Loose Radiator Grille and/or Squeak Rattle from Radiator Grille Area – 2017 Ford F-Super Duty

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LOOSE RADIATOR GRILLE AND/OR SQUEAK RATTLE FROM RADIATOR GRILLE AREA – OHIO ASSEMBLY PLANT – BUILT ON OR BEFORE 24-OCT-2016
Publication Date: December 9, 2016

 

FORD: 2017 F-Super Duty

 

ISSUE:

Some 2017 F-Super Duty vehicles built at the Ohio Assembly Plant on or before 24-Oct-2016 may exhibit a loose radiator grille and/or squeak rattle from radiator grille area. This may be due to improper torque of the radiator grille reinforcement bolts.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

  1. Does the vehicle exhibit a loose radiator grille and/or squeak rattle from radiator grille area?
    1. Yes – proceed to Step 2.
    1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to online Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
  1. Check the vehicle identification number (VIN). Is the 11th digit of the VIN a D, which indicates the truck was built at Ohio Assembly Plant?
    1. Yes – proceed to Step 3.
    1. No – this article does not apply. Refer to online Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
  1. Remove the radiator grille. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
  1. Torque the four radiator grille reinforcement bolts located near the left and right headlamps to 40 Nm (30 lb-ft). (Figures 1)
    radiator grille reinforcement bolts
    Figure 1

    1. The right side of the vehicle is shown, left side is similar.
  1. Reinstall the radiator grille. Refer to WSM, Section 501-08.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
160164A 2017 F-Super Duty Without 360 Degree Camera: Inspect, Tighten Radiator Grille Bolts (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 0.4 Hr.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
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.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
17A792 24

 

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