2011 TSB...1st I believe

[Gr8snkbite]

I've actually noticed this, but attributed it to road contour. Time to get it looked at....:doh2:


TSB 10-16-4

5.4L - STEERING SHUDDER/NIBBLE/PULL/DRIFT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/2/2010
Publication Date: August 13, 2010
FORD:
2011 Mustang

ISSUE:

Some 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine and built on or before 8/2/2010 may exhibit steering wheel shudder under heavy braking, steering wheel nibble, or a drift/pull condition.
ACTION:

Reprogram the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) module to the latest calibration using IDS release 67.06 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

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.

[Joe G]

May want to put this in the TSB section too.

[Stew]

I've actually noticed this, but attributed it to road contour. Time to get it looked at....:doh2:


TSB 10-16-4

5.4L - STEERING SHUDDER/NIBBLE/PULL/DRIFT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/2/2010
Publication Date: August 13, 2010
FORD:
2011 Mustang

ISSUE:

Some 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine and built on or before 8/2/2010 may exhibit steering wheel shudder under heavy braking, steering wheel nibble, or a drift/pull condition.
ACTION:

Reprogram the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) module to the latest calibration using IDS release 67.06 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

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.

I'm also having an issue with my brake resevoir cap leaking. I guess I'll have them fix this too while they have it at the dealer.

Thanks for the info. :wtg:

[Gr8snkbite]

I'm also having an issue with my brake resevoir cap leaking. I guess I'll have them fix this too while they have it at the dealer.

Thanks for the info. :wtg:

the cap is a known issue...take a thin piece of cardboard...much like craft board, cut to size, and stick it under the rubber boot in the cap (between cap & boot)...problem solved...

[JTB]

I've actually noticed this, but attributed it to road contour. Time to get it looked at....:doh2:


TSB 10-16-4

5.4L - STEERING SHUDDER/NIBBLE/PULL/DRIFT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/2/2010
Publication Date: August 13, 2010
FORD:
2011 Mustang

ISSUE:

Some 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine and built on or before 8/2/2010 may exhibit steering wheel shudder under heavy braking, steering wheel nibble, or a drift/pull condition.
ACTION:

Reprogram the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) module to the latest calibration using IDS release 67.06 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

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.



:groan:

[JTB]

the cap is a known issue...take a thin piece of cardboard...much like craft board, cut to size, and stick it under the rubber boot in the cap (between cap & boot)...problem solved...

+1

I had the same issue, used a piece cut from a used Fed Ex envelope, problem solved.

Sent Ford an invoice for my Labour, still waiting for $$. :bigguy:

[68fastback]

+1

I had the same issue, used a piece cut from a used Fed Ex envelope, problem solved.

Sent Ford an invoice for my Labour, still waiting for $$. :bigguy:


the cap is a known issue...take a thin piece of cardboard...much like craft board, cut to size, and stick it under the rubber boot in the cap (between cap & boot)...problem solved...

I think Grabber managed to find a store-bought neoprene(?) washer that's the exact right size, if I'm recalling right. Maybe he can post up the info when he sees this. :banana:

[68fastback]

I've actually noticed this, but attributed it to road contour. Time to get it looked at....:doh2:


TSB 10-16-4

5.4L - STEERING SHUDDER/NIBBLE/PULL/DRIFT - BUILT ON OR BEFORE 8/2/2010
Publication Date: August 13, 2010
FORD:
2011 Mustang

ISSUE:

Some 2011 Mustang Shelby GT500 vehicles equipped with a 5.4L engine and built on or before 8/2/2010 may exhibit steering wheel shudder under heavy braking, steering wheel nibble, or a drift/pull condition.
ACTION:

Reprogram the Electric Power Assisted Steering (EPAS) Power Steering Control Module (PSCM) module to the latest calibration using IDS release 67.06 and higher. This new calibration is not included in the VCM 2010.5 DVD. Calibration files may also be obtained at www.motorcraft.com.

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.

Good to see Ford got on top of this quickly with a recalibation ...the advantage of EPAS!

[Stew]

I think Grabber managed to find a store-bought neoprene(?) washer that's the exact right size, if I'm recalling right. Maybe he can post up the info when he sees this. :banana:

NOPE. That's what the dealer is for, to fix issues like a leaking cap. If they don't fix it the first time, they will get sick of seeing me until they do. :trouble:

[Gr8snkbite]

NOPE. That's what the dealer is for, to fix issues like a leaking cap. If they don't fix it the first time, they will get sick of seeing me until they do. :trouble:

yea...and you've wasted time and gas for it.....good luck....but hey...its your call buddy...just sayin

[Stew]

yea...and you've wasted time and gas for it.....good luck....but hey...its your call buddy...just sayin

I talked to my buddy who is the service manager and he says they have a cap that will fix the issue. If not maybe I will fix it myself, but he seemed to think the cap he ordered would fix the problem. We shall see.

[Gr8snkbite]

I talked to my buddy who is the service manager and he says they have a cap that will fix the issue. If not maybe I will fix it myself, but he seemed to think the cap he ordered would fix the problem. We shall see.

cool...let us know...many would probably get it...

i added the actual steering tsb to post 1 to print...

[JTB]

I talked to my buddy who is the service manager and he says they have a cap that will fix the issue. If not maybe I will fix it myself, but he seemed to think the cap he ordered would fix the problem. We shall see.

http://www.snowandmud.com/forum/images/smilies/smilieicon_ford.gif should have done a TSB on the faulty cap and replaced them, instead they left it to the owners to constantly clean up the damm mess on and around the reservoir until they fixed the cap themselves.

This is a Ford FAIL.

