SCCAF Handbook - Letter

Letter Version
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SCCAF Handbook
User Guide to the SCCAF Process
(Special Characteristics Communication & Agreement Form)
Global FMA Website - SCCAF
SCCAF External Reference Guide - A3

SCCAF External Reference Guide - 11x17
Ford Automotive Procedure FAP-03-111

Selection, Identification, and Control of Special Characteristics
SCCAF Handbook can be shared with Suppliers

For Supplier access see: https://web.qpr.ford.com/sta/Phased_PPAP.html
SCCAF Handbook Change Log
SCCAF Handbook : Letter : Version 2.2 : July 2020 Pg. 1

CONTENTS
What is SCCAF?...................................... ............................................................................................................... 3
Roles & Responsibilities…………….. ........................................................................................................................ 4
Timing & Process Flow……………. ........................................................................................................................... 5
SCCAF Updates (Pre & Post PPAP)……………. ......................................................................................................... 6
Detailed SCCAF Process Flow………………. .............................................................................................................. 7
Linkage to PFMEA & Process Control Plan……………….. ......................................................................................... 8
Is SCCAF required? If yes, how many SCCAFs are required?...................... .......................................................... 9
SCCAF Template………. ......................................................................................................................................... 10
Suggested - File Name Convention ..................................................................................................................... 12
Directed Tier 2………….. ........................................................................................................................................ 13
SCCAF Scenarios & In-Production Usage…………………. ........................................................................................ 14
Completing the SCCAF Header…………………. ....................................................................................................... 15
Multiple Parts on SCCAFs………………. .................................................................................................................. 16
Product Characteristics………………....................................................................................................................... 17
Ford Owned DFMEA…………. ................................................................................................................................ 18
Optional – Manufacturing PFMEA Information Transfer Form…………………….. .................................................. 19
Specification & Tolerance……………...................................................................................................................... 20
YC/YS Definition……………..................................................................................................................................... 21
DFMEA to PFMEA Classification Confirmation…………………… ............................................................................. 23
FAA03-111-B - Special Characteristics Classification Table ................................................................................ 25
Critical Characteristics (CC)………………................................................................................................................. 26
Significant Characteristic (SC)……………................................................................................................................ 28
Manufacturing Special Characteristics (OS & HI)………………. .............................................................................. 29
Process Control Method Requirements…………………. ......................................................................................... 30
Tier Level (1 ,2…n) Responsibility…………………. ................................................................................................... 31
Process Characteristics (KPIV) from Supplier……………….. ................................................................................... 32
SCCAF Assessment – External Only ..................................................................................................................... 33
Internal Ford Manufactured & Assembled Content SCCAF…………………….. ........................................................ 35
SCCAF Criteria for GPDS Gateways, Storage & DocuSign………………………………. ................................................. 36
SCCAF Approval…………. ....................................................................................................................................... 37
Example - External SCCAF Line Items – Completed…………………….. .................................................................... 38
Example - Internal SCCAF Line Items – Completed……………… ............................................................................ 40
Glossary & Links…………… .................................................................................................................................... 42

What is SCCAF? Contents Page
SCCAF (Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement Form) is the form used for the process
outlined in Ford Automotive Procedure FAP-03-111 - Selection, Identification, and Control of Special
Characteristics.
The SCCAF is used to communicate initial Special Characteristics and associated control methods prior to the
release of the approved Engineering drawing / CAD data and specifications for the purpose of Supplier
planning and quotation.
In order to achieve the highest quality and lowest total cost and align with the timing identified in GPDS,
Product Development must work concurrently with Manufacturing and Assembly activities to design,
develop and optimize both product design and associated manufacturing processes.
The key outputs of this collaborative process are an optimized process design, an optimized product design,
and a cross-functionally agreed initial list of Special Characteristics that require ongoing measurement and
special controls during mass production.
In Summary, a SCCAF:
• Is an initial agreement between PD, STA and Supplier for External SCCAF (Superseded by Released
CAD Data & Production Process Control Plan).
• Is an initial agreement between PD and Ford Manufacturing for Internal SCCAF (Superseded by
Released CAD Data & Production Process Control Plan).
• Describes management of Special Characteristics.
• Includes Product Characteristics identified in the DFMEA.
• Documents the proposed control methods identified later in Process Control Plans & in the initial
PFMEA.
• Is defined in FAP03-0111 Selection, Identification, and Control of Special Characteristics.
• Is completed by GPDS Vehicle & Powertrain Unit deliverables:
o UNV1 : VG-T-72-D3 UNV2 : VG-T-56-D3
o UPV1 : VG-T-24-D3 UPV2 : VG-T-04-D3
o Unit XMDJ : PO-T-40-D3 Unit TPVDJ : PO-T-40-D10
Why do we need it?
• By identifying and agreeing to the Special Characteristics, we potentially reduce the risk of recalls,
warranty, Things Gone Wrong and loss of customer satisfaction by having controls in place for all the
important items listed.
• Drives alignment among all stakeholders in the process and also ensures that all manufacturing
facilities have appropriate and agreed Process Control Methods ready for production.
• Is critical for all locations, but especially in emerging markets with a developing supplier base to
ensure that the agreement on best practices for process methods are applied.
• There is a critical need to use a SCCAF to communicate efficiently and effectively.

Roles & Responsibilities Contents Page
LEA D&R Engineers:
• Own the overall SCCAF process for all Manufacturing locations for both Internal and External SCCAFs.
• Cannot delegate this responsibility to regional engineers or joint venture engineers, as they do not
have the required design knowledge.
• May delegate site visits to a local representative, but the LEA D&R Engineer must review the outcome
and documents with the local representative and have final approval responsibility.
• Is responsible for completion to GPDS gateways even if the Supplier is design responsible for the
DFMEA. LEA D&R Engineer must work in conjunction with the Supplier to complete SCCAFs.
• Is responsible to review and approve Supplier developed DFMEAs.
• Participate in the overall APQP (Schedule A) process.
STA Site Engineer:
• Assisting selected Suppliers in the overall APQP (Schedule A) and PPAP process.
• Assisting selected Suppliers in the process related elements as required (e.g. PFMEA, Control Plan).
• In conjunction with the LEA D&R Engineer, evaluate the proposed process control methods and
approve the SCCAF for PPAP Submission Level 3, Level 5, and Priority suppliers.
If requested by LEA D&R Engineer will also do the same regardless of the PPAP Submission Level.
Note: PPAP Submission Levels 2 and 4 are not used within Ford.
For PPAP Level definitions review the PPAP AIAG standard.
Suppliers:
• Identifying controls which are appropriate to meet the requirements of an SC or CC Characteristic and
complete the Process Control Methods column.
• Add any process related Characteristics that are required to ensure robust delivery, including
appropriate associated control methods.
• Ensure that the PFMEA / Process Control Plans align to the DFMEA severity ratings and effects.
• Ensure any product design improvements that could make the manufacturing process more robust
are identified and communicated to Ford.
• Approve the completed SCCAF in conjunction with LEA D&R Engineer, STA and Craftsmanship
Engineer if required.
Ford Internal Manufacturing:
• Identifying controls which are appropriate to meet the requirements of an SC or CC Characteristic and
complete the Process Control Methods column.
• Add any process related Characteristics that are required to ensure robust delivery, including
appropriate associated control methods.
• Ensure that the PFMEA / Process Control Plans align to the DFMEA severity ratings and effects.
• Ensure any product design improvements that could make the manufacturing process more robust
are identified and communicated.
• Approve the completed SCCAF in conjunction with LEA D&R Engineer, Ford Plant Quality Manager and
Craftsmanship Engineer if required.

