TSB 05-20-12
10/17/05
SEAT MATERIAL - BLACK THREADS FRAYING
FORD:
2005 Escape
ISSUE
Some 2005 Escape XLT and XLT Sport vehicles built prior to July 19, 2004, may exhibit premature wear of the cloth seat covers under normal vehicle usage. This wear appears as fraying/shredding of the black threads within the patterned center insert portion of the seat cover.
ACTION
Inspect for obvious signs of abuse that are not warrantable repairs such as burns, soil marks, cuts, scuffs, tears or punctures, etc. If the seat cover is not damaged due to abuse and the material shows evidence of the black threads fraying/shredding, replace the affected seat cover as described in section 501-10 of the Workshop Manual.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 7862900
CONDITION CODE: 30
OASIS CODES: 101000, 107000
10/17/05
SEAT MATERIAL - BLACK THREADS FRAYING
FORD:
2005 Escape
ISSUE
Some 2005 Escape XLT and XLT Sport vehicles built prior to July 19, 2004, may exhibit premature wear of the cloth seat covers under normal vehicle usage. This wear appears as fraying/shredding of the black threads within the patterned center insert portion of the seat cover.
ACTION
Inspect for obvious signs of abuse that are not warrantable repairs such as burns, soil marks, cuts, scuffs, tears or punctures, etc. If the seat cover is not damaged due to abuse and the material shows evidence of the black threads fraying/shredding, replace the affected seat cover as described in section 501-10 of the Workshop Manual.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 7862900
CONDITION CODE: 30
OASIS CODES: 101000, 107000