Interior - Corrosion/Rust on Front Seat Track(s)
TSB 13-2-1902/28/13
SEAT TRACK ASSEMBLY - SURFACE CORROSION OR RUST
FORD:
2009-2012 Escape
MERCURY:
2009-2011 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2009-2012 Escape and 2009-2011 Mariner vehicles may exhibit rust or corrosion on the front seat track assemblies.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the affected front seat assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10.
2. Remove seat track from seat base. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
3. Clean the track assembly with a wax and grease remover and allow to dry. Use Motorcraft(R) Metal Sur[ace Prep or equivalent.
4. Remove rust and corrosion using 220 grit sandpaper.
5. Blow loose material from the seat track with compressed air, and clean again with Motorcraft(R) Metal Sur[ace Prep or equivalent.
6. Mask off motor and harness. (Figure 1)
7. Paint the seat track using Dupli-Color Ceramic Ford Semi-Gloss Black Engine Paint or equivalent. Allow adequate time for drying.
8. Install seat track and seat. Refer to WSM, Section 501-10.
Parts Block
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
130219A 2009-20012 Escape, 1.9 Hrs.
2009-2011 Mariner:
Inspect, Clean And Paint
Seat Track Following
Service Procedure One (1)
Front Seat (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
130219B 2009-20012 Escape, 3.3 Hrs.
2009-2011 Mariner:
Inspect, Clean And Paint
Seat Track Following
Service Procedure Both (2)
Front Seats (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
61711 D7
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