Timing & Process Flow Contents Page
GPDS deliverables (Vehicle & PT Unit)

VG-T-72-D3 - Under Body V1 Failure Mode Avoidance Status VG-T-56-D3 - Under Body V2 Failure Mode Avoidance Status
VG-T-24-D3 - Upper Body V1 Failure Mode Avoidance Status VG-T-04-D3 - Upper Body V2 Failure Mode Avoidance Status
PO-T-40-D3 - Potential Special Characteristics developed based on latest design level DFMEA
PO-T-40-D10 - PFMEA reviewed & Special Characteristics Communication & Agreement Form (SCCAF) completed & signed off
For more information on all FMA GPDS Deliverables including SCCAF see FMA Deliverables Table - GPDS Gateways.
The DFMEA determines which Product Characteristics should be controlled based on the product design and
consideration of the manufacturing processes used to produce it. The key process steps outlined below
require a two-way communication between PD and Manufacturing:
• The DFMEA & PFMEA should be executed and updated as part of simultaneous engineering activity.
• The PFMEA analyses all steps of the manufacturing process to determine where Special Process
Controls are needed in order to produce products that meet the design intent.
• Where possible, improvements to the product design and/or the manufacturing process should be
considered to remove the need for Special Controls.
• Collaborative process including STA to ensure that Process Control Methods are adequate to meet
the CC/SC criteria. Include STA in V1 Cascade for External (Supplier) SCCAFs to allow time for robust
completion of this process.
• The SCCAF is completed by the end of GPDS Engineering Gateway V2 based on the most current
engineering concept design. This allows the SCCAF to be completed and available in time for
consideration when determining initial program cost and manufacturing assumptions both internally
and with external Suppliers.
• The SCCAF communicates the Special Characteristics and is imported into the “APQP/PPAP Evidence
Workbook” to facilitate the recording of the measurement data and process capability through the
build phase for all Special Characteristics as appropriate.
SCCAF Updates (Pre & Post PPAP) Contents Page
The FAP03-0111 Selection, Identification, and Control of Special Characteristics does not include an update
process.
After the SCCAF is signed at the V2 gateway, a SCCAF would only require an update and re-sign if:
• The Engineering team identifies new or obsolete characteristics through DFMEA updates.
• Process modifications require changes to agreed controls prior to PPAP.
Any changes to existing information contained in the SCCAF post “xDJ” are controlled through the Drawing
(WERS release) and Process Control Plan via an SREA after black-out period.
Where the only modification to the SCCAF is the “Specification and Tolerance” an update is not required as
per the Ford FAP process, but teams may update if they wish. The documents that must align are the
Released CAD Data / Drawing and the Supplier PFMEA and Process Control Plans.
Where Spec & Tolerance differ in SCCAF to latest Released CAD data / Drawing, the released data is Master.
Below is a table showing possible Design or Process Changes and the required documents to be updated.
Required Ford Documents / Data to be modified and re-approved
Program Process to CAD Model / Process
Change Type DFMEA SCCAF PFMEA
Stage Control Change Drawing Control Plan
New Special Characteristic identified in Pre P-Release SCCAF Yes Yes Yes for CC only Yes Yes
DFMEA - YC / YS Post P-Release SCCAF Yes Yes Yes for CC only Yes Yes
Design Change to remove Special Pre P-Release SCCAF Yes Yes Yes for CC only Yes Yes
Characteristic in DFMEA - YC / YS Post P-Release SCCAF Yes Yes Yes for CC only Yes Yes
Modification to Specification or Tolerance of a Pre P-Release Evidence Work Book No * No Yes Yes Yes
Product Characteristic Post P-Release WERS Concern No * No Yes Yes Yes
Supplier request for Modification of Process Pre PPAP SCCAF No Yes No Yes Yes
Control Method to that agreed in SCAAF Post PPAP SREA No No No Yes Yes
Supplier Request for removal of SC due to Pre Job 1 Not Permitted - Production data required to prove Process Capability
demonstrated process capability with data Post Job 1 SREA No No No Yes Yes
* Team should review the DFMEA using the Change Point Approach to understand if the change requires an update as per FAP07-005.
Engineering Change post Job 1

For a design change to an existing component or assembly, the Engineering team introducing the change
should review the DFMEA and relevant FMA Documentation using the Change Point Approach.
• If the design change identifies new or redundant Potential Special Characteristics (YC / YS) the SCCAF
should be updated and resigned by all parties, as per the table above.
• Where SCCAF update is required all SCCAF approvals should be obtained prior to the final CAD Data /
Drawing release in WERS.
• The engineering release number related to the engineering change is entered into the “Engineering
Release Number” field shown below.
Required Ford Documents / Data to be modified and re-approved
Process to CAD Model / Process
Change Type Change DFMEA SCCAF PFMEA
Control Change Drawing Control Plan
Change to Potential Special
WERS Concern Yes Yes Yes for CC only Yes Yes
Characterstics - YC / YS
Design Change - Post Job 1
Change to Specification or
WERS Concern No * No Yes Yes Yes
Tolerance
* Team should review the DFMEA using the Change Point Approach to understand if the change requires an update as per FAP07-005.
Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Engineering Release Number: A111-14078360-005
Design Lead: Ford
Ford Customer Plant: Saarlouis Assembly Plant - Germany
DFMEA Reference: 2021 B123 - Oil Control

Detailed SCCAF Process Flow Contents Page
LEA D&R Engineer has overall responsibility for SCCAF Process (see page 4 for further
details)

Linkage to PFMEA & Process Control Plan Contents Page

Is SCCAF required? If yes, how many SCCAFs are required? Contents Page
A new SCCAF is required for:
• All NTEI’s (New Tooled End Item) in a program, regardless of level of change.
• Each manufacturing location of component/assembly, even if it is manufactured by the same Supplier
in different locations.
• Re-sourcing of a Carry-Over component even if it is maintaining a carry-over part number.
• Change of manufacturing location for an existing Supplier even if it is maintaining a carry-over part
number.
A new SCCAF is not required for:
• Carry-Over component from previous program and Carry-Over Supplier/ Manufacturing location.
External SCCAF Only: In the unlikely event that a part has No potential special characteristics and No
confirmed Special Characteristics, the team should note under the Characteristic Description “No
characteristics identified” and complete the approval process for the blank SCCAF. As per PPAP Customer
Specific Requirements, where non-special characteristics are designated for process capability
demonstration, those characteristics should be recorded on the SCCAF.
The number of Supplier manufacturing locations determines the number of External SCCAFs.
A SCCAF is required for each manufacturing location regardless of whether the same Supplier is used. This is
required to make sure the Process Control Method is detailed and agreed for each individual location, as
these methods may vary even within the same Supplier.
The Process Control method and PFMEA must be created for each manufacturing location even if the
Technical Lead that develops and reviews the SCCAFs is from a Central Engineering Centre.
Approval of completed SCCAF is completed by local site STA (when requested) and the Supplier Plant Quality
Manager (mandatory) for each manufacturing location.
The number of Internal SCCAFs is determined by the number of Ford manufacturing locations.
Internal SCCAFs can be for Ford Final Assembly plants such as Dearborn Truck plant or Valencia but also be
for Ford Stamping, Engine or Transmission plants.

