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NHTSA ID Number: 10222457
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B04 S4
Summary
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack
Program Terms: Program will be extended for an additional year; Urgency/Expiration Date: Program will be extended for an additional year
Owner Refunds: Refunds have been extended to December 31, 2022, for owner paid repairs completed prior to owner notification date
September 19, 2022
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade
Package
Frame Rail Crack
REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT
- Program Terms: Program will be extended for an additional year.
- Urgency/Expiration Date: Program will be extended for an additional year.
- Owner Refunds: Refunds have been extended to December 31, 2022, for owner paid repairs completed prior to owner notification date.
PROGRAM TERMS
This program will be extended through October 31, 2023. There is no mileage limit for this program.
URGENCY / EXPIRATION DATE
This Customer Satisfaction Program has an expiration date of October 31, 2023, to encourage dealers and customers to have this service performed as soon as possible.
We recommend dealers utilize their FSA VIN Lists name and address to contact customers with affected vehicles. This will help minimize the number of vehicles that may develop a frame rail crack, which requires a more extensive repair. FSA VIN Lists were made available the week of October 25, 2021.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle | Model Year | Assembly Plant | Build Dates |
F550 | 2017-2020 | Kentucky | January 12, 2016 through May 21, 2020 |
F550 | 2017-2020 | Ohio | February 17, 2016 through May 21, 2020 |
This program includes vehicles that are used in specific vocation only, which may be particularly affected by this condition due to duty cycle. These vocations include:
- Aerial Bucket
- Service Bodies with Hoists
- Roll-Off Wreckers
- Waste Hauler Roll-Offs
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this stress could cause a crack in the frame rail behind the cab.
SERVICE ACTION
Dealers are to install frame rail service kits following Technical Information in Attachment III. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles per direction in Dealer Information Sheet, Attachment V at no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of October 11, 2021. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships per Dealer Information Sheet, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
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
- Ford
Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer expires December 31, 2022.
- Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the date of the Owner Notification Letter. Noncovered repairs, or those judged by Ford
to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
- Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with frame rail cracks.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.
PARTS
Part Number | Description | Order Quantity | Claim Quantity |
LC3Z-5019-G | Upper and Lower Bracket Kit Non 60” CA | 1 | 1 |
LC3Z-5019-H | Upper and Lower Bracket Kit 60” CA | 1 | 1 |
LC3Z-5019-J | Lower Bracket Kit Non 60” CA | 1 | 1 |
LC3Z-5019-K | Lower Bracket Kit 60” CA | 1 | 1 |
PM-13-A ![]() | Motorcraft High Temperature Anti Corrosion | MISC. OTHER | |
Obtain Locally | Anchor Cutting Lube (or equivalent) | ||
15mm Rotabroach Cutter (or equivalent) |
Service Fix – There is two type of service kits for the frame reinforcement. One with lower only brackets, and one with upper and lower brackets. Vehicles that require service kits for this program are aerial buckets, service bodies with a hoist, roll-off wreckers, and waste hauler rolloffs.
Other type of upfitted trucks not listed here will not require frame reinforcement. Such as flat beds, stake beds, box trucks, trucks with dump bodies. Do not install brackets on trucks not listed in this attachment. For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site.
Lower Bracket Kit Only – Aerial Buckets
- Upper and Lower Bracket Kit – Roll-Off Wreckers, Waste Hauler Roll-Offs and Service Bodies with a Hoist. For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site.
NOTE: To gain access to top of the frame with a service body installed it may have to be removed.
CERTAIN 2017-2020 MODEL YEAR F550 SUPERDUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PAYLOAD PLUS UPGRADE PACKAGE — FRAME RAIL CRACKS
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: In the tech instructions and parts ordering will reference 60CA and Non 60CA for the two kits. This is referencing the measurement from cab to axle for the various frame lengths and cab configurations. 60″ from cab to axle and over 60″ from cab to axle. See page 2 for further details to find frame length and which frame length are 60CA or Non 60CA.
NOTE: Vehicles that require service kits for this program are aerial buckets, service bodies with a hoist, roll off wreckers, and waste hauler roll offs. See attachment V.
1. Identify and inspect the areas where the frame rail may exhibit signs of stress or a crack. Using compressed air, clear any debris that may be on the frame rails in the area of red dashed box.
See Figure 1.
– Are there any signs of stress or cracks found on the frame rail?
Yes – Contact Special Service Support Center (SSSC).
No – Continue to procedure on Page 2.
NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame.
Match the vehicle’s wheel base and fuel type to the list of wheelbase configurations below to determine the appropriate Repair Service Procedures.
NOTE: Refer to the Dealer Bulletin for the correct part numbers for the frame size on the vehicle.
NOTE: Vehicle wheelbase can be found:
- On the vehicle window sticker, which can be viewed from the OASIS pull down menu on PTS, or the window sticker link in HVBOM.
- On the Vehicle Certification Label.
- By clicking the Additional Information link on OASIS, and scrolling through the Build Information.
NOTE: The Repair Service Procedures C through G below need to be performed in conjunction with the replacement of the lower frame rail reinforcement brackets on certain fuel and DEF tank configurations. These procedures can be for either the RH or LH side lower reinforcement bracket replacement, please read through the procedures that pertain to your vehicles configuration.
60CA FRAMES
145″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab
- Gas Engine – Repair Service – Procedures D, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank – Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B
- All Other Vehicle Configurations – Repair Service Procedures A & B
168″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Super Cab
- Gas Engine – Repair Service Procedures D, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank – Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B
- All Other Vehicle Configurations – Repair Service Procedures A & B
179″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Crew Cab
- Gas Engine – Repair Service Procedures D, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank – Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B
- All Other Vehicle Configurations – Repair Service Procedures A & B
NON-60CA FRAMES
169″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab
- Gas Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures A & B
- Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures F, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B
192″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Super Cab
- Gas Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures A & B
- Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures F, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B
193″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab
- Gas Engine – Repair Service Procedures A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Aft of Axle – Repair Service Procedures C, A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B
203″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Crew Cab
- Gas Engine with a Aft of Axle – Repair Service Procedures A & B
- Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures F, A & B
- Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C A & B
- Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank – Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B
205″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab
REPAIR SERVICE PROCEDURES
A. Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation. .Page 4
NOTE: Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket not required on Aerial Bucket Equipped Trucks.
B. Lower Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket InstallationPage 15
C. DEF Pressure Line Re-route Procedures (choose the cab type and reductant tank configuration)
i. All Cabs Equipped with a LH Inboard Reductant TankPage 21
ii. Regular Cab Vehicles with RH Outboard Reductant Tank.Page 23
iii. Super Cab and Crew Cab Vehicles with RH Outboard Reductant TankPage 26
D. Wire Harness Crush Shield InstallationPage 28
E. Wire Harness to Flag Stud Interference CorrectionPage 29
F. Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap CorrectionPage 30
G. Exhaust Hanger Modification.Page 34
A. Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation Procedure
NOTE: If equipped, the removal of the second unit body, bucket or any other component that covers the upper rear frame rail section, is required prior to performing this repair. Vehicles with wrecker or roll back should be able to move second unit body out of way enough to install upper brackets.
