NHTSA ID Number: 10207889
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2022
Summary
Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit uneven steering effort. This may be due to the steering column slider length. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the steering column slider length.
Model:
2015-2019 Transit
Issue: Some 2015-2019 Transit vehicles may exhibit uneven steering effort. This may be due to the steering column slider length. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to adjust the steering column slider length.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2015-2019 Transit
- Uneven steering effort
Parts
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Unit of Issue | Piece Quantity |
| W520102-S442 | 1 | Steering Column Locknut | 4 | 4 |
| Obtain Locally | As Needed | Washer, 1 mm thick, 8 mm inside diameter, 17 mm outside diameter |
Quantity refers to the amount of the service part number required to repair the vehicle.
Unit of Issue refers to the number of individual pieces included in a service part number package.
Piece Quantity refers to the total number of individual pieces required to repair the vehicle.
As Needed indicates the amount of the part may vary and/or is not a whole number. Parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Service Procedure
1. Remove the steering column lower shroud. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
2. Make sure the road wheels are in the straight ahead position.
3. Measure the steering column slider length. (Figure 2)
Figure 2
4. Is the steering column slider length 73 mm +/- 1 mm?
(1). Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 211-05 for normal diagnostics.
(2). No – proceed to Step 5.
5. Install washers as needed.
(1). For steering column slider lengths 75 mm or more, install washer(s) to the lower threaded studs according to the following chart. (Figure 3 Callout 2)
(2). For steering column slider lengths 71 mm or less, install washer(s) to the upper threaded studs according to the following chart. (Figure 3 Callout 1)
WARNING: Install new steering column locknuts. Failure to follow this instruction may result in personal injury.
Figure 3
Washer Chart
| Slider Length | Location Of The Washer | Washer Thickness | Total Washers Per Stud |
|---|---|---|---|
| 69 mm | Upper threaded studs | 1 mm | 3 |
| 70 mm | Upper threaded studs | 1 mm | 2 |
| 71 mm | Upper threaded studs | 1 mm | 1 |
| 72-74 mm | Nominal measurements, no washers needed | ||
| 75-76 mm | Lower threaded studs | 1 mm | 1 |
| 77-78 mm | Lower threaded studs | 1 mm | 2 |
| 79-80 mm | Lower threaded studs | 1 mm | 3 |
| 81 mm or more | Lower threaded studs | 1 mm | 3 |
6. Install the steering column lower shroud. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
5 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | TRANSIT | 2015-2019 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2022
01 February 2022
MC-10207889-0001.pdf 163.917KB
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Warranty Status: Eligible under provisions of New Vehicle Limited Warranty (NVLW)/Service Part Warranty(SPW)/Special Service Part (SSP)/Extended Service Plan (ESP) coverage. Limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. NVLW/SPW/SSP/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time 2015-2019 Transit: Measure And Install Washers Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 222022A 0.3Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 3C529 Condition Code: 01
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