NHTSA ID Number: 10201618
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 21-2292
Summary
Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass panel brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position. To correct the condition, follow the Service Procedure to replace the roof opening panel glass brackets
Model:
2015-2021 F-150
2017-2021 F-Super Duty
2018-2021 Expedition
2018-2021 Navigator
Issue: Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Part Number | Quantity |
| Glass Panel Bracket Kit | FL3Z-1651070-E | 1 |
| Concertina Blind | FL3Z-16500A66-A | 2 |
| Krytox® GPL-205 / 164-R4906 (Rotunda) | 164-R4906 | 1 |
Tool List
| Drive | Tool Name |
| 1/4″ | Power Tool |
| 1/4″ | Ratchet |
| 1/4″ | Torque Wrench |
| 1/4″ | 3″ Extension |
| 1/4″ | Torx® T20 |
| 1/4″ | Phillips Socket |
| Trim Tool | |
| Small Phillips Screwdriver | |
| Medium Flat Screwdriver | |
| Small Paint Brush | |
| Flashlight | |
| Magnet | |
| Tape Measure |
Service Procedure
1. Using the switch, attempt to move the roof opening panel glass into the vent position. Did the roof opening panel glass move to the vent position?
(1). Yes – replace the roof opening panel glass brackets. Make sure any and all debris is removed from the frame track during repairs. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-17B. (Figure 1)
(2). No – this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 501-17B.
Figure 1
35 Affected Products
Vehicles
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | EXPEDITION | 2018-2021 |
| FORD | F-150 | 2015-2021 |
| FORD | F-250 SD | 2017-2021 |
| FORD | F-350 SD | 2017-2021 |
| FORD | F-450 SD | 2017-2021 |
| FORD | F-550 SD | 2017-2021 |
| LINCOLN | NAVIGATOR | 2018-2021 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
21-2292
03 September 2021
MC-10201618-0001.pdf 323.323KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10153936
Manufacturer Communication Number: TSB 18-2374
Summary
Some 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty, 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open or closed, noisy operation including chatter, rattling, or grinding. This may be due to the glass brackets cracking and/or breaking apart. The glass panel brackets are serviceable separately from the frame assembly and require the roof opening panel glass to be moved to the vent position. Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
18-2374
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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. Labor Times Description Operation No. Time 2015-2019 F-150, 2017-2019 F-Super Duty And 2018-2019 Expedition/Navigator With Vista Roof: Diagnose And Replace The Roof Opening Panel Glass Brackets (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) 182374A 1.0 Hrs. Repair/Claim Coding Causal Part: 1651070 Condition Code: 01
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