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.

2010 Ford Truck F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8   Page 1
Vehicle: All Technical Service Bulletins
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.
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)
2010 Ford Truck F 150 4WD V8-4.6L VIN 8   Page 2
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
10E893 42
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