Various 1997-2008 vehicles equipped with either 4 wheel drive or all wheel drive and equipped with control trac may exhibit a shudder on acceleration/deceleration, binding in slow speed turns or noise from the front driveline and/or transfer case. The shudder/binding will occur with the vehicle being operated in the awd/auto 4×4 mode. The shudder/binding may be due to incorrect tire circumference or improper tire inflation pressures.
ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE THIS DOES NOT APPLY TO 2006-2008 MOUNTAINEER WITH A 4.0L ENGINE OR 2007-2008 EXPLORER AND SPORT TRAC WITH 20 INCH WHEELS.
NOTE VEHICLES ON THE LIST MAY REQUIRE REPLACEMENT OF TIRE/S IF THE TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE AVERAGE BETWEEN THE FRONT AND REAR AXLES ARE OUTSIDE OF THE 1/2 INCH SPECIFICATION OR IF THE TIRE CIRCUMFERENCE FROM SIDE TO SIDE ON EITHER AXLE EXCEEDS 1/2 INCH DIFFERENCE, THE SMALLER TIRE(S) MUST BE REPLACED.

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