2011 F53 and F59 suspension TSB

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by K9-24

Would someone mind posting a picture of what I should be looking for. Newbie here. Thanks!

The rear swaybar mounting bolt get loose and sometimes bends the bushing bracket. This picture is the replaced ones that Ford did after I contacted them. Seems the bolts are the wrong size and come loose.
Seems to happen on the passenger side only that I have seen.

[K9-24]

Thanks Iggy! I'll check tomorrow.

[johnnypal]

Had my oil changed yesterday and was told my sway bar bolts are missing.I called my local ford dealer who ordered the parts and made an appointment to preform the TSB. I was then made aware that there would be a charge for this service because the chassis is one month past its three year bumper to bumper. I think this is very unfair since this is a fact defect and is happening on every unit. I will be persueing it further with Ford.

[Lostdog]

From what I understand a TSB is Not a warranty issue.

[Iggy]

Originally Posted by Lostdog

From what I understand a TSB is Not a warranty issue.

X2 it is not related to any warranty. A TSB is like a recall by Ford.
Shouldn't cost you a anything.

[copsuno]

If you have had the repair by Ford, check your units again after 2-3k miles, especially if a lot of rough road travel. Mine was done by ford with all new parts and now 3k later the driver's side bottom bolt is missing and the bracket has broken from the bolt. Loud scrunching noise when going over a dip as in drive way or turning and hitting a low spot. Will put back in shop when I get home, this is getting old.

[GT4six]

Thanks in advance (you guys rock), I'll check mine too just in case...
do you think it will also apply to our 2013 MH since the chassis is probably a 2012?

[johnnypal]

Got mine fixed yesterday. The ford dealer was very understanding but still had to bill me $109 because I'm one month out of warranty and TSB's are not the same as recalls. I'm going to have A goaround with cust relations.