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
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
| Description | Part Number | Quantity |
| One Of The Following, Obtain Locally | ||
| Lord Fusor® Non-Sag Seam Sealer (Medium) | 123EZ | 1 |
| 3M™ Control-Flow Seam Sealer | 08329
Sale
3M Controlled-Flow Seam Sealer, 08329, 200 mL/6.75 fl oz Cartridge
| 1 |
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 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
20-2233
10 July 2020
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
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
19-2026
06 February 2019
NHTSA ID Number: 10155551
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
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
19-2026
06 February 2019
17-0062
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Warranty Status: Information Only. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: IN Condition Code: 01
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