David J. Johnson
Director
Service Engineering Operations
Ford Customer Service Division

Ford Motor Company
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

March 1, 2018
TO:

All U.S. Ford and Lincoln Dealers

SUBJECT:

Customer Satisfaction Program 17B30
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 – F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis
Vehicles Equipped with a 6.8L Engine
Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement

PROGRAM TERMS
This program will be in effect through July 31, 2019. There is no mileage limit for this program.
AFFECTED VEHICLES
Vehicle

Model Year

Assembly Plant

F-450/F-550

2012-2016

Kentucky

2012-2015

Escobedo

2016

Ohio

2012-2016

Detroit

F-650/F-750
F-59

Affected vehicles are identified in OASIS and FSA VIN Lists.
This program includes vehicles that are used in specific vocations only, which may be particularly
affected by this condition due to duty cycle. These vocations include:
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•

All F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis
Bucket/Aerial Boom/Crane
Tow Trucks
Bus
Airport services (tugs, food, fueling trucks)
Beverage Trucks
Mechanical Service (tire service bodies, mobile welding trucks)

NOTE: A notification letter has been sent to select vehicle modifiers requesting they review their
records and submit VINs to Ford by April 20, 2018, that were modified for use in one of the vocations
listed above. Vehicles that have been verified as meeting the vocation criteria will be added to this
program by April 30, 2018.
REASON FOR THIS PROGRAM
In some of the affected vehicles, the camshaft roller follower bearings may experience accelerated
wear. Accelerated wear of the camshaft roller follower bearings may cause an engine knocking noise,
the check engine light to illuminate, or a no start condition.
SERVICE ACTION
Dealers are to replace the camshaft roller followers for both cylinder heads. This service must be
performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle owner.

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OWNER NOTIFICATION MAILING SCHEDULE
Owner letters are expected to be mailed the week of March 5, 2018. Owner letters to those identified
to Ford via their vehicle modifier will be mailed by May 31, 2018. Dealers should repair any affected
vehicles that arrive at their dealerships, whether or not the customer has received a letter.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment I:
Administrative Information
Attachment II:
Labor Allowances and Parts Ordering Information
Attachment III:
Technical Information
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
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

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ATTACHMENT I
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Customer Satisfaction Program 17B30
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 – F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
Equipped with a 6.8L Engine
Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on March 1, 2018. Vehicles identified to Ford via the vehicle modifier will
have OASIS turned by April 30, 2018.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will not be activated for this service action.
SOLD VEHICLES
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•

Owners of affected vehicles will be directed to dealers for repairs.
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.
TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES
Affected title branded and salvaged vehicles are eligible for this service action.
OWNER REFUNDS
• Ford Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the
repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer
expires August 1, 2018.
• Dealers are also pre-approved to refund owner-paid emergency repairs that were performed
away from an authorized servicing dealer after the date of the Owner Notification Letter. Noncovered repairs, or those judged by Ford to be excessive, will not be reimbursed.
• Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with replacement of the camshaft roller
followers and related damage.
RENTAL VEHICLES
Rental vehicles are not approved for this program.

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ATTACHMENT I
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Customer Satisfaction Program 17B30
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 – F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
Equipped with a 6.8L Engine
Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement
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 – Field Service Actions (FSA) – Related Damage.
• For vehicles within new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, no SSSC approval is
required.
o Ford vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
o F-650/F-750 – 2 years, regardless of miles driven
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage, submit an Approval
Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site prior to completing the repair.
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
(17B30) is the sub code.
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.
• Submit refunds on a separate repair line.
- Program Code: 17B30
- Misc. Expense: ADMIN
- Misc. Expense: REFUND
- Misc. Expense: 0.2 Hrs.
• Multiple refunds should be submitted on one repair line and the invoice details for each repair
should be detailed in the comments section of the claim.
• Provision for locally obtained supplies includes: silicone sealant, silicone gasket remover,
metal surface prep wipes, and dielectric compound.
o Program Code: 17B30
o Misc Expense: OTHER
o Amount: Actual cost up to $40.00

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ATTACHMENT II
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Customer Satisfaction Program 17B30
Certain 2012-2016 Model Year F-450 – F-750 and F-59 Commercial Stripped Chassis Vehicles
Equipped with a 6.8L Engine
Camshaft Roller Follower Replacement
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Description

Labor Operation

Labor Time

F-450/F-550 and F-59 – Replace all camshaft roller followers

17B30B

4.9 Hours

F-650/F-750 – Replace all camshaft roller followers

17B30C

5.4 Hours

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Order
Quantity

Claim
Quantity

Camshaft Roller Follower

30

30

5C3Z-6584-AA

Valve Cover Gasket LH (2012-2015 model year)

1

1

5C3Z-6584-BA

Valve Cover Gasket RH (2012-2015 model year)

1

1

DL1Z-6584-A

Valve Cover Gasket LH (2016 model year)

1

1

DL1Z-6584-B

Valve Cover Gasket RH (2016 model year)

1

1

W716325-S300

Oil Level Indicator O-ring seal (2 per package)

1

1

W710926-S430

Camshaft Sprocket Bolt (4 per package)

