Brakes - Front Brake Pads Wear Out Prematurely
TSB 11-7-1407/12/11
PREMATURE WEAR - NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS -
BUILT ON OR BEFORE 4/29/2011
FORD:
2010-2011 Transit Connect
This article supersedes TSB 11-2-11 to add a production fix date.
ISSUE
Some 2010 and 2011 Transit Connect vehicles built on or before 4/29/2011 may exhibit premature front disc brake pad wear. A new brake pad has been released. Vehicles equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) Stability Enhancement System will need to have the calibration updated, to match the new pad material.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Determine if the vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) Stability Enhancement System. Turn the ignition key to the on position and look for the AdvanceTrac(R) Traction Control light in the Instrument Cluster. (Figure 1)
2. Is vehicle equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) Stability Enhancement System?
a. Yes - Vehicle is equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) Stability Enhancement System, proceed to Step 3.
b. No - Vehicle is not equipped with AdvanceTrac(R) Stability Enhancement System, proceed to Step 4.
3. Reprogram the ABS Module to the latest calibration using IDS release 71.02A or later. Calibration files may also be obtained at the website. Proceed to Step 4.
4. Replace the front disc brake pads. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 206-03.
5. Resurface/replace the front disc rotors, as necessary. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 206-03.
NOTE
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS ARE COVERED FOR 12 MONTHS/28,968 KM (18,000 MILES) ONLY.
NOTE
RSC CALIBRATION UPDATE IS COVERED FOR 36 MONTHS/57,936 KM (36,000 MILES) ONLY.
NOTE
BRAKE PADS AND ROTORS IN CANADA ARE COVERED 12 MONTHS/20,000 KM AND RS CALIBRATION IS COVERED 36 MONTHS/60,000 KM.
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
110714A 2010-2011 Transit 1.1 Hrs.
Connect: Replace The
Front Brake Pads And
Machine Both Front Disc
Brake Rotors (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
110714B 2010-2011 Transit 0.8 Hr.
Connect: Replace The
Front Brake Pads And
Replace One Or Both
Front Disc Brake Rotors
(Do Not Use With Any
Other Labor Operations)
110714C 2010-2011 Transit 1.3 Hrs.
Connect: Replace The
Front Brake Pads,
Machine Both Front Disc
Brake Rotors And
Reprogram The ABS
Module (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
110714D 2010-2011 Transit 1.0 Hr
Connect: Replace The
Front Brake Pads, Replace
One Or Both Front Disc
Brake Rotors And
Reprogram The ABS
Module (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
110714E 2010-2011 Transit 0.3 Hr.
Connect: Reprogram The
ABS Module (Do Not Use
With Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
2001 (OPERATIONS A AND B) 30
2C405 (OPERATIONS C - E) 34
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