Steering Column and Ignition Key - Gets Hot

Article No.
93-17-10

08/18/93

^ STEERING - COLUMN AND IGNITION KEY GET HOT - 7.5L ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

^ IGNITION SWITCH - KEY AND STEERING COLUMN GET HOT - 7.5 ENGINE AND AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION

LIGHT TRUCK:
1987 E-250, E-350, F-250, F-350

ISSUE:
The steering column and the ignition key may get hot if the column is not sealed. This occurs because the exhaust manifold is close to the lower end of the steering column. When the vehicle is pulling a heavy load the heat from the exhaust can travel up the outer tube assembly of the steering column.

ACTION:
Install a seal in the lower tube of the steering column. The seal prevents hot air from moving up the outer tube assembly of column to the ignition key. Refer to the appropriate 1987-91 Service Manual, Steering Section, for service details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9TZ-7C102-A Seal, Lower Tube Steering C
Column

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
931710A Install Seal - Econoline 1.2 Hrs.
931710B Install Seal - GF-Series 0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3514 08

OASIS CODES: 112000, 303000, 403000