Stability/Traction Control Light – DTC P07AE and U0415 – 2011-2012 Ford Fusion & Lincoln MKZ

TSB 11-11-3	REARWARD FRONT LOWER CONTROL ARMS HIGH FRICTION – INSTRUMENT CLUSTER LIGHT ILLUMINATED – DTC CODES P07AE AND U0415 – BUILT BETWEEN 2/1/2011-8/16/2011
Publication Date: November 3, 2011

 

FORD:	2011-2012 Fusion
LINCOLN:	2011-2012 MKZ

 

ISSUE:

Some 2011-2012 Fusion vehicles equipped with 2.5L, 2.5L Atkinson or 3.0L engine and MKZ vehicles equipped 2.5L Atkinson engine and built between 2/1/2011 through 8/16/2011 may experience higher than expected friction in the rearward/half front lower control arms. The steering system senses the high friction condition and may illuminate the instrument cluster stability/traction control light, or the message center may display Steering Fault/Service Steering Soon, accompanied by diagnostic trouble codes (DTCs) P07AE and U0415.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify the vehicle build date:
   1. If the vehicle build date is prior to 2/1/2011 or after 8/16/2011, do not continue with this article. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-01, for normal diagnostics.
   2. If the vehicle build date is 2/1/2011 to 8/16/2011, proceed to Step 2.
2. Retrieve DTC codes:
   1. If P07AE and U0415 are not present and were not retrieved. Do not continue with this article. Refer to WSM, Section 204-01, for normal diagnostics.
   2. If P07AE and U0415 are present, proceed to Step 3.
3. Raise the vehicle on a hoist. Refer to WSM, Section 100-02. In order to obtain accurate measurement, the suspension must be in full rebound with the weight of the vehicle supported by the frame. Raise and support the vehicle by the frame to allow the wheels to hang in the rebound position.
4. Check both bellows at the steering gear housing/inner tie rod interface externally for signs of cuts or abrasions which may allow water intrusion into the gear assembly.
   1. If damage to the bellows exists or water intrusion is evident, replace the electronic power assist steering (EPAS) gear assembly. Refer to WSM, Section 211-02.
   2. If no damage exists, proceed to Step 5.
5. Replace both the left and right rearward/haft front lower control arms (FLCA). Refer to WSM, Section 204-01.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
BE5Z-3078-B	Front Suspension Arm – Right Hand Side
BE5Z-3079-A	Front Suspension Arm – Left Hand Side
W500752-S439	Rear Lower Arm-To-Subframe Bolt (2 Req)
99958-1222	Rear Lower Arm-To-Subframe Washer (2 Req)
W302123-S300	Lower Ball Joint Nut (Rear) (4 Req)
W520416-S441	Subframe Bracket-To-Subframe Nut (2 Req)
W302281-S300	Subframe Bracket-To-Subframe Washer (2 Req)
W302120-S300	Subframe Bracket-To-Body Bolt (4 Req)
W705443-S900	Catalytic Converter Manifold-To-Exhaust Flexible Pipe Nut (4 Req)
W302420-S300	Tie Rod Cotter Pin (2 Req)
6E5Z-3R827-AA	Shaft-to-Gear Bolt
AE5Z-3504-CE	Steering Gear

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies 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.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
111103A	2011-2012 Fusion 2.5L DOHC, 2.5L Atkinson, 3.0L And MKZ 2.5L Atkinson: Check DTCs, Inspect Bellows, Replace Both The Left And Right Rearward Half Lower Control Arms Can Be Claimed With Operation C	1.6 Hrs.
111103B	2011-2012 Fusion 2.5L DOHC: Check DTCs, Inspect Bellows, Replace Steering Gear Assembly Can Be Claimed With Operation C	2.0 Hrs.
111103B	2011-2012 Fusion And MKZ 2.5L Atkinson, 2011-2012 Fusion 3.0L FWD: Check DTCs, Inspect Bellows, Replace Steering Gear Assembly Can Be Claimed With Operation C	2.2 Hrs.
111103B	2011-2012 Fusion 3.0L AWD: Check DTCs, Inspect Bellows, Replace Steering Gear Assembly Can Be Claimed With Operation C	2.3 Hrs.
111103C	Additional time to Check And Adjust Front Toe Can Be Claimed With Operations A Or B	0.6 Hr.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
3079	12