Front End Accessory Drive Belt Noise/Damage/Comes Off
Article No. 98-20-18

10/12/98

FRONT END ACCESSORY DRIVE (FEAD) BELT -
BELT NOISE, DAMAGE, AND/OR BELT COMES OFF -
VEHICLES WITH 4.6L ENGINE AND MANUAL
TRANSMISSION

FORD:
1996-98 MUSTANG

This TSB article is being republished in its entirety to include the latest level parts.

ISSUE
The Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) belt may become broken or frayed and/or detach from (or roll off of) the engine. This may be caused by deceleration of the engine.

ACTION
Replace the water pump pulley with a new flanged-type water pump pulley and tensioner. The flanged pulley and tensioner should reduce the possibility of belt damage and belt roll-off. Refer to the following Service Procedure for replacement details.

PART NUMBER                   PART NAME

F6ZZ-85O9-AA                  Water Pump Pulley
F8ZZ-6B209-BA                 Tensioner
F8AZ-8620-AA                  Front End Accessory Drive (FEAD) 
                              Belt
N807336-S2                    Studs
F7ZZ-19A439-AC                Tensioner Positive Stop
N804178-5309                  Nuts
F7ZZ-3E523-AA                 Power Steering Orientation clip
F7ZZ-3A733-AA                 Power Steenng Pulley

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

SUPERSEDES: 97-21-9

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION       DESCRIPTION                     TIME

982018A         Repair As Outlined - 4.6L       0.9 Hr.
                DOHC

982018B         Repair As Outlined - 4.6L       0.7 Hr.
                MFI

DEALER CODING

                                   CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.                       CODE
8509                                  42

OASIS CODES: 203100, 206000, 208000, 208999, 402000, 497000, 499000