Steering/Suspension- Drift/Uneven Rear Tire Wear
TSB 11-1-101/25/11
STEERING DRIFT/STEERING WHEEL OFF CENTER
OR REAR TIRE WEAR - BUILT 10/1/2010 TO
11/29/2010
FORD:
2011 Focus
ISSUE
Some 2011 Focus vehicles built 10/1/2010 to 11/29/2010 may experience a steering drift, steering wheel off center, or uneven rear tire wear due to excessive camber on the right rear wheel.
ACTION
Follow the service procedure to correct this condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Measure the rear wheel camber settings.
a. If the right rear wheel camber is within specification, do not continue with this article. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 204-00, for normal diagnostics.
b. If the right rear wheel camber is out of specification, proceed to Step 2.
2. Replace the right rear lower control arm. Refer to WSM, Section 204-02.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
110101A 2011 Focus: Measure The 1.4 Hrs.
Rear Camber Settings,
Replace The Right Rear
Lower Control Arm, Check
And Adjust Alignment (Do
Not Use with Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5A968 17
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