RDU..TSB for shudder

[Foghorn]

OBX with 20K miles. No problem YET with RDU. But I was concerned that the TSB is applied AFTER you have the problem. Assessment of possible damage caused by intrusion of water etc from original vent tube design causing " contamination of RDU fluid " not part of TSB. No idea of what damage may have occurred. Ford is replacing fluid and keeping their and your fingers crossed.
I didn't wait. Paid for TSB at 20K miles. I got new style vent tube and fluid replacement. Now only my fingers are crossed.
In and out of the dealer in 1 hr. Cost around $230. Good insurance or waste of money?
Fog

Sponsored

 

[Fordfan]

For $230 I would say that's good peace of mind.

 

[o0260o]

They did the TSB for $700. It still kinda shudders but I'll let it be.

 

[Cursed Bronco]

The TSB only really works if caught super early. I had it done, and it only got worse. They immediately ordered and replaced the RDU and passenger rear axle. Since you haven't had any issues, I would say it is good peace of mind. On the other hand, the differential would be covered until 60k miles so I would probably roll the dice instead of spending my own money to fix their problem.

 

[Quashish]

can someone post a pic of what the updated tube looks like? i want to see what my 24' has currently.


my thought is, if I'm covered until 60k might as well wait it out and if i have issues i can get a whole new unit or whatever is messed up.

 

[Dude]

can someone post a pic of what the updated tube looks like? i want to see what my 24' has currently.

You should have the updated part # on your 2024 but the pics (of original and updated RDU Vent Hose) are posted thanks to @Major Kong on this related thread…

See posts #23, #30, #37 etc. The updated part # is there as well.

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/more-rdu-issues.11988/

 

[Quashish]

nice you're too fast with those links man! I'm gunna check and see what we got.

 

[curtcady]

can someone post a pic of what the updated tube looks like? i want to see what my 24' has currently.


my thought is, if I'm covered until 60k might as well wait it out and if i have issues i can get a whole new unit or whatever is messed up.

You can look up the TSB directly from Ford, and they show pictures and descriptions on how to fix for their mechanics. This is the link:

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/ford-services/parts-and-service/where-can-i-search-for-technical-service-bulletins/?origin=serp_auto

 

[Dude]

You can look up the TSB directly from Ford, and they show pictures and descriptions on how to fix for their mechanics. This is the link:

https://www.ford.com/support/how-tos/ford-services/parts-and-service/where-can-i-search-for-technical-service-bulletins/?origin=serp_auto

Thanks for that link!

Also Post #37 - all 12 pages of the service procedure is posted: https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/more-rdu-issues.11988/post-203563

 

[Fordfan]

The TSB only really works if caught super early. I had it done, and it only got worse. They immediately ordered and replaced the RDU and passenger rear axle. Since you haven't had any issues, I would say it is good peace of mind. On the other hand, the differential would be covered until 60k miles so I would probably roll the dice instead of spending my own money to fix their problem.

Agree 100%....they changed my oil and tube and it didn't help....took it back and they replaced the diff. All good now.

 

[Badlander1234]

can someone post a pic of what the updated tube looks like? i want to see what my 24' has currently.


my thought is, if I'm covered until 60k might as well wait it out and if i have issues i can get a whole new unit or whatever is messed up.

I read that the new tube was factory installed on all 2023 and 2024 models

 

[BS FE 21]

There is a copy of the TSB here. Shows the whole procedure. Post #37

https://www.broncosportforum.com/forum/threads/more-rdu-issues.11988/post-203563

Sponsored