Body - Lower Valance Comes Loose From Front Bumper
TSB 11-3-2603/31/11
LOWER VALANCE COMING LOOSE
FORD:
2011 Explorer
ISSUE
Some 2011 Explorer vehicles may experience the lower valance popping out of the retention clips at either end. This may be due to the valance coming into contact with an obstacle such as a parking block, snow or sand while parking and then being popped loose when backing up.
ACTION
Follow service procedure to correct condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Reattach the valance to the lower fascia/bumper cover.
2. Drill 2, 6.3 mm (1/4") holes in each side of the lower valance panel. (Figure 1, D).
a. Use a scratch awl or center punch to indent the plastic to prevent the drill bit from walking, or use a 1.5 mm (1/16") drill bit to drill a pilot hole.
b. Use tape wrapped around the drill bit, or a stop collar to prevent the drill bit from going any deeper than 14 mm (9/16") or damage to the fog lamp wiring harness may result (if equipped).
3. Insert the rivets fully into the drilled holes and secure, making sure the rivet head is laying flat against the surface.
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
110326A 2011 Explorer: Reattach 0.3 Hr.
Valance, And Secure With
Rivets (Do Not Use With
Any Other Labor
Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17626 33
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