Mountaineer RWD V6-4.0L (2008)
Wheels: All Technical Service Bulletins
Wheels - 17 Inch Polished Wheel Clearcoat Cracking
TSB 09-14-1
07/27/09
17 INCH BRIGHT MACHINED WHEEL - CORROSION AND ETCHING
FORD:
2006-2010 Explorer
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2010 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles and equipped with 17 inch aluminum wheels may exhibit the clear
coat peeling off the wheel or cracks in the clear coat that look like spider webs.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Please review the illustrations of an affected wheel. (Figures 1 and 2)
2. To service, replace only affected wheel or wheels. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-04 for wheel removal and installation procedures
including tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