SCCAF Template Contents Page
The global templates are available from:
• Global FMA Website - SCCAF
• FAP03-111 : Selection, Identification, and Control of Special Characteristics
There are 2 forms:
• FAF03-111-1-Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled Content
o To be used for Ford Final Assembly plants (VOME) and other Ford Manufacturing locations
including Stamping, Engine, and Transmission etc.
• FAF03-111-2-Externally Supplied Content
o To be used for all Supplier commodities, including components, assemblies and Supplier
assembled modules.
These are the only 2 forms that must be used, Supplier variants or old Supplement K documents are not accepted. The
form should not be modified in any way, as this is a Global Template, except to add rows for additional Product
Characteristics when required.
The SCCAF must be used and not the template / form from the “APQP/PPAP Evidence Workbook” the SCCAF will be
imported into the “APQP/PPAP Evidence Workbook” to facilitate the recording of the measurement data and process
capability through the build phases for all Special Characteristics as appropriate once the SCCAF has been fully
approved at V2.
The correct specific form (Internal or External) must be used to ensure the relevant local plant location and signatories
complete the approval.
FAF03-111-1 : Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled Content
FAF03-111-1 v2.1 July 2020 SCCAF Draft
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement - Internal OPTIONAL: Vers:
Date:
1. DFMEA & 1A. PFMEA & Special

Type ONLY in Type ONLY in SCCAF Handbook SCCAF Handbook
potential special
Yellow Boxes
Characteristics
Green Boxes A4 Format Letter Format Special Characteristics for:
characteristics Agreement
Lead / Support roles and timing

Ford PD engineer / Mfg Manufacturing / Ford PD SCCAF : Global FMA Website 2021 Scorpion 6.7 Rawsonville - USA BC3Q-6153-A
for each stage
Approval Signature Name e-mail Address Approval Date
Model Year & Program Ford D & R Engineer
Code:
2021 Scorpion 6.7 Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Approval / Date:
Ford Internal Manufacturing Engineering Release Ford Manufacturing Engineer
Plant:
Rawsonville - USA Number: Approval / Date:
Ford Craftsmanship
Ford Plant GSDB Code: - Design Lead: Ford
Approval / Date:
Ford Plant Quality Manager
Part / System Name: Ring - Oil Control Ford Customer Plant: Saarlouis Assembly Plant - Germany
Approval / Date:
CPSC / PMT / UN-UP 050505 PMT 1 UN DFMEA Reference: 2021 Scorpion 6.7 - Oil Control Note: Approvals may be obtained by physical signature or electronic sign-off. Recommended: Use DocuSign to obtain signatures as it will provide
electronic evidence to store with the completed SCCAF & SCCAF Assessment (See SCCAF FMA webpage for DocuSign help).
FAF03-111-2 : Externally Supplied Content

FAF03-111-2 v2.1 July 2020
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement - External OPTIONAL: SCCAF Draft Vers: Date:
DFMEA & Potential Special Type ONLY in

PFMEA & Special
Type ONLY in
SCCAF Handbook - Global Phased (Suppliers Only -
Characteristics Yellow Boxes
Characteristics
Green Boxes PPAP - Web Site Accessible through Ford Special Characteristics for:
Agreement See SCCAF Section Supplier Portal).
Lead / Support roles and SCCAF Handbook :

Ford PD engineer / Supplier Supplier / Ford PD (Ford Internal Only) 2021 B123 MCA John Doe Inc. - Pleasantville Plant - USA BC3Q-6153-A
timing for each stage SCCAF Global FMA Website
Code:
2021 B123 MCA Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Approval / Date:
Engineering Release Ford STA Engineer
Supplier Name / Plant: John Doe Inc. - Pleasantville Plant - USA
Number: Approval / Date:
Ford Craftsmanship
Supplier GSDB Code: A1234 Design Lead: Ford
Approval / Date:
Supplier Plant Quality Manager
Approval / Date:
CPSC: 050505 DFMEA Reference: 2021 B123 - Oil Control Note: Approvals may be obtained by a physical signature or electronic sign-off. Recommended: Use DocuSign (Some Country Restrictions for External Approval) to
obtain signatures as it will provide electronic evidence to store with the completed SCCAF & SCCAF Assessment.
(See SCCAF Webpage for DocuSign help & DocuSign Country Restrictions).
Optional SCCAF Draft Version & Date Box

This can be used to help with version control of the draft SCCAF before final signoff. After the SCCAF is signed
at the V2 gateway, all changes are controlled through the Drawing (WERS release) and Process Control Plan
(SREA).The SCCAF has no update control after the V2 sign off.

FAF03-111-1 : Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled Content Contents Page
FAF03-111-1 v2.1 July 2020 SCCAF Draft
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement - Internal OPTIONAL: Vers:
Date:
1. DFMEA & 1A. PFMEA & Special

Type ONLY in Type ONLY in SCCAF Handbook SCCAF Handbook
potential special
Yellow Boxes
Characteristics
Green Boxes A4 Format Letter Format
Special Characteristics for:
characteristics Agreement
Lead / Support roles and timing

Ford PD engineer / Mfg Manufacturing / Ford PD SCCAF : Global FMA Website 2021 Scorpion 6.7 Rawsonville - USA BC3Q-6153-A
for each stage
Code:
2021 Scorpion 6.7 Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Approval / Date:
Ford Internal Manufacturing Engineering Release Ford Manufacturing Engineer
Rawsonville - USA
Plant: Number: Approval / Date:
Ford Craftsmanship
Ford Plant GSDB Code: - Design Lead: Ford
Approval / Date:
Ford Plant Quality Manager
Approval / Date:
CPSC / PMT / UN-UP 050505 PMT 1 UN DFMEA Reference: 2021 Scorpion 6.7 - Oil Control Note: Approvals may be obtained by physical signature or electronic sign-off. Recommended: Use DocuSign to obtain signatures as it will provide
electronic evidence to store with the completed SCCAF & SCCAF Assessment (See SCCAF FMA webpage for DocuSign help).
Key: From DFMEA: From PFMEA:

For Special Characteristic definitions refer
YC Sev 9,10 : Potential CC. CC Sev 9,10 (Part) : Critical Characteristic. OS Sev 9,10 (Process) : Operator Safety.
to Ford FMEA Handbook.
-- SC
Sev 5-8 and may require special control to
DFMEA : Global FMA Website YS SC Sev 5-8 & Occ 4-10 (Part) : Significant Characteristic. HI Sev 5-8 & Occ 4-10 (Process) : High Impact Characteristic.
maintain process capability : Potential SC.
HI
Not Applicable Not applicable
Special Characteristic Totals: YC YS CC SC - OS HI
Note 1: Automatic calculation of totals (for guidance only).
Note 2: Count of SC may be less than count of YS. 1 4 1 3 1 0 0
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement for all UN content required to support UN design and development is required by UNV2. The remaining UN content not required to support UN design and development is required by <PA>.
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement for all UP content is required by UPV2.
Where Specification & Tolerance differ in SCCAF to latest released data, released data is Master. Note: Process Control Plan should be crosschecked to released data at creation and at each new data release.
DFMEA PFMEA
DFMEA PFMEA GSPAS / VPS
No. Characteristic Description Specification & Tolerance Process Control Method
Class Class Sheet #
Machine / Device / Fixture:
Electric Tool (DC)
Fixing: Horn Bracket Assembly to Body
Evaluation Measurement Technique:
Part number: W500212-S442
Electrical Tool (DC) &
CPSC-Seq: EE00-130601-734 (Full CPSC-Seq required Letters & Numbers)
Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure VOPFAG-
Size: M6 Torque: 10.5 Nm +/- 1.6 Nm
1 YC CC 241 FEG00100
Qty: 1 Remarks: N/A
Control Method:
Process: From: JX6T-13801-** To: JX7B-A16E183-**
ISPC - Interlocked to Line & QLS
Remarks: Horn to side member front assembly LHS
Frequency:
100% & Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure
VOPFAG-241

Pneumatic Tool
Fixing: Battery Box Assembly to Battery Tray support
Part number: W719795-S439
CPSC-Seq: EU00-010605-044
Torque: 10.5 Nm +/- 1.6 Nm 241
2 Size: M6 YS SC FEB00100
Remarks: N/A Control Method:
Qty: 3
SPC - Torque Control Plan
Process: From: JX6T-10723-** To: JX6T-A16H002-**
Frequency:
Remarks: Battery Box to Battery Tray support on front structure
241
Electrical Connection: Horn connector properly seated LHS

