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NHTSA ID Number: 11022346

Manufacturer Communication Number: 25B40

TSB/Document Date: 2025-09-02


Summary

Certain 2025 Model Year F-150 Platinum Plus Trim Level Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover Replacement


listed under the SSSC tab.
Customer Service Division

Customer Satisfaction Program 25B40

Administrative Information
Page 1 of 2

MOBILE SERVICE REPAIR ASSESSMENT LEVEL
Arrange for mobile repair at the owner’s location
• All Vehicles Affected:
- Enhanced Mobile Service
OASIS ACTIVATION
OASIS will be activated on August 12, 2025.
FSA VIN LISTS ACTIVATION
FSA VIN Lists will be available through https://web.fsavinlists.dealerconnection.com by August 12,
2025. Owner names and addresses will be available by August 18, 2025.
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.
• 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.
• If OASIS is activated, identify and correct 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.
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 – FordeBay logo & LincolneBay logo 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 FordeBay logo vehicles – 3 years or 36,000 miles
• For vehicles outside new vehicle bumper-to-bumper warranty coverage.
o Submit an Approval Request to the SSSC Web Contact Site before completing the
repair.

Customer Satisfaction Program 25B40

Administrative Information
Page 2 of 2

CLAIMS PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION
• Technician Competency Requirement: The STST Competency 10 certification requirement
in the U.S. market only will be enforced starting with repair orders opened on or after August
31, 2024. FSA repairs will reject and the claim will not be paid if the repairing technician is not
certified in STST Competency 10 FSA. See EFC15936 for more details.
• 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: 25B40
 Customer Concern Code (CCC): S50
 Condition Code (CC): 38
 Causal Part Number: 1666600, 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.

Allowances and Part Ordering Information
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Customer Satisfaction Program 25B40
LABOR ALLOWANCES
Description

Labor
Operation

Labor Time

Inspect Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover Badging.

25B40A

0.2 Hours

Replace Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover, Following Workshop
Manual Procedures.

25B40B

0.7 Hours

Mobile Service:
This allowance is only for non-eligible 2025 Remote Experience
Program Dealers.
Can be used when the repair takes place away from the dealership.
If Additional Time is Required Due to Travel, Please Submit an SSSC
Approval Form.

25B40MM

0.5 Hours

FordeBay logo Vehicle Pick-Up & Delivery Allowance:
This allowance is only for non-eligible 2025 Remote Experience
Program Dealers.
NOTE: This allowance is for dealer-performed vehicle Pick-Up &
Delivery for dealership repairs only. Can only be claimed once,
regardless of outstanding FSAs repaired.

25B40PP

0.5 Hours

PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Inspection required, see Technical Instructions.
Claim
Quantity

Package
Order
Quantity

Number
in
Package

RL3Z-1666600MA

1

1

1

Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover

CU5Z-96610A16BED

1

1

1

Head Restraint Sleeve

Service Part
Number

Description

CU5Z-96610A161
1
1
Head Restraint Sleeve
BEE
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
Please refer to the Policy Document for any and all questions on parts.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Please refer to the Policy Document for any and all questions on parts.
REPLACED FSA PARTS INSPECTION AND SIGN OFF
Please refer to the Policy Document for any and all questions on parts.

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25B40

Mobile Repair / Vehicle Pick-Up and Delivery Record
VIN ____________________________ received (check one):
☐ Mobile Repair

☐ Pick-up and/or delivery service

As outlined below for the 25B40 Field Service Action program.
☐ Mobile Repair – Date: _______________
OR
☐ Pick-up

– Date: _______________

☐ Delivery

– Date: _______________

Repair Order #

Repair Order Date

Service Manager Signature

Date

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Mobile Service Repair Assessment
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Customer Satisfaction Program 25B40
Certain 2025 Model Year F-150 Platinum Plus Trim Level
Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover Replacement
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 the Administrative Information Attachment 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 (MRA1)
- Light Mobile Service (MRA2)
- Enhanced Mobile Service (MRA3)
- Advanced Mobile Service (MRA4)
- Not a Mobile Service Repair (MRA5)
- Wheel and Tire Mobile Service (MRA6)
- Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Mobile Repair (MRA7)
Description of each level that is used to determine the overall assessment.
– Mobile Reprogramming (MRA1)
• 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.



– Light Mobile Service (MRA2)
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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Mobile Service Repair Assessment
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Customer Satisfaction Program 25B40
Certain 2025 Model Year F-150 Platinum Plus Trim Level
Rear Righthand Seat Backrest Cover Replacement
– Enhanced Mobile Service (MRA3)
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.



– Advanced Mobile Service (MRA4)
Fluid Exchange/Oil Change
Light Repairs
Brake Hydraulic Repairs

– Not a Mobile Service Repair (MRA5)
1. Large component removal
2. BEV Battery Replacement
3. Requires a vehicle hoist – to complete the repair (more than inspection)
4. Required vehicle alignment
5. Requires significant vehicle disassembly
6. Repairs greater than 2-3 hours
7. Any repairs that require M-Time
8. Includes a service procedure where the vehicle owner may be distressed about the state
of their vehicle.
Wheel and Tire Mobile Service (MRA6)
Tire Removal from Wheel
Tire Balancing
Tire Repair
Note: Specialized Mobile Service unit and equipment including Tire balancer and Tire
Changer required.
– Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) Mobile Repair (MRA7)
• Requires the uses of a ADAS Mobile Service Kit.
• May require a post repair test drive.
o Parking Lot Maneuvers to capture parking lines for camera alignment.
o Steady speed cruising (45 MPH).
• The vehicle service location will have to be validated before scheduling an
appointment to determine if a mobile repair is appropriate.

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TECHNICAL INSTRUCTIONS
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CUSTOMER SATISFACTION PROGRAM 25B40

CERTAIN 2025 MODEL YEAR F-150 SUPER CREW VEHICLES — REAR RIGHT
HAND SEAT BACKREST COVER REPLACEMENT
SERVICE PROCEDURE
IMPORTANT! The Service Technician Specialty Training (STST) Competency 10 certification

requirement in the U.S. market only will be enforced starting with repair orders
opened on or after August 31, 2024. Field Service Action (FSA) repairs will reject

and the claim will not be paid if the repairing technician is not certified in STST

Competency 10 FSA. See Electronic Field Communication (EFC)15396 for more

details.
1. Inspect the badge on the right hand (RH) seat backrest cover. See Figure 1.
- Is the RH second row seat backrest cover equipped with a limited badge?

YES - Does not pass inspection, replace the RH second row seat backrest cover. Follow
the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-10B.
NO - Passes inspection, this completes the FSA.

DOES NOT PASS

PASS

RH SECOND ROW
SEAT BACKREST

FRONT OF
VEHICLE

25469A

FIGURE 1
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 FordeBay logo, 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.
CPR © 2025 FORDeBay logo MOTOR COMPANY
DEARBORN, MICHIGAN 48121
08/2025

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