Ford Customer Service Division

North America Packaging & Shipping Guide

Effective 9-01-2015

Copyright © 2015, Ford Motor Company

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Section 1 Table of Contents

Section Page Description

1 2 Table of Contents
2 3 Introduction
3 5 FCSD Packaging Engineering Website, http://web.pkginfo.ford.com
4 8 Packaging Responsibility Summary Chart for Supplier Roles M, P, T, Supplier
Direct Ship (SDS) and Ford Component Sales (FCS) Suppliers
5 10 Material (M-role) Supplier Packaging Quick Guide
6 13 Secondary Suppler/Packager (P-role) Packaging Quick Guide
7 24 Total (T-role) Supplier Packaging Quick Guide
8 30 SDS Supplier Packaging Quick Guide
9 35 FCS Supplier Packaging Quick Guide
10 38 Packaging Process
11 43 Service Part Packaging Specification
12 52 Service Part Packaging Specification Development Process
13 58 Packaging Instructions for Service Parts Shipments
14 63 Network Convergence Program
15 65 FCSD Inbound Routing Guidelines
16 66 FCSD Supplier Compliance Program

Exhibit
A 67 Request for Supplier Deviation from Packaging Specifications
A1 68 IMS3 Screen Print of FCSD Packaging Specification
B 69 Straight Bill of Lading
B1 70 Straight Bill of Lading
C 71 Material Shipment and Planning Release
D 72 Shipping Label Instructions
E 73 FCSD Packaging Specification
F 74 Shipping Conformance Report
G 75 Page Intentionally Left Blank
H 76 Shipping Label
H1 77 Containerization (Super Label)
J 78 AIAG Bulk Container Master Shipping Label
K 79 Global Corrosion Policy
L 80 Packaged Part Weight Tolerance
Revisions 81 Revisions

Note: All references to websites and Package Material Specifications throughout this guide are hyperlinked to
those documents, and all additions/revisions are shaded in gray.

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Section 2 Introduction

General
The contents of this Guide are a part of the Global Terms and Conditions of the Ford Customer Service Division
purchase order. Therefore, suppliers must know what is required and expected of them.

This guide complements the Company’s overall Marketing and Brand Protection efforts and strengthens its position in
the automotive service parts business. It guarantees high quality packaging by the Company’s suppliers and facilitates
material handling, storage and shipping employed within the Company’s distribution system.

Scope
This guide establishes quality standards and guidelines for Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) US/Canadian
market service parts packaging, printing and material handling. It only applies to:
• Ford and Motorcraft branded parts
• Ford Component Sales licensed parts
• Ford Accessory parts
• Ford Racing parts intended for the U.S/Canadian markets that are stocked in FCSD Distribution Centers or
shipped directly by a supplier (SDS) to FCSD’s customers.

Supplier Roles
To package parts correctly suppliers must know their sourcing roles (M, P, T, SDS or FCS). Each sourcing scenario
has its own unique packaging responsibilities, which are summarized in Section 4 and explained in detail in Sections
5, 6, 7, 8 and 9. If in doubt about your role, access the GIMA screen in DDL or contact your FCSD Buyer. Following
are the supplier role definitions:

• Material Suppliers (role M) supply service parts bulk to a designated Secondary Supplier/Packager (role P).
Refer to Section 5.

• Secondary Suppliers (role P), also referred to as Packagers, receive stock in bulk from Material Suppliers and
are responsible to perform the service packaging function in compliance with the FCSD Service Parts Packaging
Specifications for shipment into FCSD Parts Distribution Centers (PDC). Refer to Section 6.

• Total Suppliers (role T) supply the parts and are also responsible to perform the service packaging function in
compliance with the FCSD Service Parts Packaging Specifications for shipment into FCSD PDC’s. Refer to Section 7.

• Direct Ship Suppliers (SDS) supply the parts and perform the service packaging function by meeting minimum
packaging requirements and FCSD Service Parts Packaging Specifications, if any are on file. SDS Suppliers
ship service-packaged parts directly to FCSD Customers, bypassing the internal FCSD Distribution Network. Refer to
Section 8.

• Ford Component Sales Suppliers (FCS) supply the parts and either perform the service packaging function or ship
in bulk to an FCS designated packager. They are required to meet minimum packaging requirements and FCSD
Service Parts Packaging Specifications, if any are on file. FCS Suppliers generally ship service-packaged parts
directly to FCSD Customers. Refer to Section 9.

Communication
Effective communication between FCSD and its supply base is critical to establishing timely service part packaging
specifications and resolving packaging related issues. To accomplish this FCSD has created the FCSD Supplier
Packaging Information Website, which contains all the packaging documents and tools suppliers will need in order to
meet their particular packaging responsibilities. Therefore, all suppliers must be familiar with this website and must
review Section 3, which explains each element on the site.

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Section 2 Introduction

Suppliers can direct any questions related to service parts packaging to the following:

FCSD Packaging Engineering

c/o Creative Data Inc.
45570 Maben Rd.
Suite 150
Canton, MI 48187

888-FCSDPKG (327-3754)
[email protected]
http://web.pkginfo.ford.com

Please include Supplier Code on all correspondence.

FORD CUSTOMER SERVICE DIVISION NORTH AMERICAN PACKAGING

CPR © Ford Motor Company, 2014

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Section 3 FCSD Packaging Engineering Website

FCSD Packaging Engineering Website

All packaging tools and documents are stored on the FCSD North American Packaging Engineering website. The
website is located on the Ford Supplier Portal (Covisint). All suppliers to Ford Motor Company have access to this site.

The direct address to this site, once in Covisint, is http://web.pkginfo.ford.com.

Following is an explanation for the icons on the site:

FCSD Package Material Specifications

These documents define the details of unique packaging materials and labels, and can also provide specific packaging
instructions. Suppliers must meet the requirements in these documents when packaging parts or stock is subject to
rejection.

Packaging Specification Query Tool

Individual service part packaging specifications (Exhibit E) can be retrieved using this tool. Suppliers must ensure that
they are adhering to the current packaging specification on file or risk rejection.

Note: An alternative method for retrieving Packaging Specifications is to obtain “read only” access to the FCSD
Packaging Engineering on-line Packaging System.To do this:

• Access the Ford Supplier Portal (fsp.portal.covisint.com) via Covisint.

• At the home page click “APPLICATIONS” in the top tool bar.
• Scroll down and click on “Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Supplier Requirements Resource".
• In the left column under the heading “DDL Direct Data Link North America” click the link “RACF ID Request
Form for Service (IMS2 MMP/DDL Facility C).
• Complete the form and hit the “save” button.
• The FCSD Supplier Compliance Department will process your request and notify you of your RACF ID number.

Once you have obtained your RACF ID number to be able to access IMS3, then send an email to
[email protected] asking for a password to access the FCSD Packaging System and include your
RACF ID number and the password, up to 8 characters (alpha/numeric), you would like to use. You will be notified by
return email once your password is loaded.

• Open a new session and at the command line type: IMS3 and press the ENTER, RETURN or CTRL key
• On the IMS3 Logon Screen enter your RACF USER ID number and your IMS3 password. Press the ENTER,
RETURN or CTRL key
• Blank out the Ford Application Menu screen by pressing the ESC or PAUSE key
• On the blank screen type: /for pkg and press the ENTER, RETURN or CTRL key
• On the Packaging System Logon screen enter your RACF USER ID and your “packaging system” password. Press
the ENTER, RETURN or CTRL key
• On the Main Menu at the command line enter option number 4 and press the ENTER, RETURN or CTRL key
To view a packaging specification, enter the packed (without dashes) part number (service or engineering) in the
PART number field, blank out the VRS (version) field at the far right on the top line, then press the ENTER, RETURN
or CTRL key

Packaging Specification & Package Material Specification Update Notification Registration
Complete this form to ensure that supplier personnel receive automatic notification whenever a packaging specification
for one of their parts is added or revised. Additionally, once a month a summary of all Package Material Specification
additions/revisions is sent to all registered suppliers. These notifications are critical to ensure that stock is packaged to
the latest specifications. Suppliers are strongly encouraged to register.

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Section 3 FCSD Packaging Engineering Website

Sheet Metal Packaging and Rack Pattern Illustrations

Enter a major sheet metal crash part (roof, hood, deck lid, fender, door, quarter panel, side panel) service part number
and the system will display pictures of how that part is packaged, including internal dunnage block placement and
racking instructions.

FCSD Packaging & Shipping Guide

The guide is updated once a year and published on this site. Supplier notifications are emailed to alert the supply base
when the revised guide has been uploaded to this site. Suppliers must review any revisions (detailed in the Revisions
Section) to ensure they are in compliance.

Packaging Specification Change Request Form

This form is used to establish both the first specification for a new model part and to request a change to an existing
FCSD Packaging Specification.
• Timing :
• Suppliers must submit this form at least one week before their initial stock shipments into FCSD. This is
necessary for FCSD Packaging Engineering to resolve any discrepancies until a mutually acceptable
packaging specification is developed and input, and the required packaging materials can be procured by
the supplier.

• FCSD Packaging Engineering will process submitted forms within 24 hours.

• An automatic email is sent back to the requestor when the form has been processed advising that either the
spec has been input as requested, that FCSD Packaging Engineering needs additional information before a spec can
be completed, or that the request has been denied.

• Once an email has been sent advising the spec has been input, suppliers must request the specification to ensure that
they are able to meet all its requirements. The specification will be immediately available if using the FCSD Packaging
system (IMS3), and by the afternoon of the following business day if using the Packaging Specification Query Tool.

Note: Suppliers must not ship stock to FCSD facilities until a complete (non-Vendor-to-Advise) packaging
specification is on file. Shipping stock with no spec on file will result in a quality control reject.

All Supplier Letters and Other Notifications

Periodically FCSD will notify the supply base of major changes in packaging policies or requirements. These documents
are archived here for future reference.

Regulated Repair Product Labels

Some service parts contain materials that are considered regulated (chemicals, dry friction etc.) which require special
labeling on the selling unit container. The required label numbers will be included on the part’s packaging specification.
Links to files, which facilitate printing of these labels, are found on this page.

FCSD Standard Carton Listing

This page generally pertains to FCSD Packagers, who are required to procure their corrugated cartons from a single
source, which presently is Pratt Industries (734-853-3000). Any supplier to FCSD may utilize this section to select
appropriate cartons for their parts, but Total and SDS suppliers are not restricted to just these cartons.

Motorcraft Part/UPC Number Cross Reference

All Motorcraft branded parts require a UPC bar code on unit packages. When queried, the daily updated UPC file can
be used to cross-reference the Motorcraft part number with the Ford service part number and its associated UPC bar
code number. The system will also provide part weight, unit/overpack container dimensions and pallet quantity.

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Section 3 FCSD Packaging Engineering Website

Packaging Concern Submission

This document must be used to notify FCSD Packaging Engineering whenever there is a damage concern from the
field (FCSD Customers, Parts Distribution Center, District Sales or Product Design personnel) resulting from perceived
insufficient packaging. All concerns are reviewed and the requestor will get a return email that will advise disposition.
Not only is this form an effective means of communicating these packaging issues, but also it enables FCSD to build a
database of concerns that can be easily quantified for future tracking and analysis.

Sheet Metal Packaging and Rack Pattern Submissions

Packagers of major sheet metal crash parts are asked to submit this form to help FCSD Packaging Engineering facilitate
producing quality sheet metal rack pattern specifications and packaging application standards. These submissions are
archived in the Sheet Metal Packaging and Rack Pattern Illustrations section on this website.

Packaging Specification System User Guide

This guide provides very detailed explanations of each field on every screen in the FCSD on-line Packaging
Specification System. The guide is published as an aid for the FCSD Packagers who are also charged with
responsibility of inputting the first packaging specification version of new model parts that are sourced to them.
All other suppliers only have “read only” access to the Packaging System and must submit a Packaging Specification
Change Request form to input specifications for their new model parts.

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Section 4 Packaging Responsibility Summary Chart for Supplier Roles M, P, T, Supplier Direct Ship (SDS) and
Ford Component Sales (FCS) Suppliers

General supplier packaging responsibilities and other com- Material (M) Secondary (P) Total (T) Supplier Direct Ship Ford Component
monly asked questions (SDS) Sales (FCS)

What Sections of this guide are of particular interest to me? 2, 5, 14, 15, 16 All except 5, All except 5, 2, 8 2, 9
7, 8, 9 6, 8, 9
Do I need to be familiar with the FCSD Packaging Engineering Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes
Website (Section 3)?
Does FCSD Packaging Engineering approve or authorize my No Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable
bulk packaging designs and does FCSD maintain a file of bulk
packaging specifications?
Should there be an FCSD Packaging Specification on file for Not Applicable Yes Yes Sometimes Sometimes
parts supplied under my supplier role?
Am I required to submit Packaging Specification Change Request
forms (Section 3):
For a new model part that does not presently have an Not Applicable Never Always Sometimes Sometimes
FCSD Packaging Specification on file?
For an existing part with an FCSD Packaging Not Applicable Always Always Sometimes Sometimes
Specifications on file?
Do all FCSD Packaging Specifications have to include the part Not Applicable Yes Yes Yes Yes
dimensions and the individual part's packaged weight?

Do I have to supply a packaged part weight and part dimensions Not Applicable Not Applicable Not Applicable Yes Yes, but only for
even if my parts are shipped directly to FCSD customers and shipments to Ford of
there is not a complete FCSD Packaging Specification on file? Canada PDC's
Refer to Section 3: Packaging weight and size update.
Should I register for Notification of Packaging & Material Specifi- No Yes Yes Yes Yes
cation changes (Section 3)?
Should I always request an FCSD Packaging Specification before Not Applicable Yes Yes Yes Yes
I ship my parts?
If there is no FCSD Packaging Specification on file, or there is a Yes No No Sometimes Sometimes
Vendor-To-Advise Packaging Specification on file can I still ship
my parts?
Do I have to buy my corrugated cartons from Pratt Industries? No Yes No No No
Do I have to buy FCSD's standard decorative folding cartons Not Applicable Yes Yes Yes Yes
(F-MFSER), poly bags (F-MFPOLY), container labels
(F-MFLSER) and tape identification labels (L26/ML26) from the
designated single source referenced on those specifications?
Do I have to display bar codes on my unit and masterpack (if Not Applicable Yes Yes Yes Yes
applicable) container labels?
Does the brand of the part nomenclature label on my masterpack Not Applicable Yes Yes Not Applicable Not Applicable
carton have to match the service part's branding?

Do I have to use FCSD's standard shipping labels? Yes (Exhibit J) Yes (L1907) See See See
Section 13 Section 13 Section 13

Is corrosion ever allowed on FCSD Service parts that have not No No No No No

been specifically exempt by the Ford Engineering drawing? Refer
to Exhibit K.
Should/can I display the statement "Contents Made In U.S.A." on Not Applicable No No No No
my container part nomenclature labels?
If I want to ship stock differently from what is required on the Not Applicable Yes Yes Yes Yes
FCSD Packaging Specification must I always get a Packaging
Deviation?

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Section 5 Material (M-role) Supplier Packaging Quick Guide

Material suppliers ship their stock in a bulk condition to the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager (P-Role).
FCSD Packaging Engineering does not develop or authorize bulk packaging specifications and as such will
not provide written authorization for any supplier’s bulk packaging designs. Material suppliers must not submit FCSD
Packaging Specification Change Request forms. FCSD Packaging Engineering defers to the Material/Secondary
Supplier (Packager) relationship for resolution of any unique bulk packaging issues.

General requirements for Material Suppliers:

• FCSD does not use Ford Production’s Form 1271 packaging specifications. Do not confuse Ford Production’s Form
1271 with the FCSD Service Parts requirements covered by this guide. Production and Service parts have completely
different packaging requirements and are separate engineering operations within Ford Motor Company.

• Material suppliers are responsible to design bulk packaging that will ensure damage-free and corrosion-free delivery
of their parts to the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager.

• Bulk package designs must be consistent on all succeeding shipments in order to conform to the pricing that has
been established for this packaging with the FCSD Commodity Buyer. Consistency is extremely important when
the supplier’s bulk package consists of individually packaging each part. In that scenario FCSD may choose to
reuse that packaging as its actual service packaging.

• All "A" surfaces must be protected during shipment. An "A" surface is one that is visible to the customer once the
part is installed on the vehicle.

• Different bulk containers must not be used to package the same part.

• Multiple part numbers can be placed on one shipping conveyance (pallet, tube, rack etc.) provided each part is
packaged in its own sealed container and labelled with that part number and quantity.

• When possible, utilize returnable bulk packaging common with production.

• Corrosion can jeopardize the functionality of the part and otherwise conveys a less than quality part to FCSD’s
customers (Refer to Exhibit K).

• Corrosion is not acceptable on Service Parts unless specifically exempted by Ford Engineering Drawings or
Specifications that are maintained by the FCSD Quality Office.

• Corrosion may be acceptable in some circumstances on non-functional part surfaces that are non-visible when
installed on the vehicle, but only when exempted on the aforementioned documents.

• All ferrous metal service parts require some form of corrosion preventative (VCI, oiling, waxing, painting, etc.) to
be documented on the part’s packaging specification.

• FCSD’s standard corrosion preventative material is Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) since it is the least cost and
easiest to apply, and it comes in various forms (paper, poly, or liquid).

• Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation to
the skin or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the
current release of the Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).

• The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally
required to ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

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Section 5 Material (M-role Supplier Packaging Quick Guide)

• It is the Material Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that all parts shipped remain corrosion-free for up to 30 days after
shipment. Overseas shipments must remain corrosion-free for 60 days after shipment. This is to allow sufficient time
for shipment to and packaging by the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager. (See additional comments
below regarding corrosion).
• Corrugated containers must be secured to an appropriately sized pallet, and cannot overhang the pallet in
any direction.

• Bulk shipments utilizing returnable containers must indicate on the packing slip the address where the containers are
to be returned.

• Bulk shipments must display an AIAG Standard Master Shipping label per Exhibit J and must be in conformance with
AIAG standards.

• Bulk shipments must be forklift accessible. However shipments via UPS, FedEx or special courier do not require a
pallet and each container must be labeled with the service part number, quantity and supplier code.

Shipping Parts with Alerts, Branding Deviation and different engineering level other than FCSD release

• When processing FCSD orders for engineering running changes where two-way interchangeability is identified,
suppliers are expected to include a hard copy (print out) WERS documentation with the shipment to the Packager
to demonstrate the two-way interchangeability between the old and the new engineering levels during the
transition period. The documentation must be placed inside of the shipping container on top of the parts
being shipped.

• When processing FCSD orders that are effected by an active alert or branding deviation, the supplier must place a
hard copy (print out) of the approved alert or branding deviation in the bulk container for the Packager’s review.
The documentation must be placed inside of the shipping container on top of the parts being shipped.

Failure to provide part interchangeability evidence, approved alert or branding deviation with the correct engineering
level will result in a FCSD reject.

Export Consolidator
Bulk packaging from various European Material suppliers that are shipped to the export consolidator for consolidation
into sea containers destined for Packagers in the United States must be palletized to facilitate receiving operations at the
Packager’s facility. Placing loose cartons into the sea container is prohibited.

Corrosion Prevention
Engineering drawings are used to determine surface protection requirements for production parts. Beginning in 1994
Car Product Development added the following statement to drawings of ferrous metal parts for service requirements:
"Corrosion protection for service parts must comply with the Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Packaging
and Shipping Guide". The intent of this statement is not to override any original equipment requirements shown on
the engineering drawing, but to assure that FCSD receives bulk shipments of service parts at designated Secondary
Suppliers/Packagers that pass the following corrosion inspection criteria:

• Corrosion will not be allowed on any parts being shipped to the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager
unless an exception is documented by a Ford engineering specification or part print. The FCSD Quality Office
maintains part number exceptions to this policy. Contact your Service STA that is listed in the Supplier Improvement
Manual (SIM).

Kits and Parts with Attaching Parts

• Each kit component must be packaged in its own container, labeled with the kit component part number and quantity.

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Section 5 Material (M-role Supplier Packaging Quick Guide)

• The individually packaged kit components must be placed into one bulk container in a position that is easily
noticeable when first entering the bulk container. The kit BOM must be included in the same bulk container.

• Each container must be labeled with the FCSD service kit part number, quantity, the notation "Attaching Parts
Contained Within", and Country of Origin, if applicable.

Vendor Supplied Kits

Material Suppliers who ship vendor supplied kits in bulk to a Packager must also include inside the bulk package a list of
the kit components including the quantity of each component that makes up the individual kit BOM. Packagers have no
visibility of vendor supplied kit components. The components are not listed in the BOM screen in MMP, and Engineering
drawings, where these components are normally displayed, are no longer available to the Packagers for proprietary
reasons.

Single Part Number Shipment

• Each individual bulk container on a pallet must be labeled with the FCSD service part number, quantity, and Country
of Origin, if applicable.
• Each pallet load must be labeled showing the service part number, pallet load quantity and the shipper's supplier code
(refer to Exhibit J).

Note: When shipping multiple pallet loads of the same part on the same trailer, each pallet must display an AIAG Master
Shipping Label (refer to Exhibit J) for the number of parts on that pallet, and one of the pallet loads must also
display a second Master Shipping Label for the total number of parts in the entire shipment.

