F 350 2WD Super Duty V8-7.3L DSL Turbo VIN F (1999)
Technical Service Bulletin # 00-1-6
Date: 000110
Stability Bar - Front Bracket May Break Off
Article No
00-1-6
01/10/00
SUSPENSION - FRONT STABILITY BAR MAY BREAK OFF - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 1/1/1998
FORD:
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
ISSUE
The front stability bracket on the front axle may break off due to impact with a solid object or from fatigue.
ACTION
Install a revised bracket. On vehicles built before 3/21/1999, install a new stability bar bracket which will raise the bar approximately 25 mm (1"). This
will reduce the possibility of breakage. Refer to the Service Procedure for details.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F81Z-5486-DB
Mounting Bracket
N605921-S426
Bolt
N620482-S427
Nut
YC3Z-5A316-AA
Cap - Front Spring
F81Z-5486-AA
Retainer - Stability Bar
F81Z-5484-EC
Insulator
FB1Z-5484-JA
Insulator
FB1Z-5482-FA
Stability Bar
F81Z-5482-AA
Stability Bar
F81Z-5705-BA
U-Bolt
N805480-S426
Nut
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
000106A
Install Revised Stability
1.1 Hr.
Bracket And Stability Bar
(Super Duty F Series 4X4
Built Prior To 3/21/1999)
000106B
Install Revised Stability
1.0 Hr.
Bracket And Stability Bar
(Super Duty F Series 4X4
Built On Or After
3/22/1999)
000106C
Install Revised Stability
1.6 Hrs.
Bracket And Stability Bar
(F-450/550 4X2)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
5486
01
OASIS CODES: 303000, 304000, 702100
All 4X4 Vehicles Built Prior to 3/21/1999
SERVICE PROCEDURE
All 4X4 Vehicles Built Prior to 3/21/1999