Safety Recall 23S11 Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection – 2022 Ford F-53 & F-59

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Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company Stacy L. Balzer Ford Motor Company Operating Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division March 13, 2023 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates Stripped Chassis 2022 Detroit Chassis October 24, 2022 through November 29, 2022 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. Note: Some vehicles may be in the process of being repaired at the plant. Monitor OASIS before opening an RO and/or beginning a repair. Parts purchased for an FSA can be returned for credit, if required. See the EXCESS STOCK RETURN details in Attachment II for more information. REASON FOR THIS SAFETY RECALL In some of the affected vehicles, the rear axle caliper bolts may be loose. This may result in a noise / bang / clunk from the rear axle if any of the caliper bolts start working loose. The caliper bolts may loosen over time. If one or more bolts disengage, the caliper may damage the wheel resulting in a loss of tire pressure or the caliper may damage the brake lines causing brake fluid loss in one circuit, which may result in reduced brake system performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. SERVICE ACTION Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this recall, dealers are to check the torque on the four rear brake caliper bolts and if below nominal 135Nm, retorque to specification. If a bolt head is rounded, replace as necessary. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of March 27, 2023. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter. PLEASE NOTE: Federal law requires dealers to complete this recall service before a new vehicle is delivered to the buyer or lessee. Violation of this requirement by a dealer could result in a civil penalty of up to $26,315 per vehicle. Correct all vehicles in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. ATTACHMENTS Attachment I: Administrative Information Attachment II: Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information Attachment III: Technical Information Owner Notification Letters Recall Reimbursement Plan Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, Stacy L. Balzer Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS will be activated on March 13, 2023. FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com March 13, 2023. Owner names and addresses will be available by April 14, 2023. NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this recall is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this recall. SOLD VEHICLES • Ford has not issued instructions to stop selling/delivering or driving used vehicles under this safety recall. Owners should contact their dealers for an appointment to have their vehicles remedied as soon as practicable. • Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date. • Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership. • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory. STOCK VEHICLES • Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. • Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory. DEALER-OPERATED RENTAL VEHICLES The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation (FAST) Act law effective June 2016 prohibits a rental company from selling, renting, or leasing vehicles subject to a safety or compliance recall. Please consult your legal counsel for legal advice. TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES Affected title-branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this recall. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection OWNER REFUNDS • This safety recall must still be performed, even if the owner has paid for a previous repair. Claiming a refund will not close the recall on the vehicle. • Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed before the date indicated in the reimbursement plan, which is posted with this bulletin. Owners are directed to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251, Dearborn, MI 48121- 6251. • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date specified in the reimbursement plan. Non-covered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed. • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with a loose rear axle caliper bolt. RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. PICK-UP AND DELIVERY All customers affected by this program have the option of complimentary Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery service (at participating dealers) in lieu of a rental vehicle. Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details. ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS) Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows: • For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSAs / Related Damage. • For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked. o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles • For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site before completing the repair. