NHTSA ID Number: 10208825
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 22-2077
Summary
Some 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles equipped with a power adjustable steering column may exhibit a creaking/squeaking/grinding and/or rubbing noise while the steering column is adjusted into the tilt up or down position. This may be due to a lack of lubrication in the steering column. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to perform a grease application in the steering column.
Model:
2020-2022 Corsair
Issue: Some 2020-2022 Corsair vehicles equipped with a power adjustable steering column may exhibit a creaking/squeaking/grinding and/or rubbing noise while the steering column is adjusted into the tilt up or down position. This may be due to a lack of lubrication in the steering column. To correct this condition, follow the Service Procedure to perform a grease application in the steering column.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:
- 2020-2022 Corsair
- Vehicles equipped with a power adjustable steering column
- Creaking/squeaking/grinding/rubbing noise while the steering column is adjusted into the tilt up or down position
Parts
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description |
| XG-1-E1 | As Needed | Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease |
Parts
Parts To Replace Only If Directed By The Service Procedure To Replace The Steering Column
| Service Part Number | Quantity | Description | Unit of Issue | Piece Quantity |
| LX6Z-3C529-AB | 1 | Steering Column Assembly | 1 | 1 |
| W718843-S439 | 1 | Steering Shaft Coupler Retainer | 4 | 2 |
| W718581-S442 | 1 | Steering Column Mounting Bolt | 4 | 1 |
| W520102-S442 | 1 | Mounting Nuts | 4 | 2 |
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 shrouds. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-05 > Interior Trim and Ornamentation > Removal and Installation.
2. Adjust the steering column with the steering column control switch into the full tilt down position to maximize accessibility.
3. Apply Motorcraft® Premium Long-Life Grease at the location shown in Figures 1-3 with a brush.
Figure 1
Figure 2
Figure 3
4. Adjust the steering column into the tilt up and down position approximately 5-10 times to evenly distribute the grease in the steering column. (Figure 4)
NOTE: Avoid applying excessive grease in the steering column that could drip down from the steering column. Using too much grease could cause a squishy noise to be heard during the steering column operation. (Figure 5-6)
Figure 4
Figure 5
Figure 6
5. Verify if the noise persists during steering column operation. Is the creaking/squeaking/grinding and/or rubbing noise present?
(1). Yes – proceed to Step 6.
(2). No – proceed to Step 7.
6. Repeat the greasing procedure in Steps 2-4 of this article. Is the noise still present?
(1). Yes – replace the steering column. Refer to WSM, Section 211-04 > Steering Column > Removal and Installation. Repair is complete.
(2). No – proceed to Step 7.
7. Reinstall the steering column shrouds. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05 > Interior Trim and Ornamentation > Removal and Installation.
3 Affected Products
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
| LINCOLN | CORSAIR | 2020-2022 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
22-2077
02 March 2022
https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10208825
MC-10208825-0001.pdf 237.239KB
MC-10208825-0001
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