23B24 – Inspection of Tailgate Step Handle and Replacement – 2022 Ford Super Duty & 2023 F-Series

NHTSA ID Number: 10244687

Manufacturer Communication Number: 23B24

Summary

Customer Satisfaction Program 23B24

Certain 2022 Super Duty and 2023 F-Series Models with Tailgate Step – Inspection of Tailgate Step Handle and Replacement

 


October 26, 2023

Customer Satisfaction Program 23B24
Certain 2022 Super Duty and 2023 F-Series Models with Tailgate Step
Inspection of Tailgate Step Handle and Replacement

 

PROGRAM TERMS 

This program will be in effect through November 30, 2024. There is no mileage limit for this program.

 

EXPIRATION DATE

This Customer Satisfaction Program has an expiration date of November 30, 2024 to encourage dealers and customers to have this service performed as soon as possible.

 

AFFECTED VEHICLES

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
F-1502023DearbornNov 21, 2022 through Jan 20, 2023
F-1502023Kansas CityNov 21, 2022 through Jan 20, 2023
Super Duty2022Kentucky TruckNov 21, 2022 through Dec 23, 2022
F-1502023Rouge ElectricalNov 21, 2022 through Jan 20, 2023

US population of affected vehicles: 44,745 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.

 

REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM

In some of the affected vehicles, the customer may notice looseness or increased play in the tailgate step grab handle when it is in the upright position. The tailgate step grab handle may not fully engage the handle locking mechanism when the handle is in the upright position and may release when pulled.

 

SERVICE ACTION

Dealers are to inspect the tailgate step grab handle by identifying the lot code of the grab handle and replace certain lot codes with a new grab handle. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

To assist vehicle owners to have this repair completed when parts are available, dealers should:

  • Arrange for a mobile repair at the owner’s location.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week November 13, 2023. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL

  • All repairs in this program have the following assessment level. – Light Mobile Service

 

MOBILE REPAIR RECOMMENDATIONS

  • Confirm with the customer a mobile repair is feasible.
  • Check OASIS before going to the customer’s home or business to confirm if any other outstanding FSA needs to be completed.
  • Transportation – due to the simplicity of this repair, a specialty vehicle is not required.

 

MOBILE REPAIR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please ensure the technician brings the following to the mobile repair destination:

  • Printed Technical Instructions
  • Printed Repair/Work Order or any other necessary documentation as customer copy(s) o Documents could also be emailed to the customer.
  • Shirt/uniform and vehicle graphic with the dealership or Ford logos are recommended.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • 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.

 

BRANDED / SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES

Affected branded / salvaged title vehicles are eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS 

Refunds are not approved for this program.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES 

Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

 

PICK-UP AND DELIVERY- Participating Dealers

Dealers participating in the Remote Experience Program:

  • Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset section for additional details.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part Number  Description Order Quantity
FL3Z-9943300-AeBay logoGrab handle sub-assembly1  (as required)

 


CERTAIN 2022 SUPER DUTY AND 2023 F-SERIES MODELS WITH TAILGATE STEP — INSPECTION OF TAILGATE STEP HANDLE AND REPLACEMENT

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Open the tailgate.

2. Push the tailgate step release button and open the tailgate step. See Figure 1.

 

3. Fully lift up and lock the tailgate step assist handle into the upright position. See Figure 2.

4. Look for the tailgate step assist handle lot code number, located on the left lower, inboard side of the tailgate step assist handle as shown in Figure 2.

5. The lot code is to be read from bottom up with the tailgate step assist handle in the upright position. Refer to Figures 2 and 3.

  • Is the lot code number a 04 through 12? See Figures 2 and 3.

Yes – FAIL – The tailgate step assist handle must be replaced. Proceed to the SERVICE PROCEDURE on Page 3.

No – PASS – Close the tailgate step and tailgate assembly. No further action is required.

 

NOTE: Read the lot code from the bottom to top as shown in Figure 3.

 

NOTE: Read the lot code from the bottom to top as shown in Figure 3.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Removal

1. Remove the screws. See Figure 4.

 

2. Remove the cover plate overmold. See Figure 5.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

 

3. Slide out cover spring plate. See Figure 6.

 

4. Pull out and remove the tailgate step assist handle assembly. See Figure 7.

NOTE: Note the position of the components before removal.

NOTE: Make sure that the slider insert is removed with the tailgate step assist handle assembly.

 

Installation

5. Place plastic grab handle slider insert into the nest of the grab handle sub assembly slider and slide the grab handle into the step bracket. See Figure 8.

 

6. Install the cover plate spring and cover plate overmold. See Figure 9.

a. Orient the cover plate spring leaf facing the same direction as the two legs of the cover plate overmold.

b. Holding the cover plate spring and cover plate overmold together, align the bolt holes.

c. Place both parts against the step bracket and install the two upper screws.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

 

7. Install the two lower screws. See Figure 10.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

 

8. Close the tailgate step and tailgate assembly. Recall complete.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


8 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDF-1502023
FORDF-250 SD2022
FORDF-350 SD2022
FORDF-450 SD2022
FORDF-550 SD2022
FORDF-600 SD2022
FORDF-650 SD2022
FORDF-750 SD2022

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

October 26, 2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B24

MC-10244687-0001.pdf 2026.016KB

 


 

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