Mixed Loads
To achieve transportation efficiencies when shipping different part numbers, it is expected to mix the parts on one pallet or
rack provided that each part number is packaged in its own bulk container. It is unacceptable to mix different parts within
the same container.

• Each bulk container on a mixed pallet load or rack must be labeled with the FCSD service part number, quantity, and
Country of Origin.

• The resulting pallet or rack load of individual bulk containers must be identified on all four sides with a placard reading
"MIXED LOAD".

• Right and left hand parts and the same parts but with different colors cannot be mixed on pallets or in racks.

• If the number of parts shipped to an FCSD designated packager on a single shipper exceeds 10 pieces, suppliers
must identify product with a master label utilizing AIAG format.

Canadian Shipments
Ford of Canada's process requires that Motorcraft branded parts be released with the Motorcraft sales part number rather
than the Ford service part number. Bulk shipments to any Ford of Canada packager must display the Motorcraft sales part
number on the shipping label.

Emergency Order Handling

Sometimes it may be necessary for FCSD Demand Analysts to request Material Suppliers to ship packaged stock
directly to FCSD customers on an emergency order basis. The nature of an emergency order requires special handling
throughout the supply chain to get the part to the customer as quickly as possible. To facilitate this process Material
Suppliers are allowed to deviate from the part's existing packaging specification. However, the following minimum
requirements must be met in packaging service parts ordered on an emergency basis:

• The deviated packaging must be as good as or more robust than the existing packaging specification.

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• Hazardous materials must follow the existing FCSD Packaging Specification since that packaging has been UN
certified specifically for those parts. Deviations are not allowed for this category of parts

• The packaging specification must be reviewed for any required special labeling, such as country of origin, anti-theft or
hazardous materials warning labels (FAA, DOT, etc).

• Part nomenclature graphic labels must be applied to the containers in conformance to the part’s brand. Refer to
Section 11 in this guide and to Material Specifications F-MFLSER and PRINT.

• Every service part’s unit container must be bar coded. Refer to Section 11 in this guide and to the Package Material
Specifications PRINT, L1522 (UPC bar code for Motorcraft branded parts), and L1569 (bar code 3 of 9 for Ford
branded parts).

Note: Also refer to the Supplier Handbook at the FCSD N.A. Supply Chain Management Supplier website at
https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/.

Part Marking Requirements (Directive E108)

Automotive parts must have three permanent identification markings: An appropriate Company trademark, a unique
engineering part number, and a supplier code. These markings are the responsibility of the part manufacturer.
Compliance with this directive is mandatory. Read the full Directive E-108 at http://web.purinfo.ford.com.

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Section 6 Secondary Suppler/Packager (P-role) Packaging Quick Guide

It is the responsibility of the FCSD Secondary Supplier/Packager (P-Role) to both develop and input packaging
specifications for the first receipt of new model parts that are sourced to their locations. Packagers must comply with the
requirements of Section 12, The Packaging Specification Development Process.

General requirements for Secondary Suppliers/Packagers:

• Packagers must develop the most cost effective packaging specifications that will ensure damage-free and corrosion
free delivery of service-packaged parts to FCSD customers.

• Designs must use the full scope of available packaging materials subject to existing supplier constraints mandated
by FCSD Purchasing and FCSD Packaging Engineering. Packagers must refrain from developing their own sub-set
of cartons from the good carton list. The best fitting cartons from the full good carton list must be specified to ensure
the optimum packaging is achieved.

• As part of the new model packaging specification development process, Packagers are required to upload pictures
of the bare part and the part with its specified packaging. FCSD Packaging Engineer has created a link in the CP
Portal that Packagers must use for this purpose. Below are the pictures that are required:
• Two isometric views of the bare (unpackaged) part; the intent is to get a complete view of the part, all sides top
and bottom.
• One photo shows the top of the part, and sides 1 and 2.
• Second photo shows the bottom of the part, and sides 3 and 4.
• One photo of the part with the dunnage around it (if applicable) sitting on top of its unit container.
• One photo of the part as it sits inside its unit container with any specified dunnage.
• One photo of the sealed unit container showing the part nomenclature label

Note: Process code 87 reads “NEW MODEL PART – THIS INITIAL SPEC REQUIRES REVISION UPON
NEXT RECEIPT”.

• The intent of this code is to enable packagers to immediately ship new model parts by inputting a less than optimum
packaging specification but enable a tracking mechanism for the Packager to subsequently develop the permanent
spec prior to next receipt.

• This situation only applies to parts that require unique internal dunnage development by a package material
supplier, i.e. a part that needs a pre-molded foam pad developed.

• The goal is to not inhibit new model part flow, but to ensure optimum permanent specs are on file.

• It is the Packager’s responsibility, as part of its New Model Spec writing process, to ensure that it develops the
needed internal protective dunnage and that the new dunnage is added to the spec before the next part receipt.

• Packagers are allowed to hold back one (1) part for dunnage development, but drop testing is not allowed since the
part cannot risk being damaged.

• Once the final design has been established, the packager must submit a packaging specification change request to
delete process code 87 and add the new dunnage material.
• The one part that was used for the new dunnage design must be shipped and packaged in the new design after the
packaging specification is revised.

• Packagers are responsible for ensuring accurate part dimensions and packaged part weights on the packaging
specifications. Refer to Exhibit L for packaged part weight tolerances.

• Packagers must ensure that individual parts going into the HVC34 plastic returnable containers or ZE21 baskets do
not weigh more than 25 lbs. Parts weighing in excess of 25 lbs. must be shipped on a pallet or PRC1 rack.

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Section 6 Secondary Suppler/Packager (P-role) Packaging Quick Guide

• Changes to existing specifications, except Vendor-to-Advise (VTA) specifications, must be requested via submission
of a Packaging Specification Change Request form. Packagers are prohibited from changing existing
Packaging Specifications on their own, unless authorized by FCSD Packaging Engineering in
special circumstances.

• It is the Packager’s responsibility to validate the appropriateness of an existing packaging specification for parts
resourced to them, and submit any revisions necessary to ensure cost effective part protection.

• Single sourced supplier materials help FCSD achieve the lowest costs and facilitate its Brand Protection goals.
Deviations from the following supplier constraints must be authorized by FCSD Packaging Engineering:

• Corrugated cartons must be purchased from Pratt Industries (or Xpedx for select commodities).

• Unit Container and Masterpack labels, both graphic and plain, and tape identification labels must be purchased
from Whitlam Label Company. Refer to Material Specification numbers F-MFLSER and L26/ML26.

• Every unit container and masterpack container must display a part nomenclature label. However, these labels
will not appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general requirement for all containers. The
packager must select the appropriate graphic or plain label by selecting the largest label that will fit the smallest
carton panel. Labels must never be placed on Regular Slotted Carton flaps i.e. where flaps meet in the middle.

• Decorative folding cartons and decorative poly bags must be purchased from Doug Brown Packaging. Refer to
Material Specification numbers F-MFSER and F-MFPOLY.

• Container part nomenclature labels must be printed in strict adherence to the Material Specification PRINT.

• Every unit container part nomenclature label must display both a 2D bar code (refer to Material Specification L1935)
and a second bar code that is determined by the part’s brand as follows:

• Ford branded parts require a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569). This label number will not
appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general requirement for all Ford Branded parts.

• Motorcraft branded parts require a UPC bar code (refer to Material Specification L1522). This label number will
appear on part packaging specifications because the FCSD Packaging System uses the L1522 to generate new
UPC numbers.

• Every Masterpack and Sell Pack container must be affixed with a branded label that matches the part’s brand and
the labels must display either a 3 of 9 bar code for Ford and Motorcraft branded parts or an I 2 of 5 bar code for a
Sell Pack container. Refer to the PRINT Material Specification for detailed instructions and sample label illustrations.

• All pallet loads of service parts must be secured using stretch wrap per the #1690 Material Specification. The use of
bands to secure product on pallets is prohibited unless specifically approved by FCSD Packaging Engineering on a
part commodity exception basis or as may be required on a Package Material Specification that is included on service
part packaging specifications, or as detailed below in the Banding Parts to Pallet Option.

• Banding pallets contributes to carton damage and stretch wrap provides superior containment of product
resulting in more stable loads and a reduction in Health & Safety concerns.

• This is a general FCSD standard that applies to all pallets, and Material Specification 1690 will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

• This requirement applies to both corrugated cartons and unpackaged (tape identified) parts on pallets.

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Banding Parts to Pallet Option

Listed below are specifications that allow banding instead of stretch wrapping service parts in corrugated cartons to
either wood or corrugated pallets with the following restrictions:
• FCSD Packaging Engineering expects packaging specifications to be written to maximize pallet utilization, i.e. pallet
patterns must not be developed to enable banding vs. stretch wrapping.
• All banding must be plastic, no metal banding is allowed. Refer to Material Specification 1303.
• Proper tension is required to prevent movement yet must not result in damage to the cartons in any way that would
render them saleable.
• Damaged cartons, including hazmat cartons, due to improper banding techniques will be the Packager’s
responsibility.

Banding Standard Pallets:

• Container length (outside dimension) must be:
1660B (42" x 48"): Greater than or = to 42" and less than or = to 48" (only one part per pallet length)
1660A (42" x 52"): Greater than 48" and less than or = to 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42" (stock and pallet)

Banding Extended Length Pallets

• Container length (outside dimension) must be greater than 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42" (stock and pallet)

• If a packager is unable to meet the FCSD Packaging Specification, they must request a Packaging Deviation from
FCSD Packaging Engineering. The request will be reviewed and evaluated against FCSD’s packaging standards to
determine if it will be granted or rejected. Packagers will be promptly notified of the request disposition. Approved
deviations must be in place to avoid FCSD Quality Control rejections.

• Requests for single part numbers must be submitted via a Packaging Specification Change Request form. In the
comments section of the change request form the statement “This Is A Deviation Request” must be shown.

• FCSD Packaging Engineering develops a deviation packaging specification using the deviation maintenance
screen (Exhibit A1) in the Packaging Specification System. This shows the deviated specification and its effective
date and expiration date. If possible the packager must display the word “deviation” on the last line of the part
nomenclature label that is affixed to the unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control of the existence of
a deviation and the stock will not be rejected. Packagers can retrieve the deviation specification from the
Packaging Specification System for their records.

• Deviation requests that cover multiple parts must be requested by calling FCSD Packaging Engineering on the
Packaging Hotline at 888-FCSDPKG (327-3754).

• A “Request for Supplier Deviation from Packaging Specification,” FPS-8334 (Exhibit A), is issued as a blanket
deviation for multiple parts. If possible, the deviation number (DEV #_ _ _ _ _) must be displayed on the last line
of the part nomenclature label that is affixed to the part’s unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control
of the existence of a deviation and the stock will not be rejected. FCSD Packaging Engineering will provide
packagers a copy of the blanket deviation for their records.

Country of Origin (refer to Section 10 under the same heading)

Packagers are required to follow Material Specification L1287 and display the country of origin on the unit container part
nomenclature label according to the country code shown in the FCSD Purchasing file, which is also displayed in the
FCSD Packaging Specification System.

• All service parts require a Country of Origin (COO) statement.

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Note: Because this is a general requirement for all service parts, the L1287 Material Specification will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

Note: Parts with a United States COO will show either US or blank on the Service Part Packaging Specification.
Parts with a U.S. origin must display the statement “MAJORITY CONTENT MADE IN USA”. Refer to the
L1287 Material Specification.

• Upon receipt of bulk packaged stock Packagers must validate that the country of origin noted on the supplier’s paper
work (bill of lading/packaging slip/carton label etc.) matches the country code in the FCSD Purchasing file.

• Any discrepancies must be resolved with the FCSD Buyer, who will advise the correct country to display on the
container labels.

• Material Suppliers should not be affixing country of origin labels to the bare parts and if they do the Packager
should notify the FCSD Buyer and the FCSD STA for them to resolve with the supplier. Packagers should not
remove any labels from the bare parts unless specifically directed by the FCSD Buyer or STA.

Hazardous Materials
Total Suppliers/Packagers/SDS Suppliers/FCS Suppliers must be trained and certified to handle/package/ship
hazardous materials. This training includes awareness of the regulations pertaining to specific commodities including all
DOT container/shipment labeling.

Note: It is the Packager’s responsibility to ensure that FCSD Packaging Specifications adhere to all Federal and
International guidelines, based on the packagers known shipping destination, if applicable, regarding
the packaging of service parts that are identified as hazardous materials.

• When developing specifications for new model hazardous materials, all unit container package designs must be UN
Certified for that specific commodity by the carton manufacturer. And those packaging materials, which include the
required imprinted container markings, cannot be used for any other service parts, i.e. a hazmat
certified carton cannot be used to package a non-hazardous part.

• Packagers are accountable to obtain and meet the UN Certified packaging, and must ensure that the FCSD
Packaging Specification on file matches the UN Certified packaging and any related DOT regulations, i.e. DOT
regulations supersede FCSD Packaging Specifications if the spec on file is deficient.

• As an example, DOT regulations stipulate that Pretensioners and Air Bag Modules cannot move inside their
containers. So if the FCSD Packaging Specification calls for 30” of bubble wrap but in reality 60” of bubble
wrap is needed to eliminate part movement, then it is the Packager’s responsibility to use 60” and ensure that
the Packaging Specification is revised from 30” to 60”.

• Similarly, container markings and warning labels may not be included in FCSD Packaging Specifications, but
that does not relieve the Packager of the responsibility of complying with the DOT labeling requirements for
service parts packaging and shipments.

• Hazardous parts will display a code in the “HAZMAT TR CD=” field on the Packaging Specification
Maintenance screen.

• The FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager populates this field upon release of a new model part into MMP.

• However, if a Packager knows a part to be hazardous based upon bulk container markings from the Material
Supplier and that field is blank, then the Packager must contact the FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager, Jeff
Norton ([email protected] or 734-523-3098) to confirm that the stock received is hazardous and to get a
hazmat traffic code assigned in MMP.

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Indexing
Indexing, is commonly known as the practice of lining up racks, containers or pallets and pushing or shoving them in one
at a time from the dock without actually entering the trailer. This type of activity causes heavy damage to trailer flooring
and could affect the structural integrity of the trailer and container/pallet. Indexing is a term that is sometimes utilized
interchangeably with bulldozing. Both indexing and bulldozing is strictly prohibited at Ford.

Unique Purchasing Programs

FCSD Purchasing may establish unique programs that deviate from the traditional sourcing scenarios and that impact
Secondary Supplier (P-role) packaging operations as described below:

Cross-Dock (Process Code 86)

A true cross-dock is where the sourced Material Supplier actually does all the unit packaging, including the
container label, but the packaging is sourced to a Packager who only reallocates stock to the exact distribution
quantity requirement for shipment into the PDC’s. In this scenario the unit container label will show the Material
Supplier’s code and the date they packaged the stock. The Packager will not be expected to open the
containers to inspect stock, so any quality issues will be written against the Material Supplier. Packaging
specifications in this sourcing scenario must include process code 86, which reads “UNIT PACKAGING/
LABELING BY MAT’L SUPLR-CROSSDOCK ONLY THRU PACKAGER”.

Hybrid Packaging (Process Code 85)

Hybrid packaging occurs when FCSD Purchasing establishes a contract with the Material Supplier to do the
unit packaging except for affixing the part nomenclature label. In this scenario the Packager will affix the part
nomenclature label but will show both the Material Supplier and the Packager supplier codes in the following
format: XXXX/YYYY, where XXXX is the Material Supplier and YYYY is the Packager.

• When Process Code 85 appears on a Packaging Specification the Packager is required to inspect the first and
last part in the bulk (Material Supplier) shipment to ensure that the correct part has been received; the
Packager is not required to 100% inspect the shipment. If it is later discovered that the stock is mislabeled,
then rejects will be issued against the Material Supplier and not the Packager.

• In this scenario it will be the responsibility of the FCSD Commodity Buyer to inform FCSD Packaging
Engineering and the Packager of the parts on these special programs. The buyers will establish an agreement
with the Material Suppliers that the agreed upon packaging being documented in the FCSD Packaging
Specification will be consistently shipped.

• The Packager’s only responsibilities will be to validate that the packaging meets the FCSD Packaging
Specification for the external container, not the dunnage, and label and palletize the stock for distribution to
the PDC’s.

• Packaging specifications in this sourcing scenario must include process code 85 in order to alert everyone that
the unit packaging and any required dunnage is being supplied by the Material Supplier and not the Packager.
Process code 85 reads “UNIT PACKAGING BY MATERIAL SUPPLIER-UNIT LABELING BY PACKAGER”.

• Following is a summary of the process to document the use of process code 85:
1. Part supplier sends e-mail to FCSD buyer, packager of record and FCSD Packaging Engineering.
2. E-mail should describe details of the unit container, including inside container dimensions, container material
(i.e. ECT, Burst Strength etc.), carton construction (FOL, RSC, etc.) and a carton number identified by
the supplier. FCSD Packaging Engineering will add a "#" before that carton number on the packaging
specification to identify the carton as a supplier carton. Note that the unit container cannot include any supplier
markings or labels.
3. E-mail should also describe the interior container dunnage that is being used, if any. Dunnage size and type
should be identified in the e-mail.
4. E-mail should also include photos of the part, part inside the carton with dunnage around part, if applicable.

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5. FCSD Packaging Engineering will then change the packaging specification and reply to all and include Ken
Sahinbas in Quality. Packaging specification will include the process code 85 to identify that there is an
agreement on record.
6. This e-mail is used as official documentation for the agreement between FCSD and the supplier for consistent
packaging being shipped to the packager.

Bulk Packaging Used as Unit Package

Whenever a Packager receives a bulk load from a Material Supplier where the parts are unit packaged in a manner that
is acceptable to be used as the actual FCSD service packaging, then the Packager will input the vendor’s packaging
materials into the FCSD Packaging Specification and include process code 75 for the vendor’s unit container and
process code 71, if applicable, for the vendor’s dunnage in Level 30. This will highlight to the FCSD Purchasing Buyer
that the Packager is re-using vendor packaging materials.

• In these scenarios the Packager must alert the FCSD Commodity Buyer so they can ensure that the Material
Supplier consistently ships stock in this packaging since Purchasing is already paying for it in the part’s piece price.

• However, the Packager still owns the spec and will be responsible to inspect stock and will incur any applicable QC
rejects for part quality issues.

Note: If reusing the vendor’s packaging it must not display any vendor graphics including name, logo, labels
or part numbers. However, universally recognizable symbols such as a glass with a diagonal line through it,
or statements such as “GLASS HANDLE WITH CARE” are acceptable. Also, service parts arriving from off
shore Ford markets for distribution within the U.S. must be repackaged using Ford U.S. packaging materials.

Emergency Order Handling

The nature of an emergency order requires special handling throughout the supply chain to get the part to the customer
as quickly as possible. To facilitate this process packagers are allowed to deviate from the part's existing packaging
specification. However, the following minimum requirements must be met in packaging service parts ordered on an
emergency basis:

• The part's existing FCSD packaging specification must be reviewed and adhered to if the specified packaging
materials are on hand at the packager. In some cases the part requires such specialized packaging to assure
damage free shipment that the packaging specification cannot be deviated. In those situations, the decision not to
deviate will be left to the discretion of the packager.

• Hazardous materials must follow the existing FCSD Packaging Specification since that packaging has been UN
certified specifically for those parts. Deviations are not allowed for this category of parts.

• If specified materials are unavailable the part must be packaged to a level of protection commensurate with or
greater than that of the existing packaging specification. If a larger container is chosen, part fragility and void will
dictate the need for appropriate interior dunnage.

• The packaging specification must be reviewed for any required special labeling, such as country of origin, anti-theft
or hazardous materials warning labels etc.

• Part nomenclature graphic labels must be applied to the containers in conformance to the part’s brand. Refer to
Section 11 in this guide and to Material Specifications F-MFLSER and PRINT.

• Every service part’s unit container must be bar coded. Refer to Section 11 in this guide and to the Package Material
Specifications PRINT, L1522 (UPC bar code for Motorcraft branded parts), and L1569 (bar code 3 of 9 for Ford
branded parts).

Note: Also refer to the Supplier Handbook at the FCSD N.A. Supply Chain Management Supplier website at
https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/.
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Standard Parts
Standard parts include screws, nuts, bolts, washers etc. Product Analysis generally releases these types of parts with
a Standard Parts Locator Code, which is an Industry Number used by the Dealer Body to facilitate stock keeping these
types of parts in their facilities.

• Packagers are required to print the Standard Parts Locator Code on the Unit Container part nomenclature label per
Material Specification PRINT (page 3, sub-item 6) at the bottom of the label in the space between the Supplier GSDB
code on the left and the Package Date Code on the right.

• New model specifications should include the fixed Remark Code G which reads: PRINT STANDARD PART
LOCATOR CODE BETWEEN THE SUPPLIER CODE & DATE CODE ON PART NOMENCLATURE LABEL PER THE
PRINT SPEC

• Spec writers must look at the field “STD LOC=” that is located on the Packaging Specification Maintenance Screen on
the far right side half way down the screen. If there is a number in that field they must write the spec using fixed code
G and display the locator code as described above on the unit container label.

Major Sheet Metal Packaging

• When placing packaged major sheet metal into PRC1 racks, the unit container orientation inside the rack must
comply with the “up arrows” displayed on the carton, i.e. if the up arrows are anything but in the up direction inside
the rack, then the parts are being racked incorrectly and subject to rejection.