Harness base part number: 14290 PFMEA Occurrence = 3
Connector Number: C1RH02-A Connection: Socket connection fully engaged
3 YS - FWE00600
Qty: 1 Remarks: Plastic to Plastic Physical Connection Machine / Device / Fixture:
Process: From: 14290 To: 130601 Manual Operation
Remarks: N/A

Electrical Signal: ABS Sensor Front (LH/RH) Connection
EOL Test verification interlocked with QLS
Part number: GN15-2C204-AA Signal: No DTCs present in the ABS Module
Harness base part number: 14290 Remarks: None of the following DTCs present
ABS Self test
4 Connerctor Number: C1CA03 & C1CA05 DTC 0xC0037 - Poor Connection YS SC N/A
Control Method:
Qty: 2 (1 x LHS / 1 x RHS) DTC 0xC003A - Poor Connection
ABS collect Codes
Process: Connect front ABS sensor to front suspension DTC 0x12345 - Description (usually open circuit DTCs)
Frequency:
Remarks: Connect front ABS cable connector to engine bay harness
100%

FAF03-111-2 v2.1 July 2020
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement - External OPTIONAL: SCCAF Draft Vers: Date:
DFMEA & Potential Special Type ONLY in

PFMEA & Special
Type ONLY in SCCAF Handbook - Global Phased (Suppliers Only -
Characteristics Yellow Boxes
Characteristics
Green Boxes PPAP - Web Site Accessible through Ford Special Characteristics for:
Agreement Supplier Portal).
See SCCAF Section
Lead / Support roles and SCCAF Handbook :
Ford PD engineer / Supplier Supplier / Ford PD (Ford Internal Only) 2021 B123 MCA John Doe Inc. - Pleasantville Plant - USA BC3Q-6153-A
timing for each stage SCCAF Global FMA Website
Code:
2021 B123 MCA Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Approval / Date:
Engineering Release Ford STA Engineer
Supplier Name / Plant: John Doe Inc. - Pleasantville Plant - USA
Number: Approval / Date:
Ford Craftsmanship
Supplier GSDB Code: A1234 Design Lead: Ford
Approval / Date:
Supplier Plant Quality Manager
Approval / Date:
CPSC: 050505 DFMEA Reference: 2021 B123 - Oil Control Note: Approvals may be obtained by a physical signature or electronic sign-off. Recommended: Use DocuSign (Some Country Restrictions for External Approval) to
obtain signatures as it will provide electronic evidence to store with the completed SCCAF & SCCAF Assessment.
(See SCCAF Webpage for DocuSign help & DocuSign Country Restrictions).
Key: From DFMEA: From PFMEA:

For Special Characteristic definitions refer
YC Sev 9,10 : Potential CC. CC Sev 9,10 (Part) : Critical Characteristic. OS Sev 9,10 (Process) : Operator Safety.
to Ford FMEA Handbook.
-- SC
Sev 5-8 and may require special control to
DFMEA : Global FMA Website (Ford Internal Only) YS SC Sev 5-8 & Occ 4-10 (Part) : Significant Characteristic. HI Sev 5-8 & Occ 4-10 (Process) : High Impact Characteristic.
maintain process capability : Potential SC.
NotHIApplicable Not applicable
Special Characteristic Totals: YC YS CC SC - OS HI
Note 1: Automatic calculation of totals (for guidance only).
Note 2: Count of SC may be less than count of YS 4 6 4 4 2 0 0
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement for all UN content required to support UN design and development is required by UNV2. The remaining UN content not required to support UN design and development is required by <PA>.
Special Characteristics Communication and Agreement for all UP content is required by UPV2.
Where Specification & Tolerance differ in SCCAF to latest released data, released data is Master. Note: Process Control Plan should be crosschecked to released data at creation and at each new data release.
DFMEA PFMEA
DFMEA PFMEA
Class Class
Material Certification per batch with material usage controls at manufacturing
1 Sheet Steel Material Properties WSS-M1A365-A21 YC CC
stations
Material Certification per batch with material usage controls at manufacturing
2 Sheet Steel Material Thickness 1.8 mm Thickness to ESBAU5-1N260-A YC CC
stations
100% torque control
3 Motor Crank Nut Torque 25Nm ± 2Nm YC CC
DC nut runner with Interlock
CMM
4 Mounting hole diameter 2.5mm +0.0mm, -0.03mm YS -
PPk=3.45
X:345 Y:150 Z:68
5 Mounting hole position YS SC 100 % go / no go fixture
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm
6 Bush Push In Force 8kN to 12kN YS SC 100% in process with load cell
Vernier Caliper
7 Wire Diameter Ø 12.7mm ± 0.2mm YS -
PFMEA Occurrence = 3
E-Coat/Powder coat as per WSS-M2P177-C2
8 Surface Coating (Corrosion Protection) YS SC Paint Thickness Ultrasound Tester with SPC
paint thickness min. 20 µm - max. 35 µm
9 Alternator voltage 14.4 - 14.6 V with requested voltage of 14.5V YS SC 100% EOL voltage tester
Carpet Surface : WSS-M8P16-B.

Material Properties Material Certification per batch with material usage controls at manufacturing
10 Foam Underlay : WSS-M99P32-D1 YC CC
(Flammability - FMVSS 302) stations
Insulator : WSS-M99P32-D1

Suggested - File Name Convention Contents Page
Common naming convention:

• Allows consistency when reporting and assessment.
• Easy recognition of the required SCCAF.
External
• “External SCCAF – program - part number or name – supplier – country - date”
• External SCCAF-B123-A12B_5K952_A-ZhangEng-China-28Oct2019
Or
• “External SCCAF – program - part number or name – supplier – GSDB - date”

• External SCCAF-B123-A12B_5K952_A-ZhangEng-A1234-28Oct2019
Internal
• “Internal SCCAF – program - part name/CPSC - Ford Plant - date”
• SCCAF-B123-Twistbeam-Chongqing-28Oct19
For complex programs with multiple Suppliers and Manufacturing locations consider creating a matrix to
understand the number of SCCAFs for your commodities.
This will help understand workload for both LEA D&R Engineers and Quality / Design Assurance teams.
The number of SCCAFs for both External & Internal will need to be identified prior to the end of V0 and
recorded on the GPDS FMA Plan.
Ford Manufacturing 1 Ford Manufacturing 2

Supplier Supplier Supplier Supplier Supplier
? ? ? ? ? EXT
? ? ? ? ? INT
A123 B567 B567ST C789 C789
Ford Manufacturing 3 Ford Manufacturing 4

Supplier Supplier Supplier Supplier Supplier
? ? ? ? ? EXT
? ? ? ? ? INT
A123 B567 B567ST B567 B567ST

Directed Tier 2 Contents Page
This is where Ford has directed a Tier 1 Supplier to use a specific or a choice from a specific list of Tier 2
Suppliers for a certain component.
The process is detailed in Directed Tier 2 Sourcing - Global Purchasing Procedure PP – 2.1.2
There are 2 main types of agreement:

• Traditional Directed Sourcing: [1]
o Straight Directed Sourcing: Tier 1 Assembly Supplier has complete quality responsibility for
managing and approving Directed Tier 2 Components (including component part approval e.g.
PPAP).
o Basket Directed Sourcing: As above, but Tier 1 assembly Supplier selects Tier 2 Component
Supplier from an approved small ‘basket’ of at least two Ford recommended Suppliers for the
Commodity.
• Triangular Directed Sourcing:
o Directed Tier 2 Component Suppliers are responsible directly to Ford for Warranty and
financial consequences due to failure of their Components. Tier 1 Assembly Supplier is
responsible for Warranty and financial consequences due to failure of only its Assembly
The responsibility for both DFMEA & SCCAF creation will vary between the 2 main types of agreement
Below is a table showing responsibilities:
DMEA SCCAF - LHS Creation SCCAF - RHS Creation SCCAF - Approval
Component Assembly Component Assembly Component Assembly Component Assembly
(Tier 2) (Tier 1) (Tier 2) (Tier 1) (Tier 2) (Tier 1) (Tier 2) (Tier 1)
Traditional Directed Sourcing: As per agreed Design
Ford PD
Straight Directed Sourcing Responsibilities identifed in Tier 1 Tier 1 / STA / Ford PD
(With Supplier Support)
Basket Directed Sourcing ESOW
As per agreed Design
Ford PD Tier 2 / STA / Tier 1 / STA /
Triangular Directed Sourcing: Responsibilities identifed in Tier 2 Tier 1
(With Supplier Support) Ford PD Ford PD
ESOW
Examples:
• Suspension bushing from a specific Supplier is required into a control arm that is supplied as an
assembly.
• Windscreen Wiper Assembly where the Motor Supplier is specifically requested.
[1] FMA strategy is the same as the standard sourcing when a Supplier is Design Responsible.

