NHTSA ID Number: 10201083
Manufacturer Communication Number: 21B42-S1
TSB/Document Date: 2021-09-05
Summary
All of the affected vehicles were built with front spring and front gross axle weight rating (FGAWR) below the customer expected value. The marketing Order Guide stated that on units equipped with Ambulance & Wrecker packages, customers would get up to 7000 lb front spring FGAWR. The front coil springs were built to match the FGAWR labels on these units. The customer did not receive the front coil spring capability they were expecting based on the data in the marketing Order Guide and their reserve capacity might be lower than expected.
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Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels. To guarantee the shortest
delivery time, an emergency order for parts must be placed.
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DEALER PRICE
For 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 in accordance with 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
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in
accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
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
dealers 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.
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Customer Satisfaction Program 21B42 - Supplement #1
Certain 2020-2021 Model Year F-350 to F-550 Ambulance and Wrecker Vehicles Equipped with a
6.7L Diesel or 7.3L Gas Engine - Certification Label and Front Spring Mismatch to Order Guide
REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF (Continued)
•
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.).
•
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 from 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 clearly identified on the Repair Order. If multiple FSA’s require
approval on a single Repair Order, each applicable occurrence will require individual post repair
approval by the designated employee.
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B42-S1
CERTAIN 2020-2021 MODEL YEAR SUPER DUTY F-350 TO F-550 AMBULANCE
AND WRECKER VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH A 6.7L DIESEL OR 7.3L GAS ENGINE
CERTIFICATION LABEL AND FRONT SPRING MISMATCH TO ORDER GUIDE
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Dealers are to order a new Safety Certification label and an Incomplete Vehicle Label (not necessary
for all vehicles) per Vehicle Identification Number (VIN), from the Special Service Support Center
(SSSC) BEFORE scheduling a vehicle for service.
NOTE: It may take several days for label to arrive.
NOTE: All orders will include two labels, and both labels are VIN specific.
2. With labels in hand, confirm that the VIN on the respective new labels match the VIN on the vehicle.
See Figure 1.
• If the VIN does not match, contact the SSSC before proceeding with this program.
INCOMPLETE VEHICLE
LABEL
SAFETY CERTIFICATION
LABEL
2047A
FIGURE 1
NOTE: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration 49 CFR Part 567.4 requires the label be
permanently affixed in such a manner that it cannot be removed without destroying or defacing it.
Placing one label over another without removing the first would violate this federal safety
requirement.
NOTE: Laws may vary by state and region. Concealing or misrepresenting the identity of motor vehicle
could be a violation of code resulting in a misdemeanor or felony punishable by imprisonment
and/or fines.
3. Upfitter: For incomplete vehicles, apply the Incomplete Vehicle (larger) Label to the Incomplete Vehicle
book on top of the current label.
Dealer: For complete (ambulance or wrecker) vehicles, destroy the Incomplete Vehicle Label (there
should be no incomplete book for built up ambulances or wreckers).
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B42-S1
4. Note orientation of the label on the driver side B-pillar.
5. Using a plastic scraper, remove the Safety Certification label. See Figure 2.
NOTICE: Do NOT use a metal scraper tool, this could cause paint damage.
PLASTIC
SCRAPER ONLY
2047B
FIGURE 2
6. Using mineral spirits and a suitable clean cloth rag remove excess residue from the labels.
See Figure 3.
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2047C
FIGURE 3
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 21B42-S1
7. Using a clean cloth and isopropyl alcohol remove any remaining residue left from the mineral spirits.
8. Install the new label in the same location and orientation in which it was removed on the B-Pillar.
See Figure 4.
CORRECT
ORIENTATION
INCORRECT
ORIENTATION
LABEL
FACING
OUTWARD
LABEL
FACING
INWARD
2047D
FIGURE 4
9. Refer to Dealer Bulletin Parts table for corrected spring part numbers.
10. Replace both Right Hand and Left Hand front coil springs. Please follow Workshop Manual procedures
in Section 204-01.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under
safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be
returned to Ford, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in
accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental
protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention,
Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.
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MOTOR COMPANY
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08/2021
Ford Motor Company
Ford
Customer Service Division
P. O. Box 1904
Dearborn, Michigan 48121
July 2021
Customer Satisfaction Program 21B42
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?
You did not receive the expected front spring gross vehicle weight rating
(FGAWR) of up to 7000 lbs on units equipped with the Ambulance or
Wrecker package that you ordered. Your vehicle’s FGAWR matches the
lower FGAWR listed on the safety certification label on your vehicle.
What is the effect?
Lower than expected FGAWR may result in reduced reserve capacity at the
front axle, depending on vehicle loading and occupants.
What will Ford and
your dealer do?
In the interest of customer satisfaction, Ford Motor Company has authorized
three options for your choosing. You can choose only one of the three
options.
First Option: Compensation for the equivalent value of the vehicle
specification originally ordered. See Customer Waiver at the bottom of this
letter for more information.
Second Option: Your dealer will modify your vehicle to meet the original
specified FGAWR of up to 7000 lbs by replacing both front coil springs and
the safety certification label. For, F-350 4X2 vehicles only your dealer will
perform a front wheel alignment free of charge (parts and labor) under the
terms of this program.
Third Option: A refund for a previously paid repair of a front coil spring
upgrade. See Refund section below for more information.
This Customer Satisfaction Program will be in effect until July 31, 2022
regardless of mileage. 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.
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What should you do?
Customers should consider vehicle usage, payload, and current GAWR
indicated on the drive side door panel certification sticker. The front coil
spring and label replacement are recommended for vehicles over or near
capacity.
If you plan to select the first option, compensation, see the Customer Waiver
at the bottom of this letter for more information.
If you plan to select the second option, spring replacement, please call your
dealer to schedule a service appointment for Customer Satisfaction Program
21B42. Provide the dealer with your VIN, which is printed near your name at
the beginning of this letter.
If you plan to select the third option, please see the section of this letter titled;
“Have you previously paid for this repair?”
If you do not already have a servicing dealer, you can access owner.ford.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.
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.
COVID-19
(CORONAVIRUS)
Ford dealerships have implemented enhanced protocols to ensure both your
safety and the safety of dealership employees. This includes specific
procedures for cleaning and disinfecting customer vehicles before and after
each vehicle is serviced. In most places, vehicle service has been deemed a
critical service. Please contact your local dealer to confirm current service
hours. For more information on how Ford
and your local dealer are working
hard to keep you on the road during these challenging times, please visit
owner.ford.com.
Have you previously
paid for this repair?
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 replacing the front coil springs. To verify eligibility and expedite
reimbursement, give your paid original receipt to your dealer before July 31,
2022. 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.
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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: owner.ford.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: 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
Please detach this portion and send signed form in the return envelope provided.
OWNER INFORMATION WAIVER – CUSTOMER SATISFACTION
PROGRAM 21B42
As an alternative to a front coil spring replacement that would increase the gross axel weight rating on
your vehicle to the order guide specification, or a refund of a repair already performed, Ford Motor
Company is offering you $125 in a cash check.
To redeem this check of $125, the equivalent value of the vehicle specification originally
ordered, please sign your full name below and mail it back using the self-addressed stamped
envelope included with this letter. By singing and returning this completed form, you are opting
out of a front coil spring replacement that would increase the FGAWR on your vehicle to the
specification originally ordered.
12345678901234567
YOUR SIGNATURE
OWNER NAME
12345 TEST STREET TEST CITY, XX 12345
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