Wheels - 17 Inch Polished Wheel Clearcoat Cracking
TSB 09-14-107/27/09
17 INCH BRIGHT MACHINED WHEEL - CORROSION AND ETCHING
FORD:
2006-2010 Explorer
2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac
MERCURY:
2006-2010 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2006-2010 Explorer, Mountaineer and 2007-2010 Explorer Sport Trac vehicles and equipped with 17 inch aluminum wheels may exhibit the clear coat peeling off the wheel or cracks in the clear coat that look like spider webs.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Please review the illustrations of an affected wheel. (Figures 1 and 2)
2. To service, replace only affected wheel or wheels. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-04 for wheel removal and installation procedures including tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
091401A 2006-2010 Explorer, 0.6 Hr.
Mountaineer, 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac:
Replace One (1) wheel
Includes Time To Transfer
TPMS, And Balance Wheel
Assembly (Do Not Use
With 1007A, 1007A1)
091401B 2006-2010 Explorer, 0.8 Hr.
Mountaineer, 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac:
Replace Two (2) Wheels
Includes Time To Transfer
TPMS, And Balance Wheel
Assemblies (Do Not Use
With 1007A, 1007A1)
091401C 2006-2010 Explorer, 1.1 Hrs.
Mountaineer, 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac:
Replace Three (3) Wheels
Includes Time To Transfer
TPMS, And Balance Wheel
Assemblies (Do Not Use
With 1007A, 1007A1)
091401D 2006-2010 Explorer, 1.3 Hrs.
Mountaineer, 2007-2010
Explorer Sport Trac:
Replace Four (4) Wheels
Includes Time To Transfer
TPMS, And Balance Wheel
Assemblies (Do Not Use
With 1007A, 1007A1)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1007 91
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