23B55

Stacy L. Balzer
Operating Director
Service Engineering Operations
Ford Customer Service Division
Ford Motor Company
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
September 7, 2023
TO:
All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers
SUBJECT:
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
Certain 2023 Model Year Super Duty Vehicles
Perform Vehicle Alignment
PROGRAM TERMS
This program will be in effect through September 30, 2024 or a maximum of 50,000 miles, whichever
occurs first. If a vehicle already has accumulated more than 50,000 miles, this coverage will last
through September 30, 2024.
EXPIRATION DATE
We recommend dealers utilize their FSA VIN Lists’ names and addresses to contact customers with
affected vehicles. This will help target vehicles that may pull to the left. FSA VIN Lists are expected to
be available on September 7, 2023.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle
Model Year
Assembly Plant
Build Dates
Super Duty
2023
Kentucky Truck
March 2, 2023 through April 12, 2023
US population of affected vehicles: 126. Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
Note: Some vehicles may be in the process of being repaired. Monitor OASIS before opening an RO
and/or beginning a repair. Parts purchased for an FSA can be returned for credit if required. See the
EXCESS STOCK RETURN details in Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information for more
information.
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
All of the affected vehicles were built with front axles that were not properly aligned at time of
manufacture and will need to be realigned. The owner may notice that the vehicle may slightly pull to
the left while driving.
SERVICE ACTION
Dealers are to perform a vehicle alignment. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at
no charge to the vehicle owner.
OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of October 16, 2023. Dealers should repair any
affected vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
ATTACHMENTS
• Administrative Information
• Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
• Technical Instructions
• Mobile Service Repair Assessment
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Mobile Repair/Vehicle Pickup and Delivery Record
Owner Notification Letter
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
System (PTS) website using the SSSC link listed at the bottom of the OASIS VIN report screen or
listed under the SSSC tab.
Sincerely,
Stacy L. Balzer
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Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL
• All repairs in this program have the following assessment level.
- Not a Mobile Service Repair
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on September 7, 2023.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com on September 7,
2023. Owner names and addresses will be available by October 30, 2023.
NOTE: Your FSA VIN Lists may contain owner names and addresses obtained from motor vehicle
registration records. The use of such motor vehicle registration data for any purpose other than in
connection with this program is a violation of law in several states, provinces, and countries.
Accordingly, you must limit the use of this listing to the follow-up necessary to complete this service
action.
SOLD VEHICLES
• Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
• Immediately contact any of your affected customers whose vehicles are not on your VIN list
but are identified in OASIS. Give the customer a copy of the Owner Notification Letter (when
available) and schedule a service date.
• Correct other affected vehicles identified in OASIS which are brought to your dealership.
• Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle
inventory.
STOCK VEHICLES
• Correct all affected units in your new vehicle inventory before delivery.
• Use OASIS to identify any affected vehicles in your used vehicle inventory.
BRANDED / SALVAGED TITLE VEHICLES
Affected branded / salvaged title vehicles are eligible for this service action.
OWNER REFUNDS
Refunds are not approved for this program.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.
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Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY- Participating Dealers
Dealers participating in the Remote Experience Program:
• Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery (PDL) Offset
section for additional details.
PICK-UP AND DELIVERY- Non-participating Dealers
Dealers not participating in the 2023 Remote Experience Program for Pick-up & Delivery are
authorized to claim unique services for completing this program.
• Dealers are authorized to claim one-half labor hour per repair for vehicle pick-up & delivery
services. Refer to Labor Allowances for details.
• Dealers must retain a Vehicle Pick-up & Delivery Record with the repair order documentation.
ADDITIONAL REPAIR (LABOR TIME AND/OR PARTS)
Additional repairs identified as necessary to complete the FSA should be managed as follows:
• For related damage and access time requirements, refer to the Warranty and Policy Manual /
Section 6 – Ford & Lincoln Program Policies / General Information & Special Circumstances
for FSAs / Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is
required, although related damage must be on a separate repair line with the “Related
Damage” radio button checked.
o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval
Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site before completing the repair.
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Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
• Claim Entry: Enter claims using Dealer Management System (DMS) or One Warranty
Solution (OWS) online.
o When entering claims:
▪ Claim type 31: Field Service Action
▪ Sub Code: 23B55
▪ Customer Concern Code (CCC): K24
▪ Condition Code (CC): 42
▪ Causal Part Number: 3002, Quantity 0
o For additional claims preparation and submission information, refer to the Recall and
Customer Satisfaction Program (CSP) Repairs in the OWS User Guide.
• Related Damage/Additional labor and/or parts: Must be claimed as Related Damage on a
separate repair line from the FSA with the same claim type and subcode as described in Claim
Entry above.
IMPORTANT: Click the Related Damage Indicator radio button.
• Pickup & Delivery:
o Dealers participating in the Remote Experience Program –
▪ Refer to EFC12071, 2023 Remote Experience Program, Pickup & Delivery
(PDL) Offset section for additional details.
o Dealers NOT participating in the Remote Experience Program –
▪ Dealers are authorized to claim one-half labor hour per repair for vehicle pickup and delivery services.
