I've now got nearly 150K on them with no noticable wear using this procedure. 3) 30K mile fluid changes will usually allow the AOD-E trans to live to over 200K with normal use. 4)several causes for excessive spark knock in high mile 4.6's. MAS wire dirty (clean with electric contact cleaner) EGR ports in manifold clogged (remove EGR valve and scrape out the passages) Valve stem seal failure allows oil in combustion chamber and increases pinging (replace seals)
#1986 of 3244 00-03 CV/GM Issues by goldranger Aug 14, 2003 (11:54 am)
Any late model CV/GM drivers, check recent items on Blueovalnews.com for possible engine, suspension, and exhaust issues.
#1987 of 3244 Beware Blueovalnews by dbc123 Aug 14, 2003 (5:38 pm)
These folks have a huge grudge against ford and constantly overdramatize ford service issues. Items mentioned in the above post are probably affecting only a very small number of Ford vehicles.
#1988 of 3244 Crown Vic Paint Concerns by ronray1 Aug 14, 2003 (7:29 pm)
I recently purchased a 03 CV Sport. Rides like a dream love the solid feel. Formerly drove a 94 t-bird 4.6,great car. hope the gas mileage improves somewhat with miles(about12-13mpg). My big problem is the paint and wonder if anyone has experienced any similar problems. I have the dark blue pearl metallic. Recently I have noticed spotting on the surface almost as though the clearcoat was blistering or the paint underneath didnot cure. Dealer is checking it out thinks its an external problem but nothing on this finish that hasn't been on any other metallic clearcoat I've had. Any idea's ? Otherwise great car.

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