| TSB 16-0087 | CREW CAB PICKUP – 8 FOOT BOX – VIBRATION/HOP – 68-112 KM/H (42-70 MPH)- FACTORY TRAILER HITCH |
| Publication Date: May 25, 2016 | |
FORD : | 2011-2016 F-Super Duty |
ISSUE:
Some 2011-2016 F-Super Duty crew cab pickup vehicles equipped with an 8 foot box and a factory trailer hitch may exhibit a vertical vibration, often described as hopping, from 68-112 Km/h (42-70 MPH).
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
- Does the customer describe a vibration, which may be described as hopping, at approximately 68-110 Km/h (42-70 MPH)?
- Yes – proceed to Step 2.
- No – this article does not apply. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
- Does the vehicle have a cage damper mounted to the factory trailer hitch on the driver side? (Figure 1)
- Yes – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 100-04 for normal diagnostics.
- No – proceed to Step 3.
Figure 1 – 16-0087
- Remove the wiring connector on the driver side of the trailer hitch. (Figure 2)
Figure 2 – 16-0087
- Locate in the driver side plate of the trailer hitch the following holes. (Figure 3)
- Clearance hole 17.6 mm (11/16″). The clearance hole will be used for the cage damper rubber pad. (Figure 3A)
- Three mounting holes 14.6 mm (9/16″). (Figure 3B)
Figure 3 – 16-0087
- Mount the cage damper and install the bolts. Tighten to 63 Nm (46 lb-ft). (Figure 4)
Figure 4 – 16-0087
| 9C3Z-5D008-B | Damper Assembly |
| W706496-S439 | Bolt (3 Req) |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
| 160087A | 2011-2016 F-Super Duty: Install Cage Damper Following The Service Procedure (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Except B Or C) | 0.4 Hr. |
| 160087B | 2011-2016 F-Super Duty: Extra Time To R&I Fuel Shield To Access Lifting Points (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Except A) | 0.1 Hr. |
| 160087C | 2011-2016 F-Super Duty FX4: Extra Time To R&I Fuel Shield To Access Lifting Points (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations Except A) | 0.3 Hr. |
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 |
| 5D008 | 42 |
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