Cracks in Front Driver or Passenger Seat Cushion – 2013-2016 Ford

TSB 15-0129

FRONT DRIVER OR PASSENGER SEAT CUSHION COVER CRACKED ON OUTBOARD BOLSTER OR SIDE FACING PANEL

 

FORD:

2013-2015 C-MAX 2013-2016 Escape

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2016 Escape and 2013-2015 C-MAX vehicles with leather seating may exhibit cracks in the front driver or passenger seat cushion cover outboard bolster or side facing panel.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspect the seat cushion cover for cracks in the specific areas circled. If cracks are present, replace the seat cushion cover. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 15-0129

 

7862900	Right Hand Front Seat Cushion Cover – See Catalog
7862901	Left Hand Front Seat Cushion Cover – See Catalog

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
150129A	2013-2015 C-MAX, 2013-2016 Escape: Inspect And Replace The Right Seat Cushion Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.0 Hr.
150129B	2013-2015 C-MAX, 2013-2016 Escape: Inspect And Replace The Left Seat Cushion Cover (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.9 Hr.
150129C	2013-2015 C-MAX, 2013-2016 Escape: Inspect And Replace Both Right And Left Seat Cushion Covers (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.7 Hrs.

 

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
7862901	01