F 350 4WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1988)
Technical Service Bulletin # B82871201
Date: 871201
Campaign - Weight Certification Label Are Overstated
TSB # B821287December,1987
TO:
Selected Ford Dealers
SUBJECT:
Owner Notification Program B82 - Installation of a Safety Compliance Certification Label on Certain 1988 F250 4x2 HD and F350 4x4
Vehicles Equipped With Optional Engine
TRUCKS AFFECTED
Approximately 300 trucks involved in Owner Notification Program B82 were produced as follows:
REASONS FOR THIS PROGRAM
On some of the subject vehicles, the Accessory Reserve Capacity (ARC) weights specified on the Safety Compliance Certification labels are overstated
by as much as 670 pounds.
Overstated ARC weights indicate that greater additional accessory weight can be added to the vehicle than the levels certified for safety compliance of
the vehicle. Installation of the maximum indicated accessory weights could result in loading the front axle in excess of this GAWR (Gross Axle Weight
Rating).
PROGRAM PROVISIONS
Owners of trucks affected by this program will be sent revised Safety Compliance Certification Labels.
ACTION BY FORD
Dealers are provided technical and administrative instructions, a listing of involved vehicles and the revised labels to affix to those vehicles identified in
their listing as stock.
Letters being sent by the Company to owners will include revised labels and instructions to enable owners to apply the labels to their vehicles. Owners,
however, will be advised that if they prefer, they may take their vehicle to their Ford dealer to have this service performed at no cost.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Technical Instructions, Labor Operations, and Claims Preparation Instructions are contained on Attachment I, (see page 2). Contact your Service Zone
Manager if you have questions regarding this program.
If requested, dealers are to advise and/or assist customers in determining overall truck weight and front axle weight loading if permanent accessories
have been installed.
Owner Notification Program B82 Technical and Administrative Instructions - Attachment I
Attachment I Page 1 of 1
PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS. CIRCULATE THEM TO YOUR PARTS AND SERVICE PERSONNEL. QUESTIONS SHOULD BE
DIRECTED TO YOUR SERVICE ZONE MANAGER.
TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
1.
Locate the existing Safety Compliance Certification Label on the driver's door lock pillar.
2.
Verify that the vehicle identification numbers on new and old Safety Compliance Certification Labels are identical.
3.
With a clean, dry cloth, wipe off any dirt or film from the old label before installing the new label.
4.
Peel the protective backing from the new label and apply the new label directly over the existing label on the vehicle. Rub the label lightly with a
soft cloth to remove any wrinkles or bubbles.
PARTS ORDERING INFORMATION
