Explorer 4WD V8-4.6L (2008)
Seat Cushion: Customer Interest
Interior - Outside Seat Cushion Shield is Loose
TSB 07-25-10
12/24/07
LOOSE OUTSIDE SEAT CUSHION SHIELD- VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 7/1/2007
FORD:
2006-2008 Explorer
2007-2008 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2008 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2008 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2008 Sport Trac vehicles built before 7/1/2007 may exhibit a loose outside seat cushion shield. A
new bracket was developed to prevent the outside cushion shield from losing retention to the seat base.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect for a retention bracket. (Figure 1)
a.
If retention bracket is present do not continue with this TSB.
b.
If no retention bracket is present proceed to Step 2.
2.
Position the driver and passenger seats rearward.
3.
Install the new retention bracket over the seat base wire support. (Figure 2)