NOTE: Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket not required on Aerial Bucket Equipped Trucks.
NOTE: This procedure is being performed on a Non-60CA frame. The 60CA frames are similar with the exception of the brackets physical shape and amount of holes needed to mount the bracket to the frame rail. The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame. The 60CA upper and lower brackets are longer in design than the Non-60CA brackets.
NOTE: This installation procedure must be performed on both the Right Hand (RH) and Left hand (LH) sides of the vehicles upper frame rail. This procedure shows the installation of the RH side frame rail reinforcement bracket and is symetrical to the LH side.
NOTE: Not all of the parts in the Part Kits will be used. All unused parts of the kit can be scrapped.
1. On the RH side frame rail, locate the second set of rivet heads, rearward of the cab. See Figure 2.
NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame.
2. Print out the RH Upper Frame Rail Bracket Template (See Attachment IV) per the 60 CA and Non-60 CA. When printing the templates ensure that the printers Page Size is set to ‘Actual size’ and Page Orientation set to ‘Landscape’.
3. Cut out the two (2) larger rivet heads on the template, cut out the inner most circle by slightly folding the template at the center line of the larger circles and cut out the half moon shape. See Figure 3.
4. Place the template over the rivet heads, identified in Step 1, and secure the template to the frame with tape. See Figure 4.
NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame.
5. Using a center punch, mark the center of the smaller diamater circles. See Figure 5.
6. Remove the template from the frame and apply a bead of Anchorlube G771 or equivalent. See Figure 6.
7. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the two (2) holes that were just center punched in the previous Step. See Figure 7.
NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771 or equivalent, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes to prevent heat and aid in cutting. High heat will cause the bits to wear prematurely.
NOTE: On dual layer frame drilling, once the drill bit has cut through the upper layer you will need to stop and clear away any shavings and remove the loose piece of the upper frame in order to continue drilling through the lower layer. See Figures 7 and 8.
NOTE: One RotaBroach bit, with proper use of cutting fluid, will be able to drill holes on several trucks before needing replaced.
8. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel.
9. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9.
10. Position the upper bracket on the frame and seat the two (2) rear studs into the drilled holes.
See Figure 10.
11. Use the bracket as a template to mark the front drill hole locations by;
a. Centering the two (2) rivet heads in the bracket rivet holes. See Figure 11.
b. Ensuring that the outboard edge of the bracket is flush with the frame. See Figure 11.
c. Clamp the bracket to the frame and center punch the front two (2) holes. See Figures 12 and 13.
12. Remove the clamp and the bracket from the frame. See Figure 10.
13. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the two (2) holes that were just center punched in the previous Steps. See Figure 14.
NOTE: If the tool being used to drill the front hole, nearest to the cab, does not achieve the correct angle to drill the hole, a right angle drill will need to be used to achieve the correct angle.
NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes.
NOTE: One RotaBroach bit, with proper use of cutting fluid, will be able to drill holes on several trucks before needing replaced.
14. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel.
15. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9.
16. Position the bracket in place on the upper frame rail.
17. Install a spacer, Part Number LC3C-5113-CA, between the upper bracket and the frame rail, one for each bolt, then install front bracket to frame bolts in the front two holes and position the front nut plate in the frame and start the bolts into the nut plate. See Figures 15 and 16.
18. Install the rear nuts, onto the bracket rear studs, finger tight at this time. See Figure 17.
19. Tighten all of the front and rear fasteners until almost tight, so that the bracket can still be adjusted front to back and side to side.
20. With the bracket setting flush against the top of the frame, ensure that the outboard edge is flush with the frame and the rivet heads are centered in the bracket openings. Secure the bracket to the frame rail with a clamp. See Figures 18 and 19.
21. Tighten both front bolts and both rear nuts. Then remove the clamp. Figure 20 shows a fully installed upper RH bracket
- Tighten to: 59 lb. ft (80 Nm).
22. Repeat the ‘Upper Frame Rail Bracket Installation Procedure’ to the LH side upper frame rail. Then, proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
B. Lower Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation Procedure
NOTE: This procedure is being performed on a Non-60CA frame. The 60CA frames are similar with the exception of the brackets physical shape and amount of holes needed to mount the bracket to the frame rail. The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame. The 60CA upper and lower brackets are longer in design than the Non-60CA brackets. Non-60CA has double nut plate on bottom.
NOTE: This installation procedure must be performed on both the Right Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) sides of the vehicles lower frame rail. This procedure shows the installation of the RH side lower frame rail reinforcement bracket and is symetrical to the LH side.
1. Using the help of an assistant, Position the lower bracket in place, up against the lower frame rail as shown in Figure 21. Align the bracket to the contour of the frame.
a. Ensure that the outboard edge is flush with the outboard side of the frame rail.
b. Clamp the bracket to the frame.
NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame.
2. Measure from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’ and ensure that the measurement is equal to 14.25 in. (360.89 mm) for Non-60CA frames and 13.25 in. (336.89mm) for the 60CA frames. If not, adjust the bracket as needed and reclamp the bracket to the frame. See Figure 22.
NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar.
3. Using the bracket as a template, mark the center, with a center punch, of the three (3) front bracket to frame holes and two (2) rear bracket to frame rail holes. Remove the clamp and position the bracket aside at this time. See Figure 23.
NOTE: The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will utilize only one (1) rear hole, not two (2) like the Non-60CA. These bracket will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame.
4. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the five (5) holes for Non-60CA and the four (4) holes for the 60CA that were just center punched in the previous Step.
See Figure 24.
NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes.
NOTE: The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will utilize only one (1) rear hole, not two (2) like the Non-60CA, to the secure the rear of the bracket to the frame.
5. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel.
6. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9.
7. Position the lower bracket back in place with the rear two (2) holes aligned for Non-60CA and the four (4) holes aligned for the 60CA , and clamp the bracket to the frame. Install the rear nut plate and the two (2) rear fasteners as shown in Figure 25. Do Not fully tighten the fasteners at this time.
8. Install the lower bracket front three stud nut plate, with the three studs facing downward. (To aid in installing the lower bracket three stud nut plate in boxed portion of frame, a magnet pick up tool can be used to place into position.) Push the bracket upward and install all three (3) nuts. Even with the lower bracket rear stud nuts loose, the front nut plate will still need to be worked into the lower bracket holes, once through the frame. See Figure 26.
NOTE: The lower bracket front nut plate can be installed in any position. It is normal for the front portion of the lower bracket to sag until all fasteners have been fully tightened.
9. Tighten the lower brackets front three (3) nuts and the rear two (2) nuts for Non-60CA or the one (1) nut for 6CA. See Figure 27.
- Tighten to: 59 lb. ft (80 Nm).
10. Figure 28 shows the fully installed right lower Frame Rail Bracket.
11. Repeat the ‘Lower Frame Rail Bracket Installation Procedure’ to the LH side lower frame rail. Then, proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route
For All Non-60CA Vehicles Equipped With Left Hand Side Inboard Mounted Reductant Tank
1. Detach the two (2) DEF pressure line retainers that retain the line to the frame, under the number 4 crossmember as shown in Figure 29. Position the DEF pressure line aside.