▪ Dealers must retain a Vehicle Pick-up and Delivery Record with the repair order
documentation.
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Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
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Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Description
Labor Operation
Labor Time
Check vehicle alignment – no adjustments needed (Cannot
be claimed with B)
23B55A
0.6 Hours
Check vehicle alignment - Correct camber, caster, and toe
on both sides as needed (Cannot be claimed with A)
23B55B
2.1 Hours
Align Lane Departure Warning System Camera (if equipped)
23B55C
0.3 Hours
Vehicle Pick-up and Delivery Allowance:
This allowance is only for non-eligible 2023 Remote
Experience Program Dealers.
NOTE: This allowance is for dealer-performed vehicle pickup/delivery for dealership repairs only. Can only be claimed
once, regardless of outstanding FSAs repaired.
23B55PP
0.5 Hours
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Order
Quantity
Claim
Quantity
Ball Joint Nut (Castle Nut)
Up to 2
Up to 2
W525288-S437
Cotter Pin (2 in package)
1
Up to 2
5C3Z-3B440-BBB
Adjuster Assy. 0.25⁰
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 2
Up to 2
Part Number
Description
PC3Z-3A049-A
5C3Z-3B440-CCC
5C3Z-3B440-DDD
Adjuster Assy. 0.5
⁰
⁰
Adjuster Assy. 0.75
5C3Z-3B440-EEE
Adjuster Assy. 1.0⁰
Up to 2
Up to 2
Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest
delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.
DEALER PRICE
For the latest prices, refer to DOES II.
PARTS RETENTION, RETURN, & SCRAPPING
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 - WARRANTY PARTS
RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES. If a replaced part receives a scrap disposition, the part must
be scrapped by all applicable local, state, and federal environmental protection and hazardous
material regulations. Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under
safety, compliance, or emissions recall.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
The excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division
by Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
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Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF
Effective March 1st, 2021, all parts replaced as part of an FSA repair with a repair order open date of
March 1st, 2021, or later must be inspected and signed off on the repair order by a member of your
dealer’s fixed operations management team or an employee the task has been delegated to. If the
task is to be delegated to a non-management employee, the employee needs to be someone other
than the technician who completed the repair and needs to understand the importance of completing
this task consistently and accurately.
•
All parts replaced as part of an FSA repair should be returned to the parts department
following the Warranty Parts Retention and Return Policies.
•
Inspect the replaced parts to verify the FSA repair was completed.
•
If the FSA repair is found to be complete, the designated employee signs the repair order line
or parts return stamp area (electronic or hand signed) for the FSA repair indicating the parts
were inspected and validated to have been replaced.
•
After the parts have been inspected, they should be handled based on the guidance in the
parts status report in the Online Warranty System (Hold, Return, CORE, Scrap, etc.). Please
visit FMCDEALER > PARTS & SERVICE > WARRANTY ADMINISTRATION & WARRANTY
PARTS RETURN for the latest Immediate Scrap List information.
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This process is subject to review during warranty audits for FSA repairs with a repair order
open date of March 1st, 2021, or later. Any eligible FSA claims requiring parts replacement
found not to have been inspected and signed off during a warranty audit will be subject to
chargeback and consideration for enrollment into the Dealer Incomplete Recall Repair
Process.
Note: Other approvals (electronic or handwritten) for add-on repair lines, dealer-owned vehicle
repairs, and repeat repairs do not qualify as FSA parts inspection approvals. The post-repair FSA
parts inspection process (electronic or handwritten) is independent of other warranty approval
requirements. The approval by the designated employee implies that the FSA parts were found to be
replaced and must be able to be identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSAs require approval on a
single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post-repair approval by the
designated employee.
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Ford Motor Company
Ford Customer Service Division
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
October 2023
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55
Mr. John Sample
123 Main Street
Anywhere, USA 12345
Your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN): 12345678901234567
At Ford Motor Company, we are committed not only to building high-quality, dependable products but
also to building a community of happy, satisfied customers. To demonstrate that commitment, we are
providing a no-charge Customer Satisfaction Program for your vehicle with the VIN shown above.
Why are you receiving
this notice?
On your vehicle, it may be possible that the front axle was not properly
aligned at the time of manufacture.
What is the effect?
You may notice that the vehicle may slightly pull to the left while driving.
What will Ford and
your dealer do?
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Ford Motor Company has authorized
your dealer to perform a vehicle front-end alignment free of charge (parts
and labor) under the terms of this program.
This Customer Satisfaction Program will be in effect until September 30,
2024 or 50,000 miles, whichever occurs first. If you have already exceeded
50,000 miles, this program will be in effect until September 30, 2024.
Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.
How long will it take?
The time needed for this repair is less than one-half day. However, due to
service scheduling requirements, your dealer may need your vehicle for a
longer period of time.
What should you do?
Please call your dealer without delay to schedule a service appointment for
Customer Satisfaction Program 23B55. Provide the dealer with your VIN,
which is printed near your name at the beginning of this letter.
