Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
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Some vehicles may be equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Damaged TPMS sensors are not covered under this program.
Follow the instructions in Attachment III to avoid damaging the TPMS sensor while dismounting the tire from the rim.
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If a related damage condition exists that you believe to be caused by the covered condition call the Special Service Support Center to request
approval prior to the repair of any related damage. Requests for approval after completion of the repair will not be granted (excluding the post-repair
wheel nut re-torque procedure - see below).
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The owner letter will direct customers to the dealer to have the wheel nuts re-tightened at 500 miles (800km) after tire replacement. Dealers are to
use the related damage flag to submit claims for labor operation 05S35Z (post-repair wheel nut re-torque). Approval is not required for this labor
operation. This labor operation may only be claimed once after the original repair has been completed.
OWNER REFUNDS
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Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this recall if the repair was performed prior to the date indicated in the
reimbursement plan which is posted with this bulletin. This plan is also available to owners through the Customer Relationship Center (CRC). The
CRC will direct owners to seek reimbursement through authorized dealers or at their option directly through Ford Motor Company at P.O. Box 6251
Dearborn, MI 48121-6251.
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Dealers are also authorized to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed away from an authorized servicing dealer after the end date
specified in the reimbursement plan. Refund claims that include other non-covered repairs or those judged by Ford to be excessive will not be
accepted for reimbursement.
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This safety recall (tire tread inspection) must still be performed, even if the customer has paid for a previous tire replacement Claiming a refund will
not close the recall on this vehicle.
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Refund Claiming Information (Submit on separate repair line.)
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Program Code: 05S35
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Misc. Expense: ADMIN
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Misc. Expense: REFUND
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Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Ford Motor Company will pay for a rental vehicle while a replacement tire is on order except for fuel and insurance which will be at the owner's expense.
Follow Extended Service Plan (ESP) guidelines for rental dollar amounts. Enter the word "RENTAL" plus the number of days the vehicle was used in
the Miscellaneous Expense area of the recall claim form.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
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Enter claims using Direct Warranty Entry (DWE).
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Enter each unique DOT code of the "new" replacement tires on the diagnostic code entry screen in the Powertrain DTC fields. The "old" replaced
tire DOT codes should be entered in the Body DTC fields.
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Refer to ACESII manual for claims preparation and submission information.
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Enter the full part number of the replacement tire with the quantity of tires replaced. Tires will be reimbursed at AtW Dealer cost +25% (mounting
balancing valve stems and wheel weights included).
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Virginia Dealers: Claim the additional 15% mark-up amount as miscellaneous expense code "TIREMU".
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Freight is not reimbursable. (Freight charges will be credited on the dealer's Ford Parts statement.)
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Tire disposal will be reimbursed see the Tire Disposal Allowance Attachment II.
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Dealers may claim any applicable local waste tax - enter OTHER in the miscellaneous expense area of the claim with the actual cost.
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Refunds or related damage must be claimed on a repair line that is separate from the repair line on which the FSA is claimed.
Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