NOTE: The DEF pressure line is shown in the factory installed position.
2. Once the LH side lower bracket has been installed, position back the DEF pressure line and attach the existing front line to frame retainer to the lower bracket as shown in Figure 30. Then, remove and discard the original rear line to frame retainer from the DEF pressure line. Then, attach the supplied clasp retainer to the DEF pressure line and install into the rear lower bracket retainer hole as shown in Figure 30.
3. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route
For All Regular Cab Vehicles Equipped With Right Hand Side Outboard Mounted Reductant Tank
1. Detach the single DEF pressure line retainer from the RH lower frame as shown in Figure 31. Then, completely remove and discard the retainer from the DEF pressure line.
2. Once the RH side lower bracket has been installed, install the supplied T clip to the lower bracket and route the DEF pressure line toward the T clip and attach the T clip to the DEF pressure line with two (2) of the supplied zip ties as shown in Figure 32.
NOTE: Figure 32 shows the different T clip locations for between the regular cab vehicles and Crew and Super Cab vehicles. Holes are pre drilled on bracket for T clip, will need to drill new hole for routing clip.
3. Using a drill and an 8mm (0.31 in) bit, drill a new hole location, for the new routing clip, forward of the lower frame rail bracket. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the hole that was just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the hole. Then, install the supplied push pin zip tie into the new hole location and position the DEF pressure line and secure in place with the zip tie as shown in Figure 33.
NOTE: The new drill hole location should be determined by positioning the DEF pressure line in its natural relaxed position toward the frame and marking a location for the new drill hole, forward of the new reinforcement bracket as shown in Figure 33.
4. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route
For All Super Cab And Crew Cab Vehicles With RH Side Outboard Mounted Reductant Tanks
1. Remove and discard the clip and zip tie from the area shown in Figure 34.
2. Once the RH side lower bracket has been installed, install the supplied T clip to the existing hole in the lower reinforcement bracket and route the DEF pressure line toward the T clip and attach the T clip to the DEF pressure line with two (2) of the supplied zip ties as shown in Figure 35.
3. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
D. Wire Harness Crush Shield Installation – Lower Bracket
For All 60″CA Vehicles Equipped With Gas Fuel Tank and Diesel Mid Ship Fuel Tank and One Of The Following Wheel Bases;
1. Install a crush shield on the left hand side frame rail harness as follows;
- Remove the tie strap push pin (a) from the hole indicated in Figure 36.
- Mark the location of the push pin on the harness (b).
- Cut off the existing push pin from the harness removed in sub-step a.
- Install the provided crush shield (d) on the harness with the rear edge of the shield aligning the mark made in second bullet point (above). See Figure 36.
- Secure both ends of the crush shield with the supplied Coroplast Tape (e).
- Install the supplied push pin zip tie in same location as the previously marked (original) location on the harness (b).
2. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
E. Wire Harness Shield To Flag Stud Interference Correction
For All 60″CA Vehicles Equipped With Left Hand Side Inboard Mounted Reductant Tank and One Of The Following Wheel Bases;
1. For the left hand side lower frame rail bracket, the rear flag stud will contact the harness shield if not raised. Raise the harness by completing the follow steps;
- Position the supplied stud clips onto the studs with the zip ties side facing inboard as shown in Figure 37.
- Secure the harness to the stud clips with the zip ties.
- Ensure that the harness shield is positioned above the flag stud and the stud clips are fully seated on the studs.
2. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
F. Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap Correction
For Non-60CA Vehicles Equipped With Mid-Ship Fuel Tank;
1. From the left hand side lower frame rail, remove the harness shield push pins as shown in Figure 38.
2. Detach the edge biter clip from the frames lower flange as shown in Figure 39.
3. Remove the seven (7) tie straps holding the harness to the harness shield.
4. Using a suitable cutting tool, remove the edge biter clip flush with the surface of the harness shield as shown in Figure 40.
5. Reattach the shield to the harness, in the same locations as they were removed from in Step 3, using seven (7) of the similar supplied tie straps.
6. Once the frame rail bracket has been installed, position the middle of the harness shield under the frame rail bracket as shown in Figure 41. Then, using two (2) of the supplied tie straps, secure the harness shield in the same location as the push pins were removed from in Step1.
7. Using two (2) of the larger supplied tie straps, secure the harness shield to the reinforcement bracket using the existing holes in the reinforcement bracket.
8. Ensure that the wiring harness shield has at least 9.5mm (0.37 in.) of clearance from any contact to the mid ship fuel tank. See Figure 42.
9. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure.
G. Exhaust Hanger Modification Procedure
For Right Hand Side Lower Frame Rail Installation
All 60CA Diesel Vehicles Only:
1. The right hand side exhaust hanger will interfere with right hand side lower reinforcement bracket. Figure 43 shows the portion of the exhaust hanger that will be removed in order to obtain the clearance needed.
2. Using a suitable cutting tool, cut the exhaust hanger in the location shown in Figure 44. Remove and discard the cut off portion of exhaust hanger. See Figure 44.
3. Figure 45 shows the final result once the exhaust hanger portion is removed.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.
4 Affected Products
Vehicle
MAKE | MODEL | YEAR |
FORD![]() | F-550 | 2017-2020 |
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
September 19, 2022
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4
MC-10222457-0001.pdf 11823.54KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10210901
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B04-S3
Summary
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package-Frame Rail Cracks: In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this stress could cause a crack in the fame rail behind the cab.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #3
April 8, 2022
MC-10210901-0001.pdf 15727.597KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10202717
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B04-S1
Summary
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT Technical Instructions: Updated to clarify amount of use for Rotobroach cutter. Attachment V: Updated list of trucks that will not require bracket installation.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #1
October 7, 2021
MC-10202717-0001.pdf 11143.122KB
NHTSA ID Number: 10201640
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B04
Summary
Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package ;Frame Rail Crack In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this stress could cause a crack in the frame rail behind the cab.
