TSB-13-6-2

SB-10053063-1187
SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY—SURFACE CORROSION
OR RUST
FORD:
2009-2012 Escape
TSB 13-6-2
MERCURY:
2009-2011 Mariner
The article supersedes TSB 13-2-19 to update the
the Service Procedure, Part List and warranty
causal base part number.
ISSUE
Some 2009-2012 Escape and 2009-2011 Mariner
vehicles may exhibit rust or corrosion on the front
seat track assemblies.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the
condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the affected front seat assembly. Refer
to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10.
2.
Remove seat track from seat base. Refer to
WSM, Section 501-10.
3.
Clean the track assembly with a wax and
grease remover and allow to dry. Use
Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner or
equivalent.
4.
Remove rust and corrosion using 220 grit
sandpaper.
5.
Blow loose material from the seat track with
compressed air, and clean again with
Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts Cleaner or
equivalent.
6.
Mask off motor and harness. (Figure 1)
Figure 1 - Article 13-6-2
7.
Paint the seat track using Dupli-Color Ceramic
Ford Semi-Gloss Black Engine Paint or
equivalent. Allow adequate time for drying.
8.
Install seat track and seat. Refer to WSM,
Section 501-10.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
PM-4-A
Motorcraft Metal Brake Parts
Cleaner
Obtain Locally
Part Number
DE1635
Part Description
Dupli-Color Ceramic Ford Semi-Gloss Black
Engine Paint
220 Grit Sand Paper
NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do
the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper
vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by “do-it-yourselfers”. Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a
Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine
Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article.The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was
current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates.The most recent information is available
through Ford Motor Company’s on-line technical resources.
Copyright  2013 Ford Motor Company Online Publication Date June 3, 2013
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130602B
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of
New Vehicle Limited
Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage
limits/policies/prior approvals
are not altered by a TSB.
Warranty/ESP coverage
limits are determined by the
identified causal part and
verified using the OASIS
part coverage tool.
OPERATION
130602A
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DESCRIPTION
TIME
2009-2012 Escape,
1.9 Hrs.
2009-2011 Mariner:
Inspect, Clean And Paint
Seat Track Following
Service Procedure One (1)
Front Seat (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
2009-2012 Escape,
3.3 Hrs.
2009-2011 Mariner:
Inspect, Clean And Paint
Seat Track Following
Service Procedure Both (2)
Front Seats (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7861711
D7