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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2009FUSION SEL, 3.0 1, FWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 514 (IDENTIFICATION CODES)DESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONIDENTIFICATION CODESSPRING CODE - FORD FREESTYLE

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWD

Spring Code - Ford Freestyle

2009 Ford Fusion SEL, 3.0 1, FWDSECTION Spring Code - Ford Freestyle

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Montego, 2006 Ford Freestyle, and 2006 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Identifying Spring Code

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

Spring codes list both front and rear spring codes. The first set of characters identifies the front springs. The second set of characters identify the rear springs.

Front spring base part number - 5B420
Rear spring base part number - 5B564

RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.