ISSUE Some 2008-2010-2020 Explorer, Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels may exhibit the clear coat peeling off the wheel and/or cracks in the clear coat that look like spider webs. This may be due to a galvanic corrosion reaction between the aluminum wheel and the chrome center wheel cap.

ISSUE Some 2008-2010-2020 Explorer, Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels may exhibit the clear coat peeling off the wheel and/or cracks in the clear coat that look like spider webs. This may be due to a galvanic corrosion reaction between the aluminum wheel and the chrome center wheel cap.

DisclaimerTechnical Service Bulletin # 10-11-2 Date: 100621

Wheels - 20 Inch Wheels Clear Coat Cracking/Peeling TSB 10-11-2

06/21/10

20 INCH POLISHED ALUMINUM WHEEL - CORROSION AND ETCHING

FORD: 2008-2010-2020 Explorer Sport Trac, Explorer

MERCURY: 2008-2010-2020 Mountaineer

ISSUE Some 2008-2010-2020 Explorer, Mountaineer and Explorer Sport Trac vehicles equipped with 20-inch aluminum wheels may exhibit the clear coat peeling off the wheel and/or cracks in the clear coat that look like spider webs. This may be due to a galvanic corrosion reaction between the aluminum wheel and the chrome center wheel cap.

ACTION Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Replace the affected wheel or wheels and install new center wheel caps that prevent the corrosion.

1. Inspect wheel(s) for cracked or peeling clear coat. (Figure 1)

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NOTE

CONDITIONS ATTRIBUTABLE TO DAMAGE ARE NOT ELIGIBLE FOR COVERAGE UNDER WARRANTY. REFER TO WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. To service, replace only affected wheel or wheels and install new center wheel caps. Refer to Workshop Manual, Section 204-04, for wheel removal and installation procedures including tire/wheel disassembly/assembly to prevent damage to the tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) sensor.

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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

101102A 2008-2010-2020 0.6 Hr. Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac: Inspect All Wheels. Replace One Wheel And Center Wheel Cap (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

101102B 2008-2010-2020 0.9 Hr. Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac: Inspect All Wheels. Replace Two Wheels And Center Wheel Caps (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

101102C 2008-2010-2020 1.2 Hrs. Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac: Inspect All Wheels. Replace Three Wheels And Center Wheels Caps (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

101102D 2008-2010-2020 1.5 Hrs. Explorer/Mountaineer/Explorer Sport Trac: Inspect All Wheels. Replace Four Wheels And Center Wheel Caps (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)

DEALER CODING

CONDITION BASIC PART NO. CODE 1007 14

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