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 3 of 3 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION • Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online. o When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number (23S11) is the subcode. o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide. • Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with the same claim type and subcode as described in Claim Entry above. IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button. • Refunds: Submit refunds on a separate repair line. – Program Code: 23S11 – Misc. Expense: ADMIN – Misc. Expense: REFUND – Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs. o Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each repair should be detailed in the comments section of the claim. • Pickup & Delivery: Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 1 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection LABOR ALLOWANCES Description Labor Operation Labor Time Inspect torque on four rear axle caliper bolts, if less than nominal torque to specification, if rounded replace bolt 23S11B 0.3 Hours Time allowed to submit photos (if bolt is rounded) 23S11ZZ 0.2 Hours PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION SSSC Web Contact Site: • To place an order for a rear axle caliper bolt, submit a VIN-specific Part Order contact via the SSSC Web Contact Site – three or more photos containing the following: o Door label with VIN o Odometer showing mileage of vehicle o Provide photos for each rounded bolt head. Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity 8U9Z- 2W303-A Rear Axle Caliper Bolt (package of 2, only replace if rounded) Only if damaged Up to 4 if damaged Dealers will be notified via a DOES II communication if circumstances warrant a change in part supply strategy and when open ordering resumes. Ó Copyright 2023 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 2 of 2 NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD – Safety Recall 23S11 Certain 2022 Model Year Stripped Chassis Vehicles Rear Axle Caliper Bolt Torque Inspection DEALER PRICE For the latest prices, refer to DOES II. PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must be scrapped by all applicable local, state, and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. EXCESS STOCK RETURN The excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division by Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000. REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF Effective March 1st, 2021, all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of March 1st, 2021, or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your dealer fixed operations management team or an employee of the task has been delegated to. If the task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing this task consistently and accurately. • All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies. • Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed. • If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts were inspected and validated to have been replaced. • After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.). • This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order open date of March 1st, 2021, or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair Process. Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer-owned vehicle repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post-repair FSA parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent of other warranty approval requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be replaced and must be able to be identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSAs require approval on a single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post-repair approval by the designated employee. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 1 OF 1 SAFETY RECALL 23S11 CPR © 2023 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 03/2023 CERTAIN 2022 MODEL YEAR STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES — REAR AXLE CALIPER BOLT TORQUE INSPECTION SERVICE PROCEDURE 1. Position the vehicle on a hoist. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 100-02. 2. Check the torque on all four (4) rear caliper bolts to specification. See Figure 1. • Torque: 100 lb. ft (136 Nm). NOTE: Bolts should only be replaced if the bolt is missing or the bolt head is rounded. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 22785A x2 FIGURE 1 3. Lower the vehicle. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 100-02. Version 04-23-19 Ford Motor Company Recall Reimbursement Plan for 23S11 Ford and Lincoln dealers are in the best position to quickly and efficiently process reimbursement requests. However, federal legislation requires all motor vehicle manufacturers to establish processes through which customers may seek recall reimbursement directly from the manufacturer or the dealers. Regarding the specific reimbursement plan for Recall # 23S11, owners who have paid for service to remedy the defect or noncompliance must have had that service performed before April 14, 2023. After this date, if repairs related to this recall are performed by a non-Ford repair facility in an emergency, customers must submit any refund requests through their dealership. As required by this federal regulation, Ford Motor Company submitted the details of its latest General Recall Reimbursement Plan in a letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) in May 2021. The following is the text of that letter and the Plan: General Recall Reimbursement Plan (As submitted to the NHTSA) Under the requirements outlined in 49 CFR Part 573 and Part 577 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Ford Motor Company (Ford) is submitting the required information about our