• Packagers must ensure that the correct rack extensions, if needed, are properly specified on the affected Packaging
Specifications.

• Partial rack loads of packaged major sheet metal must be tied to the rack ends using strapping, and in order to
balance the rack load equal numbers of parts must be banded to each end of the rack.

Kit Components with Assigned Ford Internal Reference (FIR) Numbers

FCSD requires that Packagers of service kits that include any component that has been assigned a FIR number
must assume responsibility for the proper labeling of that component’s package. Assignment of a FIR number, a.k.a.
Toxicology Number, is coordinated by FCSD Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE) on products, generally
chemicals, which are regulated and require special labeling due to their hazardous nature. If a FIR number has been
assigned, it will appear next to the applicable kit component in the bill-of-materials section at the bottom of the service kit
part’s FCSD Packaging Specification.

It is expected that the supplier of these regulated kit components will determine the appropriate warnings/symbols to
be applied to the exterior of the applicable kit component’s package in accordance with Material Specification L1794. It
will be the responsibility of the FCSD Packager to work with the regulated component supplier to develop and apply the
required label(s).

Any questions regarding label format, content or FIR number generation must be directed to FCSD
Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE), Product Compliance Service Chemicals Activity, via
http://fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/chemregulations/.
FCSD Containerization Operation at Packagers and Artiflex
Packagers must sort all packaged service parts into bin or bulk designated shipping conveyances for each HVC and
PDC receiving location using the “Containerization Flow“ labels shown in Material Specification L1907. Shipments to
each HVC, HCC, LVLC, PRC, NPD, Ford of Canada, Export HVC or GDS may also use the labels.

• The “Shipper Label” (L1907A) displays data required to facilitate stock keeping for each part number at the receiving
location and is bar coded with a serialized identification number that is unique to each packager.

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• When one part or multiples of the same part are placed into a shipping container, which can be an HVC34
(collapsible plastic container), ZE21 metal basket, PRC1 Rack or a pallet depending upon destination, then
one Shipper Label (L1907A) must be affixed to the one part, or to one container of the multiple parts inside the
shipping conveyance, facing upward.

• When one part fills the entire shipping container then only one Shipper Label is placed on the outside of the
container and a Container Super Label (L1907B) is not needed.

Note: The shipper label also includes blocks to display the total load weight and the residual weight until
the unitization material’s (pallet, HVC34, PRC1) maximum weight limit is reached. This is necessary
to facilitate double stacking loads.

• The “Container Super Label” (L1907B) must be affixed to any conveyance that contains mixed loads of service
parts. The Container Super Label is also bar coded with a serialized identification number that, when scanned by the
receiving location, identifies all the parts contained in that particular shipping container. Similar to the Shipper Label,
the Container Super Label also displays a “Bin” or “Bulk” designation.

Operational Requirements for The Containers (refer to illustrations in Material Specification L1907)

Packager Shipping and Cube Utilization Guidelines

Packagers must adhere to these guidelines which are located on the FCSD NA Supply Chain Management Supplier
Requirements Resource website at https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/docs/PackagerWorkInstructions/Master_Presentation_
Docs/Miscpro_E_Cube_Utilization_Guidelines.doc
Questions regarding these guidelines should be directed to the FCSD Packaging Engineering & Network Manager’s
Office (313) 390-6342.

L1907 Label Placement (refer to Exhibit H1 for shipping container illustrations)

• Racks: Label must be placed on a wire tag or in a plastic envelope in the upper left hand corner of racks. All
shipper labels must be facing the opening of the rack.

• Pallets: Label must be placed on the upper left hand corner on the long side of every pallet.

Note: Whenever possible, PDC Receiving and Stockkeeping personnel must be able to see both the shipping label
(L1907) and at least one unit container label on the same load face that is over the main fork opening on the
standard sized pallets. It is recognized that this will not be possible on extended length pallet loads.

• ZE21 Baskets: Label must be placed on the fold downside of a ZE21 or collapsible container.

• HVC34 Baskets: Label must be placed on the recessed area of a collapsible container.

• Shipper labels must be facing up whenever placed into a container; all container labels must be facing the same
direction.

PRC-destined material (AF30A) must be shipped on a separate trailer from cross-dock material. PRC material must be
segregated by base size.

Quality Expectations for Packagers of Record

All packagers must assure that the FCSD Demand Analyst is notified of any problems with their shipment or received
parts. The FCSD STA (Supplier Technical Assistant) Engineer is also to be notified of any quality problem.

Bates (Work Order) Number Assignment

Every service part received at a Packager’s location is assigned a Bates Number that will enable dock-to-dock
traceability at the Packager, FCSD facilities and the dealer. These numbers are utilized when defective parts need
containment.
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• A Bates number is a Packager’s internal Work Order Number and each Packager maintains their own universe of
Bates numbers.

• Upon receipt of an ASN or a truckload of stock where an ASN was not provided, the Packager assigns a Bates
number to each different part number.

• The Bates number is displayed on that part’s unit container label, between the Supplier Code and the package date,
per the PRINT spec.

• Every part is received into the packager’s facility under a Bates number, which enables 100% traceability of the parts
from the time it arrives throughout the packaging process until it is shipped, right down to the packaging production
line and person(s) who packaged the parts.

• The packager maintains a file of the supplier label from the bulk shipment with the Packager’s bates number label as
a quality check to confirm to FCSD QC that they packaged the stock as identified by the Material Supplier.

Additional Instructions For Packagers

Packagers must perform the receiving inspection according to the NA FCSD documented process. Packagers must verify
the service and engineering part numbers match those present on the FCSD packaging specification and inspect product
according to Packager Inspection Process.
A supplier history file must be set up to include all copies of correspondence to the FCSD Demand Analyst and STA
Engineer.

• Required Document Retention (18 months):

• Packing Slip (if no packing slip received a copy of the dummy slip prepared by the packager)

• Work order (must show when and by whom stock was packaged)

• Packagers Line Sheet

• Bates Tags (labels)

• Copy of label applied to stock (unit and masterpack)

• Copies of suppliers shipping labels from every shipping container

Packager Inspection Requirements

Packagers are to perform inspection during receiving and packaging processes on incoming product for non-conformance
of part, label, damage and corrosion as listed below.

Corrosion (refer to Exhibit K)

Corrosion can jeopardize the functionality of the part and otherwise conveys a less than quality part to FCSD’s customers.

• Corrosion is not acceptable on Service Parts unless specifically exempted by Ford Engineering Drawings or
Specifications that are maintained by the FCSD Quality Office.

• Corrosion may be acceptable in some circumstances on non-functional part surfaces that are non-visible when
installed on the vehicle, but only when exempted on the aforementioned documents.
All ferrous metal service parts require some form of corrosion preventative (VCI, oiling, waxing, painting, etc.) to be
documented on the part’s packaging specification.

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• FCSD’s standard corrosion preventative material is Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) since it is the least cost and
easiest to apply, and it comes in various forms (paper, poly, or liquid).

• Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation to
the skin or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the current
release of the Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).

• The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally required
to ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

• Packagers must inspect receipts of bulk-packaged stock to insure no parts are corroded, and issue rejects as
necessary.

• During the packaging process individual ferrous metal parts must be inspected for corrosion as they are being
packaged in their unit container, and rejected as necessary.

Receiving Inspection Process

• Inspect product labels against Ford engineering/service part numbers identified on the shipping documentation.

• Inspect product at the receiving dock for:

• Corrosion
• Obvious damage – As indicated by container/water damage
• 100 % inspection of the material within that container is required when obvious damage to the exterior of the
container is detected.

• Utilize appropriate procedure to quarantine and disposition the affected stock.

In-process Inspection During Packaging

• Inspect product for obvious damage and corrosion per the FCSD Packaging Guide during packaging process at
the line.

• Identify all obvious discrepancies between how the supplier identified the incoming part on the supplier label versus
what Packager received.

• Validate part number on part (if present) agrees with the prime and all packagers shipping labels.

• In the absence of a part number on a part, the packager work order must be noted as "no part number on part" and
utilize the supplier's AIAG label as part identification.

• In the absence of assembly part number on part, note packager work order as "no part number on part assembly"
and utilize the supplier's AIAG label as part identification.

Note: Material Suppliers are required to do the following when shipping parts with alerts, branding deviations and/or
different engineering levels other than what is shown on the Ford release:

• When processing FCSD orders for engineering running changes where two-way interchangeability is identified,
Material Suppliers are expected to include a hard copy (printout) WERS documentation with the shipment to the
Packager to demonstrate the two-way interchangeability between the old and the new engineering levels during
the transition period. The documentation must be placed inside of the shipping container on top of the parts
being shipped.

• When processing FCSD orders that are affected by an active alert or branding deviation, the Material Supplier must
place a hard copy (printout) of the approved alert or branding deviation in the bulk container for the Packager’s
review. The documentation must be placed inside of the shipping container on top of the parts being shipped.

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Failure to provide part interchangeability evidence, approved alerts or branding deviations with the correct engineering
level will result in an FCSD reject being issued against the Material Supplier.

• Identify inconsistencies with service part number versus engineering number.

• Mixed parts (R-hand vs. L-Hand).
• All surfaces must be inspected for damage and corrosion.
• Verify obvious color, texture, errors (white vs. red), (chrome vs. painted).

• Utilize appropriate procedures to quarantine and disposition affected stock

Exclusions to Inspection Process

• Parts received from the manufacturer covered with packaging material, which requires the packager to unpack part
to inspect.
• Dimensional discrepancies.
• Not visibly apparent build, form, fit and functional issues.

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Section 7 Total (T-role) Supplier Packaging Quick Guide

Total Suppliers (T role) must submit Packaging Specification Change Request forms for all parts, both new and past
model, that are sourced to them; they do not have authorization to input specifications directly into the FCSD Packaging
Specification System. Total Suppliers must comply with the requirements of Section 12, The Packaging Specification
Development Process.

General requirements for Total Suppliers:

• Changes to packaging data for all Total Supplier service parts (new or past model) must be communicated via an
FCSD Packaging Specification Change Request form.

• When submitting the Change Request form, pictures must be attached that display the proposed packaging.
The picture must show the service part as it sits inside the proposed unit container, including any requested
internal dunnage.

• Upon FCSD Packaging Engineering’s approval and input of the mutually agreed upon packaging, Total Suppliers
must then upload pictures of the bare part and the part with its specified packaging to the FCSD Packaging
Engineering website. The new icon “Photos of Total Supplier and SDS Supplier Packaging Specifications approved by
FCSD” has been added to the website for this purpose. This file will visually document the packaging specification that
is currently on file. Below are the pictures that are required:

• Two isometric views of the bare (unpackaged) part. The intent is to get a complete view of the part; all sides,
top and bottom.

• One photo shows the top of the part and sides 1 and 2.
• One photo shows the bottom of the part and sides 3 and 4.
• One photo of the part with the dunnage around it (if applicable) sitting on top of its unit container.
• One photo of the part as it sits inside its unit container with any specified dunnage.
• One photo of the sealed unit container showing the part nomenclature label.

• Total suppliers must ensure that the change request form is submitted at least one week in advance of your scheduled
ship date to allow sufficient time for a packaging specification to be input and for you to be able to procure the required
packaging materials.

• Shipments made to FCSD facilities where there is not a complete (non-VTA) packaging specification on
file will automatically result in a FCSD Quality reject. Never ship stock without first reviewing the current FCSD
Packaging Specification to ensure that all its requirements are met.

• It is the supplier’s responsibility to provide accurate part dimensions and packaged part weights. Refer to Exhibit L
for packaged part weight tolerances.

• Approval of change request forms submitted by total suppliers are subject to the following constraints:

• No supplier graphics are allowed on containers or internal dunnage materials, unless authorized by FCSD
Packaging Engineering.

Note: Do not use newspapers or magazines as internal dunnage/void fill material in unit container or Masterpack
containers. These materials could display images that are offensive to differing cultures throughout the world
that may import service-packaged parts from FCSD North America.

• Single sourced supplier materials help FCSD achieve the lowest costs and facilitate its brand protection goals.
Deviations from the following supplier constraints must be authorized by FCSD Packaging Engineering:

• Unit Container and Masterpack labels, both graphic and plain, and tape identification labels must be purchased
from Whitlam Label Company. Refer to Material Specification numbers F-MFLSER and L26/ML26.

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• Every unit container and masterpack container must display a part nomenclature label. However, these labels
will not appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general requirement for all containers. The
supplier must select the appropriate graphic or plain label by selecting the largest label that will fit the smallest
carton panel. Labels must never be placed on Regular Slotted Carton flaps, i.e. where flaps meet in the middle.

• Decorative folding cartons and decorative poly bags must be purchased from Doug Brown Packaging. Refer to
Material Specification numbers F-MFSER and F-MFPOLY.

• Total Suppliers can procure corrugated materials from any supplier; corrugated containers must be plain.

• A Ford or Motorcraft graphic label (F-MFLSER) must be used to display the part nomenclature information.

• Container part nomenclature labels must be printed in strict adherence to the Material Specification number PRINT.

• Every unit container part nomenclature label must display a bar code that is determined by the part’s brand as
follows:

• Ford branded parts require a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569). This label number will not
appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general requirement for all Ford Branded parts.
• Motorcraft branded parts require a UPC bar code (refer to Material Specification L1522). This label number will
appear on part packaging specifications because the FCSD Packaging System uses the L1522 to generate
new UPC numbers.

• Every Masterpack and Sell Pack container must be affixed with a branded label that matches the part’s brand
and the labels must display either a 3 of 9 bar code for Ford and Motorcraft branded parts or an I 2 of 5 bar code for a
Sell Pack container. Refer to the PRINT Material Specification for detailed instructions and sample label illustrations.

• Ford branded parts must display a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569) that encodes the
Ford Service Part number, which will exactly match the unit container bar code. The L1569 will not appear on the
Packaging Specification.

• Motorcraft branded parts must display one of two different types of bar codes depending upon how these parts are
released by FCSD Product Analysis:

• Parts released with a Sell Order Quantity must display an I 2 of 5 bar code (refer to Material Specification
L1205), which uses the UPC code on the unit container to create another unique code to enable customers
to scan in the actual quantity of the Sell Pack container. In this situation the L1205 will appear on the Packaging
Specification.

• All other Motorcraft parts (those not released with a Sell Order Quantity) must display a 3 of 9 bar code (Refer
to Material Specification L1569) that encodes the Ford Service Part Number, NOT the Motorcraft Sales Number.
The L1569 will not appear on the Packaging Specification.

• Pallet loads of service parts must be secured using stretch wrap per the #1690 Material Specification. The use of
bands to secure product on pallets is prohibited unless specifically approved by FCSD Packaging Engineering on a
part commodity exception basis, or as may be required on a Package Material Specification that is included on service
part packaging specifications, or as detailed below in the Banding Parts to Pallet Option.

• Banding pallets contributes to carton damage and stretch wrap provides superior containment of product
resulting in more stable loads and a reduction in Health and Safety concerns.

• This is a general FCSD standard that applies to all pallets, and Material Specification 1690 will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

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• This requirement applies to both corrugated cartons and unpackaged (tape identified) parts on pallets.

Banding Parts to Pallet Option

Listed below are specifications that allow banding instead of stretch wrapping service parts in corrugated cartons to
either wood or corrugated pallets with the following restrictions:

• FCSD Packaging Engineering expects packaging specifications to be written to maximize pallet utilization, i.e. pallet
patterns must not be developed to enable banding vs. stretch wrapping.
• All banding must be plastic, no metal banding is allowed. Refer to Material Specification 1303.
• When banding Hazmat corrugated cartons, edge protectors must be used under the bands and proper tension on
the bands must be used to prevent damage to the cartons in any way.
• Damaged cartons due to banding techniques will be the Total Supplier’s responsibility.

Banding Standard Pallets:

• Container length (outside dimension) must be:
1660B (42" x 48"): Greater than or = to 42" and less than or = to 48" (only one part per pallet length)
1660A (42" x 52"): Greater than 48" and less than or = to 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42" (stock and pallet)
Banding Extended Length Pallets
• Container length (outside dimension) must be greater than 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42" (stock and pallet)

• Pallet loads weighing 1,000 lbs. or more must display a “Heavy Load Do Not Double Stack” placard (refer to Material
Specification L1791). Affix one label on each of the four faces of the finished pallet load so that it is legible from any
view. These pallets cannot be stacked on top of other pallets, and other pallets cannot be stacked on top of them.
This will prevent carton crushing and also maintain the rated load weight for the pallet.

• Any loads shipped to the FCSD Export Consolidator must be on FCSD’s standard pallet construction (refer to
Material Specification 1660-1) and must be stretch wrapped (refer to Material Specification 1690).

• FCSD Packaging Engineering reserves the right to decline certain packaging materials or designs if they are deemed
insufficient to protect the parts or if a more cost effective design is available.

• Customer damage complaints and/or high damage rates on service parts may indicate that the Total Supplier’s
requested packaging materials are not satisfactory and must be revised at FCSD’s direction.

• The FCSD release directs the supplier to which FCSD Parts Distribution Center (HCC, HVC, LVLC, NPDC or PRC)
parts are to be shipped.

• If a Total Supplier is unable to meet the FCSD Packaging Specification, they must request a Packaging Deviation
from FCSD Packaging Engineering. The request will be reviewed and evaluated against FCSD’s packaging
standards to determine if it will be granted or rejected. Packagers will be promptly notified of the request disposition.
Approved deviations must be in place to avoid FCSD Quality Control rejections.

• Requests for single part numbers must be submitted via a Packaging Specification Change Request form. In the
comments section of the change request form the statement ”This Is A Deviation Request” must be shown.

• In this case, FCSD Packaging Engineering develops a deviation packaging specification using the deviation
maintenance screen (Exhibit A1) in the Packaging Specification System. This shows the deviated specification and
its effective date and expiration date. If possible the packager must display the word “deviation” on the last line of the
part nomenclature label that is affixed to the unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control of the existence of a
deviation and the stock will not be rejected. Packagers can retrieve the deviation specification from the Packaging
Specification System for their records.

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• Deviation requests that cover multiple parts must be requested by calling FCSD Packaging Engineering on the
Packaging Hotline at 888-FCSDPKG (327-3754).

• A “Request for Supplier Deviation from Packaging Specification,” FPS-8334 (Exhibit A), is issued as a blanket
deviation for multiple parts. If possible, the deviation number (DEV #_ _ _ _ _) must be displayed on the last line
of the part nomenclature label that is affixed to the part’s unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control of the
existence of a deviation and the stock will not be rejected. FCSD Packaging Engineering will provide packagers a
copy of the blanket deviation for their records.

Country of Origin (refer to Section 10 under the same heading)

Total Suppliers are required to follow Material Specification L1287 and display the country of origin on the unit container
part nomenclature label according to the country code shown in the FCSD Purchasing file, which is also displayed in the
FCSD Packaging Specification System.

• All service parts require a Country of Origin (COO) statement.

Note: Because this is a general requirement for all service parts, the L1287 Material Specification will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

Note: Parts with a United States COO will show either US or blank on the Service Part Packaging Specification.
Parts with a U.S. origin must display the statement “MAJORITY CONTENT MADE IN USA”. Refer to the
L1287 Material Specification.

• Any discrepancies in FCSD Purchasing’s country code file must be resolved with the FCSD Buyer.
• Country of origin must not be displayed on any part component or assembly.

Corrosion (refer to Exhibit K)

Corrosion can jeopardize the functionality of the part and otherwise conveys a less than quality part to FCSD’s
customers.

• Corrosion is not acceptable on Service Parts unless specifically exempted by Ford Engineering Drawings or
Specifications that are maintained by the FCSD Quality Office.

• Corrosion may be acceptable in some circumstances on non-functional part surfaces that are non-visible when i
installed on the vehicle, but only when exempted on the aforementioned documents.

All ferrous metal service parts require some form of corrosion preventative (VCI, oiling, waxing, painting, etc.) to be
documented on the part’s packaging specification.

• FCSD’s standard corrosion preventative material is Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) since it is the least cost and
easiest to apply, and it comes in various forms (paper, poly, or liquid).

• Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation to
the skin or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the current
release of the Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).

• The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally
required to ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

• During the packaging process individual ferrous metal parts must be inspected for corrosion as they are being
packaged in their unit container, and rejected as necessary.

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Major Sheet Metal Packaging

• When placing packaged major sheet metal into PRC1 racks, the unit container orientation inside the rack must
comply with the “up arrows” displayed on the carton, i.e. if the up arrows are anything but in the up direction inside
the rack, then the parts are being racked incorrectly and subject to rejection.

• Packagers must ensure that the correct rack extensions, if needed, are properly specified on the affected Packaging
Specifications.

• Partial rack loads of packaged major sheet metal must be tied to the rack ends using strapping, and in order to
balance the rack load equal numbers of parts must be banded to each end of the rack.

Hazardous Materials
Total Suppliers/Packagers/SDS Suppliers/FCS Suppliers must be trained and certified to handle/package/ship
hazardous materials. This training includes awareness of the regulations pertaining to specific commodities including all
DOT container/shipment labeling.

Note: It is the Packager’s responsibility to ensure that FCSD Packaging Specifications adhere to all Federal and
International guidelines, based on the packagers known shipping destination, if applicable, regarding
the packaging of service parts that are identified as hazardous materials.

