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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
2000-2020 Ford/Lincoln/Mercury Vehicles - Aluminum Panel
Corrosion

202233
10 July 2020

This bulletin supersedes 19-2026 . Reason for update: Concern Carryover to New Model
Model:
Ford
2000-2020 All
Lincoln
2000-2020 All
Mercury
2000-2011 All
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 19-2026 to update the vehicle model years affected.
Issue: Some 2000 and newer Ford/Lincoln/Mercury vehicles equipped with aluminum body panels may
exhibit corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without accompanying white
dust. Panel replacement is recommended.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition on vehicles that meet all of the following
criteria:
• 2000-2020 Ford/Lincoln or 2000-2011 Mercury vehicle
• Equipped with an aluminum body panel
• Corrosion concerns appearing as bubbled and/or peeling paint with or without white dust
NOTE: Part quantity refers to the number of that service part number required, which may be
different than the number of individual pieces. Service part numbers contain 1 piece unless
otherwise stated. "As Needed" indicates the part is required but the number may vary or is not a
whole number; parts can be billed out as non-whole numbers, including less than 1.
Parts
Part Number Description

Quantity

One Of The Following, Obtain Locally
123EZ

Lord Fusor® Non-Sag Seam Sealer (Medium) As Needed

08329

3M™ Control-Flow Seam Sealer

As Needed

Warranty Status: Information Only – Not Warrantable.
Repair/Claim Coding
Causal Part:

IN

Condition Code: 01

Service Procedure
1. Remove the affected panel. Refer to the appropriate Workshop Manual (WSM) section as required.

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2. Remove the new panel from the packaging and clean thoroughly using products recommended in your
Ford approved paint system technical manual.
3. Apply Lord Fusor® Non-Sag Seam Sealer (Medium), 3M™ Control-Flow Seam Sealer or equivalent
sealer. Allow it to flash per the sealer technical data sheet information.
4. Scuff sand the entire panel; then clean and apply the primer or sealer as recommended by your paint
system.
5. Mix and apply base coat and clearcoat following your Ford approved paint system technical information.
6. Install the new panel. Refer to the appropriate WSM section as required.

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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 supersede this information with updates. The most recent
information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.

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