Interior - Seat Cover Is Loose

TSB 12-10-1

10/05/12

SEAT CUSHION COVER LOOSE / J-CLIP RETENTION

FORD:
2009-2010 F-150
2011-2013 Explorer

This article supersedes TSB 10-20-7 to update the vehicle model lines, vehicle model years and Service Procedure.

ISSUE
Some 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2013 Explorer vehicles may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near the front of the seat. This may be caused by the seat cushion cover j-retainer becoming disengaged from the seat cushion pan flange.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Install two (2) retention clips on the seat cushion cover j-retainer.

The following procedure and parts are applicable to all 2009-2010 F-150 and 2011-2013 Explorer front seat configurations, trim levels, right and/or left side.

1. Position the affected seat rearward.

2. Completely disengage the j-retainer from the seat cushion pan flange.

3. Install one (1) clip on each side of the j-retainer, approximately 5 mm to 25 mm (1/4" to 1") from the outboard edge. Right hand seat shown. (Figure 1)

4. Secure the j-retainer to the seat cushion pan flange. To aid in assembly, begin at the inboard edge of the flange, working outboard.

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

121001A 2009-2010 F-150: Install 0.2 Hr.
Retention Clip(s), One Or
Both Front Seats (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

121001A 2011-2013 Explorer: Install 0.2 Hr.
Retention Clip(s), One Or
Both Front Seats (Do Not
Use With Any Other Labor
Operations)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7062900 33





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