• When developing specifications for new model hazardous materials, all unit container package designs must be
UN Certified for that specific commodity by the carton manufacturer. And those packaging materials, which include
the required imprinted container markings, cannot be used for any other service parts, i.e. a hazmat certified carton
cannot be used to package a non-hazardous part.

• Packagers are accountable to obtain and meet the UN Certified packaging, and must ensure that the FCSD
Packaging Specification on file matches the UN Certified packaging and any related DOT regulations, i.e. DOT
regulations supersede FCSD Packaging Specifications if the spec on file is deficient.

• As an example, DOT regulations stipulate that Pretensioners and Air Bag Modules cannot move inside their
containers. So if the FCSD Packaging Specification calls for 30” of bubble wrap but in reality 60” of bubble
wrap is needed to eliminate part movement, then it is the Packager’s responsibility to use 60” and ensure that
the Packaging Specification is revised from 30” to 60”.

• Similarly, container markings and warning labels may not be included in FCSD Packaging Specifications, but that
does not relieve the Packager of the responsibility of complying with the DOT labeling requirements for service
parts packaging and shipments.

• Hazardous parts will display a code in the “HAZMAT TR CD=” field on the Packaging Specification
Maintenance screen.

• The FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager populates this field upon release of a new model part into MMP.

• However, if a Packager knows a part to be hazardous based upon bulk container markings from the Material
Supplier and that field is blank, then the Packager must contact the FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager, Jeff
Norton ([email protected] or 734-523-3098) to confirm that the stock received is hazardous and to get a hazmat
traffic code assigned in MMP.

Emergency Order Handling

The nature of an emergency order requires special handling throughout the supply chain to get the part to the customer
as quickly as possible. To facilitate this process Total Suppliers are allowed to deviate from the part's existing packaging
specification. However, the following minimum requirements must be met in packaging service parts ordered on an
emergency basis:

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• The part's existing FCSD packaging specification must be reviewed and adhered to if the specified packaging
materials are on hand at the supplier.

• Hazardous materials must follow the existing FCSD Packaging Specification since that packaging has been UN
certified specifically for those parts. Deviations are not allowed for this category of parts.

• If specified materials are unavailable the part must be packaged to a level of protection commensurate with or
greater than that of the existing packaging specification. If a larger container is chosen, part fragility and void will
dictate the need for appropriate interior dunnage.

• The packaging specification must be reviewed for any required special labeling, such as country of origin, anti-theft
or hazardous materials warning labels etc.

• Part nomenclature graphic labels must be applied to the containers in conformance to the part’s brand. Refer to
Section 11 in this guide and to Material Specifications F-MFLSER and PRINT.

• Every service part’s unit container must be bar coded. Refer to Section 11 in this guide and to the Package Material
Specifications PRINT, L1522 (UPC bar code for Motorcraft branded parts), and L1569 (bar code 3 of 9 for Ford
branded parts).

Note: Also refer to the Supplier Handbook at the FCSD N. A. Supply Chain Management Supplier website at
https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/.

Kit Components with Assigned Ford Internal Reference (FIR) Numbers

FCSD requires that Total Suppliers of service kits that include any component that has been assigned a FIR number
must assume responsibility for the proper labeling of that component’s package. Assignment of a FIR number, a.k.a.
Toxicology Number, is coordinated by FCSD Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE) on products, generally
chemicals, which are regulated and require special labeling due to their hazardous nature. If a FIR number has been
assigned, it will appear next to the applicable kit component in the bill-of-materials section at the bottom of the service
kit part’s FCSD Packaging Specification.

It is expected that the supplier of these regulated kit components will determine the appropriate warnings/symbols to
be applied to the exterior of the applicable kit component’s package in accordance with Material Specification L1794.
It will be the responsibility of the Total Supplier to work with the regulated component supplier to develop and apply the
required label(s).

Any questions regarding label format, content or FIR number generation must be directed to FCSD Service Parts And
Reman Engineering (SPARE), Product Compliance Service Chemicals Activity, via
http://www.fcsdchemicalsandlubricants.com/chemregulations/.

Part Marking Requirements (Directive E108)

Automotive parts must have three permanent identification markings: An appropriate Company trademark, a unique
engineering part number, and a supplier code. These markings are the responsibility of the part manufacturer.
Compliance with this directive is mandatory. Read the full Directive E-108 at http://web.purinfo.ford.com.

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SDS Suppliers must submit Packaging Specification Change Request forms for all parts, both new and past model,
that are sourced to them; they do not have authorization to input specifications directly into the FCSD Packaging
Specification System. SDS Suppliers must comply with the requirements of Section 12, The Packaging Specification
Development Process.

General requirements for SDS Suppliers:

• Changes to packaging data for all SDS Supplier service parts (new or past model) must be submitted and approved
by FCSD Packaging Engineering via an FCSD Packaging Specification Change Request form prior to shipment.

• When submitting the Change Request form, pictures must be attached that display the proposed packaging.
The picture must show the service part as it sits inside the proposed unit container, including any requested
internal dunnage.

• Upon FCSD Packaging Engineering’s approval and input of the mutually agreed upon packaging, SDS Suppliers
must then upload pictures of the bare part and the part with its specified packaging to the FCSD Packaging
Engineering website. The new icon “Photos of SDS Supplier and SDS Supplier Packaging Specifications approved by
FCSD” has been added to the website for this purpose. This file will visually document the packaging specification that
is currently on file. Below are the pictures that are required:

• Two isometric views of the bare (unpackaged) part. The intent is to get a complete view of the part; all sides,
top and bottom.

• One photo shows the top of the part and sides 1 and 2.
• One photo shows the bottom of the part and sides 3 and 4.
• One photo of the part with the dunnage around it (if applicable) sitting on top of its unit container.
• One photo of the part as it sits inside its unit container with any specified dunnage.
• One photo of the sealed unit container showing the part nomenclature label.

• SDS suppliers must ensure that the change request form is submitted well in advance of your scheduled ship date to
allow sufficient time for a packaging specification to be input and for you to be able to procure the required
packaging materials.

• It is the SDS Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that there is a complete Packaging Specification (unit
package, masterpack if applicable, and pallet) on file before any shipments.

• Shipments made to FCSD prior to a complete (non-VTA) packaging specification on file will automatically
result in a FCSD Quality Control reject. Never ship stock without first reviewing the current FCSD Packaging
Specification to ensure that all its requirements are met.

• It is the supplier’s responsibility to provide accurate part dimensions and packaged part weights. Refer to Exhibit L for
packaged part weight tolerances.

Approval of change request forms submitted by SDS suppliers are subject to the following requirements:

Dunnage Requirements
• No supplier graphics are allowed on containers or internal dunnage materials, unless authorized by FCSD
Packaging Engineering.

Note: Newspapers or magazines are not allowed as internal dunnage/void fill material in unit container or
Masterpack containers.

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Label Requirements
• Unit Container and Masterpack labels, both graphic, plain, and tape identification labels must be
purchased from Whitlam Label Company. Refer to Material Specification numbers F-MFLSER, L1582, and
L26/ML26.

• Every unit container and masterpack container must display a part nomenclature label. However, these
labels (except the L1582) will not appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general
requirement for all containers. The supplier must select the appropriate (Ford or Motorcraft) graphic
label or plain label by selecting the largest label that will fit the smallest carton panel. Refer to the F-MFLSER
Material Specification for the Ford and Motorcraft graphic label and plain label universe.

• Note: Whenever an FCSD Accessories Label (Material Specification L1582) is required it will be added to the
packaging specification.

• Labels must never be placed on the flaps of a Regular Slotted Carton, i.e. where flaps meet in the middle.
Instead, place the label on the RSC carton’s minor panel.

• A Ford or Motorcraft graphic label (F-MFLSER) or FCSD Accessories label (L1582) must be used to display the
part nomenclature information.

• Container part nomenclature labels must be printed in strict adherence to the Material Specification PRINT.

Bar Code Requirements

• Every unit container must display a bar code that is determined by the part’s brand.

• Ford branded parts and Accessory parts require a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569). This
label number will not appear on part packaging specifications because this is a general requirement for all Ford
branded and Accessory parts.

• Motorcraft branded parts require a UPC bar code (refer to Material Specification L1522). This label number will
appear on part packaging specifications because the FCSD Packaging System uses the L1522 to generate new
UPC numbers.

• Every Masterpack and Sell Pack container must display the bar codes on a graphic label that matches the brand
of the part. This information is detailed in the Material Specification PRINT.

• Ford branded parts and Accessory parts must display a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569) that
encodes the Ford Service Part number, which will exactly match the unit container bar code. The L1569 will not
appear on the Packaging Specification.

• Motorcraft branded Masterpacks must display one of two different types of bar codes depending upon how these
parts are released by FCSD Product Analysis:

• Parts released with a Sell Order Quantity must display an I 2 of 5 bar code (refer to Material Specification
L1205), which uses the UPC code on the unit container to create another unique code to enable customers to
scan in the actual quantity of the Sell Pack container. In this situation the L1205 will appear on the
Packaging Specification.

• All other Motorcraft parts (those not released with a Sell Order Quantity) must display a 3 of 9 bar code (Refer
to Material Specification L1569) that encodes the Ford Service Part Number, NOT the Motorcraft Sales Number.
The L1569 will not appear on the Packaging Specification.

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Carton Requirements
• Decorative folding cartons and decorative poly bags must be purchased from approved single sourced providers.
See Material Specification numbers F-MFSER and F-MFPOLY for approved supplier details.

• SDS Suppliers can procure corrugated materials from any supplier; corrugated containers must be plain.

• No supplier graphics are allowed on containers or internal dunnage materials, unless authorized by FCSD
Packaging Engineering.

Pallet Requirements
• Any shipment to Ford of Canada PDC’s must use the unique FOC pallet 1660BCAN. Refer to Material
Specification 1660-1 for construction details of the 1660BCAN pallet.

• All pallet loads of service parts must be secured using stretch wrap per the #1690 Material Specification. Bands may
be used to secure product on pallets by following the requirements in the “Banding Parts to Pallet Option” listed below.

• This is a general FCSD standard that applies to all pallets, and Material Specification 1690 will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

• This requirement applies to both corrugated cartons and unpackaged (tape identified) parts on pallets.

Banding Parts to Pallet Option

Listed below are specifications that allow banding instead of stretch wrapping service parts in corrugated cartons to
either wood or corrugated pallets with the following restrictions:
• FCSD Packaging Engineering expects packaging specifications to be written to maximize pallet utilization, i.e. pallet
patterns must not be developed to enable banding vs. stretch wrapping.

• All banding must be plastic, no metal banding is allowed. Refer to Material Specification 1303.

• When banding Hazmat corrugated cartons, edge protectors must be used under the bands and proper tension on
the bands must be used to prevent damage to the cartons in any way.

• Damaged cartons due to improper banding techniques will be the Total Supplier’s responsibility.

Standard Pallets:
• Container length (outside dimension) must be:
1660B (42" x 48"): Greater than or = to 42" and less than or = to 48" (only one part per pallet length)
1660A (42" x 52"): Greater than 48" and less than or = to 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42" (stock and pallet)

Extended Length Pallets

• Container length (outside dimension) must be greater than 52" (only one part per pallet length)
• Maximum of 3 parts across width of pallet
• Maximum height of pallet load is 42v (stock and pallet)

• Pallet loads weighing 1,000 lbs. or more must display a “Heavy Load Do Not Double Stack” placard (refer to
Material Specification L1791). Affix one label on each of the four faces of the finished pallet load so that it is legible
from any view. These pallets cannot be stacked on top of other pallets, and other pallets cannot be stacked on top
of them. This will prevent carton crushing and also maintain the rated load weight for the pallet.

• Any loads shipped to the FCSD Export Consolidator must be on FCSD’s standard pallet construction (refer to
Material Specification 1660-1) and must be stretch wrapped (refer to Material Specification 1690).

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• FCSD Packaging Engineering reserves the right to decline certain packaging materials or designs if they are
deemed insufficient to protect the parts or if a more cost effective design is available.
• Customer damage complaints and/or high damage rates on service parts may indicate that the SDS Supplier’s
requested packaging materials are not satisfactory and will be revised at FCSD’s direction.

• The FCSD release directs the supplier to which FCSD Ford of Canada Parts Distribution Center parts are to
be shipped.

• If a Supplier is unable to meet the FCSD Packaging Specification, they must request a Packaging Deviation
from FCSD Packaging Engineering. The request will be reviewed and evaluated against FCSD’s packaging
standards to determine if it will be granted or rejected. Packagers will be promptly notified of the request disposition.
Approved deviations must be in place to avoid FCSD Quality Control rejections.

• Requests for single part numbers must be submitted via a Packaging Specification Change Request form. In the
comments section of the change request form the statement ”This Is A Deviation Request” must be shown.

• In this case, FCSD Packaging Engineering develops a deviation packaging specification using the deviation
maintenance screen (Exhibit A1) in the Packaging Specification System. This shows the deviated specification and
its effective date and expiration date. If possible the packager must display the word “deviation” on the last line
of the part nomenclature label that is affixed to the unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control of the
existence of a deviation and the stock will not be rejected. Packagers can retrieve the deviation
specification from the Packaging Specification System for their records.
• Deviation requests that cover multiple parts must be requested by calling FCSD Packaging Engineering on the
Packaging Hotline at 888- FCSDPKG (327-3754).

• A “Request for Supplier Deviation from Packaging Specification,” FPS-8334 (Exhibit A), is issued as a blanket
deviation for multiple parts. If possible, the deviation number (DEV #_ _ _ _ _) must be displayed on the last line of
the part nomenclature label that is affixed to the part’s unit container. This will alert FCSD Quality Control of the
existence of a deviation and the stock will not be rejected. FCSD Packaging Engineering will provide packagers a
copy of the blanket deviation for their records.

Corrosion (refer to Exhibit K)

Corrosion can jeopardize the functionality of the part and otherwise conveys a less than quality part to FCSD’s
customers.

• Corrosion is not acceptable on Service Parts unless specifically exempted by Ford Engineering Drawings or
Specifications that are maintained by the FCSD Quality Office.

• Corrosion may be acceptable in some circumstances on non-functional part surfaces that are non-visible when
installed on the vehicle, but only when exempted on the aforementioned documents.

• All ferrous metal service parts require some form of corrosion preventative (VCI, oiling, waxing, painting, etc.) to be
documented on the part’s packaging specification.

• FCSD’s standard corrosion preventative material is Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) since it is the least cost and
easiest to apply, and it comes in various forms (paper, poly, chip, or liquid).

• Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation to the skin
or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the current release of the
Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).

• The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally required to
ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

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• During the packaging process individual ferrous metal parts must be inspected for corrosion as they are being
packaged in their unit container, and rejected as necessary.

Country of Origin (refer to Section 10 under the same heading)

SDS Suppliers are required to follow Material Specification L1287 and display the country of origin on the unit container
part nomenclature label according to the country code shown in the FCSD Purchasing file, which is also displayed in the
FCSD Packaging Specification System.

• All service parts require a Country of Origin (COO) statement.

Note: Because this is a general requirement for all service parts, the L1287 Material Specification will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

Note: Parts with a United States COO will show either US or blank on the Service Part Packaging Specification.
Parts with a U.S. origin must display the statement “MAJORITY CONTENT MADE IN USA”. Refer to the L1287
Material Specification.

• Any discrepancies in FCSD Purchasing’s country code file must be resolved with the FCSD Buyer prior to shipment.

Hazardous Materials
Total Suppliers/Packagers/SDS Suppliers/FCS Suppliers must be trained and certified to handle/package/ship hazardous
materials. This training includes awareness of the regulations pertaining to specific commodities including all DOT
container/shipment labeling.

Note: It is the Packager’s responsibility to ensure that FCSD Packaging Specifications adhere to all Federal and
International guidelines, based on the packagers known shipping destination, if applicable, regarding
the packaging of service parts that are identified as hazardous materials.

• When developing specifications for new model hazardous materials, all unit container package designs must be
UN Certified for that specific commodity by the carton manufacturer. And those packaging materials, which include
the required imprinted container markings, cannot be used for any other service parts, i.e. a hazmat certified carton
cannot be used to package a non-hazardous part.

• Packagers are accountable to obtain and meet the UN Certified packaging, and must ensure that the FCSD
Packaging Specification on file matches the UN Certified packaging and any related DOT regulations, i.e. DOT
regulations supersede FCSD Packaging Specifications if the spec on file is deficient.

• As an example, DOT regulations stipulate that Pretensioners and Air Bag Modules cannot move inside their
containers. So if the FCSD Packaging Specification calls for 30" of bubble wrap but in reality 60" of bubble wrap
is needed to eliminate part movement, then it is the Packager’s responsibility to use 60" and ensure that the
Packaging Specification is revised from 30" to 60".

• Similarly, container markings and warning labels may not be included in FCSD Packaging Specifications, but that
does not relieve the Packager of the responsibility of complying with the DOT labeling requirements for service
parts packaging and shipments.

• Hazardous parts will display a code in the “HAZMAT TR CD=” field on the Packaging Specification
Maintenance screen.

• The FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager populates this field upon release of a new model part into MMP.

• However, if a Packager knows a part to be hazardous based upon bulk container markings from the Material
Supplier and that field is blank, then the Packager must contact the FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager,
Jeff Norton ([email protected] or 734-523-3098) to confirm that the stock received is hazardous and to get a
hazmat traffic code assigned in MMP.

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Kit Components with Assigned Ford Internal Reference (FIR) Numbers

FCSD requires that SDS suppliers of service kits that include any component that has been assigned a FIR number
must assume responsibility for the proper labeling of that component’s package. Assignment of a FIR number, a.k.a.
Toxicology Number, is coordinated by FCSD Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE) on products, generally
chemicals, which are regulated and require special labeling due to their hazardous nature. If a FIR number has been
assigned, it will appear next to the applicable kit component in the bill-of-materials section at the bottom of the service kit
part’s FCSD Packaging Specification.

It is required that the supplier of these regulated kit components will determine the appropriate warnings/symbols to
be applied to the exterior of the applicable kit component’s package in accordance with Material Specification L1794.
It will be the responsibility of the SDS supplier to work with the regulated component supplier to develop and apply the
required label(s).

Note: FCSD will issue Vendor-To-Advise (VTA) packaging specifications for service kits containing regulated
materials that are direct shipped by suppliers. The sole reason for issuing these VTA’s is to convey
the L1794 label requirement and to enable the SDS supplier to identify the associated FIR number(s) that
are displayed in the Bill of Material section of the Packaging system. The normal requirement for
suppliers to firm up a VTA with the complete packaging prior to shipment will be waived for these SDS
supplied kits.

Any questions regarding label format, content or FIR number generation must be directed to FCSD Service Parts And
Reman Engineering (SPARE), Product Compliance Service Chemicals Activity, via
http://www.web.pkginfo.ford.com/chemregulations/index.htm
Ford Component Sales is a subsidiary of the Ford Motor Company that provides a variety of service parts specifically
licensed by FCS and marketed independent of the Ford and Motorcraft brands. FCS parts can be sourced to FCS
Suppliers in three ways with each having unique packaging requirements as follows:

• FCS suppliers ship their parts directly to FCSD customers. In this scenario the parts are not stocked in FCSD’s Parts
Distribution Centers (PDC) and FCSD Packaging Specifications are not created.

Note: FCS suppliers must not submit a Packaging Specification Change Request form for parts that are
direct shipped to FCSD customers.

• FCS suppliers ship their stock in bulk to an FCS designated packager. In this scenario the FCS supplier must not
submit a Packaging Specification Change Request form, and the FCS packager performs the service packaging
function and ships stock as follows:

• The packager acts as an SDS supplier and ships stock directly to FCSD customers. FCSD Packaging
Specifications are not required.

• The packager ships stock into FCSD PDC’s. FCSD Packaging Specifications are required to be developed and
input to the Packaging Specification System directly by the packager.

• FCS Suppliers are responsible for ensuring accurate part dimensions and packaged part weights on the FCSD
Packaging Specifications. Refer to Exhibit L for packaged part weight tolerances.

• FCS suppliers ship service packaged parts to FCSD U. S. or Canadian depots. In this scenario FCS Suppliers must
submit a Packaging Specification Change Request form to get a specification on file prior to shipment. Refer to
Section 3.

General requirements for FCS parts:

• FCS defers to the packaging that FCS suppliers want to use subject to the minimum requirements discussed below.
• Adequate packaging must be used to ensure that parts are received corrosion free (refer to Exhibit K) and
undamaged by the customer.
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• All FCS parts, whether depot stocked or shipped direct to FCSD customers, must display an appropriately sized Ford
Custom Accessories Label (refer to Material Specification L1582) on the exterior of the selling unit container. Select
the largest label detail that will fit the smallest carton panel for parts packaged in corrugated cartons.

• All L1582 labels must be purchased from FCSD’s single source label supplier, Whitlam Label Company. Single
sourcing is required because of imbedded security features that are proprietary only to Whitlam Label Co. and to
ensure consistent label quality.

• Use of supplier graphics is strictly prohibited, both on the external (unit container) and internal (sub-packages and
dunnage) packaging, except as authorized by the FCS Buyer.

• The part nomenclature to be printed on the L1582 labels must include the data elements in the format illustrated in
the L1582 Material Specification. Also refer to Material Specification PRINT for label formatting instructions. Refer to
Section 3.

• All FCS service parts require a 3 of 9 bar code (refer to Material Specification L1569) that encodes the service part
number on the unit container part nomenclature label (refer to Material Specification L1582).

