Technical Service Bulletin SSM 46197 — 2013 FORD C-MAX
STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT
Bulletin Details
| TSB ID | SSM 46197 |
| Manufacturer | |
| Vehicle | 2013 FORD C-MAX |
| Component | STRUCTURE:BODY:HATCHBACK/LIFTGATE:SUPPORT DEVICE/STRUT |
| Communication Date |
Bulletin Summary
SOME 2013-2017 FOCUS/C-MAX VEHICLES EXHIBIT A FRAYED/CUT SHORT APPEARANCE AT THE FRONT EDGE OF THE HEADLINER NEAR THE WINDSHIELD. THIS IS A NORMAL CHARACTERISTIC OF THE HEADLINER AND NO REPAIRS SHOULD BE ATTEMPTED. ON 5 DOOR FOCUS(HATCHBACK) THE EXPOSED EDGE AT THE REAR LIFT GATE AREA MAY BE DUE THE HEM LIP OUT OF POSITION (BENT) PULLING THE WEATHER STRIP OUT OF POSITION, EXPOSING THE EDGE. THE HEM LIP CAN EASILY BE REPOSITIONED AND WILL KEEP THE HEADLINER EDGE COVERED BY THE WEATHER-STRIP, WITHOUT HEADLINER REPLACEMENT.
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.
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