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Old 08-28-2012, 09:45 AM   #1
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missing rear anti-torsion / sway bar bracket?

During my recent 7,500 mile, multi-point inspection, the Ford technician detected a missing driver rear anti-torsion / sway bar bracket and its two bolts bolts missing. Is it possible that Ford forgot to to install this in production? My 2011 Georgetown 300FWS (with 208 x 20.5K chassis) is currently undergoing regular 7,500 maintenance, the recent Ford 12S27 safety recall for the transmission range indicator assembly, & an A/C (not) cooling issue. It was during the multipoint inspection that the Ford tech discovered the missing anti-sway bar issue & the Service Advisor left a phone message informing me of the missing anti-sway bar issue & that they had ordered the parts for me. The anti-sway bar has now arrived but, the bolts are still on back-order & Ford Motor Co. has not shared the availability date for the bolts with Future Ford Fleet Service. I am waiting to hear from the Service Advisor that the bolts have arrived & was just wondering if I am likely to be charged for the parts/labor of the new anti-sway bar when I am notified that my MH's maintenance & repairs have been completed
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Old 08-28-2012, 11:46 AM   #2
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I would strongly insist that the missing part replacement be covered by Ford insofar as they failed to install same during the chassis assembly process.

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Old 08-28-2012, 11:51 AM   #3
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Does the rear diff show signs of ever having one mounted? that's where I'd look first. The F53 is known to wear out it's rear swaybar bushings.. Like gone, then parts start rattling off.
There are urethane bushings on ebay, which is the standard solution.
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Old 08-28-2012, 12:30 PM   #4
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Update: Found 2011 Ford F-53 Rear Suspension TSB-- "rear stabilizer bar bushing bracket may have loose or broken bolts". Issue is covered under warranty. Thanks again.
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