• Any shipment going to the Ford of Canada (FOC) Bramalea PDC must be made on a unique FOC pallet, which is
different than pallets used in the United States distribution network. Refer to Material Specification 1660-1 and to
detail 1660BCAN.

• All pallet loads of service parts must be secured using stretch wrap per the #1690 Material Specification. The use of
bands to secure product on pallets is prohibited unless specifically approved by FCSD Packaging Engineering on a
part commodity exception basis or as may be required on a Package Material Specification that is included on service
part packaging specifications.

• Banding pallets contributes to carton damage and stretch wrap provides superior containment of product
resulting in more stable loads and a reduction in Health and Safety concerns.

• This is a general FCSD standard that applies to all pallets, and Material Specification 1690 will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

• This requirement applies to both corrugated cartons and unpackaged (tape identified) parts on pallets.

Country of Origin (refer to Section 10 under the same heading)

FCSD Suppliers are required to follow Material Specification L1287 and display the country of origin on the unit
container part nomenclature label according to the country code shown in the FCSD Purchasing file, which is also
displayed in the FCSD Packaging Specification System.

• All service parts require a Country of Origin (COO) statement.

Note: Because this is a general requirement for all service parts, the L1287 Material Specification will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

Note: Parts with a United States COO will show either US or blank on the Service Part Packaging Specification.
Parts with a U.S. origin must display the statement “MAJORITY CONTENT MADE IN USA”. Refer to the L1287
Material Specification.

• Any discrepancies in FCSD Purchasing’s country code file must be resolved with the FCSD Buyer prior to shipment.

Hazardous Materials
Total Suppliers/Packagers/SDS Suppliers/FCS Suppliers must be trained and certified to handle/package/ship
hazardous materials. This training includes awareness of the regulations pertaining to specific commodities including
all DOT container/shipment labeling.
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Note: It is the Packager’s responsibility to ensure that FCSD Packaging Specifications adhere to all Federal and
International guidelines, based on the packagers known shipping destination, if applicable, regarding
the packaging of service parts that are identified as hazardous materials.

• When developing specifications for new model hazardous materials, all unit container package designs must be
UN Certified for that specific commodity by the carton manufacturer. And those packaging materials, which include
the required imprinted container markings, cannot be used for any other service parts, i.e. a hazmat certified carton
cannot be used to package a non-hazardous part.

• Packagers are accountable to obtain and meet the UN Certified packaging, and must ensure that the FCSD
Packaging Specification on file matches the UN Certified packaging and any related DOT regulations, i.e. DOT
regulations supersede FCSD Packaging Specifications if the spec on file is deficient.

• As an example, DOT regulations stipulate that Pretensioners and Air Bag Modules cannot move inside their
containers. So if the FCSD Packaging Specification calls for 30" of bubble wrap but in reality 60” of bubble wrap
is needed to eliminate part movement, then it is the Packager’s responsibility to use 60” and ensure that the
Packaging Specification is revised from 30" to 60".

• Similarly, container markings and warning labels may not be included in FCSD Packaging Specifications, but that
does not relieve the Packager of the responsibility of complying with the DOT labeling requirements for service
parts packaging and shipments.
• Hazardous parts will display a code in the “HAZMAT TR CD=” field on the Packaging Specification
Maintenance screen.

• The FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager populates this field upon release of a new model part into MMP.

• However, if a Packager knows a part to be hazardous based upon bulk container markings from the Material
Supplier and that field is blank, then the Packager must contact the FCSD Hazmat Compliance Manager,
Jeff Norton ([email protected] or 734-523-3098) to confirm that the stock received is hazardous and to get a
hazmat traffic code assigned in MMP.

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Section 10 Packaging Process

This section provides an overview of the service parts packaging process from the birth of a part to its final delivery to
FCSD customers. It includes a description of processes within various FCSD activities that directly impact the service
parts packaging specifications.

FCSD Product Analysis

Parts flow from the Worldwide Engineering Release System (WERS) in Ford Product Development into the FCSD
Product Analysis Department. The FCSD Product Analysts (PA) decide which parts will be released for service and how
they will be serviced, either individually, as a complete assembly, or as kits. The new service part numbers are then
released into the FCSD Materials Management System (MMP). The PA’s also prepare the Global Service Parts Catalog
(GCAT) that is used by FCSD’s customers to order parts.

FCSD Product Analysis key functions that impact Packaging Specifications:

• Part branding is assigned. Motorcraft branded parts will have both a Ford Service part number as well as a Motorcraft
Sales part number. Ford branded parts will only have a Service part number.

• Part names assigned by the PA’s appear in MMP and are generally multiple noun abbreviations. FCSD Packaging
Engineers use these names, along with the name on the part’s engineering drawing, to develop a shorter, preferably
one noun description for the packaging specification. The name on the part’s Packaging Specification must be exactly
displayed on the unit container’s part nomenclature label.

• Selling unit of issue is established (field SUI in the pkg spec). Service part unit containers must be developed
to accommodate the exact unit of issue released by the PA. The majority of FCSD’s service parts have a unit
of issue of “ONE”. However, certain commodities may have a multiple unit of issue (a quantity greater than ONE).
In the latter case, the unit container label must read “One PKG OF X PCS” where the “X” is the selling unit of issue
displayed numerically (Refer to Material Specification number PRINT). Suppliers must contact the PA to resolve
any discrepancies with the unit of issue, and can contact their FCSD Buyer to obtain the applicable PA
contact information.

• Sell Order Quantity is established. Some part commodities may be released with a selling unit of issue of “ONE”, but
with a “Sell Order Quantity” greater than ONE; most parts do not have a Sell Order Quantity. This condition forces the
customer to order in multiples of the sell order quantity. For example, a customer trying to order 6 wiper blades that
has been released with a sell order quantity of 10 would automatically have their order bumped up from 6 to 10, an
order for 11 would be bumped up to 20 and so on. Suppliers must contact the PA to resolve any discrepancies
with sell order quantities. Parts released with “sell order quantities” have very different packaging requirements
from those that are not. These parts must not be confused with parts released with a multiple unit of issue. Specifically:

• The selling unit of issue is always ONE, which means that the part’s unit container will only have one piece in it and
it will be labeled accordingly as normal.

• However, the packaging specification must include a Sell Pack container designed to hold the exact Sell Order
Quantity of individually packaged parts. This container must display a Sell Pack label. Refer to Material
Specification number PRINT, page 7.

• Kits are a category of service parts that are comprised of more than just one part in the selling unit container and
generally will include an FCSD developed Instruction Sheet. The classic definition of a kit is a collection of different
parts needed to complete a specific repair. However, kits can take various other forms including one main part and
one or more smaller components, such as attaching parts (nuts, bolts, washers etc.) or gaskets, o-rings etc., or it can
be one main part with just an Instruction Sheet. Regardless of the kit type the PA will flag the part as a “kit” in MMP
and will concurrently create a Bill of Materials (BOM), which will list all of the kit components that are included in the
selling unit container. The kit component listing is published at the bottom of the FCSD Packaging Specification.

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Note: It is very important to understand that FCSD Packaging Engineering does not control the BOM and is
not authorized to alter it in any way. The Packaging Specifications simply publish the BOM as released by the
PA. Suppliers must contact the PA to resolve any discrepancies with kit parts or their listed components.

Instruction Sheet Development Process

Instruction Sheets or Sketches (SK), as they are commonly referred to, are created by the Ford Product Development
(PD) Design Engineers in conjunction with FCSD Packaging Engineering.

• A PD Engineer submits a Request to Develop an Instruction Sheet to FCSD Packaging Engineering, and this request
contains the service procedure and artwork needed to create the instruction sheet.

• FCSD Packaging Engineering creates the instruction sheet by putting it into Ford’s approved format and sends it back
to the PD Engineer for approval.

• Once approved by Product Development Engineering, the PA is advised who then adds the instruction sheet to
the Service Kit’s BOM, and it is identified by placing an “SK” in front of the service part number.

Supplier’s Request for Instruction Sheets

CDI maintains a master database of Instruction Sheets. FCSD Packaging Engineering also has a website for all
approved instruction sheets that can be downloaded by suppliers.

• Suppliers must contact FCSD Packaging Engineering at [email protected] or by calling 734-453-3132 to set up
a password to retrieve the instruction sheets.

• To resolve any discrepancies with the instruction sheets, contact FCSD Packaging Engineering.

FCSD Purchasing
FCSD Purchasing sources parts to the various supplier roles as part of the quoting process, which has a direct bearing
on how service parts are packaged and by whom:

• A supplier who both provides the part and performs the service packaging function is sourced as a Total (T-role)
supplier for the part. Refer to Sections 4 and 7 for applicable packaging responsibilities.

• A supplier who supplies the part but does not perform the service packaging function is sourced as a Material (M-role)
supplier for the part and will ship their parts in bulk (unpackaged) to FCSD’s designated Secondary Supplier/
Packager. Refer to Sections 4 and 5 for applicable packaging responsibilities.

• A supplier who does not provide the part but performs only the service packaging function is sourced as a Secondary
Supplier, also referred to as a Packager, (P-role) for the part. Refer to Sections 4 and 6 for applicable packaging
responsibilities.

• A supplier who supplies the part and performs the service packaging function but ships directly to FCSD’s customers,
by-passing the FCSD internal distribution network, is sourced as a Supplier Direct Ship (SDS) Supplier for the part.
Refer to Sections 4 and 8 for applicable packaging responsibilities.

• FCSD Purchasing sometimes sources parts utilizing specially designated cross-dock programs described below:

• A suppler that is sourced as an M-role but actually does all the unit container packaging/labeling and then ships
to a Packager who distributes the parts into the PDC’s or directly to FCSD’s customers. This is a true cross-dock
scenario.
• A supplier that is sourced as an M-role but does the basic unit container packaging and then ships to a Packager
who must affix the container labels and palletize loads for shipment to the PDC’s. This is a hybrid-packaging
scenario where the complete service packaging function is shared between the M and P role suppliers.

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• Service parts packagers need copies of the FCSD Packaging Specification in order to quote the part packaging and
to ensure they are shipping to the current specification. Packaging specifications may be obtained by using
the Packaging Specification Query Tool (refer to Section 3). The packaging specifications, as well as the contents
of this Guide, are part of the purchase order. Copies of the packaging specification and Packaging Guide are used
in the Division’s Quality Control Department for detailed inspection of inbound shipments. Shipments that do not
conform to packaging or palletization requirements will be rejected or reworked at the supplier’s expense and could
impact a part supplier’s Quality status.

Country of Origin
The country of origin is the country in which the part is manufactured. All parts distributed within the United States
have a legal requirement to display the part’s country of origin on the selling unit container’s part nomenclature label.
Suppliers identify their part’s country of origin during the quoting process and FCSD Purchasing enters the applicable
country code for that part into their file. It is important to note the following:

• All service parts require a Country of Origin (COO) statement.

Note: Because this is a general requirement for all service parts, the L1287 Material Specification will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

Note: Parts with a United States COO will show either US or blank on the Service Part Packaging Specification.
Parts with a U.S. origin must display the statement “MAJORITY CONTENT MADE IN USA”. Refer to the L1287
Material Specification.

• The FCSD Packaging System automatically pulls the part's country of origin for FCSD Purchasing's country code file
and publishes it on the FCSD Packaging Specification. FCSD Packaging Engineering does not control the
country code file and is not authorized to alter it in any way.

• Suppliers must contact their FCSD Buyer to resolve any discrepancies with the country codes assigned to
their parts.

Vehicle Personalization
This Purchasing Department establishes accessory parts for the Division. It sources parts to suppliers either as M, T, P
or SDS roles. Packaging for this category of parts requires the use of Ford Custom Accessory Labels (refer to Material
Specification L1582) instead of the standard Ford or Motorcraft branded labels.

Ford Racing
Ford Racing services parts unique to the racing industry. These parts do not require FCSD Packaging Specifications.
However, the minimum requirement is that they display a unique Ford Racing part nomenclature label (refer to Material
Specification FRACING).

Ford Component Sales (FCS)

FCS is a subsidiary of Ford Motor Company who specially licenses parts that are marketed independent of the Ford
or Motorcraft brands. These parts are sourced by FCS Buyers, not FCSD Buyers. FCS suppliers may be sourced to
ship their stock directly to FCSD customers, to an FCS designated Packager or to FCSD PDC’s. Packaging for this
category of parts requires the use of Ford Custom Accessory Labels (refer to Material Specification L1582) instead of
the standard Ford or Motorcraft branded labels.

FCSD Supply Chain Management

FCSD Supply Chain Analysts issue releases for service parts to suppliers as sourced by the FCSD Purchasing
Department. FCSD’s Daily Parts Advantage delivery system enables it to meet its minimum stocking level objectives
at the Part Distribution Centers (PDC) and make daily delivery of parts to its customers. As part of this process FCSD
issues releases to parts suppliers more frequently and in generally lower quantities so that they are only ordering the
quantities that the PDC’s need. The following are part of the of the releasing process that can impact packaging:

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• Release quantities are generally not issued in multiples of the Masterpack or unitization quantities that are required
on Packaging Specifications, which can lead to a high frequency of partial Masterpacks and partial pallet loads for
T&P role Suppliers.

• Release quantities frequently do not conform to the quantities needed by M role Suppliers for their particular bulk
package container designs.
• Questions regarding release quantities must be directed to the responsible FCSD Supply Chain Analyst; FCSD
Packaging Engineering does not control service part release quantities.

FCSD Packaging Engineering

FCSD Packaging Engineering establishes the service parts packaging policy for the division and is responsible to ensure
that all service parts comply with that policy, including development of the most cost effective packaging specifications
that will ensure damage free delivery of service parts to FCSD’s customers. In addition to overseeing the packaging
specification development process it also creates and maintains all related packaging documents and processes
including the FCSD Packaging & Shipping Guide, Package Material Specifications, the FCSD Packaging Engineering
Website, and the on-line FCSD Packaging Specification System. Refer to Exhibit E for an example of an individual
FCSD Packaging Specification.

Following are the key functions controlled by FCSD Packaging Engineering that impact Packaging
Specifications:

• Total (T-role) suppliers must submit Packaging Specification Change Requests for new model service parts that need
a specification on file and to request changes to existing specifications. FCSD Packaging Engineering will review and
process these requests or request additional data within 24 hours.

• Packagers (P-role) are empowered to develop and input packaging specifications for new model service parts that
are sourced to them. However, requests to change existing Packaging Specifications must be done by submitting
a Packaging Specification Change Request. FCSD Packaging Engineering will review and process these requests
within 24 hours.

• Existing Packaging Specifications can be changed by Packaging Engineering for a variety of reasons. Depending
upon the nature of these changes, affected suppliers will be notified directly by FCSD Packaging Engineering
or via an automatic email if suppliers have registered their email addresses on the FCSD Packaging Engineering
Website. Refer to Section 3, Packaging Specification & Package Material Specification Update
Notification Registration.

• Packaging Engineering receives and responds to part damage concerns that are suspected to result from inadequate
or inappropriate packaging. These concerns are received from the dealer body, FCSD field (Parts Distribution Center)
locations, Ford Product Design Engineers and Ford District Sales Office personnel. All concerns are investigated and
packaging revisions are input as necessary.
Package Material Suppliers
When shipping packaging materials and supplies to M, P and T role suppliers, the package materials suppliers must
be aware that the receiving location may have unique material handling requirements to receive their products. The
PRC, for example, requires the use of a 42" x 48" pallet, if material size permits, which cannot be more than 42" high.
Other special instructions may also be required by the receiving location. To avoid receiving problems, package material
suppliers must always contact the receiving location prior to initial shipment.

• Certification Stamp
• Corrugated carton suppliers must always display a Manufacturer’s Certification stamp on the bottom flap of any
six-sided corrugated carton.

• It will be the packager’s responsibility (T, P, SDS or FCS Suppliers) to ensure that the carton flaps are closed in a
manner that results in the cert stamp always being visible during shipment of packaged parts.
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FCSD Quality Control

The FCSD Quality Control Department enforces FCSD Packaging Specifications through the issuance of an Inspector’s
Report (IR), which is a rejection for non-compliance to the Packaging Specification that is on file at the time the part is
packaged. The following describes packaging discrepancies and their resolution process:

• The FCSD Quality Inspectors Office maintains copies of the FCSD Packaging Specifications, including authorized
changes. If packaged stock does not conform to these specifications, then an Inspectors Report (IR)
will be issued from the Quality Inspectors office and the responsible service parts packager will be notified of
the packaging discrepancy via email. Immediate corrective action is required to ensure that the condition is avoided
on any subsequent shipments. Costs to correct the stock covered by a packaging discrepancy will be charged to the
responsible service parts packager (T role and P role), or the stock may be returned to the packager for rework. Costs
to send the stock back will be covered by the packager.

• Failure to meet the requirements of this Packaging & Shipping Guide will result in a notification to the responsible
service parts packager that their Quality status may be affected. Additionally, the responsible service parts packager is
expected to take action to avoid such failures before any subsequent shipments are made.

• It must be noted that rework costs to bring non-compliant packaging into compliance with the FCSD Packaging
Specification on file might be greater than the original packaging costs.

• If suppliers ship stock into an FCSD PDC location without a complete (non-Vendor-To-Advise) packaging specification
on file, an immediate reject will be issued.

• Before stock is shipped, it is the supplier’s responsibility to ensure they are in compliance with the FCSD Packaging
Specification on file. Any questions regarding the FCSD Packaging Specification can be directed to the Packaging
Hotline at 888-FCSDPKG (327-3754).

• If a supplier is unable to meet the FCSD Packaging Specification, contact FCSD Packaging Engineering on the
Packaging Hotline (888-FCSDPKG) to request a packaging deviation. The request will be reviewed and evaluated
against FCSD’s packaging standards to determine if it will be granted or rejected. Suppliers will be promptly notified of
the deviation request disposition.

FCSD Distribution Network

FCSD's distribution network consists of:

• High Velocity Centers (HVC's): There are various HVC's located throughout the United States, which stock the
highest selling parts in the network.

• High Cube Centers (HCC's): There are 3 HCC's (Detroit, Memphis and Sacramento) which stock the larger parts
such as major sheet metal, bumper covers, powertrain assemblies etc.

• Low Volume Low Cube Center (LVLC): There is one LVLC located in Memphis, which stocks the smallest parts in
the network.

• National Parts Distribution Center (NPDC): The NPDC is located in Livonia, MI, and stocks slow moving parts,
current and past, large and small.

• Parts Redistribution Center (PRC): The PRC is located in Brownstown, MI, and maintains safety stock of most parts
for network replenishment and is also a cross-dock operation for distributing parts to the other network facilities.

• Ford of Canada (FOC): There are two Parts Distribution Centers that service Canadian customers; one located in
Bramalea, Ontario and the other in Edmonton, Alberta.

• Export Operations Facility: Export Operations is located within the PRC facility and distributes stock to locations
outside of North America. The Export HVC exports PDC stocked parts.

• Export Consolidator: UTI is the present consolidator and they are located in Belleville, Michigan. UTI exports
Supplier Direct Ship (SDS), chemical and glass parts.

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Section 11 Service Part Packaging Specification

The FCSD Service Part Packaging Specification (Exhibit E) controls how individual service parts are packaged for
shipment to FCSD customers. Suppliers who perform the service packaging function must meet it exactly or a rejection
will be issued. Suppliers who ship stock to FCSD facilities without a complete Packaging Specification on file will receive
a Quality reject. Special attention must be given to the handling of VTA specifications as described below.

A packaging specification can be comprised of several levels including preliminary processing, sub-package, unit
container, intermediate package, masterpack/sell pack and unitization. Within each of these levels can be extra
requirements such as labels, internal protective dunnage and unique packaging instructions. Although most service parts
will not need all of these different levels, every service part will include a unit package and a unitization requirement.
Packaging Specifications are constructed using individual Package Material Specifications (refer to Section 3) that
describe the needed packaging materials or instructions.

Vendor-To-Advise (VTA) Packaging Specification Handling

VTA packaging specifications are issued whenever the FCSD Packaging Engineer does not have sufficient data to enable
the development of a complete specification. In these instances FCSD must rely on the supplier to provide part data
information.

• If the supplier can recommend packaging for the part, then submit a Packaging Specification Change Request Form
(refer to Section 3).

• If the supplier cannot recommend packaging, then call the Packaging Hotline at (888) FCSDPKG (327-3754) or
send an email to [email protected] to discuss the part's characteristics so a specification can
be developed.

Important: VTA's must be resolved and a firm packaging specification issued before parts can be shipped
to FCSD Parts Distribution Centers. Shipping parts with VTA specifications unresolved will result in a
quality reject.

• SDS suppliers who ship stock directly to FCSD’s Canadian Parts Distribution Centers in Bramalea or Edmonton
must submit an FCSD Packaging Specification Change Request form BEFORE shipment to enable a complete
packaging specification to be entered into the FCSD packaging system. Shipping stock to Bramalea or Edmonton
without first having a firm packaging specification on file will result in a QC reject.

• This VTA resolution process must be completed in advance of the FCSD release ship date so that the flow of
new model parts is not impeded. Suppliers can call the Packaging Hotline if help is needed in resolving VTA
specifications. Suppliers can also obtain access to FCSD's on-line packaging specification system so that they can
verify that firm (non-VTA) specs are on file for service parts they are shipping. Specifications can also be obtained
via the Packaging Specification Query Tool (refer to Section 3).

