ISSUE Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant (DIP) on or before 1/12/2010, or at Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) on or before 01/18/2010, and equipped with optional Satellite Radio, may exhibit water entry into the passenger compartment near the RH A-pillar assist handle.

ISSUE Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant (DIP) on or before 1/12/2010, or at Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) on or before 01/18/2010, and equipped with optional Satellite Radio, may exhibit water entry into the passenger compartment near the RH A-pillar assist handle.

DisclaimerTechnical Service Bulletin # 10-4-7 Date: 100315
Body - Water Leak Near R/H Assist Handle TSB 10-4-7
03/15/10
WATER LEAK AT SATELLITE ANTENNA
FORD: 2009-2010 F-150
ISSUE Some 2009-2010 F-150 vehicles built at Dearborn Truck Plant (DIP) on or before 1/12/2010, or at Kansas City Assembly Plant (KCAP) on or before 01/18/2010, and equipped with optional Satellite Radio, may exhibit water entry into the passenger compartment near the RH A-pillar assist handle.
ACTION Follow the Service Procedure to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove satellite radio antenna from the vehicle. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 415-00.
2010 Ford Truck F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8        85
a. Completely remove the mounting bolt and retention clip, then compress the plastic pre-position clip and apply upward force on mounting stud of antenna.
2. Clean both cab sheet metal and satellite antenna base sur[aces with 50/50 mix of Isopropyl (rubbing) alcohol and water.
3. Place a 1/8" (3.2 mm) bead of Motorcraft(R) High Per[ormance Engine RTV Silicone to the antenna base. (Figure 1)
a. Antenna must be installed within 4 minutes of the start of RTV application.
4. Install antenna base and reassemble interior components. Refer to WSM, Section 415-00.
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
100407A 2009-2010 F-150: Apply 0.5 Hr. Sealer To The Antenna Base, Includes Time To Remove And Install The Antenna (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION BASIC PART NO. CODE 10E893 42
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