F 450 2WD Super Duty V8-6.0L DSL Turbo VIN P (2006)
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
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