SCCAF Scenarios & In-Production Usage Contents Page
There are some cases where the straight sourcing (Tier 1 to Ford) relationship is not followed; this can be for
both Internal and External SCCAFs.
Suppliers Assembly in Ford Facility.
A Supplier may set up a manufacturing facility within a Ford facility, manufacturing sub-assemblies within the
Ford factory and delivering direct to the assembly line.
In this scenario, the External SCCAF is used and should detail the Product Characteristics relating to the
assembly process being carried out only. The Product Characteristics relating to the individual components
should already be covered by the respective Suppliers External SCCAF covering the manufacture of the
part/assembly.
Some examples of this include:
• Wheel and tire assembly.
• Interior console assembly.
Modification Centres
In certain cases, work will be completed on vehicles after the Ford final assembly process. This is usually
outsourced to a Supplier but can also include the work being undertaken within Ford facilities. The SCCAF
form used is dependent on this choice of Ford or Supplier.
The normal SCCAF process must be completed for these scenarios where we detail the Product
Characteristics that are required to be controlled during the relevant assembly process.
If work is being undertaken by Ford, then form FAF03-111-1 Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled
Content is used. If work is being undertaken by a Supplier, then form FAF03-111-2 Externally Supplied
Content is used.
Some examples of this include:
• Rear Spoiler and wheel arch mouldings are added for a Special Edition vehicle pack.
• Engine component modifications for Hi-Performance variant.
In Production - TVM
If the change is to a new manufacturing site of an existing Supplier or localisation to a new Supplier source,
then a new SCCAF is mandatory for that new location even if it’s a carry-over part number. The SCCAF will
ensure that the correct controls are in place for each manufacturing location.
For a design change to an existing component or assembly, the Engineering team introducing the change
should review the DFMEA and relevant FMA documentation as per Cost Reduction Idea Database (CRID)
process using the change point approach.
If the design change identifies new or redundant Potential Special Characteristics (YC / YS), the SCCAF should
be updated and signed by all parties as per table on p6.
The engineering release number related to the engineering change must be entered into the “Engineering
Release Number” field in the Header.
In Production - Localisation
If the change is to a new manufacturing site of an existing Supplier or localisation to a new Supplier source,
then new SCCAF is mandatory for that new location even if maintaining a carry-over part number.
The SCCAF will ensure that the correct controls are in place for each manufacturing location.
The engineering release number related to the engineering change must be entered into the “Engineering
Release Number” field in the Header.

Completing the SCCAF Header Contents Page
Header - External
1 Model Year & Program Code: 2021 B123 MCA 6 Part / System Num ber: BC3Q-6153-A
2 Supplier Nam e / Plant: John Doe Inc. - Pleasantville Plant - USA 7 Engineering Release Num ber:
3 Supplier GSDB Code: A1234 8 Design Lead: Ford
4 Part / System Nam e: Ring - Oil Control 9 Ford Custom er Plant: Saarlouis Assembly Plant - Germany
5 CPSC: 050505 10 DFMEA Reference: Generic DFMEA - Oil Control - 050500
1. Enter the Model Year and Program Code of the Vehicle or Powertrain program for this part or family
of parts. e.g. 2018 B562MCA.
2. Name of the specific Supplier and the manufacturing plant location (City and Country) e.g. Klein
Stamping - Cologne – Germany.
3. Enter the 5-character GSDB code representing the External Supplier Manufacturing Site for this part.
4. Detailed Part / Assembly or System name.
5. Enter the CPSC code relating to the commodity; this must align with the CPSC in the FMA Plan & Sign
off Form. (Global FMA Tracker if used).
6. Include Prefix, Base Part Number and Variant (first letter of Suffix) for all parts that the SCCAF
controls.
7. Leave blank for not yet released components in a GPDS program. Include WERS release number for
ongoing production SCCAFs.
8. Identify whether the Design Lead (DFMEA owner relating to SCCAF) is Ford or Supplier (select from
Dropdown). DFMEA responsibility should align with Global FMA Tracker or FMA Plan and Sign Off
Form.
9. Location of the Ford or JV Final Manufacturing Plant where this Component/Assembly will be
assembled e.g. Chennai, India / Louisville, USA / Valencia, Spain / Pacheco, Argentina.
10. Enter the details of the DFMEA that the SCCAF is based on (refer to Design Lead).
o Ford : Enter FEDE MY & Program Code and DFMEA name or Generic (if based off Generic
DFMEA).
o 2021 B123 Oil Control.
o Generic DFMEA - Oil Control 050500.
o Supplier : Enter Unique Supplier DFMEA identification.
o John Doe - DFMEA 1234-9876.
Header - Internal
1 Model Year & Program Code: 2021 Scorpion 6.7 6 Part / System Number: BC3Q-6153-A
Ford Internal Manufacturing

2 Plant:
Rawsonville - USA 7 Engineering Release Number:
3 Ford Plant GSDB Code: - 8 Design Lead: Ford
4 Part / System Name: Ring - Oil Control 9 Ford Customer Plant: Saarlouis Assembly Plant - Germany
5 CPSC / PMT / UN-UP 050505 PMT 1 UN 10 DFMEA Reference: Generic DFMEA - Oil Control - 050500
As per External with the following exceptions:

2. Name of the specific Ford Internal Manufacturing Plant and its location (City and Country).
e.g. Klein Stamping - Cologne – Germany.
3. Enter the 5-character GSDB code representing the Ford Plant Manufacturing Site for this part.
5. Include the CPSC as per External SCCAF above, the relevant PMT and Workstream either UN or UP.
NOTE: For VOME (Ford Assembly Plant) SCCAFs, items 2 and 3 can be left blank.