1

2

F1AZ-6278-A

Camshaft Sprocket Washer (2 per package)

1

2

7C2Z-9229-A

Fuel Injector O-Ring Kit (F-650/F-750)

1

1

XO-5W20-QSP

Motorcraft ® 5W20 Synthetic Blend Motor Oil (1 quart)

1

1

Part Number

Description

3L3Z-6564-A

®

TA-30

Motorcraft Gasket and Sealant (or equivalent)

ZC-30-A

Motorcraft ® Silicone Gasket Remover
®

ZC-31-B

Motorcraft Metal Surface Prep Wipes

XG-3-A

Motorcraft ® Dielectric Compound (or equivalent)

Claim as
MISC. OTHER

The DOR/COR number for this program is 51117.
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 latest prices, refer to DOES II.
PARTS RETENTION AND RETURN
Follow the provisions of the Warranty and Policy Manual, Section 1 - WARRANTY PARTS
RETENTION AND RETURN POLICIES.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in
accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.

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ATTACHMENT III
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 17B30

CERTAIN 2012–2016 MODEL YEAR F–450 — F–750 AND F–59 COMMERCIAL
STRIPPED CHASSIS VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.8L ENGINE — CAMSHAFT
ROLLER FOLLOWER REPLACEMENT

OVERVIEW
In some of the affected vehicles, the camshaft roller follower bearings may experience accelerated wear.
Accelerated wear of the camshaft roller follower bearings may cause an engine knocking noise, the check
engine light to illuminate, or a no start condition. Dealers are to replace the camshaft roller followers for
both cylinder heads. This service must be performed on all affected vehicles at no charge to the vehicle
owner.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
Recommended Tool List:
General Tools

General Equipment

3/8", 1/4" and 1/2" Ratchets

Hose Clamp Pliers

1/4" Drive Sockets- 8mm and 9mm

Pocket Screw Driver

1/4" Drive Extension- 6"

Metal Trim Tool

3/8" Drive Socket- 10mm, 13mm and 15mm

Plastic Scraper

1/2" Drive Deep Socket 18mm
3/8" Drive Extension- 6"

Special Tools

1/4" and 3/8" Power Ratchets

Compressor, Valve Spring 303-1039

Screwdriver- Medium Flat Head

Locking Tool, Timing Chain 303-1175

1/4" and 3/8" Drive Torque Wrenches

CPR © 2018 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
2/2018

ATTACHMENT III
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 17B30

1. Remove the right and left hand camshafts. Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM)
procedures in Section 303-01.
2. Remove and discard the camshaft roller followers that were not already removed during camshaft
removal.
3. Lubricate the new camshaft roller followers with clean engine oil.
4. Install 23 of the 30 new camshaft roller followers. The remaining 7 camshaft roller followers will be
installed during camshaft installation. See Figure 1.
LH

RH

CAMSHAFT ROLLER
FOLLOWERS TO BE
INSTALLED DURING
CAMSHAFT INSTALLATION

1643A

FIGURE 1
5. Reinstall the right and left hand camshafts. Please follow the WSM procedures in section 303-01.

STUD FOR
MISSING NUT
STUD FOR
MISSING NUT
CPR © 2018 FORD MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
2/2018

STUD FOR
MISSING NUT
PLACE COPY HERE
PLACE COPY HERE

Ford Motor Company
Ford Customer Service Division
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121

March 2018
Customer Satisfaction Program 17B30
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 for the camshaft roller follower bearings
in the engine to experience accelerated wear based on duty cycle.

What is the effect?

Accelerated camshaft roller follower bearing wear may cause an engine
knocking noise, the check engine light to illuminate, or a no start condition.

What will Ford and
your dealer do?

In the interest of customer satisfaction, Ford Motor Company has authorized
your dealer to replace the camshaft roller followers free of charge (parts and
labor) under the terms of this program.
This Customer Satisfaction Program will be in effect until July 31, 2019,
regardless of mileage. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent
owners.

How long will it take?

The time needed for this repair is one 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 17B30. 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
www.Fordowner.com 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 and paying for parking in certain locations
and controlling certain functions on your vehicle (lock or unlock doors,
remote start) if it is equipped to allow control.

Have you previously
paid for this repair?

If you have previously paid for a repair that addresses the issue described in
this letter, you still need to have this service action performed to ensure the
correct parts were used.
If the previously paid for repair was performed before the date of this letter,
you may be eligible for a refund. Refunds will only be provided for service
related to camshaft roller follower replacement and related damage. To
verify eligibility and expedite reimbursement, give your paid original receipt
to your dealer before August 1, 2018. To avoid delays, do not send receipts
to Ford Motor Company.

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: www.Fordowner.com.
For the hearing impaired call 1-800-232-5952 (TDD). Representatives are
available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM – 8:00PM (Eastern Time).
FLEET OWNERS: If you have questions or concerns, please contact our
Fleet Customer Information Center at 1-800-34-FLEET, choose Option
#3, and one of our representatives will be happy to assist you. If you wish to
contact us through the Internet, our address is: www.fleet.ford.com.
Representatives are available Monday through Friday: 8:00AM - 8:00PM
(Eastern Time).

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.
Ford Customer Service Division

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