1 Associated Document
Manufacturer Communications
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04
September 24, 2021
MC-10201640-0001.pdf 10955.24KB
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Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ` David J. Johnson Ford Motor Company Director P. O. Box 1904 Service Engineering Operations Dearborn, Michigan 48121 Ford Customer Service Division September 19, 2022 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: REF: Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #3 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 Equipped with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Dated, April 8, 2022 New! REASON FOR THIS SUPPLEMENT • Program Terms: Program will be extended for an additional year. • Urgency/Expiration Date: Program will be extended for an additional year. • Owner Refunds: Refunds have been extended to December 31, 2022, for owner paid repairs completed prior to owner notification date. New! PROGRAM TERMS This program will be extended through October 31, 2023. There is no mileage limit for this program. New! URGENCY / EXPIRATION DATE This Customer Satisfaction Program has an expiration date of October 31, 2023, to encourage dealers and customers to have this service performed as soon as possible. We recommend dealers utilize their FSA VIN Lists name and address to contact customers with affected vehicles. This will help minimize the number of vehicles that may develop a frame rail crack, which requires a more extensive repair. FSA VIN Lists were made available the week of October 25, 2021. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates F550 2017-2020 Kentucky January 12, 2016 through August 16, 2020 F550 2017-2020 Ohio February 17, 2016 through August 16, 2020 Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. This program includes vehicles that are used in specific vocation only, which may be particularly affected by this condition due to duty cycle. These vocations include: • Aerial Bucket • Service Bodies with Hoists • Roll-Off Wreckers Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company • Waste Hauler Roll-Offs REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM In some of the affected vehicles certain second unit body (SUB) upfits could cause stress points on the frame rail. Over time this stress could cause a crack in the frame rail behind the cab. SERVICE ACTION Dealers are to install frame rail service kits following Technical Information in Attachment III. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles per direction in Dealer Information Sheet, Attachment V at no charge to the vehicle owner. OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Updated owner letters will be mailed the week of September 26, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships per Dealer Information Sheet, 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: Templates Attachment V: Dealer Information Sheet 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 System (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 Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 2 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS was activated on September 24, 2021. FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN Lists were made available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on September 23, 2021. Owner names and addresses were made available the week of October 25, 2021. 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. New! OWNER REFUNDS • Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer expires December 31, 2022. • Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the date of the Owner Notification Letter. Noncovered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed. • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with frame rail cracks. RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 2 of 2 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack 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. o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles • For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair. CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION • Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online. o When entering claims: Claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 21B04 is the sub code. Customer Concern Code (CCC): N59 Condition Code (CC): 01 Causal Part Number: 5005 Part Quantity: 0 o 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. • Provision for Motorcraft High-Temperature Anti Corrosion and Locally Obtained Supplies: Motorcraft High-Temperature Anti Corrosion, Anchor Lube and Rotabroach Cutter (or equivalent) NOTE: Misc. supplies can be used on multiple vehicles. o Program Code 21B04 o Misc. Expense: OTHER o Amount: $10.00 • Sublet 2nd Unit Body Removal and/or Bracket Installation: Sublet repairs to remove 2nd unit body and/or Bracket installation can be used. Sublet documentation must be retained. Submit on the same line as the repair. Follow Warranty and Policy procedure. If over-allowed labor in the bulletin SSSC approval will be required. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACMENT II Page 1 of 4 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack LABOR ALLOWANCES Only one repair option can be claimed. Repair option 1 – Dealer does complete repair. Description Labor Operation Labor Time Inspect Vehicle, Inspection Pass (Vehicle not equipped with Second Unit Body per Attachment V Dealer Information Sheet, Brackets not required) 21B04A 0.2 Hours Installation of Upper and Lower Brackets (Cannot be claimed with 21B04C) 21B04B 3.0 Hours Installation of Lower Brackets Only (Cannot be claimed with 21B04B) 21B04C 1.5 Hours The following labor ops can be combined with 21B04B or 21B04C. (Reference Attachment III page 2 and 3 for combinations) NOTE: Labor operation lettering does not match Attachment III Repair Service Procedure lettering. Use service procedure description to match correct labor operation. DEF Pressure Line Re-route (Diesel Only) 21B04D 0.2 Hours Wire Harness Crush Shield Installation 21B04E 0.1 Hours Wire Harness to Flag Stud Interference Correction 21B04F 0.1 Hours Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap Correction 21B04G 0.2 Hours Exhaust Hanger Modification 21B04H 0.2 Hours Removal and Installation of Second Unit Body (Only use if access needed for upper bracket) If additional time is needed contact SSSC. MT21B04J Up to 20 Hours Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 2 of 4 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Repair Option 2 – Dealer installs bracket, outside labor for 2nd unit body. Description Labor Operation Labor Time Inspect Vehicle, Inspection Pass (Vehicle not equipped with Second Unit Body per Attachment V Dealer Information Sheet, Brackets not required) 21B04A 0.2 Hours Installation of Upper and Lower Brackets (Cannot be claimed with 21B04C) 21B04B 3.0 Hours Installation of Lower Brackets Only (Cannot be claimed with 21B04B) 21B04C 1.5 Hours The following labor ops can be combined with 21B04B or 21B04C. (Reference Attachment III page 2 and 3 for combinations) NOTE: Labor operation lettering does not match Attachment III Repair Service Procedure lettering. Use service procedure description to match correct labor operation. DEF Pressure Line Re-route (Diesel Only) 21B04D 0.2 Hours Wire Harness Crush Shield Installation 21B04E 0.1 Hours Wire Harness to Flag Stud Interference Correction 21B04F 0.1 Hours Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap Correction 21B04G 0.2 Hours Exhaust Hanger Modification 21B04H 0.2 Hours Removal and Installation of Second Unit Body (Only use if access needed for upper bracket) Follow Warranty and Policy manual for sublet guidelines. If additional time is needed contact SSSC. MTFSAREMOTE Up to 20 Hours Repair Option 3 – Outside labor completes full repair. Description Labor Operation Labor Time Installation of required brackets by sublet. If upper bracket is required, sublet performs 2nd unit body removal. Follow Warranty and Policy manual for sublet guidelines. If additional time is needed contact SSSC. MTFSAOSL Up to 23.5 Hours Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 3 of 4 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION NOTE: 60” CA and Non 60” CA, this is referencing the measurement from cab to axle for the various frame lengths and cab configurations. 60″ from cab to axle and over 60″ from cab to axle. See page 2 of technical instruction or ordering guide for further details to find frame length and which frame length are 60CA or Non 60CA. Part Number Description Order Quantity Claim Quantity LC3Z-5019-G Upper and Lower Bracket Kit Non 60” CA 1 1 LC3Z-5019-H Upper and Lower Bracket Kit 60” CA 1 1 LC3Z-5019-J Lower Bracket Kit Non 60” CA 1 1 LC3Z-5019-K Lower Bracket Kit 60” CA 1 1 PM-13-A Motorcraft High Temperature Anti Corrosion MISC. OTHER Obtain Locally Anchor Cutting Lube (or equivalent) 15mm Rotabroach Cutter (or equivalent) 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. PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 – WARRANTY PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. EXCESS STOCK RETURN Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000. Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 4 of 4 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement #4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF Effective March 1st, 2021 all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of March 1st, 2021 or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your dealers fixed operations management team or an employee the task has been delegated to. If the task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing this task consistently and accurately. • All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies. • Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed. • If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts were inspected and validated to have been replaced. • After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.). • This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order open date of March 1st 2021 or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement, found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair Process. Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer owned vehicle repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post repair FSA parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent from other warranty approval requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be replaced and must be able to be clearly identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSA’s require approval on a single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post repair approval by the designated employee. Ó Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company Dealer Information Sheet ATTACHMENT V Page 1 of 5 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement 4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Service Fix – There is two type of service kits for the frame reinforcement. One with lower only brackets, and one with upper and lower brackets. Vehicles that require service kits for this program are aerial buckets, service bodies with a hoist, roll-off wreckers, and waste hauler rolloffs. Other type of upfitted trucks not listed here will not require frame reinforcement. Such as flat beds, stake beds, box trucks, trucks with dump bodies and standard wreckers. Do not install brackets on trucks not listed in this attachment. For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. Lower Bracket Kit Only – Aerial Buckets, Trucks with service crane mounted forward of axle. Ó Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT V Page 2 of 5 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement 4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Lower Bracket Kit Only – Aerial Buckets, Trucks with service crane mounted forward of axle. Ó Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT V Page 3 of 5 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement 4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack • Upper and Lower Bracket Kit – Roll-Off Wreckers, Waste Hauler Roll-Offs and Service Bodies with a Hoist with mounting rear of axle. For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. NOTE: To gain access to top of the frame with a service body installed it may have to be removed. Ó Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT V Page 4 of 5 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement 4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Upper and Lower Bracket Kit – Roll-Off Wreckers, Waste Hauler Roll-Offs and Service Bodies with a Hoist with mounting rear of axle. Ó Copyright 2022 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT V Page 5 of 5 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 – Supplement 4 Certain 2017 through 2020 Model Year F550 with Payload Plus Upgrade Package Frame Rail Crack Examples of trucks that do not require frame reinforcement. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 1 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 CERTAIN 2017-2020 MODEL YEAR F550 SUPERDUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PAYLOAD PLUS UPGRADE PACKAGE — FRAME RAIL CRACKS SERVICE PROCEDURE NOTE: In the tech instructions and parts ordering will reference 60CA and Non 60CA for the two kits. This i s referencing the measurement from cab to axle for the various frame lengths and cab configurations. 60″ from cab to axle and over 60″ from cab to axle. See page 2 for further details to find frame length and which frame length are 60CA or Non 60CA. NOTE: Vehicles that require service kits for this program are aerial buckets, service bodies with a hoist, roll off wreckers, and waste hauler roll offs. See Attachment V for further reference. 1. Identify and inspect the areas where the frame rail may exhibit signs of stress or a crack. Using compressed air, clear any debris that may be on the frame rails in the area of red dashed box. See Figure 1. NOTE: 2nd unit body does not need to be removed to perform inspection, if any brackets are in the way inspect inside of frame for cracks. – Are there any signs of stress or cracks found on the frame rail? Yes – Contact Special Service Support Center (SSSC). Send photos of damage along with overall view of vehicle when contacting SSSC. No – Continue to procedure on Page 2. NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame. 2009D FRONT OF VEHICLE FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 1 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 2 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 Match the vehicle’s wheel base and fuel type to the list of wheelbase configurations below to determine the appropriate Repair Service Procedures. NOTE: Refer to the Dealer Bulletin for the correct part numbers for the frame size on the vehicle. NOTE: Vehicle wheelbase can be found: • On the vehicle window sticker, which can be viewed from the OASIS pull down menu on PTS, or the window sticker link in HVBOM. • On the Vehicle Certification Label. • By clicking the Additional Information link on OASIS, and scrolling through the Build Information. NOTE: The Repair Service Procedures C through G below need to be performed in conjuction with the replacement of the lower frame rail reinforcement brackets on certain fuel and DEF tank configurations. These procedures can be for either the RH or LH side lower reinforcement bracket replacement, please read through the procedures that pertain to your vehicles configuration. 60CA FRAMES 145″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab • Gas Engine…………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures D, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank…………………………………Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B • All Other Vehicle Configurations…………………………………Repair Service Procedures A & B 168″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Super Cab • Gas Engine…………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures D, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank…………………………………Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B • All Other Vehicle Configurations………………………………..Repair Service Procedures A & B 179″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Crew Cab • Gas Engine…………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures D, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank and LH Inboard Mounted Urea Tank……………………………………..Repair Service Procedures E, G, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures D, G, A & B • All Other Vehicle Configurations………………………………..Repair Service Procedures A & B ATTACHMENT III PAGE 3 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 NON-60CA FRAMES 169″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab • Gas Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank………………………..Repair Service Procedures A & B • Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank……………………….Repair Service Procedures F, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank……………………..Repair Service Procedures C, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B 192″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Super Cab • Gas Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank………………………..Repair Service Procedures A & B • Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank……………………….Repair Service Procedures F, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank……………………. Repair Service Procedures C, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B 193″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab • Gas Engine…………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures A & B • Diesel Engine with a Aft of Axle…………………………………Repair Service Procedures C, A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B 203″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Crew Cab • Gas Engine with a Aft of Axle……………………………………Repair Service Procedures A & B • Gas Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank……………………….Repair Service Procedures F, A & B • Diesel Engine with Aft of Axle Fuel Tank……………………..Repair Service Procedures C A & B • Diesel Engine with a Mid Ship Fuel Tank…………………….Repair Service Procedures C, F, A & B 205″ WHEELBASE VEHICLES – Regular Cab • Gas Engine…………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures A & B • Diesel Engine………………………………………………………….Repair Service Procedures C A & B REPAIR SERVICE PROCEDURES A. Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation……………………………………… .Page 4 NOTE: Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket not required on Aerial Bucket Equipped Trucks. B. Lower Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation……………………………………….Page 15 C. DEF Pressure Line Re-route Procedures (choose the cab type and reductant tank configuration) i. All Cabs Equipped with a LH Inboard Reductant Tank…………………………….Page 21 ii. Regular Cab Vehicles with RH Outboard Reductant Tank………………………..Page 23 iii. Super Cab and Crew Cab Vehicles with RH Outboard Reductant Tank……..Page 26 D. Wire Harness Crush Shield Installation…………………………………………………………..Page 28 E. Wire Harness to Flag Stud Interference Correction…………………………………………..Page 29 F. Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap Correction………………………………Page 30 G. Exhaust Hanger Modification………………………………………………………………………..Page 34 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 4 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2009E FRONT OF VEHICLE FIRST SET OF RIVET HEADS SECOND SET OF RIVET HEADS FIRST CROSSMEMBER REARWARD OF THE CAB CAB FIGURE 2 A. Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation Procedure NOTE: If equipped, the removal of the second unit body, bucket or any other component that covers the upper rear frame rail section, is required prior to performing this repair. Vehicles with wrecker or roll back should be able to move second unit body out of way enough to install upper brackets. NOTE: Upper Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket not required on Aerial Bucket Equipped Trucks. NOTE: This procedure is being performed on a Non-60CA frame. The 60CA frames are similar with the exception of the brackets physical shape and amount of holes needed to mount the bracket to the frame rail. The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame. The 60CA upper and lower brackets are longer in design than the Non-60CA brackets. NOTE: This installation procedure must be performed on both the Right Hand (RH) and Left hand (LH) sides of the vehicles upper frame rail. This procedure shows the installation of the RH side frame rail reinforcement bracket and is symetrical to the LH side. NOTE: Not all of the parts in the Part Kits will be used. All unused parts of the kit can be scrapped. 1. On the RH side frame rail, locate the second set of rivet heads, rearward of the cab. See Figure 2. NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 5 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2. Print out the RH Upper Frame Rail Bracket Template (See Attachment IV) per the 60 CA and Non-60 CA. When printing the templates ensure that the printers Page Size is set to ‘Actual size’ and Page Orientation set to ‘Landscape’. 3. Cut out the two (2) larger rivet heads on the template, cut out the inner most circle by slightly folding the template at the center line of the larger circles and cut out the half moon shape. See Figure 3. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009J CUT OUT BOTH INNER CIRCLES FIGURE 3 4. Place the template over the rivet heads, identified in Step 1, and secure the template to the frame with tape. See Figure 4. NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame. 2009K FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 4 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 6 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 5. Using a center punch, mark the center of the smaller diamater circles. See Figure 5. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009G SECOND SET OF RIVET HEADS CENTER PUNCH BOTH UPPER BRACKET REAR TEMPLATE HOLES FIGURE 5 6. Remove the template from the frame and apply a bead of Anchorlube G771 or equivalent. See Figure 6. 2009L APPLY CUTTING COMPOUND ON CENTER PUNCH CENTER PUNCH INDENTATIONS FIGURE 6 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 7 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009M ALIGN THE ARBORS CENTERING TIP WITH THE CENTER PUNCH APPLY CUTTING COMPOUND AS NEEDED FIGURE 7 2009N CLEAR AWAY METAL SHAVINGS REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE TOP LAYER OF FRAME FIGURE 8 7. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the two (2) holes that were just center punched in the previous Step. See Figure 7. NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771 or equivalent, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes to prevent heat and aid in cutting. High heat will cause the bits to wear prematurely. NOTE: On dual layer frame drilling, once the drill bit has cut through the upper layer you will need to stop and clear away any shavings and remove the loose piece of the upper frame in order to continue drilling through the lower layer. See Figures 7 and 8. NOTE: One RotaBroach bit, with proper use of cutting fluid, will be able to drill holes on several trucks before needing replaced. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 8 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 8. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel. 9. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009P FIGURE 9 10. Position the upper bracket on the frame and seat the two (2) rear studs into the drilled holes. See Figure 10. 2009Q FIGURE 10 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 9 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 11. Use the bracket as a template to mark the front drill hole locations by; a. Centering the two (2) rivet heads in the bracket rivet holes. See Figure 11. b. Ensuring that the outboard edge of the bracket is flush with the frame. See Figure 11. c. Clamp the bracket to the frame and center punch the front two (2) holes. See Figures 12 and 13. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009S CENTER THE RIVET HEADS IN THE FRAME RAIL BRACKET ALIGN THE OUTBOARD EDGE OF THE BRACKET PARALLEL WITH THE FRAME FIGURE 11 2009T SECURE THE BRACKET WITH A CLAMP TO THE FRAME RAIL FIGURE 12 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 10 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009R CENTER PUNCH THE FRONT TWO BRACKET HOLES FIGURE 13 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 11 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 12. Remove the clamp and the bracket from the frame. See Figure 10. 13. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the two (2) holes that were just center punched in the previous Steps. See Figure 14. NOTE: If the tool being used to drill the front hole, nearest to the cab, does not achieve the correct angle to drill the hole, a right angle drill will need to be used to achieve the correct angle. NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes. NOTE: One RotaBroach bit, with proper use of cutting fluid, will be able to drill holes on several trucks before needing replaced. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009U ALIGN THE ARBORS CENTERING TIP WITH THE CENTER PUNCH APPLY CUTTING COMPOUND AS NEEDED FIGURE 14 14. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel. 15. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 12 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 16. Position the bracket in place on the upper frame rail. 17. Install a spacer, Part Number LC3C-5113-CA, between the upper bracket and the frame rail, one for each bolt, then install front bracket to frame bolts in the front two holes and postion the front nut plate in the frame and start the bolts into the nut plate. See Figures 15 and 16. STUD FOR 2009V FIGURE 16 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009W INSTALL THE WASHERS BETWEEN THE BRACKET AND THE FRAME RAIL FIGURE 15 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 13 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 18. Install the rear nuts, onto the bracket rear studs, finger tight at this time. See Figure 17. 19. Tighten all of the front and rear fasteners until almost tight, so that the bracket can still be adjusted front to back and side to side. 20. With the bracket setting flush against the top of the frame, ensure that the outboard edge is flush with the frame and the rivet heads are centered in the bracket openings. Secure the bracket to the frame rail with a clamp. See Figures 18 and 19. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009X FIGURE 17 2009S CENTER THE RIVET HEADS IN THE FRAME RAIL BRACKET ALIGN THE OUTBOARD EDGE OF THE BRACKET PARALLEL WITH THE FRAME FIGURE 18 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 14 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 21. Tighten both front bolts and both rear nuts. Then remove the clamp. Figure 20 shows a fully installed upper RH bracket • Tighten to: 59 lb. ft (80 Nm). 2009Y FIGURE 20 22. Repeat the ‘Upper Frame Rail Bracket Installation Procedure’ to the LH side upper frame rail. Then, proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009T SECURE THE BRACKET WITH A CLAMP TO THE FRAME RAIL FIGURE 19 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 15 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2009Z CONFORMS WITH THE EXISTING FRAME RAIL OUTBOARD EDGE FLUSH WITH THE FRAME RAIL FIGURE 21 B. Lower Frame Rail Reinforcement Bracket Installation Procedure NOTE: This procedure is being performed on a Non-60CA frame. The 60CA frames are similar with the exception of the brackets physical shape and amount of holes needed to mount the bracket to the frame rail. The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame. The 60CA upper and lower brackets are longer in design than the Non-60CA brackets. Non-60CA has double nut plate on bottom. NOTE: This installation procedure must be performed on both the Right Hand (RH) and Left Hand (LH) sides of the vehicles lower frame rail. This procedure shows the installation of the RH side lower frame rail reinforcement bracket and is symetrical to the LH side. 1. Using the help of an assistant, Position the lower bracket in place, up against the lower frame rail as shown in Figure 21. Align the bracket to the contour of the frame. a. Ensure that the outboard edge is flush with the outboard side of the frame rail. b. Clamp the bracket to the frame. NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. The first crossmember rearward of the cab will be set further rearward on the 60CA frame. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 16 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT b a ENSURE A DISTANCE OF 14.25 IN. (360.89 MM) FOR NON-60CA AND 13.25 IN. (336.89MM) FOR THE 60CA FROM POINT A TO POINT B 2009GG FIGURE 22 2. Measure from point ‘a’ to point ‘b’ and ensure that the measurement is equal to 14.25 in. (360.89 mm) for Non-60CA frames and 13.25 in. (336.89mm) for the 60CA frames. If not, adjust the bracket as needed and reclamp the bracket to the frame. See Figure 22. NOTE: Non-60CA frame shown, 60CA frame similar. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 17 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009AA CENTER PUNCH THE THREE (3) FRONT HOLES CENTER PUNCH THE TWO (2) REAR HOLES FIGURE 23 3. Using the bracket as a template, mark the center, with a center punch, of the three (3) front bracket to frame holes and two (2) rear bracket to frame rail holes. Remove the clamp and position the bracket aside at this time. See Figure 23. NOTE: The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will utilize only one (1) rear hole, not two (2) like the Non- 60CA. These bracket will use a single fastener at the rear of the bracket and will use a single flag stud to attach the bracket to the frame. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 18 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009BB FIGURE 24 4. Using a drill (set to the bits recommended drill speed) and a 15mm Rotabroach bit, such as the Hougen or Blair 15mm High Speed Steel Annular Cutter and a Rotabroach Arbor, drill the five (5) holes for Non-60CA and the four (4) holes for the 60CA that were just center punched in the previous Step. See Figure 24. NOTE: Cutting fluid, such as Anchorlube G771, will need to be applied several times during the cutting out of these holes. NOTE: The lower bracket on the 60CA frames will utilize only one (1) rear hole, not two (2) like the Non- 60CA, to the secure the rear of the bracket to the frame. 5. Clear away any shavings and clean the drilled holes and the frame around them, using rubbing alcohol and a clean shop towel. 6. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the holes that were just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the holes. See Figure 9. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 19 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009CC LOWER BRACKET REAR NUT PLATE DO NOT FULLY TIGHTEN THE LOWER BRACKET FASTENERS AT THIS TIME FIGURE 25 7. Position the lower bracket back in place with the rear two (2) holes aligned for Non-60CA and the four (4) holes aligned for the 60CA , and clamp the bracket to the frame. Install the rear nut plate and the two (2) rear fasteners as shown in Figure 25. Do Not fully tighten the fasteners at this time. 2009DD LOWER BRACKET FRONT THREE STUD NUT PLATE FIGURE 26 8. Install the lower bracket front three stud nut plate, with the three studs facing downward. (To aid in installing the lower bracket three stud nut plate in boxed portion of frame, a magnet pick up tool can be used to place into position.) Push the bracket upward and install all three (3) nuts. Even with the lower bracket rear stud nuts loose, the front nut plate will still need to be worked into the lower bracket holes, once through the frame. See Figure 26. NOTE: The lower bracket front nut plate can be installed in any position. It is normal for the front portion of the lower bracket to sag until all fasteners have been fully tightened. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 20 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009EE FIGURE 27 9. Tighten the lower brackets front three (3) nuts and the rear two (2) nuts for Non-60CA or the one (1) nut for 6CA. See Figure 27. • Tighten to: 59 lb. ft (80 Nm). 2009FF FIGURE 28 10. Figure 28 shows the fully installed right lower Frame Rail Bracket. 11. Repeat the ‘Lower Frame Rail Bracket Installation Procedure’ to the LH side lower frame rail. Then, proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 21 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009HH NUMBER 4 CROSSMEMBER DETACH THE DEF RETAINERS FROM THE FRAME FRONT OF VEHICLE LEFT HAND FRAM RAIL FIGURE 29 C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route For All Non-60CA Vehicles Equipped With Left Hand Side Inboard Mounted Reductant Tank 1. Detach the two (2) DEF pressure line retainers that retain the line to the frame, under the number 4 crossmember as shown in Figure 29. Position the DEF pressure line aside. NOTE: The DEF pressure line is shown in the factory installed position. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 22 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2. Once the LH side lower bracket has been installed, position back the DEF pressure line and attach the existing front line to frame retainer to the lower bracket as shown in Figure 30. Then, remove and discard the original rear line to frame retainer from the DEF pressure line. Then, attach the supplied clasp retainer to the DEF pressure line and install into the rear lower bracket retainer hole as shown in Figure 30. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009JJ FRONT OF VEHICLE FULLY REMOVE THE REAR RETAINER FROM THE DEF PRESSURE LINE ATTACH AND INSTALL THE REAR DEF PRESSURE RETAINER REUSE AND INSTALL THE ORIGINAL FRONT DEF PRESSURE LINE RETAINER TO THE LOWER BRACKET FIGURE 30 3. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 23 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route For All Regular Cab Vehicles Equipped With Right Hand Side Outboard Mounted Reductant Tank 1. Detach the single DEF pressure line retainer from the RH lower frame as shown in Figure 31. Then, completely remove and discard the retainer from the DEF pressure line. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009KK DEF PRESSURE LINE RETAINER TO FRAME LOCATION DO NOT DISCONNECT OR REMOVE THIS RETAINER DEF PRESSURE LINE FRONT OF VEHICLE REDUCTANT TANK FIGURE 31 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 24 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2. Once the RH side lower bracket has been installed, install the supplied T clip to the lower bracket and route the DEF pressure line toward the T clip and attach the T clip to the DEF pressure line with two (2) of the supplied zip ties as shown in Figure 32. NOTE: Figure 32 shows the different T clip locations for between the regular cab vehicles and Crew and Super Cab vehicles. Holes are pre drilled on bracket for T clip, will need to drill new hole for routing clip. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT REDUCTANT TANK 2009LL NEW DEF PRESSURE LINE ROUTING ORIGINAL DEF PRESSURE LINE ROUTING ATTACH THE T CLIP TO THE LINE USING ZIP TIES REGULAR CAB T CLIP LOCATION FRONT OF VEHICLE CREW AND SUPER CAB T CLIP LOCATION FIGURE 32 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 25 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 3. Using a drill and an 8mm (0.31 in) bit, drill a new hole location, for the new routing clip, forward of the lower frame rail bracket. Using a small brush and Motorcraft® High Temperature Anti-Corrosion Coating (PM-13-A), apply the coating in and around the hole that was just drilled, to cover any bare metal present from the drilling of the hole. Then, install the supplied push pin zip tie into the new hole location and position the DEF pressure line and secure in place with the zip tie as shown in Figure 33. NOTE: The new drill hole location should be determined by positioning the DEF pressure line in its natural relaxed position toward the frame and marking a location for the new drill hole, forward of the new reinforcement bracket as shown in Figure 33. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT REDUCTANT TANK 2009MM NEW DEF PRESSURE LINE ROUTING ORIGINAL DEF PRESSURE LINE RETAINER HOLE RELOCATE RETAINER HOLE IN THIS LOCATION FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 33 4. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 26 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 C. Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) Pressure Line Re-route For All Super Cab And Crew Cab Vehicles With RH Side Outboard Mounted Reductant Tanks 1. Remove and discard the clip and zip tie from the area shown in Figure 34. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009NN REDUCTANT TANK FRONT OF VEHICLE DEF PRESSURE LINE RIGHT HAND FRAME RAIL REMOVE AND DISCARD THE CLIP AND THE ZIP TIE FIGURE 34 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 27 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2. Once the RH side lower bracket has been installed, install the supplied T clip to the existing hole in the lower reinforcement bracket and route the DEF pressure line toward the T clip and attach the T clip to the DEF pressure line with two (2) of the supplied zip ties as shown in Figure 35. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT REDUCTANT TANK 2009PP FRONT OF VEHICLE ATTACH THE T CLIP TO THE LINE USING ZIP TIES T CLIP LOCATION NEW DEF PRESSURE LINE ROUTING FIGURE 35 3. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 28 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 D. Wire Harness Crush Shield Installation – Lower Bracket For All 60″CA Vehicles Equipped With Gas Fuel Tank and Diesel Mid Ship Fuel Tank and One Of The Following Wheel Bases; 1. Install a crush shield on the left hand side frame rail harness as follows; • Remove the tie strap push pin (a) from the hole indicated in Figure 36. • Mark the location of the push pin on the harness (b). • Cut off the existing push pin from the harness removed in sub-step a. • Install the provided crush shield (d) on the harness with the rear edge of the shield aligning the mark made in second bullet point (above). See Figure 36. • Secure both ends of the crush shield with the supplied Coroplast Tape (e). • Install the supplied push pin zip tie in same location as the previously marked (original) location on the harness (b). STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009QQ a b 100MM LONG CRUSH SHIELD SECURE BOTH ENDS WITH ANTI-ABRASION TAPE e d FIGURE 36 2. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 29 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 E. Wire Harness Shield To Flag Stud Interference Correction For All 60″CA Vehicles Equipped With Left Hand Side Inboard Mounted Reductant Tank and One Of The Following Wheel Bases; 1. For the left hand side lower frame rail bracket, the rear flag stud will contact the harness shield if not raised. Raise the harness by completeing the follow steps; • Position the supplied stud clips onto the studs with the zip ties side facing inboard as shown in Figure 37. • Secure the harness to the stud clips with the zip ties. • Ensure that the harness shield is positioned above the flag stud and the stud clips are fully seated on the studs. STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009RR STUD CLIP LOCATIONS AND INBOARD DIRECTION WIRE HARNESS SHIELD LOWER BRACKET REAR FLAG STUD FRONT OF VEHICLE LEFT HAND SIDE FRAME RAIL TRANSPARENT VIEW FIGURE 37 2. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 30 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 F. Wire Harness Shield Contacting Fuel Tank Strap Correction For Non-60CA Vehicles Equipped With Mid-Ship Fuel Tank; 1. From the left hand side lower frame rail, remove the harness shield push pins as shown in Figure 38. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009SS HARNESS SHIELD PUSH PINS MID SHIP FUEL WIRING HARNESS TANK STRAP SHIELD FIGURE 38 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 31 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009TT EDGE BITER 2. Detach the edge biter clip from the frames lower flange as shown in Figure 39. 3. Remove the seven (7) tie straps holding the harness to the harness shield. 4. Using a suitable cutting tool, remove the edge biter clip flush with the surface of the harness shield as shown in Figure 40. FIGURE 39 STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009UU REMOVE THE EDGE BITER EDGE BITER REMOVED FIGURE 40 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 32 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 5. Reattach the shield to the harness, in the same locations as they were removed from in Step 3, using seven (7) of the similar supplied tie straps. 6. Once the frame rail bracket has beed installed, position the middle of the harness shield under the frame rail bracket as shown in Figure 41. Then, using two (2) of the supplied tie straps, secure the harness shield in the same location as the push pins were removed from in Step1. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009VV POSITION THE SHIELD UNDER THE FRAME RAIL BRACKET FIGURE 41 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 33 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 7. Using two (2) of the larger supplied tie straps, secure the harness shield to the reinforcement bracket using the existing holes in the reinforcement bracket. 8. Ensure that the wiring harness shield has at least 9.5mm (0.37 in.) of clearence from any contact to the mid ship fuel tank. See Figure 42. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009WW MID SHIP FUEL TANK HARNESS SHIELD 9.5MM (0.37 IN.) FIGURE 42 9. Proceed to the next required Repair Service Procedure. ATTACHMENT III PAGE 34 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 G. Exhaust Hanger Modification Procedure For Right Hand Side Lower Frame Rail Installation All 60CA Diesel Vehicles Only: 1. The right hand side exhaust hanger will interfere with right hand side lower reinforcement bracket. Figure 43 shows the portion of the exhaust hanger that will be removed inorder to obtain the clearance needed. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009XX THE PORTION OF EXHAUST HANGER TO BE REMOVED IN YELLOW FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 43 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 35 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 2. Using a suitable cutting tool, cut the exhaust hanger in the location shown in Figure 44. Remove and discard the cut off portion of exhaust hanger. See Figure 44. PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT STUD FOR MISSING NUT 2009YY CUT AND REMOVE THE PORTION OF EXHAUST HANGER HERE FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 44 3. Figure 45 shows the final result once the exhaust hanger portion is removed. 2009ZZ FINAL RESULT FRONT OF VEHICLE FIGURE 45 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 36 OF 36 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information. ATTACHMENT IV PAGE 1 OF 5 CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B04-S4 CPR © 2022 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 09/2022 CERTAIN 2017-2020 MODEL YEAR F550 SUPERDUTY VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH PAYLOAD PLUS UPGRADE PACKAGE — FRAME RAIL CRACKS SERVICE PROCEDURE Print out the Frame Rail Bracket Templates per the 60 CA and Non-60 CA. When printing the templates ensure that the printers Page Size is set to ‘Actual size’ and Page Orientation set to ‘Landscape’. PRINT ACTUAL SIZE AND IN LANDSCAPE PRINT ACTUAL SIZE AND IN LANDSCAPE PRINT ACTUAL SIZE AND IN LANDSCAPE PRINT ACTUAL SIZE AND IN LANDSCAPE Copyright 2021 Ford Motor Company Ford Motor Company Ford Customer Service Division P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 September 2022 Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04 Mr. John Sample 123 Main Street Anywhere, USA 12345 Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567 At Ford Motor Company, we are committed not only to building high quality, dependable products, but also to building a community of happy, satisfied customers. To demonstrate that commitment, we are providing a no-charge Customer Satisfaction Program for your vehicle with the VIN shown above. Why are you receiving this notice? On your vehicle, the installed second unit body may cause stress on the frame rail during use. Second unit bodies with the concern are aerial bucket trucks, service bodies with a hoist, roll-off wreckers, and waste hauler rolloffs. If you have a different second unit body attached to your truck this program does not apply. What is the effect? Under certain use, this stress may crack the frame rail behind the cab. What will Ford and your dealer do? In the interest of customer satisfaction, Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer, to inspect your truck and if needed to install frame support brackets free of charge (parts and labor) under the terms of this program. This Customer Satisfaction Program has been extended until October 31, 2023, regardless of mileage. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners. How long will it take? The time needed for this repair is one-day depending on vehicle configuration. However, due to service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a longer period of time. What should you do? What should you do? Please call your dealer without delay to schedule a service appointment for Customer Satisfaction Program 21B04. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter. If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access owner.ford.com for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions. Ford Motor Company wants you to have this service action completed on your vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to have the work completed. Ford Motor Company can deny coverage for any vehicle damage that may result from the failure to have this service action performed on a timely basis. Therefore, please have this service action performed as soon as possible. NOTE: You can receive information about Recalls and Customer Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition there are Copyright 2021 Ford Motor Company (continued) other features such as reserving parking in certain locations and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is equipped to allow control. Have you previously paid for this repair? If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in this letter, you still need to have this service action performed to ensure the correct parts and procedures were used. If the previously paid repair was performed before the date of this letter, you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds will only be provided for service related to frame cracking. To verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to your dealer before December 31, 2022. To avoid delays, do not send receipts to Ford Motor Company. What if you no longer own this vehicle? If you no longer own this vehicle, and have an address for the current owner, please forward this letter to the new owner. You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on state registration and title data, indicate that you are the current owner. Can we assist you further? If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without charge, please contact your dealership’s Service Manager for assistance. RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: owner.ford.com For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our Ford Pro Contact Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #1, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through the Internet, our address is: fleet.ford.com. Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time). Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Ford Customer Service Division
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