There is a new TSB out (TSB 09-20-2), dated Sep 24th concerning "some 09 F1-50's built before 5/31/09 that may have a seat cushion cover that appears loose near the front of the seat".

Lists W-715386-S424 as a part number. Part name is "Seat Clip".

I have this issue and I know others do - on both front seats.

 

Does anyone know the fix for this. My dealer has been trying to bodge this repair for months and im not at all happy with the way they think they can fix it.

 

Service Procedure:

Install a rentention clip on the seat cushion cover j-retainer.

The following procedure and parts are applicable to all 2009 F-150 front seat configurations, trim levels, right and/or left side.

1. Position the effected seat rearward.

2. Completley disengage the j-retainer from the seat cushion pan flange.

3. Secure the retention clip over the outside of the j-retainer, 19/32" (15mm) from the outboard edge of the j-retainer.

4. Secure the j-retainer to the seat cushion pan flange. To aid in assembly, begin at the inboard edge of the flange, working outward.

Lists 0.2 hour of labor.

 

Cheers Ibcop. My dealer has had my truck for 2 days doing this repair. They gonnabe hearing from me. They didnt even fix it the way it's ment to be either.

 

Is there a link to where all of the TSB's can be found? I've done some quick google searches and haven't been able to find them other than what has been posted in this forum.

 

Yep, same issue here on both sides. Would have thought Ford would have changed the retention design as my '05 Mustang GT had the very same issue and they knew about it back then!!

PS Ibcop - thanks for postiing the TSB great info!!

 

Glad I could help. Am I able to post a .jpeg of the TSB? I can scan it, save it as a .jpeg, then upload to photobucket.

If I can do that (mods?), I'll knock it out when I get home tonight.

 

Ibcop have you had the tsb performed yet? Are you happy with the result?

 

I just noticed this issue this weekend. Not that its problematic, but its good to know.

 

No, I haven't done it yet. I've been under the weather the past several days, but maybe this next week.

 

I had this tsb performed this morning. It took him about 7 minutes. He installed 2 little metal clips on the j-retainer , one on the driver's seat and one on the passenger's seat. I hope it will last. Appears to be tight now.

ibcop, thanks for posting the tsb.

 

I just went and bought the $3 clips, 4 of them, and will do it myself...

 

ibcop emailed the TSB, so here it is

 

Had the same thing happen this morning on mine when my daughter's book bag caught the edge. Will have this done when it goes back for its first warranty visit when the plates come in.

So far:

(1) Loose gasket at bottom of driver's door
(2) Trans Gauge that fluctuates
(3) Moisture in rear tail light
(4) Faux wood on shifter is delaminating right at the seam on top of shifter
(5) Trans Bump
(6) Seat TSB thanks to this thread.

 

Mine too - exact same spot.