Interior - Rubber Cargo Mat Offensive Odors

TSB 10-1-10

02/01/10

BLACK RUBBER CARGO MAT OFFENSIVE SMELL

FORD:
2010 Transit Connect

ISSUE
Some 2010 Transit Connect Vans may emit an offensive odor to the customer, coming from the black rubber cargo mat, in hot ambient temperatures.

ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

To reduce the odor until it dissipates naturally, we recommend the following:

1. Place about 1 lb. of charcoal briquettes in an open, shallow container.

2. Place the container in the middle of the cargo compartment.

3. Close all of the doors and windows of the van and keep them closed for 24 hours. The charcoal will absorb a great deal of the odor.

4. After 24 hours, dispose of the charcoal as required by local regulations.

5. Soak a piece of cloth with Pine-Sol(R) cleaner (do not dilute the Pine-Sol(R) cleaner with water) and wipe a very thin coat of Pine-Sol(R) cleaner on the mat.

6. Allow the mat to dry and air vehicle out for another 24 hours.

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

MT100110 Use SLTS Operations If Actual
Available; Claim Additional Time
Diagnosis Or Labor
Performed As Actual Time.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7013000 42





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