[68fastback]

NOPE. That's what the dealer is for, to fix issues like a leaking cap. If they don't fix it the first time, they will get sick of seeing me until they do. :trouble:


http://www.snowandmud.com/forum/images/smilies/smilieicon_ford.gif should have done a TSB on the faulty cap and replaced them, instead they left it to the owners to constantly clean up the damm mess on and around the reservoir until they fixed the cap themselves.

This is a Ford FAIL.

My Ranger does this too. My old Taurus does is. My Friend's newer Taurus does it. Not saying it's ok for it to do this but the best solution I've seen is just dropping the level in the reservoir about 3/16" and putting a new full mark there. No more seepage. But, yeah, it just shouldn't be the way it is. My solution of dropping th elevel is suboptimal since it exposes more fluid surface area to air. Imo the reservoir just needs a taller neck to allow for fluid expansion and a better cap/vent arrangement that doesn't seep under cause seepage under hard cornering. But I doubt we'll see that anytime soon as a retrofit.

[Stew]

cool...let us know...many would probably get it...

i added the actual steering tsb to post 1 to print...

Thanks. :wtg:

[JTB]

My Ranger does this too. My old Taurus does is. My Friend's newer Taurus does it. Not saying it's ok for it to do this but the best solution I've seen is just dropping the level in the reservoir about 3/16" and putting a new full mark there. No more seepage. But, yeah, it just shouldn't be the way it is. My solution of dropping th elevel is suboptimal since it exposes more fluid surface area to air. Imo the reservoir just needs a taller neck to allow for fluid expansion and a better cap/vent arrangement that doesn't seep under cause seepage under hard cornering. But I doubt we'll see that anytime soon as a retrofit.

A vented cap would make a lot of sense...

[Grabber]

Good to see Ford got on top of this quickly with a recalibation ...the advantage of EPAS!

Here's the thread I did on the neopreme washer back in 2007.

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/11600-master-cylinder-brake-reservoir-leak-cap/page__view__findpost__p__223494__hl__neopreme__fro msearch__1

[Grabber]

EvilChris had some info on it too:

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/3098-anyone-with-an-s197-read-this/page__view__findpost__p__44648__hl__neopreme__from search__1

[JTB]

Here's the thread I did on the neopreme washer back in 2007.

http://www.teamshelby.com/forums/index.php?/topic/11600-master-cylinder-brake-reservoir-leak-cap/page__view__findpost__p__223494__hl__neopreme__fro msearch__1


:tiphat:

[Tommy Gun]

the cap is a known issue...take a thin piece of cardboard...much like craft board, cut to size, and stick it under the rubber boot in the cap (between cap & boot)...problem solved...



I have always kept the fluid down a little bit below the fill neck and have never had issues.

No need for it to be filled all the way up anyhow.

.

[68fastback]

A vented cap would make a lot of sense...


Actually I think it is ...if you look at the neck and the engineered insert in the cap ...but dunno.

[Gr8snkbite]

I have always kept the fluid down a little bit below the fill neck and have never had issues.

No need for it to be filled all the way up anyhow.

.

i know...never filled to the neck..always kept it lower...i just did that minor mod back in the early days of the 07, but since just keep it at a lower level.

[Birdman]

+1

I had the same issue, used a piece cut from a used Fed Ex envelope, problem solved.

Sent Ford an invoice for my Labour, still waiting for $$. :bigguy:

FedEx is waiting for it's royalty's...:waiting2:

[Gr8snkbite]

made my appt...taking it in Wed evening....for this and the freakin airbag light that wont go out now, so car is back to stock in prep of.....:doh2:

[JTB]

made my appt...taking it in Wed evening....for this and the freakin airbag light that wont go out now, so car is back to stock in prep of.....:doh2:


:groan:

[Quagmire]

My steering wheel is off a bit to the left, so I've made an appointment to have that fixed this coming Friday. I showed them the TSB and asked them to perform it at the same time.

Hopefully having the front end alignment done will get the steering wheel centered and will eliminate the slight drift to the left. The TSB will just be icing on the cake.

Thanks for the info!

[Gr8snkbite]

My steering wheel is off a bit to the left, so I've made an appointment to have that fixed this coming Friday. I showed them the TSB and asked them to perform it at the same time.

Hopefully having the front end alignment done will get the steering wheel centered and will eliminate the slight drift to the left. The TSB will just be icing on the cake.

Thanks for the info!

cool...many are having the left drift issue, me included. wants to pull left all the time. could be alignment, not sure. we'll see tomorrow when it goes in...

[68fastback]

Would love to know more about the actual EPAS calibration and what the TSB recal actually changes ...something we will likely not be privy to anytime soon.

[Gr8snkbite]

Would love to know more about the actual EPAS calibration and what the TSB recal actually changes ...something we will likely not be privy to anytime soon.

that would be nice for sure. did the TSB yesterday. Drove it to my brothers house and back last night. total of about 80 miles. Drove straight as an arrow..no more drifting or pulls during braking. they also troubleshot the pass airbag light...seem to think the main harness is bad as power readings were not where they should be. new harness should be in tomorrow...

[68fastback]

...good to hear the steering is right-on now. :banana: Sounds like this dealer escapes the dreaded bucket :grin:

[Gr8snkbite]

...good to hear the steering is right-on now. :banana: Sounds like this dealer escapes the dreaded bucket :grin:

first time i used them. they took it for a drive, came back and did the TSB..no questions asked.

[Quagmire]

Just got a call from the dealership. The left toe was way out, but has been aligned and everything is in spec now. The TSB was done as well.

Picking it up in an hour or so, looking forward to driving it without the pull to the left.