general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners before they are notified of a related safety recall. Set forth below is Ford’s general plan to reimburse owners and purchasers for costs incurred for remedies in advance of notification of potential safety-related defects or noncompliance according to Part 573.6 (c)(8)(i). This plan has not changed since our February 20, 2019 submission. Reimbursement Notification Ford’s notice to a vehicle owner in accordance with 49 CFR Part 577 will indicate that Ford is offering a refund if the owner paid to have service to remedy the defect or noncompliance before a specified ending date. In accordance with Part 573.13 (c)(2), this ending date will be defined as a minimum of ten calendar days after the date on which Ford mailed the last of its Part 577 notifications to owners, and will be indicated in the specific reimbursement plan available to owners for an individual recall. This notice will direct owners to seek eligible reimbursement through authorized dealers or, at their option, directly through Ford at the following address: Ford Motor Company P.O. Box 6251 Dearborn, MI 48121-6251 Ford notes that this rule allows for the identification of a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility. Under the rule, an owner who paid to remedy the defect or noncompliance before the identified beginning date would not be eligible for reimbursement. Ford generally has not established such a beginning date for reimbursement eligibility and does not presently anticipate changing this general policy. However, in any case, where Ford determines a beginning date is appropriate, Ford will indicate that date in the owner’s notice. As permitted by 577.11(e), Ford may not include a reimbursement notification when all vehicles are well within the warranty period, subject to approval by the agency. Version 04-23-19 Costs to be Reimbursed For vehicles, reimbursement will not be less than the lesser of: • The amount paid by the owner for the remedy that specifically addressed and was reasonably necessary to correct the defect or noncompliance that is the subject of the recall, or • The cost of parts for the remedy (to be no more than the manufacturer’s list retail price for authorized part(s), plus associated labor at local labor rates, miscellaneous fees (such as disposal of waste), and taxes. For replacement equipment, reimbursement will be the amount paid by the owner for the replacement item (limited by the amount of the retail list price of the defective or noncompliant item that was replaced, plus taxes, where the brand or model purchased by the owner was different from the brand or model that was the subject of the recall). If the item of motor vehicle equipment was repaired, the reimbursement provisions identified above for vehicles will apply. Ford notes that costs incurred by the owner within the period during which Ford’s original or extended warranty would have provided for a free repair of the problem will not be eligible for reimbursement, as provided by Part 573.13 (d)(1). Entities Authorized to Provide Reimbursement Ford will continue to use authorized dealers to reimburse owners under the specific reimbursement plans for a particular recall and will encourage owners to pursue requests for reimbursement directly through dealers to expedite reimbursement. Ford will also provide a mailing address to which customers can, at their option, send requests for reimbursement directly to Ford, as previously noted. Requests for reimbursement sent directly to Ford may take up to 60 days to process. Whether the owner chooses to pursue reimbursement requests through a dealer or directly through Ford, the owner will be directed to submit the required documentation, upon which reimbursement eligibility will be determined. Required Documentation The reimbursement determination will depend upon the information provided by the customer. Consistent with Part 573.13 (d)(4) the following information must be submitted: • Claimant’s name and address. • Vehicle make, model, and model year. • Vehicle identification number (VIN) and, for replacement equipment, a description of such equipment or, for tires, the model, size, and TIN (DOT code). • Identification of the recall number (either the Ford recall number or the NHTSA recall number). • Identification of the owner of the recalled vehicle at the time that the pre-notification remedy was obtained. • An original receipt for the pre-notification remedy that includes a breakdown of the amount for parts, labor, other costs, and taxes, including costs for the replacement item. Where the receipt covers work other than to address the recall or noncompliance, Ford may require the claimant to separately identify costs that are eligible for reimbursement. • If the remedy was obtained during the warranty period, documentation indicating that the warranty was not honored or the warranty repair did not correct the problem related to the recall. Failure to submit all of the above information may result in the denial of the reimbursement request. Version 04-23-19 Additional Information The Part 577 required owner notice will provide a toll-free telephone number through which specific information about the reimbursement plan can be requested from Ford. This general reimbursement plan will be incorporated into notifications according to Part 573.6 by reference. Information specific to an individual recall also may be incorporated into the Part 573.6 notification.