Multiple Parts on SCCAFs Contents Page
Separate SCCAFs are required if there are many differing Product Characteristics to control between multiple
parts. If there are only a few minor differences in Product Characteristics requiring control, then multiple
parts may be contained within one SCCAF for efficiency.
A general rule is “One Drawing = One SCCAF” assuming there is only a single manufacturing location. An
individual SCCAF will be needed for all manufacturing locations on a make to print drawing.
If multiple parts are shown on a single SCCAF then clear differentiation must be detailed on the SCCAF, to
show which characteristics vary between the different parts and the individual values for each part.
This allows each part to be tracked and measured through the APQP/PPAP Evidence Workbook and also help
avoid confusion during manufacturing.
This can be either showing the individual part numbers on the SCCAF itself (Example 1) or by referring to a
separate tab (Example 2) within the SCCAF template detailing the part numbers, the characteristics and
dimensional values for each part included on the SCCAF.
Some examples:
• Trim Parts with different colours or grain types.
• Hoses with varying lengths.
• Springs with varying load rates.
• Switches with different graphics or colours.
Example 1
Example 2
DFMEA
DFMEA
No. Characteristic Description Specification & Tolerance
Class
1 Load See Part Info Tab YS
2 Wire Diameter See Part Info Tab YS
3 Material Specification SAE J404 9254 YS
4 Inner Diameter Ø 82mm ± 1.5mm YS

Product Characteristics Contents Page
The Product Characteristics must be taken from the DFMEA and must be specific, comprehensive and cover
all the failure modes identified within the DFMEA.
Failure Modes or Causes cannot be simply cut and pasted from the DFMEA and will often require further
refinement to define the appropriate Design Characteristics.
If the DFMEA is not to an adequate standard, the team can add extra Product Characteristics from prior
engineering knowledge that have not been included. The program and Core Global DFMEA should then be
updated to include the missing Product Characteristics.
Product Characteristics can only be modified / deleted by agreement with LEA D&R Engineer, changes
requested by other team members (STA, Supplier, etc.) must be first agreed upon by the LEA D&R Engineer.
A Product Characteristic is a feature that must be maintained to ensure intended product function.
• Some examples include dimensions, size, shape, location, orientation, texture, hardness, tensile
strength, appearance, coating, or reflectivity.
• A Product Characteristic should be published on a drawing or in a specification document. If it is not,
then it is not a properly defined Product Characteristic.
• A Product Characteristic can be measured.
• A Product Characteristic may identify features of the product that affect the customer or regulatory
compliance.
All Product Characteristics must be:
Specific and measurable (may be attribute e.g. pass/fail or variable e.g. length in mm).
AND Controllable on an ongoing basis.
AND Specific to the manufacturing process covered by the specific SCCAF.
The following examples should not be included in the Product Characteristic column on the SCCAF
document, some of these items may be communicated using the “Manufacturing Info Transfer Sheet” (p19):
• DV test requirements, durability requirements, and corrosion test requirements. These are not
typically measurable or controllable in ongoing production.
• Requirement names i.e. SU-1014. The actual Product Characteristics that results in compliance with
the requirement should be defined to determine what must be controlled.
• Part Presence such as number of hardware. This is a process error and should not have DFMEA class.
Part presence should be analysed in the PFMEA.
• Measurements that are required for additional information but are not a YS.
• Manufacturing errors such as “Do not drop”, “No Pinch, Kink or Damage from Installation” should not
be included in the SCCAF as they would not be identified in the DFMEA therefore not YS or YC. These
should be reviewed through the PFMEA and Process Control Plans.
• Periodic tests: the SCCAF is for ongoing Production Controls, so should not include 6 monthly / yearly
tests. The controls and reaction plans for the periodic tests should be specified in the ES and included
in the Control Plans.
o An example is “Flammability (FMVSS 302)” this is usually a yearly test and therefore would
not be included in the SCCAF. Ongoing controls of Material Properties would be included in
the SCCAF and this will ensure compliance to regulations through all of production with
confirmation testing at required intervals.
Note: There should be no strikethrough items on a SCCAF; if the line item is not required, it should be
removed. The SCCAF is the document to cascade Special Characteristics.

Ford Owned DFMEA Contents Page
For Ford owned DFMEAs, Product Characteristics are defined in the “Product Characteristics” column within
the “Prevention” section.
Supplier Owned DFMEA

Review DFMEA and identify Product Characteristics from:
• Potential Cause/Mechanism of Failure.
• Countermeasures identified in Design Controls – Prevention.
Translate the Potential Cause Of Failure into the Design Characteristic
that manufacturing are required to control to ensure the effect of
failure cannot occur.
Detail this engineering Design Characteristic into the “Characteristic
Description” column in the SCCAF.
Example shown below for Knuckle to Shock Absorber interface.
1. Material properties.
2. Clevis width.
3. Bolt tensile class.
4. Bolt torque.
VDA/AIAG FMEA Handbook release (June 2019)

• AIAG & VDA combined their individual FMEA Handbooks into a single, updated AIAG/VDA Handbook
v1.0.
• Where Suppliers are making use of the new FMEA approach, Ford will accept the new format.
• Until the revised Ford Motor FMEA Handbook is published, the current FMEA Handbook 4.2 is the
master reference For more information see FMA Webpage – DFMEA.
Optional – Manufacturing Information Transfer Sheet Contents Page
This optional sheet is available through:
• “Opt. PFMEA Info Transfer Sheet” tab in FAF03-111-2 Externally Supplied Content.
• “Opt. Manuf Info Transfer Sheet” tab in FAF03-111-1 Internal Ford Manufactured & Assembled Content.
Use this tab to transfer any additional information to the Supplier / Internal Manufacturing that the
engineering teams want to be considered during Product Process development including PFMEA / Process
Control Plan / Work Instructions etc. that the team believe is not adequately communicated by existing
documents. This information may come from many sources including but not limited to Quality History or
periodic test requirements.
No sign off is required for this sheet.
This sheet must not be used for YS or YC items identified through the DFMEA.
It is intended for items that are not YS or YC characteristics but are important information that the
engineering team want to share with the supplier and obtain formal agreement, that these items have been
considered in the process related documentation such as PFMEA and Process Control Plan.
Information that can be transferred using the sheet (provided it is not a YC or YS) includes but not limited to:
• Part presence including hardware.
• Avoidance of manufacturing errors such as “Do not drop” & “Correct routing” etc.
• Periodic tests such as monthly, 6 monthly or yearly In Process (IP) tests.
• Tests that are recommended or required at EOL only to detect manufacturing errors, such as shaker
tables for loose component in Instrument panel or centre console.
It is not necessary to duplicate information, where there are existing Ford Procedures to transfer information
to the supplier such as Engineering Specifications for IP (In-Process) testing that are referenced on released
data (CAD model, 2D drawing). But if deemed useful the team may choose to use this sheet to reference the
information.
V1: LEA D&R Engineer:
1. Determines if PFMEA Information Sheet is to be used
2a. Completes the Information column with required information.
3a. Identifies the severity of the Failure mode relating to this item (External Only).
V2: Supplier manufacturing facility review the request:
1. Accept the information or discuss with LEA D&R Engineer the reason for non-acceptance.
2b. Detail the Process steps put in place to prevent the issue.
3b. Confirm whether this is included in the relevant PFMEA and Process Control Plan (External Only).
FAF03-111-2 External SCCAF shown below

Specification & Tolerance Contents Page
Product Characteristic Specification Tolerances: Define the range for each Product Characteristic that must
be maintained to ensure intended product function.
Every Product Characteristic identified on the SCCAF must have a corresponding Specification and Tolerance
completed.
These must be measurable and written in engineering terms. Listed below are some guidelines for
completing the “Specification & Tolerance” column:
• Specification of “According to Drawing” is generally not acceptable. An example of an exclusion may
be, referencing a table of multiple shock absorber rates on the one shock absorber drawing where the
information cannot easily be contained within the SCCAF. The referenced item must be specific and
easily understood. For example, the reference should state the exact section detail, view or table to
refer to within the specified drawing.
• List the actual measurement and spec if possible as it aids the downstream process when importing
into the ‘APQP / PPAP Evidence Workbook’ and Supplier Process Control Plans.
• When referring to a Specification you need to detail the actual specification number and which
section of specification is relevant.
o ES-AR79-5K009-AA is not acceptable. Use ES-AR79-5K009-AA Section 4.1.
o VSEM (Vehicle Software Electrical Management) detailed to ROIN # and version.
• All references must be:
o A WERS released document (e.g. Engineering Specification, Material Specification, Table, CAD,
Drawing).
o An industry Standard (e.g. SAE Standards, DIN Standards).
o Information attached directly to the SCCAF.
• Ford documents that are not WERS released and therefore are UNACCEPTABLE as references include
but are not limited to:
o SDS Requirements. ○ CETP’s
o Design Rules. ○ PD Health Charts.
• Suppliers may withhold proprietary specification and tolerances but Product Characteristics are still to
be identified.
• Add the note “Supplier Proprietary Information” and list the Supplier drawing number or Specification
document in which the specification and tolerance is shown. This is to show that the SCCAF is not just
missing the required information and ensures the source of the information is identified and cascaded
to the relevant Supplier documentation.
• If the exact value is not available at V1, an estimated or surrogate value should be identified. One of
the purposes of the SCCAF is to ensure compatibly between the design and the process and ensure
that the process can both produce and control to the required tolerance level. To properly assess
compatibility of the process design, the approximate values of the specification and tolerance needs
to be known e.g. it is quite different to produce and control to 12.0 ±0.1mm vs 12.00 ±0.01mm.
• A correctly written specification and tolerance should not include the following words:
o Prevent, Avoid, Ensure, Meet, Comply, No, Maintain.
• If the Spec & Tolerance includes more than one unit of measurement, these should be separated into
2 line items, as they will usually require different Process Control Methods e.g.
o Crimp width: xx +/-xx mm
o Terminal crimp pull out force: min XX N

