18U12
Service Bulletin Details
Public Details for: 18U12
Certain 2018 model year escape and mkc vehicles - transmission bell housing bolt torquecertain 2012-2016 model year f-450 ? F-750 and f-59 commercial stripped chassis vehicles equipped with a 6.8l engine - camshaft roller follower replaceme
- 9999 - 2018 - 2016 - 2015 - 2014 - 2013 - 2012 -
Models from 9999
9999 FORD F SUPER DUTY |
Models from 2018
2018 FORD ESCAPE |
2018 LINCOLN MKC |
Models from 2016
2016 FORD F-53 |
2016 FORD F-650 SD |
2016 FORD F-750 SD |
Models from 2015
2015 FORD F-53 |
2015 FORD F-650 SD |
2015 FORD F-750 SD |
Models from 2014
2014 FORD F-53 |
2014 FORD F-650 SD |
2014 FORD F-750 SD |
Models from 2013
2013 FORD F-53 |
2013 FORD F-650 SD |
2013 FORD F-750 SD |
Models from 2012
2012 FORD F-53 |
2012 FORD F-650 SD |
2012 FORD F-750 SD |
David J. Johnson Director Service Engineering Operations Ford Customer Service Division Ford Motor Company P. O. Box 1904 Dearborn, Michigan 48121 April 9, 2018 TO: All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers SUBJECT: NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Update Prior to Sale 18U12 Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles Transmission Bell Housing Bolt Torque PROGRAM TERMS This program will be in effect through April 30, 2019. AFFECTED VEHICLES Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates 2018 Louisville March 22 through March 23, 2018 Escape MKC Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists. REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM In some of the affected vehicles, depending on engine configuration, one or two transmission bell housing bolts may have been torqued below specification. If any transmission bell housing bolts are torqued below specification, other bolts may loosen over time and the customer may experience an under-hood clunk noise, a vibration while driving, fluid leaks from the bottom of the bell housing and/or the flex plate may crack. SERVICE ACTION Before delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to torque the specified bolt(s). OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE Owner letters will not be mailed for this program. ATTACHMENTS Attachment I: Attachment II: Attachment III: Administrative Information Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information Technical Information Copyright 2018 Ford Motor Company QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE For questions and assistance, contact the Special Service Support Center (SSSC) via the SSSC Web Contact Site. The SSSC Web Contact Site can be accessed through the Professional Technician Society (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or listed under the SSSC tab. Sincerely, David J. Johnson Copyright 2018 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT I Page 1 of 1 NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Update Prior to Sale 18U12 Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles Transmission Bell Housing Bolt Torque OASIS ACTIVATION OASIS will be activated on April 9, 2018. FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on April 9, 2018. SOLD VEHICLES Repair affected vehicles brought to your dealership for service. Complete the program and inform the customer. STOCK VEHICLES Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery. TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are not eligible for this service action. OWNER REFUNDS Refunds are not approved for this program. RENTAL VEHICLES Rental vehicles are not approved for this program. ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS) Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA are covered under new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty, no SSSC approval is required. CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION • Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty Solution (OWS) online. o When entering claims, select claim type 31: Field Service Action. The FSA number 18U12 is the sub code. o Labor Operation – 18U12B o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide. • Additional labor and/or parts must be claimed as related damage on a separate repair line from the FSA. IMPORTANT: Click the radio button on the Related Damage Indicator. Copyright 2018 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT II Page 1 of 1 NEW VEHICLE DELIVERY HOLD Update Prior to Sale 18U12 Certain 2018 Model Year Escape and MKC Vehicles Transmission Bell Housing Bolt Torque LABOR ALLOWANCES Description Torque Transmission Bell Housing Bolt(s) Labor Operation Labor Time 18U12B 0.3 Hours Copyright 2018 Ford Motor Company ATTACHMENT III PAGE 1 OF 2 UPDATE PRIOR TO SALE 18U12 CERTAIN 2018 ESCAPE AND MKC VEHICLES – TRANSMISSION BELL HOUSING BOLT TORQUE OVERVIEW In some of the affected vehicles, depending on engine configuration, one or two transmission bell housing bolts may have been torqued below specification. If any transmission bell housing bolts are torqued below specification, other bolts may loosen over time and the customer may experience an under-hood clunk noise, a vibration while driving, fluid leaks from bottom of bell housing and/or flex plate may crack. Before delivering any new in-stock vehicles involved in this program, dealers are to torque the specified bolt(s). SERVICE PROCEDURE Recommended Tool List For Replacement: General Tools 1/4" Drive Power Tool 1/4" Drive 7mm Socket 1/4" Drive T30 Torx Bit 3/8" Drive 13mm Shallow Socket 3/8" Drive Torque Wrench All Vehicles 1. Remove the retainers and the engine front underbody shield. See Figure 1. x7 x2 N0138704 FIGURE 1 CPR © 2018 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 4/2018 ATTACHMENT III PAGE 2 OF 2 UPDATE PRIOR TO SALE 18U12 2. Torque the transmission housing bolt(s) shown in the following illustrations to 35 Ib.ft (48 Nm). See Figures 2 and 3. Vehicles Equipped with a 1.5L Ecoboost Engine TORQUE BOLTS 1826A FIGURE 2 Vehicles Equipped with a 2.0L Ecoboost Or 2.5L Duratec Engine STUD FOR MISSING NUT TORQUE BOLT FIGURE 3 All Vehicles 1. Install the engine front underbody shield and retainers. See Figure 1. STUD FOR 1826B NUT MISSING STUD FOR MISSING NUT PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE PLACE COPY HERE CPR © 2018 FORD MOTOR COMPANY DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121 4/2018 STUD FOR MISSING NUT