Service Parts Branding

FCSD service parts are sold under two separate brands. The "Motorcraft" trademark is in red, while "Ford" branded parts
display the "Ford Motor Company" Centennial Oval in blue. Refer to Material Specification PRINT for illustrations of each
brand’s graphic appearance.

Motorcraft branded parts service Ford and Lincoln-Mercury vehicles as well as other OEM vehicle application for general
products. On the other hand, Ford branded parts are sold only through Ford and Lincoln-Mercury dealers and can be
used only for those vehicles.

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Note: Use of non-Ford Motor Company graphics is strictly prohibited, on the external container, internal (sub-packages
and dunnage) materials and on the part, except for any Ford authorized dual labeling programs or other waivers
to this requirement as dictated by the FCSD Business Development Office. The brand for service parts is always
specified on the individual Service Part Packaging Specification and that brand must be strictly followed.

This policy applies to both Parts Distribution Center stocked parts and parts shipped directly to FCSD customers by suppliers.
Some standard packaging materials are supplied with the brand graphics pre-printed on the containers such as
decorative folding cartons (Material Specification F-MFSER) and small decorative poly bags (Material Specification
F-MFPOLY). On these pre-branded containers the part nomenclature can be either imprinted or applied using a plain
white label (Material Specification F-MFLSER).

Generally, all other packaging materials are supplied plain, without pre-printed graphics. Examples include corrugated
cartons, large poly bags and pouch paper. Plain containers always require the application of a pre-printed graphic brand
part nomenclature label in order to satisfy the branding requirements of the part. Refer to the Ford and Motorcraft Labels
Material Specification F-MFLSER. If a corrugated carton does require a graphic imprint it will be shown on a Package
Material Specification. Most major sheet metal crash parts containers are imprinted due to the unique nature of these
parts. Every service part Selling Unit Container and Masterpack/Sell Pack must display the part nomenclature as detailed
in Material Specification number PRINT.

FCSD Packaging Engineering requires that security features must be in place on all Ford or Motorcraft branded
packaging materials. FCSD Packaging Engineering is responsible for approving any security features on these materials
and will work with material suppliers to implement them on an ongoing basis.

Part Dimensions & Packaged Part Weight

Every Packaging Specification must include both the physical part’s dimensions and the “packaged” part’s weight.

• The part dimensions must be taken from the perspective of how the part sits inside its container, and for tape
identified (unpackaged) parts how the part will sit in the PDC bin location. Part dimensions are critical for two reasons:

• For packaged parts it identifies the amount of void (empty space) inside the part’s unit container, which is needed
when evaluating internal dunnage requirements or to facilitate future carton consolidation efforts.

• For tape identified (unpackaged) parts it enables the PDC Planograph System to properly stock the part in
the warehouse.

• The “packaged part weight” must be determined by physically weighing the completed package (refer to Exhibit L for
packaged part weight tolerances) and is critical for the following reasons:

• Each unitization method (pallet, basket, rack) has a weight limit. The Packaging System uses the packaged
part weight to calculate the total unitized weight, based on the quantity being specified, to ensure those limits are
not exceeded. Failure to stay within these weight limits when developing packaging specifications has severe health
and safety risks.

• The PDC Planograph System uses the weight to select the optimum warehouse bin location in which to store
the part.

• PDC Traffic Systems uses the weight to determine freight charges.

• Packaging engineers use the weight to better evaluate the appropriateness of the packaging being specified.

PDC Planograph System

The PDC Planograph System uses the physical dimensions of the unit container, or the part itself in the case of tape
identified parts, to determine which PDC building (HVC, HCC, LVLC or NPDC (refer to Section 10)) to stock the part and
to determine the best sized bin within that building for ease of picking. The packaged part weight is also a factor in bin
selection for health and safety and ergonomic purposes.

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Container Labels
Every container (selling unit, intermediate, masterpack/sell pack and unitization) and tape identification (Material
Specification L26/ML26) must display a part nomenclature label that is in compliance with Material Specification number
PRINT. That specification shows all the required data elements for the part nomenclature including the font size of each
element and how they are formatted on the label. The size and quality of these data elements is critical to customer
satisfaction and non-compliance with the requirements of the PRINT spec will result in rejection of the stock.

• Handwritten identification, markovers or changes to printing with crayon, ink markers, or any other devices
are not permitted on unit container labels.

• An exception to this requirement occurs when there is a partial masterpack. End-of-release "partial" masterpack
quantities must be appropriately modified with a heavy ink marker and illustrated to show the change from the
standard masterpack quantity to the actual quantity in the container. Refer to the "Masterpack Part Nomenclature
Label" section in the PRINT Material Specification.

• The unit and masterpack/sell pack container label universe is found in Material Specification number F-MFLSER
and consists of both Ford and Motorcraft graphic labels and plain white labels.

• Tape identification labels are found in Material Specification L26/ML26. These are the labels that are affixed directly
onto individual service parts that require no protection, such as steel brackets, tubes, hoses etc.

• All container part nomenclature labels must be purchased from FCSD’s designated single source supplier, Whitlam
Label Company, as detailed in Material Specifications F-MFLSER, L26/ML26 and L1582. Single sourcing is required
because of imbedded security features that are proprietary only to Whitlam Label Co. and to ensure consistent
label quality.

• Since labeling is a general requirement for all service parts, the F-MFLSER container labels will not be called out on
individual service part packaging specifications. It is the responsibility of the Total Supplier or Packager to select the
appropriate container label subject to the following requirements:

• Packaging materials that are pre-printed with Ford or Motorcraft graphics, such as decorative folding cartons
(F-MFSER) and decorative poly bags (F-MFPOLY), must use plain white labels (L-Series shown in the F-MFLSER
spec), although imprinting the part nomenclature on these materials is preferred.

• Plain packaging materials (i.e. corrugated cartons, plain PB1 polybags, pouch paper) always require a graphic label
that matches the branding of the part.

• The rule for label selection on corrugated cartons is to use the largest label that will fit the smallest carton panel.

Note: Labels can be affixed to the flap on a full overlap slotted carton. On a regular slotted carton, the label
must be affixed to the carton’s minor panel and never the flaps.

Orient the label on the carton panel so that its long dimension will be parallel to the bin shelf as the carton would be
sitting in the bin.

Exception: Selected part commodities may require the use of specific non-standard part nomenclature container
labels. In those situations the unique label numbers will be shown in service part packaging specifications.
Examples include the L1194SC (a unique label for select foam wrapped bumper covers), and L1582 (used
on FCSD Accessories and Ford Component Sales licensed parts).

• These labeling requirements apply to all service parts including parts stocked in FCSD Parts Distribution Centers,
parts shipped directly to FCSD customers by prime (SDS) suppliers or parts shipped on an emergency basis by
any supplier.

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Bar Codes
Every service part requires two different bar codes on its unit container part nomenclature label or tape identification
label and also on its Masterpack or Sell Pack container label, if applicable (refer to the Material Specification PRINT).
The bar codes are used by FCSD’s customers, retail outlets and the PDC’s during the stockkeeping and parts picking
operations.

Incorrect or un-scannable bar codes will result in rejections. Examples are poor print quality or because they do not
meet the construction requirements of the Material Specifications below. Print heads must be clean to ensure a quality
bar code. Following are the bar codes that are required on each label, depending upon the part’s branding:

• Ford branded parts require a 3 of 9 bar code, which encodes the service part numbers. Total Suppliers, Packagers
and SDS Suppliers must ensure that they are following the L1569 Material Specification exactly with regards to bar
code structure and bar code sizing. L1569 also includes a bar code matrix that will ensure the largest size bar code
will be printed on the labels.

Note: Since this is a general requirement for all Ford branded parts, individual service part packaging
specifications will not call out the L1569 bar code label.

• Motorcraft branded parts require a UPC bar code, which encodes a unique number dedicated to that particular
service part. UPC bar codes are used on Motorcraft branded parts due to their retail nature. Total Suppliers,
Packagers and SDS Suppliers must ensure that they are following the L1522 Material Specification exactly with
regards to bar code structure and sizing.

Note: Since the FCSD Packaging Specification System mechanically generates the unique UPC code numbers
when detecting the presence of the L1522 label, individual service part packaging specifications for all
Motorcraft branded parts must call out the L1522 UPC bar code label.

The following describes the structure of FCSD Packaging Specifications:

Preliminary Processing (Level 10)

The first packaging level is preliminary processing and it includes the following items:

• The physical dimensions of the part.

• Any processes done to the part prior to insertion into its unit container:

• Ferrous metal parts require the application of various corrosion preventative methods. (Refer to Exhibit K).

Note: Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation
to the skin or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the
current release of the Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).
The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally
required to ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

• Certain safety items (brake lines, fuel lines, etc.) need to have openings plugged to prevent debris from entering the
part cavity.

• Greasy/oily parts may need to be bagged or wrapped in a greaseproof barrier to prevent soaking the unit container.

• Studs and other protrusions need to be covered to prevent carton puncture or damage to threads on tape-identified
parts.

• A tape identification label (refer to Material Specification L26/ML26) for parts that are durable enough to not
require any protection but only need the label for part identification and branding purposes.
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Note: When a part is specified as “tape identification”, then its part dimensions must be shown in the Unit
Container level of the packaging specification. This is necessary to enable the PDC Planograph System
to determine how/where to stock the part as described above.

• It is the service parts packager’s responsibility to ensure that all parts that demand the use of lubricating or flushing oil
are properly drained before unit packaging. Failure to follow that process could affect the Quality status of the supplier
and any returns will be at the supplier's expense.

Sub-Package (Level 20)

The second packaging level is reserved for those parts needing a specific sub-package, such as some chemical
products, that would be included inside the part’s selling unit container. This level is rarely used and most sub-packages
are shown as extra requirements within the selling unit container.

Selling Unit Container (Level 30)

The third packaging level is the selling unit container. Packaging specifications must be designed to contain the selling
unit of issue that is released by FCSD Product Analysis (refer to Section 10).

• Selling Unit Containers are the individual part containers that are delivered to the end customers. This level also
includes internal dunnage protection, exterior container labels and any special packaging instructions as necessary.

• Selling Unit Containers must display a bar code as described above under the heading “Bar Codes”.

Special note regarding container closure

FCSD Packaging Engineering generally does not dictate corrugated carton closure methods except on select parts
where a particular method, such as banding, will be shown on the part’s packaging specification.

• Under no circumstances is it acceptable to close a regular slotted carton (RSC) using staples.

• Banding is prohibited on RSC style cartons, unless specifically authorized on packaging specifications by FCSD
Packaging Engineering.

• The packager is responsible to choose the closure method and must ensure that cartons will remain securely
closed throughout the FCSD distribution network until final delivery to FCSD’s customer. Certain Package
Material Specifications may require a specific closure method due to the nature of the packaging materials being
used. When not specified, though, the packager is expected to select the best closure method for its particular
packaging operation.

• Die-cut corrugated cartons with a locking tuck flap do not stay securely closed in FCSD’s distribution network and
must always be secured with tape. For this reason this expensive style of corrugated container is discouraged.

• During normal handling, storage and shipping, closures or other protective devices cannot cause safety hazards or
damage to the product.

• Closure failures will be the responsibility of the supplier/packager and will result in the issuance of quality rejects.

Note: When using sealing tape to close a container, only clear or brown tape is acceptable, no other colors are
allowed. Under no circumstances is it ever acceptable to cover a unit container part nomenclature label
with sealing tape, regardless if it is clear or brown.

Intermediate Package (Levels 40 & 50)

Certain categories of parts, such as spark plugs, may require intermediate containers as directed by FCSD Marketing.
These containers are generally display type packaging used to facilitate sales to dealers and other high volume retail
outlets. These levels are rarely used.

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Masterpack Container (Level 60)

Masterpack containers, also referred to as “overpack” containers, are FCSD’s internal shipping containers. They facilitate
stock shipments of small service parts between FCSD’s facilities and enable efficient receiving and stockkeeping within
the PDC’s. Large and/or heavy parts will not be specified to a Masterpack carton. Masterpacks can sometimes also be
shipped to FCSD customers, although this is generally not the case. Masterpacks are designed to contain a specified
number of selling unit containers and are subject to the following requirements:

• Masterpacks cannot weigh more than 25 lbs.

• Masterpack labels must conform to the labeling requirements shown on pages 4-6 of the Material Specification PRINT.

• The Masterpack label must be a graphic label that matches the branding of the service part, i.e. a Ford branded part
will display a Ford branded label on the Masterpack and a Motorcraft branded part will display a Motorcraft graphic
label on the Masterpack.

• Each Masterpack must display a 3 of 9 bar code of the Ford Service Part Number (refer to Material Specification
L1569), regardless of the part brand. The bar code will be used by FCSD PDC’s during the stockkeeping and
parts picking processes and by some FCSD customers on selected high volume Motorcraft parts. See Material
Specification PRINT for specific requirements regarding Masterpack bar coding.

• Masterpacks containing materials that are described as hazardous in the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 49, need
to follow the Department of Transportation regulations governing the packing, handling, billing, labeling and marking of
them. The supplier is responsible to make sure that all labeling requirements are followed.

Unitization (Level 70)

Unitization refers to the different methods of transporting selling unit containers, and masterpack/sell pack containers
(when applicable), from T & P role suppliers into and between FCSD facilities, and sometimes directly to FCSD
customers. Possible unitization methods include pallets (wood or corrugated), pallet ship tubes (pallets affixed with
corrugated walls and a lid), returnable steel baskets (ZE21) and returnable steel racks (PRC1). Use of other non-
standard returnable containers is prohibited unless approved by FCSD Packaging Engineering.

This level of the Packaging Specification will include both the required unitization method and the total number of Selling
Unit Containers on it, which is referred to as the unitization quantity. Unitization materials and shipping loads are subject
to the following requirements:

• All standard pallets must follow the exact Material Specification 1660-1 construction.

• If the FCSD Packaging Specification shows a pallet number without a “C” suffix, then the pallet must be of wood
construction. For example, 1660F is a 72" wood pallet, but 1660FC is a 72" pallet that may be constructed from either
wood or corrugated.

• VNDR1 pallets must be designed to be mechanically handled with material handling equipment (fork trucks, pallet
jacks etc.) This will ensure that pallets have the required
• minimum 3-5/8" under clearance
• minimum 28" for fork entry
• four-way entry, double-faced with a non-reversible type runner.

Note: Any shipments that do not meet the above requirements and need corrective rework by the Ford Customer
Service Division will be issued a Shipping Conformance Report (refer to Exhibit F). The supplier will be
expected to pay for any rework charges and this can affect the supplier’s Quality status.

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• All pallet loads of service parts must be secured using stretch wrap per the #1690 Material Specification. The use of
bands to secure product on pallets is prohibited unless specifically approved by FCSD Packaging Engineering on a
part commodity exception basis or as may be required on a Package Material Specification that is included on service
part packaging specifications.

• Banding pallets contributes to carton damage and stretch wrap provides superior containment of product
resulting in more stable loads and a reduction in Health and Safety concerns.

• This is a general FCSD standard that applies to all pallets, and Material Specification 1690 will not appear on
individual service part packaging specifications.

• This requirement applies to both corrugated cartons and unpackaged (tape identified) parts on pallets.

• Packaged product (selling unit and masterpack containers) cannot overhang the pallet in any direction

• Packaged product cannot exceed 42" in height from floor to the top of the load in order to fit into existing PDC
storage locations.

Notes regarding pallet patterns:

• Packaging Specifications will always include a pallet pattern identifying the number of containers per layer
and the number of layers high on the pallet, which has been developed to meet the above restrictions.

• When it is necessary to use an irregular pallet pattern, only the total number of containers will be shown on
the specification.

• The assigned pallet quantity will always be the maximum number of selling unit containers or masterpacks/
sell packs that will fit the available pallet space, subject to the above restrictions. This quantity will rarely match the
release quantity suppliers receive from FCSD. It is needed, though, in order to ensure that full utilization of the
available pallet space is used if the release quantity is high enough.

• All material must be specified to the standard 1660B pallet unless the package exceeds the physical dimensions
or weight limit of the pallet. For heavier parts whose pallet load exceeds the 1,295 lbs. weight limit for the 1660B, the
durable 2290B wood pallet must be used (for product weight totals between 1,296 lbs. and 2,500 lbs.).

Note: FCSD’s shelving has a 5,000 lbs. weight limit; so individual pallet loads on standard sized pallets (1660B, 1660A
or 2290B, 2290A) cannot weigh more than 2,500 lbs. since generally two pallets are placed in one shelf opening.

Note: FCSD will accept extended length corrugated pallets provided the pallet load weight limit does not
exceed 500 lbs. The 1660-1 Material Specification includes illustrations of acceptable constructions for
extended length corrugated pallets.

• Use of non-standard pallets by total suppliers is acceptable when the unit container or bare (tape identified) part will
not fit on a standard pallet, or when it is more economical to use a vendor supplied pallet.

• Contract packagers must use standard pallets per the 1660-1 Material Specification.

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Note: Vendor supplied pallets will generally be specified using the material number “VNDR1”, unless a
Total Supplier or Packager requests a specific number be assigned for their unique pallet. When
this material number is used the pallet size will be displayed on the packaging specification and the
pallet material and style will be noted in the comments section of the packaging specification.

• Pallet ship tubes are to be used for bare (tape identified) parts and parts that are packaged in poly bags that are too
large to fit into masterpack.

• ZE21 returnable metal baskets are reserved for bare metal parts that are either too heavy or too large to fit into a
masterpack container.

Note: Individual parts going into a ZE21 cannot exceed more than 25 lbs. Individual bare metal or packaged
parts in excess of 25 lbs. will be specified to a pallet.

• PRC1 returnable metal racks are used for individual bare (tape identified) parts and selling unit containers that are too
large, heavy or awkward to fit on any other unitization method. Typical parts that will be specified to PRC1 racks are
major sheet metal crash parts, large heavy bare metal parts, and foam wrapped bumper covers.

How to obtain PRC1 Racks, associated Rack Liners and ZE21 Baskets (refer to Exhibit H1 for illustrations of
these containers):

• When PRC1 racks or ZE21 baskets are required on FCSD Packaging Specifications, order from Schneider Logistics
by contacting Cindy Fournier at 248-848-5742 or via e-mail at [email protected] Back-up contact number is
248-848-7011. When placing an order, the quantity on hand and daily usage must be noted.

• Corrugated rack liners consist of an L2 for the bottom and L3’s for the sides, front and back of the rack. Suppliers
can request rack liners by contacting Xpedx at 734-855-2021 who will coordinate with PRC for distribution of used
liners when available and the purchase of new liners when required.

Note: Rack liners are required for any parts that could potentially protrude the rack in any direction. It is the
supplier’s responsibility to ensure the rack liners are always used in these situations and that all
openings into the rack (front, back, sides and bottom) are properly lined. The top of the rack is not to
be covered with a liner. Rack liners are not included on individual service part packaging specifications.

Weight Restrictions For Unitization Methods (Pallet, Tube, Basket, Rack)

• For weight limits on FCSD’s standard expendable pallets and VNDR1 (miscellaneous non-standard pallets) refer to
Material Specification 1660-1.

• For weight limits on FCSD’s heavy-duty pallets refer to Material Specification 2290.

Unitization Method Weight of Unitization Max Weight Allowed on Total Max Weight, Including
Method (in lbs). Unitization Method (in lbs.) Unitization Method Weight (in lbs.)
ZE21 basket 470 2,230 2,700
PRC1 rack 690 1,310 2,000
HVC34 basket 120 1,800 1,920

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Note: These weight limits are needed for safety purposes to ensure the integrity of material handling equipment and
shelving/racking used in FCSD’s Parts Distribution Centers. The above weight restrictions supersede all other
Ford Motor Company documentation including individual Service Part Packaging Specifications. If a current
Packaging Specification calls for a pallet quantity that will result in a total pallet load weight exceeding the above
limits, then the shipping Supplier/Packager must submit a Packaging Specification Change Request form to
reduce the pallet quantity to a level that will meet the weight limit above for the pallet that is specified.

The goal of the service parts packaging specification development process is to specify the least cost packaging that will
ensure damage-free delivery to FCSD customers.

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FCSD Packaging Engineering

FCSD Packaging Engineering retains ultimate responsibility for all Service Parts Packaging Specifications and oversees
the entire packaging specification development process.

• All new model part packaging specifications for parts sourced to Total Suppliers must be processed and input into the
Packaging System by FCSD Packaging Engineering. Use the Packaging Specification Change Request Form (refer
to Section 3) to submit packaging information.

• FCSD’s Packagers are empowered to develop and enter only new model packaging specifications for parts that are
assigned to them directly into the Packaging System.

• All changes to existing packaging specifications are processed and input by FCSD Packaging Engineering;
Packagers are strictly prohibited from changing existing packaging specifications.

Packaging Materials Selection Process

In order to achieve the lowest cost packaging specifications, packaging materials must be selected in the following order:

• Corrosion Prevention - All bare ferrous metal parts must be protected from corrosion, which can be accomplished
in a variety of ways including painting, VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) materials (refer to Material Specification 1379)
or other available corrosion preventative materials. (Refer to Exhibit K).

