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Towing Hook / Bracket: Customer Interest
Body - Chrome Tow Hooks Rusting

TSB 06-16-1

08/21/06

CHROME TOW HOOKS RUSTING PREMATURELY - 
VEHICLES BUILT PRIOR TO 7/17/2006

FORD:
2005-2007 F-Super Duty

This article supersedes TSB 06-14-15 to add a production fix date.

ISSUE
Some 2005-2007 F-Super Duty vehicles built prior to 7/17/2006 may exhibit the chromed tow hooks rusting prematurely.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1.

Remove the tow hook.

2.

Install a new revised chromed tow hook with three (3) new bolts.

3.

Torque the bolts, specification is 66 lb-ft (90 N.m).

NOTE

A WAX COATING (RUST INHIBITOR) HAS BEEN APPLIED TO THE NON-VISIBLE PORTION OF THE TOW HOOK. BE CAREFUL NOT
TO REMOVE THE WAX COATING THAT HAS BEEN APPLIED.

Parts Block

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage

OPERATION

DESCRIPTION

TIME

061601A

2005-2007 F-Super Duty:

0.4 Hr.

Replace One Chrome Tow
Hook

061601B

2005-2007 F-Super Duty:

0.5 Hr.

Replace Both Chrome Tow
Hooks

DEALER CODING

CONDITION

BASIC PART NO.

CODE

17A954

D4

Disclaimer

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