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OMB Control No.: 2127-0004 Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-164 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Submission Date : MAR 10, 2023 NHTSA Recall No. : 23V-164 Manufacturer Recall No. : 23S11 Manufacturer Information : Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : 330 Town Center Drive Suite 500 Dearborn MI 48126-2738 Company phone : 1-866-436-7332 Population : Number of potentially involved : 644 Estimated percentage with defect : 2 % Vehicle Information : Vehicle 1 : 2022-2022 Ford F-53 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles are equipped with rear brake calipers which may not have been secured to the required torque level. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 343 2022 Ford F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis vehicles are affected. 301 2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles are affected. Production Dates : OCT 24, 2022 – NOV 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-164 Page 2 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Vehicle 2 : 2022-2022 Ford F-59 Vehicle Type : BUSES, MEDIUM & HEAVY VEHICLES Body Style : ALL Power Train : GAS Descriptive Information : Ford’s team reviewed plant records to determine the population of affected vehicles. Affected vehicles are equipped with rear brake calipers which may not have been secured to the required torque level. These vehicles are not produced in VIN order. Information as to the applicability of this action to specific vehicles can best be obtained by either calling Ford’s toll-free line (1-866-436-7332) or by contacting a local Ford or Lincoln dealer who can obtain specific information regarding the vehicles from the Ford On-line Automotive Service Information System (OASIS) database. 343 2022 Ford F-53 Recreational Stripped Chassis vehicles are affected. 301 2022 Ford F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis vehicles are affected. Production Dates : OCT 24, 2022 – NOV 29, 2022 VIN Range 1 : Begin : NR End : NR Not sequential Description of Defect : Description of the Defect : Affected vehicles have rear caliper attachment bolts that may not be fastened to the specified torque level. FMVSS 1 : NR FMVSS 2 : NR Description of the Safety Risk : The caliper bolts may loosen over time. If one or more bolts disengage, the caliper may damage the wheel resulting in a loss of tire pressure or the caliper may damage the brake lines causing brake fluid loss in one circuit, which may result in reduced brake system performance. Either condition increases the risk of a crash. Description of the Cause : During the manufacturing process, the socket used to secure the caliper attachment bolts became worn over time, reducing the effectiveness of the tool to apply torque to the caliper bolt. Identification of Any Warning that can Occur : The driver may notice a noise / bang / clunk from the rear axle if any of the caliper bolts start working loose. Involved Components : Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-164 Page 3 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Component Name 1 : Caliper Bolt Component Description : Caliper Bolt Component Part Number : 8U94-2W303-A Supplier Identification : Component Manufacturer Name : Ford Motor Company Address : One American Road Dearborn Michigan 48126 Country : United States Chronology : December 2022 On December 1, 2022, Ford’s Critical Concern Review Group (CCRG) initiated an investigation into reports of rear axle brake caliper bolts with low torque on certain 2022 model year F-53 and F-59 vehicles. During a daily torque audit on November 29, 2022, assembly plant personnel found a vehicle with rear axle caliper bolt torque below specification. Review by assembly plant quality personnel found that the socket used to secure the caliper bolts was worn, resulting in reduced ability to apply the proper torque to the bolt. In December 2022, Ford initiated an inspection of F-53 and F-59 units at the vehicle assembly facility and upfitter facilities and found additional units with low rear axle caliper bolt torque below specification. January 2023 – February 2023 The CCRG investigation continued to evaluate the torque level of the rear caliper bolts at Ford and upfitter facilities and found that approximately two percent (2%) of inspected vehicles had torque below specification at one or more caliper bolts. CCRG also reviewed plant maintenance records for the torque wrench and further confirmed the suspect population through statistical analysis. Ford is not aware of any warranty or field reports related to this condition. On March 3, 2023, Ford’s Field Review Committee reviewed the concern and approved a field action. Ford is not aware of any reports of accident or injury related to this condition. Part 573 Safety Recall Report 23V-164 Page 4 The information contained in this report was submitted pursuant to 49 CFR §573 Description of Remedy : Description of Remedy Program : Owners will be notified by mail and instructed to take their vehicle to a Ford or Lincoln dealer to have their rear caliper bolt torque inspected. If the torque is below specification the bolts will be retorqued to specification. For units exhibiting bolt head rounding, the bolts will be replaced. There will be no charge for this service. Ford provided the general reimbursement plan for the cost of remedies paid for by vehicle owners prior to notification of a safety recall in May 2021. The ending date for reimbursement eligibility is estimated to be April 14, 2023. Ford will forward a copy of the notification letters to dealers to the agency when available. How Remedy Component Differs from Recalled Component : Rear axle caliper bolts will have the proper torque. Identify How/When Recall Condition was Corrected in Production : NR Recall Schedule : Description of Recall Schedule : Notification to dealers is expected to occur on March 13, 2023. Mailing of owner notification letters is expected to begin April 10, 2023 and is expected to be completed by April 14, 2023. Planned Dealer Notification Date : MAR 13, 2023 – MAR 13, 2023 Planned Owner Notification Date : APR 10, 2023 – APR 14, 2023 * NR – Not Reported

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