Technical Service Bulletin SSM 45956 — 2016 FORD FOCUS RS
SUSPENSION
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SSM 45956 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2016 FORD FOCUS RS |
| Component | SUSPENSION |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
2016 FOCUS RS MODELS ARE SHIPPED WITH FRONT COIL SPRING SPACERS THAT KEEP THE SUSPENSION FROM BOTTOMING OUT AND TO PROVIDE RAMP CLEARANCE DURING SHIPPING. THE VEHICLE IS SHIPPED WITH A STICKER ON THE WINDSHIELD AND SECTION 2 IN THE PDI SERVICE RECORD DIRECTS THE TECHNICIAN TO REMOVE THE BLOCKS PRIOR TO CUSTOMER DELIVERY. FAILURE TO REMOVE THE SPACERS WILL RESULT IN A ROUGHER THAN NORMAL RIDE AND WILL MAKE NOISE WHILE DRIVING. PLEASE SHARE THIS SSM WITH YOUR SALES AND PDI DEPARTMENTS.
About Technical Service Bulletins
A Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) is a document issued by a vehicle manufacturer to its dealers, describing a known issue with a specific vehicle or set of vehicles and the recommended procedure to fix it. Unlike recalls, TSBs are not mandatory and are typically only performed if an owner reports the related issue. However, TSBs can be an indicator of common problems with a vehicle.