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Bumper - Rust Staining: Overview

Article No.
98-1-13

01/19/98

BUMPER - RUST STAIN - EDGES OF CENTER VENT
AND FOG LAMP OPENINGS

LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-96 BRONCO
1990-97 F-250 HD, F-350
1997 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER
1997-98 EXPEDITION, F-150, F-250 LD

ISSUE:
Red rust stains on the edges of the bumper center vent and fog lamp openings may appear on some vehicles.

ACTION:
Apply Super Seal Anti-Corrosion Compound to the affected areas of the bumper. Refer to the following Service Procedures for details.

NOTE:
USE A PROTECTIVE GLOVE FOR APPLYING BOTH THE CUSTOM BRIGHT METAL CLEANER (8A-19522-A) AND THE SUPER SEAL ANTI-CORROSION COMPOUND (F3AZ-19515-SA).

For each of the specific vehicle procedures found in this TSB article, be sure the following 3 steps are done:

1. Clean the red rust stain from the inside and chrome surface of the bumper.

2. Paint the edge of openings and at least 25 mm (1") area around the inside of the bumper vent and fog lamp openings.

3. Spray around the top cover attachment holes/slots.

PART NUMBER PART NAME
F3AZ-19515-SA Super Seal Anti-Corrosion compound
8A-19522-A Custom Bright Metal cleaner

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

980113A Apply Sealer - Front 0.8 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
Expedition/F-150-250 LD
4X4 Under 8500 Lbs GVW

980113B Apply Sealer - Front 0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
F-150-250 LD 4X2 Under
8500 Lbs GVW

980113C Apply Sealer - Rear 0.4 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
F-150-250 LD 4X2/4X4
Under 8500 Lbs GVW

980113D Apply Sealer - Front 0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1990-97 F-250
HD/F-350/Bronco

980113E Apply Sealer - Rear 0.4 Hr.
Bumper - 1990-97 F-250
HD/F-350/Bronco

980113F Apply Sealer - Rear 0.6 Hr.
Bumper - 1997-98
Expedition

980113G Apply Sealer - Front 0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1997 Explorer
XLT/Eddie Bauer

980113H Apply Sealer - Rear 0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1997 Explorer

9801131 Apply Sealer - Front 0.5 Hr.
Bumper - 1997 Econoline

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
17757 68

OASIS CODES: 106000