Has anyone besides STXDRIVER has their upper control arms replaced by Ford because of the recent TSB that came out regarding tire wear feathering on 2006 models?

I am going in on Monday for this and wanted some added ammunition and confirmation that is what the remedy is. I went to my dealer yesterday and they had heard nothing about this or had seen anything from Ford on it yet.

After 5 alignments in 2 months, I've had enough!

 

I can't beleive none of the other Ford Service Departments know about a service bulletin to replace the upper control arms.
Of course, you have to understand that it is for 2004 F150 trucks that have experienced excessive inside tire wear on the front. I don't know anything about the '06 models.

 

Anyone have the TSB info on this. Mine has it and I can't find the TSB. Truck goes into the ford garage this afternoon for some work. Would like to have this one for them to work on too.

 

This is the one for the 2004 models...


TSB
05-26-6


* RAPID FEATHERING WEAR OF FRONT TIRES

Publication Date: December 19, 2005

FORD:
2004 F-150

This article supersedes TSB 05-9-19 to update the Service Procedure.
ISSUE:

Some 2004 F-150 vehicles (excluding Heritage) equipped with the following tires, may exhibit tire wear on the inside or outside edge of the front tires:

* Hankook P235/70 R17 XL 108S, All Season, Black Sidewall
* Hankook P235/75 R17 108S, All Terrain, Black Sidewall

ACTION:

The action necessary to correct the tire wear concern differs based on the amount of wear and the vehicle build date. Follow the Tire Inspection Procedure to confirm the tires on the vehicle are exhibiting feathering wear. If tires are exhibiting feathering wear, follow correct procedure based on build date and extent of wear.

NOTE: THIS TIRE INSPECTION PROCEDURE AND ACTION IS SPECIFIC TO HANKOOK TIRES ONLY AND VEHICLE BUILD DATE.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: THE REVISED TOE SETTING IN THIS TSB APPLIES ONLY TO THE TSB RELATED TIRE WEAR CONCERNS AND SHOULD NOT BE USED AS A REVISED SETTING FOR VEHICLES THAT ARE NOT SPECIFICALLY ADDRESSED IN THIS TSB.

NOTE: REFER TO WORKSHOP MANUAL SECTION 204-00 FOR ALIGNMENT PROCEDURES. REFER TO THE WARRANTY AND POLICY MANUAL FOR TIRE AND ALIGNMENT REIMBURSEMENT COVERAGE.

TIRE INSPECTION PROCEDURE

1. Visually inspect the front tires at both the inside and outside shoulder ribs to establish whether feathering (heel/toe) wear exists (Figure 1). If there is a difference in tread depth of the leading compared to trailing edge, of each lug in the inside and/or outside shoulder rib, the tires are exhibiting feathering (heel/toe) wear.


Figure 1 - Article 05-26-6

2. If feathering is present, check the extent of the feathering by using a depth caliper to measure the difference between the highest and the lowest point on each lug A-B-C (Figure 2). Do this in five (5) locations around the tire, then refer to one of the following procedures based on build date.


Figure 2 - Article 05-26-6

VEHICLES BUILT ON OR BEFORE MARCH 31, 2004:

1. If the average difference in tread depth between leading and trailing edge is 0.08" (2 mm) or more, replace front tires and the upper control arms. Inspect rear tires for abnormal wear, replace if tread depth is less than 0.16" (4 mm).
2. If the average difference in tread depth between leading and trailing edge is less then 0.08" (2 mm), rotate the tires front to back. Tire replacement is not required.
3. Ensure that the camber and caster readings are within specification and set the front total toe to 0.20 ± 0.05 degrees (nominal).

VEHICLES BUILT ON OR AFTER APRIL 1, 2004:

NOTE: THESE VEHICLES DO NOT REQUIRE UPPER CONTROL ARM REPLACEMENT, THE LATEST PART IS ALREADY INSTALLED.

1. If the average difference in tread depth between leading and trailing edge is 0.08" (2 mm) or more, replace front tires. Inspect the rear tires for abnormal wear, replace if tread depth is less than 0.16" (4 mm).
2. If the average difference in tread depth between leading and trailing edge is less then 0.08" (2 mm), rotate the tires front to back. Tire replacement is not required.
3. Ensure that the camber and caster readings are within specification and set the front total toe to 0.20 ± 0.05 degrees (nominal).


PART NUMBER PART NAME
4L3Z-3084-AB Upper Control Arm - RH
6L3Z-3085-AL Upper Control Arm - LH

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
052606A 2004 F150: Inspect Tires, Rotate Tires Front To Back, Check And Adjust Alignment 1.9 Hrs.
052606B 2004 F150 Built On Or Before 3-31-2004: Inspect Tires, Replace/Balance The Front Tires And Front Upper Control Arms, Check And Adjust Alignment 3.2 Hrs.
052606C 2004 F150 Built On Or Before 3-31-2004: Inspect Tires, Replace/Balance All Four Tires And Front Upper Control Arms, Check And Adjust Alignment 3.5 Hrs.
052606D 2004 F150 Built After 3-31-2004: Inspect Tires, Replace/Balance Front Tires, Check And Adjust Alignment 2.1 Hrs.
052606E 2004 F150 Built After 3-31-2004: Inspect Tires, Replace/Balance All Four Tires, Check And Adjust Alignment (Do Not Use Any Of The Labor Operations In This TSB With 1007AFT, 1007AB, 1007ABT, 1007D3T, 1007D3F, 1007D3FT, 1007D3B, 10073BT, 3082A, 3082AT) 2.4 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3084 (Control Arm) Use With Operation "B" Or "C" 30
FRONT (Alignment) Use With Operation "A" W6
TIRE (Tire Replacement) Use With Operation "D" Or "E" 30

 

So this doesn't cover 05's?