F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # 88S39SUPP2
Date: 880401
Recall - Supplement 2 Front End Shimmy
TSB # 88S39SUPP2
DATE:
4/88
PLEASE ENSURE THAT COPIES OF THIS BULLETIN ARE ROUTED TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL
April, 1988
TO:
Selected North American Ford Product Dealers and Affiliated Ford Motor Companies
SUBJECT:
Safety Recall 88S39 Supplement 2 - F-350 (4 x 2) Front End Shimmy
REFERENCE:
Safety Recall Bulletins 88S39 and 88S39 - Supplement I dated February, 1988
VEHICLES AFFECTED:
Certain 1987/1988 F350 4 x 2 trucks (except 1988 F-350 Super Duty) and 4x2 chassis cabs (includes Regular, Super and Crew Cabs) with dual rear
wheels and built through January 6, 1988.
REASONS FOR RECALL:
Severe front-end shimmy could develop and eventually damage vehicle components, resulting in the loss of steering control. Loss of steering control
could result in a vehicle crash. To prevent this condition, certain front-end components will be inspected and modified, or replaced.
PLEASE NOTE:
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LOANER VEHICLES AT FORD EXPENSE ARE NO LONGER AUTHORIZED FOR THIS RECALL.
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THE REPAIR PROCEDURE IN THIS BULLETIN IS FOR ALL CUSTOMER OWNER TRUCKS WITH OR WITHOUT SEVERE
SHIMMY. THIS PROCEDURE SUPERCEDES RECALL 88S39'S REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS DATED FEBRUARY, 1988 FOR
VEHICLES WITH FRONT END SHIMMY.
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DO NOT USE THIS REPAIR PROCEDURE FOR TRUCKS ON DELIVERY HOLD. USE 88S39-S1, DATED FEBRUARY, 1988.
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ADVISE YOUR SUPERVISING FORD LOCATION OR THIS OFFICE IF AN AFFECTED VEHICLE IS NOT AT THE LOCATION
SHOWN BY OUR RECORDS.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1
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Administrative Information
Attachment 2
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Labor Allowances
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Parts Ordering Information
Attachment 3
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Technical Information
Administrative Information
ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 1
CARES/OASIS:
DEALERS IN PUERTO RICO AND THE U.S. VIRGIN ISLANDS MUST USE CARES OR OASIS TO DETERMINE IF A TRUCK IS ELIGIBLE
FOR THIS SERVICE ACTION.
Tell owners of any other recalls that may be uncompleted. Complete all recalls during a single visit by the owner.
PROMPTLY CORRECT:
Eligible vehicles which are brought to your dealership.
NOTICE:
Owners may inform the U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration if the recall is:
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not performed without charge.
