NHTSA ID Number: 10180402
Manufacturer Communication Number: 20B38
Summary
Affected vehicles are identified in Attachment IV. Some of the affected vehicles may have a transmission case with shallow cut clearance surface for the Output Shaft (OPS) Seal. A shallow clearance cut may cause bearing failure, noise and / or OPS seal leak that may lead to transmission damage, eventually resulting in transmission failure.
1 Affected Product
Vehicle
| MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD | RANGER | 2020 |
September 11, 2020
TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Customer Satisfaction Program 20B38
Certain 2020 Model Year Ranger Vehicles with a 10R80 Transmission
Automatic Transmission Replacement
PROGRAM TERMS
This program will be in effect through September 30, 2021. There is no mileage limit for this program.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
| Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
| Ranger | 2020 | Michigan | July 28, 2020 through August 1, 2020 |
Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
NOTE: All affected vehicles under 20U16 New Vehicles Demonstration / Delivery Hold – Advance Notice for Certain 2020 Model Year Ranger Vehicles with a 10R80 Transmission has been included in this Customer Satisfaction Program. 20U16 has been closed for those affected vehicles.
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
Affected vehicles are identified in Attachment IV. Some of the affected vehicles may have a transmission case with shallow cut clearance surface for the Output Shaft (OPS) Seal. A shallow clearance cut may cause bearing failure, noise and / or OPS seal leak that may lead to transmission damage, eventually resulting in transmission failure.
SERVICE ACTION
Before demonstrating or delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to replace the automatic transmission assembly. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.
NOTE: Ford Technical Assistance Center prior approval is not required for automatic transmission assembly replacement under this program.
OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of September 28, 2020. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I:Administrative Information
Attachment II:Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III:Technical Information
Attachment IV:Affected Vehicles VIN List
Owner Notification Letters
QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE
For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
David J. Johnson
ATTACHMENT I
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Customer Satisfaction Program 20B38
Certain 2020 Model Year Ranger Vehicles with a 10R80 Transmission
Automatic Transmission Replacement
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on September 11, 2020.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on September 11, 2020. Owner names and addresses will be available by week of October 12, 2020.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in connection with this program is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries. Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this service action.
SOLD VEHICLES
- Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
- Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when available) and schedule a service date.
- Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
- Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
- Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
- Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.
OWNER REFUNDS
Refunds are not approved for this program.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Dealers are pre-approved for up to 2 days for a comparable rental vehicle. Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Rentals will only be reimbursed for the day(s) the vehicle is at the dealership for part replacement. Prior approval for more than 2 rental day(s) is required from the SSSC via the SSSC Web Contact Site.
ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:
- For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual / Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances for FSA’s / Related Damage.
- For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related Damage” radio button checked.
- Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
- Ford
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
- Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online.
- When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 20B38 is the sub code.
- For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
- Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a separate repair line from the FSA with same claim type and sub code as described in Claim Entry above.
IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.
- Rentals: For rental vehicle claiming, follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for dollar amounts. Enter the total amount of the rental expense under Miscellaneous Expense code RENTAL.
- Parts Handling Allowance: A parts handling allowance is being provided in lieu of part markup for transmission assembly. To claim the allowance, enter $330.00 as HANDLG in the Misc. Expense area of the claim form.
ATTACHMENT II
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Customer Satisfaction Program 20B38
Certain 2020 Model Year Ranger Vehicles with a 10R80 Transmission
Automatic Transmission Replacement
LABOR ALLOWANCES
| Description | Labor Operation | Labor Time |
| Replace Transmission 4X2 | 20B38B | 7.3 Hours |
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
| Description | Order Quantity | Claim Quantity | Part Number |
| Automatic Transmission Assembly | 1 | 1 | KB3Z-7000-A |
| Torque Converter Nuts (6 required, 4 in pkg) | 2 | 6 | W715618-S437 |
| Rear Driveshaft Flange Bolts (4 required, 1 in pkg) | 4 | 4 | W716344-S437 |
| Center Support Driveshaft Bolts (2 required, 4 in pkg) | 1 | 2 | W714780-S439
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| Selector Lever Cable Bolts (2 required, 4 in pkg) | 1 | 2 | W700056-S450B |
| Mercon ULV | 1 quart as needed | 1 qt | XT-12-QULV
MOTORCRAFT Mercon Ultra Low Viscosity Fluid Automatic Transmission Fluid for 2017 F-150, Black
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Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
HANDLING ALLOWANCE
An allowance of $330.00 per repair is being provided in lieu of part mark-up.
PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
ATTACHMENT IV
NEW VEHICLE DEMONSTRATION / DELIVERY HOLD
Customer Satisfaction Program 20B38
Certain 2020 Model Year Ranger Vehicles with a 10R80 Transmission
Automatic Transmission Replacement
AFFECTED VEHICLES
The following table contains a list of VINs for vehicles that were delivered to dealerships.
1FTER4EH7LLA63620
1FTER4EHXLLA60243
1FTER1EH1LLA61795
1FTER4EH2LLA68157
1FTER4EH5LLA67259
1FTER1EH9LLA60460
1FTER4EH3LLA60178
1FTER4EH6LLA64435
1FTER4EH8LLA60807
1FTER4EH7LLA62015
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Customer Satisfaction Program 20B38
September 11, 2020
MC-10180402-0001.pdf 260.593KB
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