• If not already required on the engineering drawing, painting (electro coating) is only specified for large bare metal
panels and sometimes brackets where part functionality is not compromised. Painting is the most effective corrosion
preventative available, but is also the most costly and is therefore reserved for only selected part commodities.

• FCSD generally does not specify oil since that would also require the part to be wrapped in a greaseproof barrier or
a poly bag to prevent saturating the part’s unit container, which adds cost.

• Tape Identification - If a part is durable enough to withstand the rigors of FCSD’s distribution network without having
any protective packaging around it (brackets, pipes, hoses etc.), then it must be specified to tape identification (refer
to Material Specification L26/ML26).

• Stenciling is a form of tape identification where the part number is painted or stenciled directly on the part and this is
generally reserved for parts that are stored outside such as truck frames (refer to Material Specification T-2).

• Some tape-identified parts may require stud protection or foam wrap covering over sharp edges to prevent handlers
of the part from getting cut.

• Safety items, if not already required on the engineering drawings, will require that openings be plugged to prevent
dirt and debris from entering the part cavity (brake lines, fuel lines etc.)

• Poly Bags/Pouch Paper - Parts that cannot otherwise be tape identified but that require only minimal protection are
specified to poly bags.

• Small parts that are too small or convoluted to be able to tape identify or that only need surface protection are
specified to decorative poly bags (refer to Material Specification F-MFPOLY).

• Larger parts that only need surface protection to keep from getting scuffed or scratched or that are not appropriate
for tape identification are specified to FCSD’s large plain poly bags (refer to Material Specification PB1).

• Long narrow parts that only require surface protection but that are too narrow for PB1 series poly bags are specified
to pouch paper (refer to Material Specification 1675).

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• Folding Cartons - Small lightweight parts that require some measure of protection beyond just surface protection are
specified to decorative folding cartons (refer to Material Specification F-MFSER).

• Corrugated Cartons - Parts of any size that need more protection than a poly bag or folding carton are specified to
corrugated cartons.

• The corrugated carton selected must be the best fit for the part and any internal dunnage if utilized.

• Corrugated cartons are required to be durable enough to be stacked (loose) on a pallet; they are generally
not specified to a masterpack.

• Sufficient internal dunnage protection is required to prevent damage caused by internal part movement.

• Crushed and/or torn cartons are not acceptable either in the Parts Distribution Centers or for final delivery to
FCSD customers.

• The least cost corrugated carton is a singlewall regular slotted carton (RSC) style where the flaps meet in the middle
of the carton opening.

• This style requires that the carton be stacked on its flaps on the specified pallet. This is necessary because the
carton strength is in the depth dimension and if stacked on its side the carton flaps can pop open on the pallet.
This is especially a concern on high volume parts where maximizing the pallet density is desirable.

• This style carton must only be closed using sealing tape, never staples and only banding when specified by FCSD
Packaging Engineering.

• Heavier parts may require that the carton be constructed using doublewall material to ensure the carton holds up
and the part does not puncture the carton walls.

• A full overlap slotted carton (FOL) style, where the flaps completely overlap each other over the carton opening,
provides the most flexibility although it is slightly more costly than the RSC carton.

• An FOL is stronger than an RSC because it has more corrugated over the carton opening.

• It can be stacked in any orientation on its specified pallet.

• It often eliminates the need for costly internal dunnage support.

• It can be closed using staples, sealing tape, or banding (if banding is specified on the Packaging Specification).
When using sealing tape only clear or brown tape is acceptable, no other colors are allowed. Under no
circumstances is it ever acceptable to cover a unit container part nomenclature label with sealing tape, regardless
if it is clear or brown.

• As with RSC cartons, heavier parts may require the carton to be constructed using doublewall material.

• A one-piece folder (OPF) or a creased sheet (corrugated sheet folded in half) carton style is effective to package
very thin parts that require more than poly bag protection. Gaskets, plates and thin panels are examples of part
commodities ideally suited for this carton style.

• The most costly corrugated carton style is a die-cut carton because of the need for expensive unique cutting dies that
reside with only one supplier.

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• This style is used only in very limited cases where the part being packaged is best protected using this custom
design, its use would prevent the need for other expensive internal dunnage materials or where a supplier gains
high process efficiencies (labor savings) by using it instead of a standard carton style.

• Foam Wrap - This packaging material is used on large parts where the surface protection needed cannot be
accomplished with just a poly bag.

• Foam wrap is the standard packaging for the plastic bumper cover commodity (refer to Material Specification 2280).

• It is also effective to cover sharp edges of portions of large tape identified parts.

• Wood Crates - This packaging material is used for large parts that cannot be effectively contained inside a corrugated
carton and whose heavy weight requires the individual container to be forklift accessible.

• Returnable Containers are used for select commodities were the return of the core part is used for remanufactured
or warranty program.

• The nature of the service parts distribution business generally precludes the use of returnables as selling unit
containers except for specific programs that are established by the division. However, FCSD does specify certain
returnable unitization materials that are used only between its facilities and the supply base.

• FCSD has established a warranty return process for selected transmission assemblies that are specified to
returnable plastic trays as the selling unit container. This is possible because customers need to return these parts
to the warranty center to receive credit and so the Division is assured of getting the expensive trays back for reuse.

• FCSD’s returnable metal basket (Material Number ZE21) is reserved for tape identified metal parts that are either
too heavy or too large to fit into a masterpack container.

Class “A” Surface Parts Protection

Class “A” parts are defined as any part with surfaces that are visible on either the interior or exterior of the assembled
vehicle. When developing packaging specifications it is imperative that all Class “A” part surfaces and any metal parts with
machined surfaces are well protected;

• Parts with Class “A” surfaces that are packaged in corrugated cartons may also require a poly bag sub-pack to
prevent abrasion from the interior carton walls.

• Special care is needed when packaging metal parts to identify any portion of those parts that might be Class “A”
surfaces, i.e. seat frames with seat buckle assemblies attached, exhaust pipes with chromed tips etc.

New Model Part Packaging Specification Development Process

Total Suppliers and Supplier Direct Ship (SDS) Suppliers

FCSD Packaging Engineering work directly with Total Suppliers and SDS Suppliers to develop and input packaging
specifications for new model parts subject to the following parameters:

• Generally FCD will defer to the packaging that the Total Supplier and SDS Supplier wants to use provided the
requested materials meet FCSD’s packaging policies and standards. This is done because the supplier is in the best
position to know how fragile their parts are and the degree of protection that is required, and using materials already
in the supplier’s universe minimizes packaging cost.

• FCSD may decline the supplier’s materials because they are deemed not robust enough to survive in the FCSD
distribution network.

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• Supplier cartons may be too oversized for the part and would require costly internal dunnage to stabilize the part or
would have a negative impact on transportation and storage costs.

• Supplier graphics and miscellaneous markings are never allowed on any packaging materials used in the FCSD
distribution network.

• Suppliers must submit a Packaging Specification Change Request via the FCSD Packaging Engineering Website
(refer to Section 3) in order to communicate specification data for new model parts, and also to request any changes
to existing FCSD Packaging Specifications.

• When submitting data for never before used packaging materials in the FCSD system care must be taken to
provide all the relevant container characteristics including inside carton dimensions in inches (LxWxD) where
the LxW dimensions define the carton opening, the carton material (275 lbs. singlewall, 350 lbs. doublewall etc.)
and the carton style (Regular Slotted, Full Overlap etc.). Also include the container number to be referenced on
the FCSD Packaging Specification and it will be used with a “#” prefix to designate it as a vendor’s carton. Once
that carton is loaded into the FCSD Packaging System it will not be necessary to provide this data on subsequent
requests that use this same carton.

• FCSD may return change requests for additional information or to reject the request entirely. In those situations
phone contact (packaging hotline 888-327-3754), sample part reviews or meetings with FCSD Packaging
Engineering may be required in order to finalize the packaging specification. For this reason change request forms
must be submitted well in advance of the scheduled ship date.

• Once the specification has been entered into the FCSD Packaging System the requestor submitting the change
request form will be notified via email and advised to access the packaging specification from the FCSD system to
review it before the first shipment is made.

• It is very important to note that VTA (Vendor-To-Advise) specs are not complete packaging specifications and
they must be firmed up using the Specification Change Request form process described above BEFORE any
stock is shipped. If stock is shipped with a VTA spec on file then the shipment will incur a QC Reject (refer
to Section 11)

Secondary Suppliers/Packagers
FCSD’s Packagers are empowered to develop and input new model packaging specifications directly into the FCSD
Packaging System for all parts sourced to them. FCSD Packaging Engineering has provided many tools to help
facilitate this process, which are all contained on the Packager Portal. Packagers are expected to especially use the
commodity standards tool and the damage claims history database to help ensure consistent and appropriate packaging
specifications are being developed. FCSD Packaging Engineering oversees this specification development process in the
following ways:

• Selected parts audits in the PDC’s

• Reviews of customer damage concerns on parts specified by the Packagers
• Periodic visits to the Packager’s location.
• Monthly group meetings with the Packagers, FCSD Management and Package Materials Suppliers.

Package Material Suppliers

FCSD Packaging Engineering makes extensive use of its Package Materials Suppliers both in its research and
development efforts and in solving particularly challenging packaging issues. These suppliers have the expertise and
the knowledge base to help ensure that FCSD is utilizing the full array of materials and processes available within the
packaging community. They are an invaluable piece of the Packaging Specification development process.

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Maintaining Existing Packaging Specifications

FCSD’s goal is to write the optimum new model packaging specification from the start so that it would never have to be
changed. However, new model specifications must be maintained and changes are required for a variety of reasons to
ensure that the best packaging specification is always on file:

• Resourcing - Service parts are re-sourced from one supplier to another for any number of reasons and when this
happens it sometimes requires a change in the packaging materials that are specified.

• Changing from one Total Supplier to another usually results in the new supplier wanting to use the materials that
they have in-house as described above.

• Resourcing from a Total Supplier to a Packager generally will require a change since Packagers are constrained to
a single source for their corrugated carton universe, whereas Total Suppliers are not.

• Frequently resourcing between Packagers results in changes to improve a deficient spec that was being used by
the previous packager.

• Damage Concerns - FCSD Packaging Engineering is advised of damage concerns that are perceived to be
the result of deficient packaging from a variety of sources including FCSD customers (dealers, FAD’s etc.), PDC
personnel, Ford District Sales Offices, FCSD Product Analysts and Ford Product Development Engineers. All
concerns are investigated and packaging upgrades are implemented as necessary.

• Special Projects - FCSD Packaging Engineering is continually evaluating its packaging materials and processes
for possible cost savings, which would result in packaging specification changes. Examples include consolidating
the standard container universe (corrugated cartons, folding cartons and poly bags) to achieve process efficiencies
and volume discounts, replacing existing materials with new more cost effective materials and moving packaged stock
to tape identification or cartonized stock to poly bags to name a few.

• Research & Development - As FCSD Packaging Engineering becomes aware of new packaging materials or
processes they are researched for applicability to FCSD parts and implemented to achieve cost savings or cost
neutral packaging upgrades.

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Section 13 Service Parts Shipments Instructions

Packing Slips, Invoices, and Parts Identification Tag

It is important that all packing slips and invoices correctly describe the goods being shipped or billed. Foreign suppliers
must provide a detailed parts description in accordance with U.S. Customs Regulations, CR 141.86, CR 141.87, CR
141.88 and CR 141.89.

When shipping parts to any Ford Parts Distribution Center (PDC), the Parts Redistribution Center (PRC) or cross-dock
(pooling) locations, one copy of the packing slip must be in an envelope and attached to the Bill of Lading or Waybill. This
is the advance packing slip.

Furthermore, a second copy of the packing slip must be enclosed in one container clearly marked “PACKING SLIP
ENCLOSED.” When shipping full truckloads of the same stock to the PDC’s or the PRC, the packing slip must be clearly
visible when the trailer door is opened.

All packing slips, invoices, Bills of Lading and/or Waybills must exactly describe the goods being shipped or billed. Be sure
to include all items on the Bill of Lading as indicated on Exhibit B or Exhibit B1, as appropriate.

It is important to notify the carrier to deliver the packing slip envelope attached to the freight bill copy, (Exhibit B and
Exhibit B1). Any costs in processing shipments without advance packing slips will be charged to the responsible supplier.

Note: One copy of the packing slip must be attached to and listed on the Bill of Lading and one copy must be
included with the stock.

When shipping full truck or rail carloads to the PRC Sheet Metal Processing Department, it is necessary to include the
net, tare and gross weights of the shipments on the packing slips. (Codes 31-32-33 or 52 see Exhibit D, for reference).

If you are shipping for Ford Customer Service Division directly to a designated FCSD location, secondary packaging
source, dealer or other location, enclose one copy of the packing slip in a container clearly marked “PACKING SLIP
ENCLOSED.”

All packing slips and invoices must have the supplier code on each copy, be legible and include all information below:

• Readily Identifiable Packing Slip Number.

• “Ship To” Location - That location must appear exactly as shown on shipment release, Form 3086, (Exhibit C). It must
also include the correct PRC Department name and source code number and the FCSD supplier code (See Exhibit D for
reference.) Misdirected shipments will be returned "Freight Collect" to the originator. However, for non-Ford locations, the
Bill of Lading must be consigned to Ford Motor Company c/o the packager’s name, (Exhibit B1).

• “Bill-To” - The location must appear the same as it is on shipment release, Form 3086.

• 3rd party bill-to address is as follows:

Ford Customer Service Division – FCSD

c/o Powertrack
P.O. Box 3001
Naperville, IL 60566-7001

• Release Number and Purchase Order Number.

• Contents - Define how many containers there are, the type of containers and the number of packing slips. For
example, “20 cartons, 2 pallets, 8 packing slips". Also, show the number of pieces or packages on pallets when
shipping palletized material such as: “60 cartons on 3 pallets”, “1 Pallet of 30 Cartons”, etc. This information helps
to establish responsibility for any reported discrepancies.

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• Description - The part name must appear exactly as shown on the fourth line of Release Form 3086 under
the heading “Part Name.” The Bill of Lading must also describe shipments in accordance with the suitable freight
classification. Generally, it is either the National Motor Freight Classification (truck) or the Uniform
Classification (rail).

• The Part Number Ordered - This number is identified on the second line of Release Form 3086, under the heading
“Service Part Number.” However, if that area is blank, the Engineering number shown under the heading “Engineering
Part Number” must be listed. In those instances where both numbers are shown, then both must appear on the
packing slip and invoice.

• The Quantity of Goods Shipped - The quantity must conform to the terms as ordered on the release form, e.g.:

• Service Packaged Parts - These are parts released in a selling unit and may consist of a pack in a quantity of “one”,
or other than “one”. However, do not show the pieces if the unit selling pack is greater than “one”. For instance,
a supplier ships 1000 washers in cartons of 10. The supplier's packing slip shows 1000 pieces shipped and will be
keypunched as 1000 pieces. The receipt document will show 1000 pieces, but will further show it as packages of 10.
The receiving checker will receive 100 selling units of 10 and create a shipping discrepancy report for 900 selling
units short. The supplier will be paid for 100 "pieces" received.

• Bulk Packaged Parts - These packages must be shipped to the PRC or secondary sources. Additionally, since the
parts are released in pieces, always list the correct number of pieces ordered and shipped.

• Country of Origin Identification – All packing slips and invoices must be labeled with the country of origin that produces
the part being shipped, e.g. “Contents Made In *”.

* Name of the country where the part is manufactured.

• Fair Labor Standards Act Certification - Invoices must contain a specific guarantee that the seller complies with
the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938, as amended. (See FCSD Purchase Order, Form 9043, for specific assurance
required on invoices.)

• Certification of Contents - Suppliers of hydraulic brake hoses and brake fluid must have a certification appearing
on the packing slip for all shipments to FCSD facilities. The certifications generally read: (Supplier Name) certifies
that all parts contained in this shipment conform to the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards applicable at the time
of manufacture.

Note: Specific routing and shipping instructions are published in a separate guide by the FCSD
Transportation Department, which is located at https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/html/nahome.html

Special Shipping Instructions

FCSD’s Daily Parts Advantage delivery system enables it to meet its minimum stocking level objectives at the Part
Distribution Centers (PDC) and make daily delivery of parts to its customers. As part of this process FCSD issues
releases to parts suppliers more frequently and in generally lower quantities to keep inventories down. This results in
less full pallet load shipments into the PDC’s and necessitates the following special shipping and handling requirements
in order to minimize transportation costs:

• Individual containers of a single part number weighing 35 lbs. or less must be shipped loose via UPS, FedEx or
special courier instead of on its specified unitization method. In this instance, each loose container must be labeled
with a shipping label.
• All shipments with at least 50% of the total specified pallet quantity going to FCSD facilities must have only one
part number per pallet. For example, if the packaging specification indicates a total pallet quantity of 100 and you
are authorized to ship 50 or more pieces, you CANNOT ship a mixed pallet load. It is important to not mix part
numbers in order to avoid re-handling and restacking.

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• When shipping small quantities of multiple parts, where no single part number exceeds 50% of its specified
unitization quantity, these parts must be mixed wherever possible on one shipping container. The load must be
identified with a "MIXED LOAD" placard placed on the same side with the shipping label. In these multiple part
small quantity situations suppliers must achieve maximum density on the shipping container by mixing the load.

Note: If a supplier has multiple part numbers that ship to one service location the supplier is required to ship the
multiple part numbers on the same truck as long as they fit and are clearly identified.

• When shipping single part orders where the release quantities are so small that the specified unitization method
(pallet/tube/basket) is not needed or practical, the order must be shipped in that appropriately sized corrugated
carton. The master shipping label must be affixed to the carton instead of on the specified shipping container. In
this situation a Packaging Deviation will not be required.

• When shipping small quantities of multiple parts to the HVC/LVLC/HCC/NPD and the PDC's direct or through PRC,
there is no limit to the number of part numbers that can be mixed on the shipping container (standard or extended
length pallets and tubes, collapsible containers, racks, or baskets).

• However, it is unacceptable to ship packaged stock that is less than 48” on extended length pallets
or tubes.

• The load must be identified with a ”MIXED LOAD” placard placed on the same side with the shipping label.

• Separate Master Shipping Labels are required for each different part number on the pallet; it is unacceptable to
combine all the different part numbers on the pallet into one Master Shipping Label.

• Master Shipping Labels must be affixed to the outside of the pallet stretch wrap to facilitate identification • and
barcode scanning.

• Never inter-mix part numbers and shipment destinations on the same pallet.

• In these multiple part small quantity situations suppliers must achieve maximum density on the shipping container
by mixing the load.

• When placing pallets in the carrier’s equipment care must be taken to ensure that they cannot shift in transit.

• When needed to stabilize the load, always double stack pallets within the truck and rail cars using load separators
so that the weight of the top pallet is evenly distributed over the bottom pallet.

• When stacking multiple pallets in a trailer or railcar the weight of the entire stacked load cannot exceed the
maximum allowable weight for the bottom pallet (refer to Section 11 under the heading “Weight Restrictions For
Unitization Methods”).

• When stacking multiple pallets use discretion to ensure that the product on the bottom pallet will not incur damage
or carton crushing.

• Whenever possible only multi stack pallets of the same size, unless the packaged product on the bottom pallet
can support the top pallet(s) weight. As an example, never stack a 1660B pallet on an extended length bottom
pallet containing lightweight parts such as headliners.

• When stacking pallets, make sure any carton labeling information is facing the outside of the pallet so that part
number information is readily visible.

• In instances when a pallet’s weight, strength or configuration prevents double stacking, the carrier must be alerted
on the Bill of Lading with a note reading “DO NOT DOUBLE STACK PALLETS.”
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Shipping Labels
All service-packaged materials shipped to FCSD facilities must be identified with a Master (Shipping) Label displaying the
“Ship To” location, the quantity, and the service part number.

• To facilitate identification, affix the shipping label to the upper left hand corner of the long side (48" or 52") of the
standard (1660B and 1660A) pallet where the main fork openings are adjacent to the stringer side of the pallet.
And on extended length pallets (>52") place the label in the upper left hand corner on the long side of the pallet.
FCSD Packagers should refer to Material Specification L1907 for label placement illustrations on the various shipping
conveyances. Only one (1) shipping label is required on the shipping container (pallet, tube, basket, rack, etc).

Note: Always affix the shipping label to the load face on the long (48") side of the pallet that displays at least one
unit container label. PDC receiving and stock keeping personnel must be able to see both the shipping label
and a unit container label on the same load face that is over the main fork openings of the pallet.
It is recognized that this will not be possible on extended length pallet loads.

• To be sure of quick and positive identification, part nomenclature information and shipping destination must be of
uniform quality and must be easy to read. Handwritten identification, markovers or changes to printing with crayon,
ink markers or any other device are not permitted.

• Master shipping labels must always be adhered to the outside of the pallet stretch wrap to facilitate reading and
barcode scanning.

• Master shipping labels must never be placed over a unit container’s part nomenclature label.

Phytosanitary Wood Products

Effective October 1, 2001 the European Union (EU) is enforcing new phytosanitary regulations for the importation of
Non-Manufactured Coniferous Wood Packaging materials (NMWP). Hardwoods are exempt. The purpose of this
regulation is to prevent the importation of the pinewood nematode, a microscopic eelworm that has caused extensive
mortality in pines elsewhere in the world.

The EU allows three treatment options for coniferous NMWP: heat-treated/kiln dried, fumigation, or chemical pressure
impregnation. Treated wood must bear a mark indicating the organization that treated the NMWP and the location of that
organization, or must be accompanied by a phytosanitary certificate issued by the exporting country.

