Frame - Rear Frame Side Member Cracking: Overview
Article No.04-4-1
03/08/04
^ CHASSIS - FRAME CRACKING - SERVICE
PROCEDURE
^ SUSPENSION - FRAME CRACKING - SERVICE
PROCEDURE
FORD:
1998-2002 CROWN VICTORIA
ISSUE
Some 1998-2002 Crown Victoria vehicles used for heavy-duty type service (Police/Taxi/Limo) may exhibit cracks in the rear of the frame side member between the upper and lower trailing arm brackets, or around the opening to the lower trailing arm bracket access hole for the flag nut in the bottom of the frame. These cracks may result from driving events that place extreme stress on the frame (i.e. rear vehicle impact, driving over curbs, high speed through driveway transitions, becoming airborne etc...). Refer to Figures 1, 2 and 3 for examples of cracks.
ACTION
To service, perform the following procedures to repair the cracks and reinforce the frame.
NOTE
READ THESE REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS IN THEIR ENTIRETY BEFORE BEGINNING ANY REPAIR.
NOTE
INSPECT THE VEHICLE FOR COLLISION OR ABUSE-RELATED DAMAGE THAT WOULD HINDER THIS SERVICE PROCEDURE.
NOTE
ONE KIT WILL REPAIR ONE SIDE OF THE FRAME. IF THE CONDITION IS OBSERVED ON BOTH SIDES OF THE VEHICLE'S FRAME, THEN TWO (2) KITS WILL BE REQUIRED.
NOTE
EACH KIT IS EQUIPPED WITH TW6 (2) REINFORCEMENT PLATES, ONE (1) FOR THE LEFT AND ONE (1) FOR THE 'RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRAME. AT THE END OF THE REPAIR, ONE (1) OF THE REINFORCEMENTS FROM EACH KIT WILL BE LEFT OVER. (EXAMPLE: IF A KIT IS USED TO FIX THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE FRAME, THERE WILL BE A LEFT HAND REINFORCEMENT BRACKET LEFT OVER AFTER THE REPAIRS ARE COMPLETED, AND VICE VERSA).
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
040401A Repair Cracks In One 4.2 Hrs.
Frame Rail Then Install
Reinforcement Plates And
Structural Foam
040401B Repair Cracks In Both 4.5 Hrs.
Frame Rails Then Install
Reinforcement Plates And
Structural Foam
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5B118 01
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