If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access
ford.com/support for dealer addresses, maps, and driving instructions.
Ford Motor Company wants you to have this service action completed on
your vehicle. The vehicle owner is responsible for making arrangements to
have the work completed. Ford Motor Company can deny coverage for any
vehicle damage that may result from the failure to have this service action
performed on a timely basis. Therefore, please have this service action
performed as soon as possible.
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What should you do?
(continued)
NOTE - You can receive information about Recalls and Customer
Satisfaction Programs through our FordPass App. The app can be
downloaded through the App Store or Google Play. In addition, there are
other features such as reserving parking in certain locations and controlling
certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors, remote start) if it is
equipped to allow control.
What if you no longer
own this vehicle?
If you no longer own this vehicle and have an address for the current owner,
please forward this letter to the new owner.
You received this notice because our records, which are based primarily on
state registration and title data, indicate that you are the current owner.
Can we assist you
further?
If you have difficulties getting your vehicle repaired promptly and without
charge, please contact your dealership's Service Manager for assistance.
RETAIL OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our
Ford Customer Relationship Center at 1-866-436-7332 and one of our
representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us through
the Internet, our address is: ford.com/support.
For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are
available Monday through Friday: 8:00 AM – 8:00 PM (Eastern Time).
FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our
Ford Pro Contact Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option #1, and one
of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to contact us
through the Internet, our address is fleet.ford.com.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 7:00 AM – 11:00 PM
and Saturday 7:00 AM – 5:00 PM (Eastern Time).
MOTORHOME OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please
contact our Motorhome Customer Assistance Center toll-free at
1-866-906-9811. Representatives are available 24 hours a day.
Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Ford Customer Service Division
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Recall 23B55
Mobile Service Repair Assessment
Assessment levels have been identified to help determine the ease of performing eligible mobile
service repairs for a Field Service Action (FSA) outside of the dealership service facility.
Dealer Bulletin
Within Attachment I of the dealer bulletin a mobile service repair assessment level(s) will be
provided. These assessment levels have been determined using the amount of time, equipment
and labor identified to perform the intended service action.
Assessment Levels
- Mobile Reprogramming
- Light Mobile Service
- Enhanced Mobile Service
- Advanced Mobile Service
- Wheel and Tire Mobile Service
- Not a Mobile Service Repair
Description of each level that is used to determine the overall assessment.
– Mobile Reprogramming
• Module Programming or similar type services
• Minimum tools maybe required other than an IDS/FDRS setup
• FDRS programming that requires internet connection (wi-fi or mobile hotspot)
• Make sure vehicle has a charge port to ensure battery voltage is maintained during
flashing of the module(s)
• Repairs not greater than 1 hour in length (including time to wait for programming)
Note: The location will need a charging station or wall box to maintain the 12-volt battery.
•
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– Light Mobile Service
Interior repair procedures that do not require seat, dash, or headliner removal
Under hood repairs that do not require large component removal
Exterior repairs that do not require large component/panel removal
Repairs may require standard hand tools (Access to a Technician starter kit or similar)
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Recall 23B55
– Enhanced Mobile Service
A two-person process is required anytime a procedure requires work under the
vehicle
• Brake Inspection and Brake Repair/Replacement
• Limited Suspension Component replacement (no alignment)
• Under Vehicle access for limited repairs (no large component removal)
• Vehicle Check Up - VCU
• Pre-Delivery Inspection - PDI
• Used Car Inspection/Presale Inspection
• May require floor jack, jack stands, and impact tools
Note: Wheel lock may be required.
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•
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– Advanced Mobile Service
Fluid Exchange/Oil Change
Light Repairs
Brake Hydraulic Repairs
– Wheel and Tire Mobile Service
• Tire Removal from Wheel
• Tire Balancing
• Tire Repair
Note: Specialized Mobile Service unit and equipment including Tire balancer and Tire
Changer required.
– Not a Mobile Service Repair
• Large component removal
• BEV Battery Replacement
• Requires a vehicle hoist – to complete the repair (more than inspection)
• Required vehicle alignment
• Requires significant vehicle disassembly
• Repairs greater than 2-3 hours
• Any repairs that require M-Time
• Includes a service procedure where the vehicle owner may be distressed about the state
of their vehicle
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23B55
VEHICLE PICK-UP AND DELIVERY RECORD
VIN ____________________________ received (check one):
☐ Pick-up and/or delivery service
As outlined below for the 23B55 Field Service Action program.
☐ Pick-up
– Date: _______________
☐ Delivery
– Date: _______________
Repair Order #
Repair Order Date
Service Manager Signature
Date
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 23B55
CERTAIN 2023 MODEL YEAR SUPER DUTY VEHICLES — VEHICLE ALIGNMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE: Inspect the wheel and tire assembly for cracks, dents, leaks, severe wear or rust flaking. Install a 		
new wheel if cracks or rust flaking of the mounting surface exists.
1. Check and adjust the front camber, caster and toe as needed. Follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) 		
procedures in Section 204-00.
CPR © 2023 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
09/2023