Effect Criteria: Severity of Effect Ranking
YC/YS Definition Contents Page
Failure to
Potential failure mode affects safe vehicle 10
operation and/or involves noncompliance with
Meet Safety
government regulation without warning .
and/or
Potential failure mode affects safe vehicle 9
Regulatory
operation and/or involves noncompliance with
Requirements
government regulation with warning .
Loss or Loss of primary function (vehicle inoperable, does 8
Degradation not affect safe vehicle operation).
Design FMEA of Primary Degradation of primary function (vehicle operable, 7
Function but at reduced level of performance).
YC Loss of secondary function (vehicle operable, but 6

YS Loss or
comfort / convenience functions inoperable).
S=9 Degradation
5
S=5-8 or of Secondary Degradation of secondary function (vehicle
/ 10 operable, but comfort / convenience functions at
S<5 where agreed by Function
reduced level of performance).
team Appearance or Audible Noise, vehicle operable, 4
AND item does not conform and noticed by most
Influenced by customers (> 75%).
Manufacturing Appearance or Audible Noise, vehicle operable, 3
Annoyance item does not conform and noticed by many
customers (50%).
Appearance or Audible Noise, vehicle operable, 2
item does not conform and noticed by
discriminating customers (< 25%).
No effect No discernible effect. 1
Severity is the rank associated with the most serious effect from the Potential Effects column. A reduction in
Severity ranking index can be effected only through a design change.
POTENTIAL CRITICAL CHARACTERISTIC (YC):

A Product Characteristic designated in the DFMEA with the YC symbol in the Classification column. These
characteristics have a causal relationship to Potential Failure Modes having Severity of Effects rated 9-10.
POTENTIAL SIGNIFICANT CHARACTERISTIC (YS):

A Product Characteristic designated in the DFMEA with the YS symbol in the Classification column, when the
following criteria are met:
1. Characteristic has a causal relationship to Potential Failure Modes having Severity of Effects rated 5-8,
or where agreed by the cross-functional team, having Severity of Effects rated <5.
2. Characteristic may be influenced by the manufacturing process and may require Special Controls to
maintain the required process capability.
• Severity is the rank associated with the most serious effect from the Potential Effects column.
• A reduction in Severity ranking index can be effected only through a design change.
• Severity should be estimated using the table above.
YS for Severity <5

DFMEA analysis of a new A-pillar trim design identifies a failure mode with an effect of a squeak and rattle.
• Per the severity rating table, this is rated as a severity of 3 (Squeak and rattle noticed by 50% of
customers).
The team (PD Engineering, Supplier, and STA etc.) agrees that through the Quality History analysis, squeaks
from this part have generated significant TGW and Customer Satisfaction loss.
• The team agrees to make the Product Characteristics associated with this failure mode a YS, despite
the severity 3 rating. This is documented in the DFMEA as YS and therefore is transferred to the
SCCAF.
Influenced by Manufacture?
Not all severity 5-8 will become a YS as they must also be influenced by the manufacturing process. The
Engineering team creating the DMFEA needs to consider the manufacturing process when analysing whether
a severity 5-8 becomes a YS.
Example 1: Cause is “Mounting hole is specified too small.” The component is manufactured using injection
moulding and the variation in the dimension to cause the issue is greater than the amount of variation in the
process.
In an applied example: The nominal hole size is 10mm but to cause an issue the hole must be smaller than
8mm. Standard injection moulding process does not have sufficient process variation to cause the issue.
Therefore, the Product Characteristic is not influenced by manufacturing and does not meet both required
criteria for a YS.
The severity will remain as 5-8 but no YS will align to this in the DFMEA and therefore is not transferred to
the SCCAF.
Example 2: Cause is “corrosion due to selected material not robust to corrosive environment” and the
Prevention Control is to make the component out of plastic thus avoiding the cause.
The Product Characteristic identified will be “Material Selection - Plastic” but no matter what plastic material
we use in manufacturing, we cannot make the part susceptible to corrosion. A process for making parts in
plastic cannot accidentally make parts in metal.
Therefore, the Product Characteristic is not influenced by manufacturing and does not meet both required
criteria for a YS.
The severity will remain as 5-8 but no YS will align to this in the DFMEA and therefore is not transferred to
the SCCAF.
Note: The correct plastic material may be identified as a YS elsewhere in the DFMEA for other reasons.
Some other examples may include but are not limited to:
• Incorrect Part identification: The identification marking is cut into the tool and will not vary enough
during manufacturing of the component to achieve the failure mode. This therefore is not influenced
by manufacturing so does not meet both required criteria for a YS.
• Rib Thickness on plastic components: Thickness is required for strength but due to the
manufacturing process used will never vary enough to cause the failure mode. Therefore this Product
Characteristic is not influenced by manufacturing so does not meet both required criteria for a YS.
• Clip tower dimensions: The dimensions and locations are important to support the clips but due to
the manufacturing process used will never vary enough to cause the failure mode. Therefore this
characteristic is not influenced by manufacturing so does not meet both required criteria for a YS.
At V1, all Product Characteristics must align to a DMFEA class.

At V2, an SC Product Characteristic can be fed back from the Supplier relating to the process but must have a
blank DFMEA class.

DFMEA to PFMEA Classification Confirmation Contents Page
• YC can only ever become CC.

• YS can only ever be confirmed as SC or Blank.
• SC can come from Supplier but must have blank DFMEA class.
• OS and HI do not have DFMEA class.
• No other classifications conversions are allowed.
YS only becomes an SC or Blank through Occurrence rating in PFMEA.

