F 250 4WD LD Pickup V8-281 4.6L VIN W EFI (1997)
Technical Service Bulletin # 98-1-13
Date: 980119
Bumper - Rust Staining
Article No.
98-1-13
01/19/98
BUMPER - RUST STAIN - EDGES OF CENTER VENT
AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-96 BRONCO
1990-97 F-250 HD, F-350
1997 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER
1997-98 EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 LD
ISSUE:
Red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings may appear on some vehicles.
ACTION:
Apply Super Seal Anti-Corrosion Compound to the affected areas of the bumper. Refer to the following Service Procedures for details.
NOTE:
USE A PROTECTIVE GLOVE FOR APPLYING BOTH THE CUSTOM BRIGHT METAL CLEANER (8A-19522-A) AND THE SUPER SEAL
ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND (F3AZ-19515-SA).
For each of the specific vehicle procedures found in this TSB article, be sure the following 3 steps are done:
1.
Clean the red rust stain from the inside and chrome surface of the bumper.
2.
Paint the edge of openings and at least 25 mm (1") area around the inside of the bumper vent and fog lamp openings.
3.
Spray around the top cover attachment holes/slots.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F3AZ-19515-SA
Super Seal Anti-Corrosion compound
8A-19522-A
Custom Bright Metal cleaner
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
980113A
Apply Sealer - Front
0.8 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
Expedition/F-150-250 LD
4X4 Under 8500 Lbs GVW
980113B
Apply Sealer - Front
0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
F-150-250 LD 4X2 Under
8500 Lbs GVW
980113C
Apply Sealer - Rear
0.4 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
F-150-250 LD 4X2/4X4
Under 8500 Lbs GVW
980113D
Apply Sealer - Front
0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1990-97 F-250
HD/F-350/Bronco
980113E
Apply Sealer - Rear
0.4 Hr.
Bumper - 1990-97 F-250
