TSB 13-2-13

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TSB 13-2-13	VIBRATION/THUMP/CLUNK NOISE UNDER VEHICLE - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 1/16/2012
Publication Date: February 18, 2013

FORD:

2009-2012 F-150

ISSUE:

Some 2009-2012 F-150 vehicles built on or before 1/16/2012 may exhibit a vibration, thump or clunk noise from under the vehicle that may be more noticeable with increased road speed and driveline torque.

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Inspect the rubber bonded joint of the driveshaft center support bearing for signs of separating from the canister sleeve. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 - Article 13-2-13
Is the rubber bonded joint separating from the canister sleeve?
1. Yes - replace driveshaft assembly. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 205-01.
2. No - this article does not apply. Refer to WSM, Section 205-01 for normal diagnostics.

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
N800594-S100	Driveshaft Bolt
4R602	Driveshaft Assembly (See Application Chart - End Of Article)

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
130213A	2009-2012 F-150: Inspect And Replace The Driveshaft Assembly (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
4K145	01

Figure 1 - Article 13-2-13

NOTE: The information in Technical Service Bulletins is intended for use by trained, professional technicians with the knowledge, tools, and equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle. Warranty Policy and Extended Service Plan documentation determine Warranty and/or Extended Service Plan coverage unless stated otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company reserves the right to supercede this information with updates. The most recent information is available through Ford Motor Company's on-line technical resources.