Taurus V6-3.0L DOHC VIN S (2000)
RENTAL VEHICLES
The use of rental vehicles is not authorized for this program.
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
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Enter claims using Direct Warranty Entry (DWE).
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Refund or related damage must be claimed on a repair line that is separate from the repair line on which the FSA is claimed.
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Refer to ACESII manual for claims preparation and submission information.
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[NEW!]Completion of pro gram 04M04 will "close-out" Safety Recall 04S17.
Attachment II - Labor and Parts Information
LABOR ALLOWANCES
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Parts will not be direct shipped for this program. Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN
Affected front coil springs are subject to random selection for return to the Ford Warranty Parts Return Center (WPRC). Refer to your daily PEARS
(Parts Evaluation and Return System) register for part disposition and return instructions.
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual for "Parts Retention and Return Procedures."
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
Attachment III - Technical Information
OVERVIEW
This program involves replacing both front coil springs of the affected vehicles.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
REMOVAL
1.
Remove the tire and wheel assembly.
2.
CAUTION: Do not use power tools to remove the stabilizer nut. Damage to the boot or ball joint can result.
NOTE:
To remove the stabilizer nut, first loosen the nut, then use the hex holding feature to keep the stabilizer bar link ball joint from turning while
removing the nut. Remove the upper stabilizer bar attaching nut. Discard the nut.
3.
Remove the caliper brake hose support bolt.
