Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing As Bubbled Or Peeling Paint

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NHTSA ID Number: 10177863

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 20-2233

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected. Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.

This bulletin supersedes 19-2026 . Reason for update: Concern Carryover to New Model

Model:

Ford

2000-2020 All

Lincoln

2000-2020 All

Mercury

2000-2011 All

Summary

This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected.

Issue: Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended.

Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following criteria:

2000-2020 Ford/Lincoln or 2000-2011 Mercury vehicle
Equipped with an aluminum body panel
Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without white dust

NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless otherwise stated. “As Needed” indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.

Parts

Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing as Bubbled or Peeling Paint - 2000-2020 Ford, Lincoln & Mercury | small light

Service Procedure

1. Remove the affected panel. Refer to the appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) section as required.

2. Remove the new panel from the packaging and clean thoroughly using products recommended in your Ford approved paint system technical manual.

3. Apply Lord Fusor® Non-Sag Seam Sealer (Medium), 3M™ Control-Flow Seam Sealer or equivalent sealer. Allow it to flash per the sealer technical data sheet (TDS) information.

4. Scuff sand the entire panel; then clean and apply the primer or sealer as recommended by your paint system.

5. Mix and apply base coat and clearcoat following your Ford approved paint system technical information.

6. Install the new panel. Refer to the appropriate WSM section as required.

227 Affected Products

Vehicles

MAKE	MODEL	YEAR

FORD	CROWN VICTORIA	2000-2007
FORD	EDGE	2010-2020
FORD	ESCAPE	2020
FORD	EXPEDITION	2000-2020
FORD	EXPLORER	2011-2020
FORD	EXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT	2015-2019
FORD	EXPLORER SPORT TRAC	2007
FORD	F-150	2004-2020
FORD	F-250 SD	2017-2020
FORD	F-350 SD	2017-2020
FORD	F-450 SD	2017-2020
FORD	F-550 SD	2017-2020
FORD	FLEX	2019
FORD	FORD GT	2005-2006
FORD	FUSION	2013-2020
FORD	FUSION ENERGI	2013-2019
FORD	FUSION HYBRID	2010, 2013-2019
FORD	GRAND MARQUIS	2007
FORD	MOUNTAINEER	2002-2004
FORD	MUSTANG	2005-2020
FORD	RANGER	2000-2003
FORD	TAURUS	2000-2007
LINCOLN	AVIATOR	2020
LINCOLN	CONTINENTAL	2017-2020
LINCOLN	CORSAIR	2020
LINCOLN	LS	2000-2006
LINCOLN	MKC	2019
LINCOLN	MKS	2016
LINCOLN	MKT	2010-2019
LINCOLN	MKZ	2013-2020
LINCOLN	MKZ HYBRID	2013-2019
LINCOLN	NAUTILUS	2019-2020
LINCOLN	NAVIGATOR	2000-2020
LINCOLN	TOWN CAR	2000-2007
MERCURY	SABLE	2000-2006, 2008

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Manufacturer Communications

20-2233
10 July 2020

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10177863

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NHTSA ID Number: 10156863

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2026

Summary

Some 2000 and newer Ford, Lincoln and Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white dust. Panel replacement is recommended. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition

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Manufacturer Communications

19-2026
06 February 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10156863

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NHTSA ID Number: 10155551

Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 19-2026

Summary

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Manufacturer Communications

19-2026
06 February 2019

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10155551

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Aluminum Body Panel Corrosion Appearing as Bubbled or Peeling Paint – 2000-2020 Ford, Lincoln & Mercury

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