TSB 87-22-19 FUEL SYSTEM - TANK - "POPPING" OR "RATTLING" NOISE - VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 02/18/87

LIGHT TRUCK: 1987 F150-350, BRONCO

ISSUE: A "popping" or "rattling" from the fuel tank area while driving on uneven roads, or when turning, may be caused by the fuel tank insulators sticking and breaking away from the steel tank.

ACTION: To correct this, install new mylar-coated fuel tank insulators which do not stick to the fuel tank. Refer to the 1987 Light Truck Shop Manual, Volume B, Section 24-50 for installation procedures. Refer to the fuel tank insulator application chart for the correct service part number.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
E7TZ-9240-A Fuel Tank Insulators - 2 Required B
E7TZ-9240-B Fuel Tank Insulators - 2 Required B
E7TZ-9240-C Fuel Tank Insulators - 2 Required B
E7TZ-9240-D Fuel Tank Insulators - 3 Required B

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION: SP872219A - Aft of axle fuel tank TIME: 1.4 Hrs.
OPERATION: SP872219B - Midship fuel tank TIME: 1.1 Hrs.
OPERATION: SP872219AS1 - Extra time if equipped with underbody spare tire carrier (F Series only)
TIME: 0.2 Hrs. DLR. CODING: Basic Part No. 9240 - Code: 41

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