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March 21, 2017 Service bulletin

2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from...

Ford technical service bulletin SSM 46477 for 2016-2017 Ford Focus and 2016 Ford Focus RS.

Bulletin number
SSM 46477
Component
Suspension: front: springs: coil springs
Summary
2016-2017 focus rs models are shipped with front coil spring spacers that keep the suspension from bottoming out and to provide ramp clearance during shipping. The vehicle is shipped with a sticker on the windshield and section 2 in the pdi service record directs the technician to remove the blocks prior to customer delivery. Failure to remove the spacers will result in a rougher than normal ride and will make noise while driving. Please share this ssm with your sales and pdi departments.

Owners of these vehicles have filed 9 complaints in the suspension category.

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