The following are special requirements for shipments known to be destined for Exporting:

• Suppliers must assure that any wood materials that are used to package service parts meet the above requirements
whenever the supplier is shipping those parts directly into the EU, bypassing the FCSD Distribution System.

• Export shipments of parts that are stocked in FCSD Parts Distribution Centers (PDC) will be the responsibility of the
shipping PDC or Export Operations facilities to ensure that pallets and/or other packaging materials are heat-treated.

North American Regulations for Solid Wood Packaging Materials (SWPM)

International Standards for Phytosanitary Measures.

• Suppliers must assure whenever shipping parts directly into North America that any wood packaging, such as pallets
and wood crating that are used to package and ship production and service parts must meet the
ISPM – 15 requirements.

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Regulation
On January 2, 2004, the United States, Canada and Mexico began enforcement of new restrictions on Solid Wood
Packing Materials (SWPM) arriving in their respective countries in order to protect against insect infestation in packaging
material. All suppliers must be in full compliance with these regulations.
Both coniferous and non-coniferous unprocessed raw SWPM such as pallets, crates, dunnage, packing blocks, drums,
cases, load boards, pallet collars and skids are required to be treated and marked under an official program developed
and overseen by the National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) in the country of export. Non-compliant or infested
material will be refused entry.

• Ford requires adherence to SWPM for all shipments into North America. Suppliers not in conformance will incur all
associated charges for (i.e. fumigation, additional transportation, repacking, expedited shipping, etc).

Further Information:

• Program details at the USDA website:

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/country/index.shtml

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_exports/wpm/index.shtml

http://www.aphis.usda.gov/import_export/plants/plant_imports/downloads/wpm_docket02-032-3.pdf

• Canadian Food and Inspection Agency:

http://www.inspection.gc.ca/english/plaveg/for/cwpc/wdpkge.shtml

Reference sites for informational purposes only:

http://www.nelma.org/inspection-programs/wood-packaging-inspection/

http://www.lefcoworthington.com/ISPM--15---Heat-Treating-Requirements.html

European Export Consolidator

Bulk packaging from various European Material suppliers that are shipped to the Export Consolidator for consolidation
into sea containers destined for Packagers in the United States must be palletized to facilitate receiving operations at the
Packager’s facility. Simply placing loose cartons into the sea container is prohibited.

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Section 14 Network Convergence Program

Network Convergence Label Requirements

These instructions only apply to suppliers who have been notified by Schneider Logistics that they are to ship via the
“Network Convergence” thru the Origin Distribution Center (ODC) distribution network.

These are suppliers who ship stock to FCSD and/or to Ford’s production facilities. Suppliers involved in the “Network
Convergence” program will be or will have been contacted by Schneider Logistics, Inc. directly for instruction.

The “Network Convergence” program is the joint consolidation and routing of Ford production freight along with Ford
Customer Service Division parts moving out of a supplier into the ODC network managed by Penske Logistics. Obtaining
supplier bulk packaging dimensions for current service parts is important to ensuring that suppliers are allocated enough
trailer space on pick-ups. All current parts and associated part-packaging dimensions must be identified and submitted to
Penske and SLI immediately at [email protected] and [email protected]. Failure to do
so may result in delayed shipments and unnecessary premium costs. Please direct all questions and concerns regarding
this process to the email addresses noted above or call 800.222.8403 x7010.

Please refer to the Shipping Parts/Identification Label Standard (BAO-1122-L) available on the Global Terms and
Conditions website, https://web.fsp.ford.com/gtc/production/index.jsp?category=guides. These specifications provide
guidelines for shipping/parts identification labels for suppliers shipping to North American Assembly and Manufacturing
(powertrain and stamping) Plants, export freight shipped to RGL in Detroit, MI, freight shipped through an ODC (origin
distribution center) and service parts freight shipping through an ODC. Due to future shipments going through an ODC,
your facility is required to transition to the Label Standard. Any freight that is shipped through an ODC must have a
compliant Ford Motor Company Label. The label is designed to improve the productivity and controls at suppliers and
Ford Motor Company, by allowing effective and efficient capture of data for production counts, warehouse input/output,
shipper generation, forwarding, freight transfer control, receiving, and other inventory controls. Strict adherence to these
specifications for the Shipping/Parts Identification Label will benefit both suppliers and Ford Motor Company.

FCSD Service Part Suppliers

Please note all Service Parts shipping into a Penske ODC on the Network Convergence Program need to reflect the
correct packager destination on both the packing slip and also on the Master Label attached to each pallet. Freight is
currently arriving at the ODC’s noting AF52M on the packing slip and the Master Label. This AF52M code can remain on
the documents, but the documents must also include the correct FCSD destinations listed below per the FCSD release.
Including this information on the label as boldly as possible is required and will allow the ODC distribution centers to know
which location this freight will be shipping to.

Knowing that this may require some supplier systems updates to ensure this information is provided on the labels, the
destination can be hand written on the labels and paperwork until the necessary systems updates can occur.

FCSD Shipping Destination:

Destinations Name
AF30A FCSD Parts Redistribution Center
AF30E FCSD Parts Redistribution Center
DTK3A Fapco, Inc.
F201C Hollingsworth Logistics Management - Warren
F201M Hollingsworth Logistics Management – Decatur
H751B Hollingsworth Logistics Group – Schertz, Texas
P025A Pak Rite Industries, Inc.
P7AKA Ternes Packaging
T080H Howard Ternes Packaging
L9V0C UTI - Belleville
H0TDC UTI - Belleville
R3MSA UTI - Belleville

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If there are any questions in regards to the destinations that need to be included on the label please contact Schneider
Logistics, Inc. Inbound Customer Service Team at (800) 222-8403 x 7010 or [email protected].

Master Label Example

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Section 15 FCSD Inbound Routing Guidelines

This document does NOT cover Ford of Canada routing. Please see Ford of Canada Routing Instructions if release
destination is Ford of Canada.

All inbound moves with 830 releases must be confirmed and managed via Schneider Logistics (SLI) CVN system.
If you need access to CVN, please call 800-222-8403, extension 7010.

For complete shipping and routing guidelines, please see Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Supplier Shipping
User Guide at https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/.

Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD)

Suppliers can access the FCSD Supplier Shipping User Guide via: Covisint / Ford Supplier Portal

Ford Supplier Portal:

1. Log onto Covisint
2. Click "FSP (Ford Supplier Portal)"
3. Click "Applications"
4. Click "Ford Customer Service Division (FCSD) Purchasing"
5. Click on "Transportation network Integrator"
6. Click on Non-North American Suppliers or North American Suppliers
7. This brings you to the Routing & Shipping information section, click on Supplier Shipping User Guide or SDS Supplier
Routing Guide to review the appropriate Shipping Guidelines.

Direct Link to the FCSD NA Supply Chain Management Resource:

https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/

Then follow steps 5 through 7 from above

KEY CONTACTS
SLI Customer Service Follow Ford Prompt for 800-222-8403 x 7010 sliprojectinbox@schneider.
Customer Service com
Tawana France Inbound Customer Service 248-848-5841 [email protected]
Manager
Casie Bale Inbound Field Operations 248-848-5758 [email protected]
Manager

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Section 16 FCSD Supplier Compliance Program

In October of 2009 Ford Motor Company implemented a change to the supplier compliance program. The shipping
compliance program measures compliance with the FCSD Supplier Guidelines and Routing Instructions established by
Ford Motor Company and Schneider Logistics. If a supplier does not ship in accordance with the applicable Shipping
Guidelines and/or Routing Instructions, the following action will be taken:

• The first time a noncompliant condition is identified, a warning letter will be sent to the supplier.

• As repeat noncompliant conditions are identified, a letter will be sent to the supplier to advise that a maximum of five
(5) points per month will be deducted from their Q1 score through the SDPR process.

• Starting in May 2012, suppliers receiving noncompliant conditions in certain noncompliant categories can be
subject to the Supplier Compliance Chargeback Process.

• The categories that fall into the Supplier Compliance Chargeback Process and for all noncompliance conditions/
requirements can be found in the Supplier Shipping User Guide at https://web.pslsupp.ford.com/html/nahome.html.

Questions regarding this program can be sent to [email protected].

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Exhibit A Request for Supplier Deviation from Packaging Specifications

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Exhibit A1 IMS3 Screen Print of FSCD Packaging Specification

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Exhibit B Straight Bill of Lading

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Exhibit B1 Straight Bill of Lading

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Exhibit C Material Shipment and Planning Release

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Exhibit D Shipping Label Instructions

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Exhibit E FCSD Packaging Specification

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Exhibit F Shipping Conformance Report

Shipping Conformance Report

Supplier Name and Address SUPPLIER CODE Receiving Location

Ford Customer Service Division

D.C. Nature of Discrepancy PKG/SHIP GUIDE

Receiving SECT. PAGE

FINISHED BULK SHEET METAL

Corrective Action Taken Material Location

/cost /cost

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Exhibit H1 Containerization (Super Label)

DATE

F1TZ-143321A123126-AAA 10/27/10
QUANTITY STORAGE ZONE/ROW

DATE 50 BIN N
23126-AAA
SHIP FROM INTERMEDIATE FINAL DESTINATION
10/27/10
F1TZ-143321A1 ZONE/ROW
ABCDE VWXYZ AF30E-PRC
STORAGE
N PACKAGING REFERENCE
QUANTITY
BIN
50 FINAL DESTINATION
B2958896
AF30E-PRC
INTERMEDIATE
SHIP FROM PRODUCT & PALLET

VWXYZ
WEIGHT AVAILABLE WEIGHT

ABCDE PACKAGING
REFERENCE
850 469 L1907A

B2958896 AVAILABLE
WEIGHT L1907A
& PALLET

469
PRODUCT
WEIGHT

850

HVC34 Collapsible Container ZE21 Basket

44-1/4" x 41-1/4" x 27-7/8" (inside dimensions) 52" x 42" x 42" (inside dimensions)
(Label must be placed in recessed area) (Label must be placed on the fold-down side)

11/4/02 BIN
Ship From Destination
F201C AF1DA - ATL
DATE

F1TZ-143321A123126-AAA 10/27/10
QUANTITY STORAGE ZONE/ROW

50 BIN N
SHIP FROM INTERMEDIATE FINAL DESTINATION

ABCDE VWXYZ AF30E-PRC

PACKAGING REFERENCE

B2958896

AF30A
PRODUCT & PALLET AVAILABLE WEIGHT
WEIGHT

850 469 L1907A

PKG Ref.

H1234563 PRC-1 Racks

102" x 67" x 42" (inside dimensions)
(Wire tie or plastic envelope is acceptable)

F1TZ-143321A123126-AAA
DATE

F1TZ-143321A123126-AAA 10/27/10
DATE

10/27/10 QUANTITY STORAGE ZONE/ROW

QUANTITY STORAGE ZONE/ROW
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48"or 52" 42" >52"

42"

Pallet Loads Extended Pallet Loads

(Label placed on long side of 1660B pallet load in (Label placed on long side of pallet load in top left hand corner)
top left hand corner)

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Exhibit J AIAG Bulk Container Master Shipping Label

(Ref: AIAG LABEL No. B-10)

8L8T-15607-BA

Exhibit J 77

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Exhibit K Global Corrosion Policy

General
Corrosion can jeopardize the functionality of the part and otherwise conveys a less than quality part to FCSD’s
customers.

• Corrosion is not acceptable on Service Parts unless specifically exempted by Ford Engineering Drawings or
Specifications that are maintained by the FCSD Quality Office.

• Corrosion may be acceptable in some circumstances on non-functional part surfaces that are non-visible when
installed on the vehicle, but only when exempted on the aforementioned documents.

All ferrous metal service parts require some form of corrosion preventative (VCI, oiling, waxing, painting, etc.) to be
documented on the part’s packaging specification.

• FCSD’s standard corrosion preventative material is Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor (VCI) since it is the least cost and
easiest to apply, and it comes in various forms (paper, poly, or liquid).

• Such corrosion preventative products shall not present a health hazard other than mild, reversible irritation
to the skin or eyes, as a result of handling affected parts, nor contain substances that are prohibited by the
current release of the Ford Restricted Substance Management Standard (RSMS; WSS-M99P9999-A1).

• The amount of corrosion preventative products applied to the part must not exceed that which is minimally
required to ensure adequate corrosion prevention.

Material Supplier Bulk Shipments To A Designated Packager

• Material suppliers are responsible to design bulk packaging that will ensure corrosion-free delivery of their parts to
the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager.

• It is the Material Supplier’s responsibility to ensure that all parts shipped remain corrosion-free for up to 30 days
after shipment.

• Overseas shipments must remain corrosion-free for 60 days after shipment. This is to allow sufficient time for
shipment to and packaging by the FCSD designated Secondary Supplier/Packager.

Secondary Suppliers/Packagers
• Packagers must inspect receipts of bulk-packaged stock to insure no parts are corroded, and issue rejects as
necessary.

• During the packaging process individual ferrous metal parts must be inspected for corrosion as they are being
packaged in their unit container, and rejected as necessary.

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Exhibit L Packaged Part Weight Tolerance

Weight Tolerance

Part Wt (lb) ± % off ± Wt Diff (lb)

<1 Off by 0.1 lb
1 10.00 0.10
2 8.30 0.17
3 7.69 0.23
4 7.36 0.29
5 7.14 0.36
6 6.98 0.42
7 6.84 0.48
8 6.73 0.54
9 6.63 0.60
10 6.54 0.65
11 6.45 0.71
12 6.37 0.76
13 6.29 0.82
14 6.22 0.87
15 6.15 0.92
16 6.08 0.97
17 6.01 1.02
18 5.95 1.07
19 5.88 1.12
20 5.82 1.16
21 5.76 1.21
22 5.70 1.25
23 5.63 1.30
24 5.57 1.34
25 5.51 1.38
26 5.45 1.42
27 5.39 1.46
28 5.33 1.49
29 5.27 1.53
30 5.22 1.56
31 5.16 1.60
32 5.10 1.63
33 5.04 1.66
34 4.98 1.69
35 4.92 1.72
36 4.87 1.75
37 4.81 1.78
38 4.75 1.81
39 4.69 1.83
40 4.64 1.86
41 4.58 1.88
42 4.52 1.90
43 4.47 1.92
44 4.41 1.94
45 4.35 1.96
46 4.30 1.98
47 4.24 1.99
48 4.18 2.01
49 4.13 2.02
50 4.07 2.04
51 4.01 2.05
52 3.96 2.06
53 3.90 2.07
54 3.85 2.08
55 3.79 2.08
56 3.73 2.09
57 3.68 2.10
58 3.62 2.10
59 3.57 2.10
60 3.51 2.11
>60 Off by 3.5%
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Packaging & Shipping Guide Revisions

Date Section Exhibit Revision Comments Revision Initiator

7-1-12 All Complete Re-write FCSD Packaging
Engineering
7-1-13 1 Added Revision Highlight Statement FCSD Packaging
Engineering
7-1-13 3 Referenced Exhibit L FCSD Packaging
Engineering
7-1-13 4 Referenced Exhibit K FCSD Packaging
Engineering
7-1-13 5 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Corrosion Preventative Engineering
•"A" Surface Protection
• Pallet Overhang Prohibited FCSD Quality Control
• Multiple Part Shipments Ken Sahinbas
• Same Parts Different Colors
• Kit BOM same Bulk Container
7-1-13 6 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Process Code 87 Engineering
• Hold One (1) Part for Pad Development
• Exhibit L Reference FCSD Product
• Securing Pallet Loads Compliance
• Country of Origin Dave Lozier
• Hazardous Materials Handling
• Process Code 85
• Standard Parts
• Exhibit H1 Reference
• Bates Work Order Number Assignment
• Corrosion Preventative
• Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE)
7-1-13 7 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Exhibit L Reference Engineering
• Note Prohibited Void Fill
• Securing Pallet Loads FCSD Product
• Corrosion Preventative Compliance
• Hazardous Materials Handling Dave Lozier
• Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE)
7-1-13 8 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Referenced Exhibit K Engineering
• Referenced Exhibit L
• Hazardous Materials Handling FCSD Product
• Service Parts And Reman Engineering (SPARE) Compliance
Dave Lozier
7-1-13 9 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Referenced Exhibit K Engineering
• Referenced Exhibit L
• Securing Pallet Loads
• Hazardous Materials Handling
7-1-13 10 Changed PRINT Spec Page Reference from 4 to 7 FCSD Packaging
Engineering

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Date Section Exhibit Revision Comments Revision Initiator

7-1-13 11 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Referenced Exhibit K Engineering
• Referenced Exhibit L
• Sealing Tape Color FCSD
• Changed PRINT Spec Page Reference from 4 to 4-6 Transportation
• Securing Pallet Loads Don Smith
• Referenced Exhibit H1
• Weight of Unitization Method FCSD Claims
• New Contact Cindy Fournier Kevin Seale
• Same Parts Different Colors
• FAA, DOT FCSD Quality
Control
Ken Sahinbas
7-1-13 12 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Referenced Exhibit K Engineering
• Acceptable Tape Material for Closure
FCSD Claims
Kevin Seale
7-1-13 13 Additions FCSD Packaging
• Shipping Label, Unit Container Label and Master Shipping Engineering
Label Placement
• NA Regulations for Solid Wood Packaging Materials FCSD
(SWPM) Transportation
Don Smith
7-1-13 15 Added Ford Supplier Portal Access FCSD
Transportation
Don Smith
7-1-13 16 Referenced the Supplier Shipping User Guide for Supplier FCSD
Compliant Charge Back Categories Transportation
Don Smith
7-1-13 H1 Added Inside Container Dimensions FCSD Packaging
Engineering
7-1-13 K Added Global Corrosion Policy FCSD Quality
Control
Ken Sahinbas
7-1-13 L Added Packaged Part Weight Tolerances FCSD Packaging
Engineering

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Packaging & Shipping Guide Revisions

Date Section Exhibit Revision Comments Revision Initiator

7-1-14 5 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Emergency Handling OGC Paul Vandever, Dubai
• Mixed Loads PDC Export Operations, Steve
• Part Marking Requirements (Directive E108) Giuffrida IDO Manager, Tim
Kasper, Ken Feldman
7-1-14 6 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineeering
• General Requirements for Secondary Suppliers/Packagers FCSD QC Ken Sahinbas
• Branding Parts to Pallet Option Tim Kasper, IDO Manager
• Hybrid Packaging Don Smith, Ford
• Hazardous Materials -Country of Origin Packager, Scott Gordon,
• Unique Purchasing Programs PDC Operations, Eddie Pasut
• Build Packaging Used as Unit Package
• Emergency Ordering Handling
• Major Sheet Metal Packaging
7-1-14 7 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Branding Parts to Pallet Option OGC Paul Vandever, Dubai
• Masterpack and Sell Pack Barcodes PDC Export Operations, Steve
• Corrosion Giuffrida IDO Manager, Tim
• Hazardous Materials Kasper PDC Operations, Eddie
• Part Marking Requirements (Directive E108) Pasut, Ken Feldman
7-1-14 8 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineer-
• Hazardous Materials -Country of Origin ing Dubai PDC, OGC Paul
• Requirements for Direct Ship Vandever Export Operations,
• General Requirements for SDS Suppliers Steve Giuffrida Tim Kasper, IDO
• Branding Parts to Pallet Options Manager
• Corrosion
7-1-14 9 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Country of Origin Dubai PDC, OGC Paul Vande-
ver Export Operations, Steve
Giuffrida IDO Manager, Tim
Kasper
7-1-14 10 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Country of Origin Dubai PDC, OGC Paul Vandever
Export Operations, Steve Giuffrida
IDO Manager, Tim Kasper

7-1-14 11 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering

• Barcodes Packager, Donny West
• Special Note Regarding Container Closure
• Masterpack Container, Level 60
7-1-14 12 Additions Packager, Donny West
• Corrugated Cartons
7-1-14 13 Additions FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Country of Origin PDC Operations, Rick McGrath
• Shipping Labels
7-1-14 15 Revised Schneider Phone Number FCSD Packaging Engineering

7-1-14 H1 Revised Container Graphics and Dimensions FCSD Packaging Engineering

PDC Operations, Rick McGrath

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Date Section Exhibit Revision Comments Revision Initiator

9-1-15 3 • Revised Packaging Specification Query Tool FCSD Packaging Engineering

• Removed - Packaged Part Weight and Part Size Update

9-1-15 6 • Revised Country of Origin FCSD Packaging Engineering

• Addition - Packager Shipping and Cube Utilization Guidelines

9-1-15 7 Revised Country of Origin FCSD Packaging Engineering

9-1-15 8 Revised Country of Origin FCSD Packaging Engineering

9-1-15 9 Revised Country of Origin FCSD Packaging Engineering

9-1-15 10 Revised Country of Origin FCSD Packaging Engineering

9-1-15 11 • Revised Notes Regarding Pallet Patterns FCSD Packaging Engineering

• Revised Weight Restrictions for Unitization Methods

9-1-15 13 • Revised Notes Regarding Pallet Patterns Forth Bullet Point FCSD Packaging Engineering
• Revised Country of Origin Identification
• Revised refer to Material Specification L1907

9-1-15 J Revised AIAG Bulk Container Master Shipping Label FCSD Packaging Engineering

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