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Ford F-250 SD 1999–2007technical service bulletin

Bulletin DOR-U2J7Y-02 · NHTSA communication 10171326 · issued Jan 13, 2020

Technical service bulletin
communication type
Equipment
component
1999–2007
model years
36
vehicle entries

Official summary

This SKU is a Spare Tire Hoist. Test results identified that the pull force parameter was not within specification, as a precautionary measure unsold inventory was requested to be returned for testing and containment. We don't have evidence that these test results have contributed to a product failure.

What a TSB means. Technical service bulletins are repair guidance manufacturers send to dealers — they are not recalls, and repairs are not automatically free (warranty extensions are an exception worth checking). The full document is available via NHTSA’s vehicle lookup.