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| FRONT SEAT CUSHION COVER LOOSE | |
| Publication Date: July 12, 2016 | |
| FORD: | 2009-2010 F-150 2011-2016 Explorer |
This article supersedes TSBs 12-10-1 and 15-0169 to combine previously released information and update the vehicle model years.
ISSUE:
Some 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2016 Explorer vehicles may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near the front of the seat. This may be caused by the seat cushion cover J-retainer becoming disengaged from the seat cushion pan flange.
ACTION:
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Install two (2) retention clips on the seat cushion cover J-retainer.
The following procedure and parts are applicable to all 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2016 Explorer front seat configurations, trim levels, right and/or left side.
- Position the affected seat rearward.
- Completely disengage the J-retainer from the seat cushion pan flange.
- Install one (1) clip on each side of the J-retainer, approximately 5-25 mm (1/4″ – 1.0″) from the outboard edge. Right hand seat shown. (Figure 1)
Figure 1
- Secure the J-retainer to the seat cushion pan flange. To aid in assembly, begin at the inboard edge of the flange, working outboard.
| PART NUMBER | PART NAME |
| W-715386-S424 | Seat Clip |
| OPERATION | DESCRIPTION | TIME |
| 160097A | 2011-2016 Explorer 2009-2010 F-150: Install Retention Clip(s), One Or Both Front Seats (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 0.2 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 |
| 7062900 | 33 |
