Interior - White Stains On Cloth Seat Covers
TSB 09-23-311/30/09
CLOTH SEAT STAINS WITH WHITE RING OUTLINE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 5/14/2009 - (EXCLUDES XLS)
FORD:
2008-2009 Escape Hybrid, Escape
ISSUE
Some 2008-2009 Escape and Escape Hybrid vehicles (excludes Mariner) equipped with Cloth seats (excludes XLS) and built on or before 5/14/2009, may exhibit stains with a white ring outline around them. An updated seat cover is now available to reduce this specific type of staining.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Inspect the seat cover stain for a white ring outline. (Figure 1)
2. If the white ring stain is present, then replace the seat cover with latest level part. (Figures 2-3) Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-10 Seating Disassembly and Assembly.
NOTE
ONLY APPLIES TO STAINS WITH WHITE RING OUTLINE. REFER TO WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR ANY OTHER TYPE OF SEAT COVER STAINS.
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
092303A 2008-2009 Escape, 0.9 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
The Left Front Seat
Cushion Cover (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With D, E, F, G, H, J, Or
K)
092303 2008-2009 Escape, 1.1 Hrs.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
The Right Front Seat
Cushion Cover Includes
Time To Reset The
Occupant Classification
Sensor (OCS) (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With D, E, F, G, H, J, Or
K)
092303C 2008-2009 Escape, 1.6 Hrs.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
Both Front Seat Cushion
Covers Includes Time To
Reset The Occupant
Classification Sensor
(OCS) (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With D, E, F, G, H, J, Or
K)
092303D 2008-2009 Escape, 0.7 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
One Front Seat Back
Cover (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With A, B, C, F, G, H, J,
Or K)
092303E 2008-2009 Escape, 1.0 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
Both Front Seat Back
Covers (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With A, B, C, F, G, H, J,
Or K)
092303F 2008-2009 Escape, 0.2 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
One Rear Seat Cushion
Cover (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With D, E, H, J, Or K)
092303G 2008-2009 Escape, 0.4 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
Both Rear Seat Cushion
Covers (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With D, E, H, J, Or K)
092303H 2008-2009 Escape, 0.6 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
The Right Rear Seat Back
Cover (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With A, B, C, E, F, G)
092303J 2008-2009 Escape, 1.0 Hr.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
The Left Rear Seat Back
Covers (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With A, B, C, D, E, F, And
G)
092303K 2008-2009 Escape, 1.2 Hrs.
Escape Hybrid: Replace
Both Rear Seat Back
Covers (This Labor
Operation Can Be Claimed
With A, B, C, D, F, And G)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7862901 D4
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