Confirmed as an SC if PFMEA rating is >3 or Blank if ≤3.
Occurrence ratings can vary for different manufacturing locations even for the same Supplier. Each
manufacturing location must complete a unique PFMEA.
The number of SC’s for a similar component may vary for the different manufacturing locations and this will
be documented on the specific SCCAF for that location.
• An existing Supplier that already has a similar component in production in the same location may
have relevant production data to support an Occurrence rating ≤3 so a YS becomes Blank.
• A new manufacturer / new manufacturing location may not have this data so occurrence will be rated
>3 and therefore a YS results in a PFMEA classification of SC.
If Occurrence rating is ≤3 LEA D&R Engineer should understand evidence for rating.
• If there is a new manufacturing location or Supplier then occurrence ≤3 is unlikely, as the Supplier will
not have the data to support their rating for that location. There may be new processes, machinery,
operators or other factors that influence the occurrence with no historical data to support the rating.
• Quality History will also help in establishing previous issues to establish occurrence, but must be from
the same or very similar process and the same Supplier location.
Evidence should comprise data that demonstrates acceptable process capability and comes from the same
Product Characteristic:
• On a similar part.
• In the same facility/manufacturing environment.
• Using similar equipment.
• Using similar process.
• Using the same supply chain.
• Measured using a capable measurement system.
Once a process can be shown to be capable then, in consultation with the STA site engineer, the Supplier can
request removal of an SC from the Control Plan through the SREA process after the black-out period.
The line item would not be removed from the SCCAF, as the SCCAF is not required to be updated. The
change will be completed in the PFMEA and Process Control Plan.
The removal of the SC does not mean that the actual Process Control Method is removed but it removes the
requirement to monitor and document and can be measured at a reduced frequency / sample size.
YS not confirmed as an SC in SCCAF
If YS is not confirmed as an SC then select “-“ in the PFMEA Class column and the existing Process Control
Method should be entered into the Process Control Method column alongside either:
• The actual Ppk value for that process in that specific manufacturing location (must be >1.33 ongoing
production).
• The actual occurrence rating from the PFMEA for that specific manufacturing location (must be less
than or equal to 3).
If a YS is not confirmed as an SC, then the Product Characteristic should not be removed from the SCCAF, it is
important for the following reasons:
• Traceability from DFMEA to signed SCCAF.
• To ensure that follow-on and future programs maintain and analyse all Product Characteristics.
• Each individual manufacturing location will review occurrence in the PFMEA and therefore whether a
YS is confirmed as an SC.
Correct Classification Conversion

It is important that severity is checked for a YC and YS Product Characteristic and ensure correct confirmation
of an SC or CC from the manufacturing process.
Teams should ensure that the Suppliers complete the analysis for each Product Characteristic and review the
PFMEA occurrence with associated data.
Incorrect ratings can lead to:
• YC being converted to an SC, which should not happen.
• YS not being confirmed as an SC when they should be.
• YS becoming OS or HI, which should not happen.
• YS being confirmed as an SC that should not be, with a potential for additional unnecessary cost.
PFMEA Occurrence ratings are different from Occurrence in DFMEA.

It relates to likelihood of process failure generating the parts out of specification.
PFMEA Occurrence must be specific to a specific manufacturing process and manufacturing location.

FAA03-111-B - Special Characteristics Classification Table Contents Page

Critical Characteristics (CC) Contents Page
Critical Characteristics are designated with the inverted delta symbol ( ) and are those product
requirements (dimensions, functional performance requirements, material specifications, etc.) or process
parameters (rates, temperatures, pressures, etc.) that can affect compliance with government
regulations, or safe vehicle, or product function.
Critical Characteristics require specific manufacturing, assembly, shipping and/or monitoring action and
inclusion in the Control Plan.
Controls for CC Characteristics
Overarching principle: CCs require Special Controls to prevent shipment of

non-conforming product at all times.
These Special Controls are managed by the responsible tier, and are documented on the SCCAF,
identifying the tier level of the control regardless of the supply chain tier where the CC is manufactured.
The following list (1-5) are the recommended Process Control Methods in order of preference, the top
method being the most acceptable.
A: Controls for CC Characteristics at Point of Manufacture/Assembly

The controls are incorporated close to the point of manufacture of the CC, regardless of supply chain tier
of manufacture.
A1: Poka Yoke Controls at Point of Manufacture

A method of ensuring that the manufacture or assembly can only be completed correctly. Poka-Yoke
Controls can be implemented as elements of the manufacturing process as well as features incorporated
into the product design.
A2: Manufacturing Process Control Approach

Where it has been consistently demonstrated that control of manufacturing process variables can be
100% effective in controlling Critical Characteristics, CC Special Controls may focus on these
manufacturing process variables. Some examples are: Material Specifications; Weld parameter control;
Heat Treat Furnace controls; and Plating process parameters. Manufacturing process parameter control
is used, with the product CC requirement validated at a frequency based on rational sampling that
prevents shipment of non-conforming product. Examples of such CC requirement validation strategies to
be used with manufacturing process parameter control are (but not limited to):
• Batch sampling with a batch and hold process.
• First and last sampling with a batch and hold process.
• Periodic sampling with a sampling frequency such that any not conforming product has not left
the process before a non-conformance is detected.
Additionally, the end item CC must remain as a CC to ensure appropriate reaction plans are in place.
Note: the bulleted methods above cannot be used independently of the process controls for a CC.
A3: Inspection/Measurement at Point of Manufacture

Critical Characteristics are 100% measured at the relevant operation/station or immediately after
manufacture/assembly and defective parts are clearly identified and scrapped or re-worked / reprocessed
through the approved process to meet specifications. Any reworked products must repeat and meet all
CC checks.

B: Controls for CC Characteristics After the Point of Manufacture/Assembly
B1: Inspection/Measurement at End of Manufacturing/Assembly Process
Critical Characteristics are 100% measured at end of line or equivalent and non-conforming parts are
clearly identified and scrapped or re-worked / reprocessed through the approved process to meet
specification. Any reworked products must repeat and meet all CC checks.
B2: Inspection/Measurement (by the Supplier) Prior to Use

Critical Characteristics are 100% measured prior to use and non-conforming parts are clearly identified
and scrapped or returned (e.g. incoming inspection). Any reworked products must repeat and meet all CC
checks. Visual inspection (operator dependent) is not an acceptable Process Control Method.
Other Considerations for CC Controls

C: Destructive Testing
Where CC Special Controls are required for destructive testing, batch certification is used, including all
three steps below:
• CC controls on Key Process Input Variables for all parts manufactured / assembled.
• Appropriate batch sampling for the destructive testing, to be agreed with STA site engineer and
Supplier or identified in Engineering Specs.
• Batch (all components manufactured between the first and last piece inspections) is held at
Supplier until positive test results are received.
D: Black Box / Grey Box

Where the CC is a black box / grey box performance requirement, two possible acceptable controls are:
• Where containable at the rate of usage of the black box components, validate the CC performance
requirement for 100% of the black box components prior to the point of usage, or
• The Tier 1 Supplier ensures close management and monitoring of the Special Controls for the
black box at the point of manufacture of the Product Characteristics, regardless of the tier level of
manufacture, thereby ensuring compliance of the CC performance requirement. These Special Controls
typically include poka-yoke at the point of manufacture of the CC, regardless of the tier level of
manufacture, but may also use a Manufacturing Process Control Approach through control of Key Process
Input Variables of all the parts manufactured / assembled.
E: Materials Designated as Critical Characteristics

Where a material has been designated as a CC, the following apply:
The effective control for material as a CC is the control of the usage of the correct material, typically
including:
• Material certification by the bulk material Supplier to the designated Ford material specification.
• Poka-Yoke identification of the material to ensure the correct material is used (examples of poka-
yokes for this purpose may include: bar coding with vision system, colour of material, hole pattern
on blanks, etc.).
• Material handling processes to ensure use of only the correct material throughout manufacturing
and assembly.
• Robust manufacturing / assembly process design to prevent usage of the incorrect material (e.g.
stamping tooling designed such that blanks of a specific size are required to stamp a part and are
only stocked in the correct material, so checking incoming blanks would provide sufficient
control).
Note: this assumes that as a part of the design and verification process that the system/component
performance has been verified to meet performance requirements for the full range of the material
specification.

Significant Characteristic (SC) Contents Page
Significant Characteristics are those product, process, and test requirements that are important for
customer satisfaction. Significant Characteristics require Quality Planning actions that must be addressed
in a Control Plan.
SC items wherever possible should always be measured variably and charted using SPC as this will provide
the best opportunity to assess if process performance is predictable and capable to meet customer
expectations.
As stated previously in section: DFMEA to PFMEA Classification Confirmation on page 23 of this
reference guide, an SC can be removed once capability has been established after the black-out period
post launch.
To be acceptable a process must be in a state of statistical control and capable to be better than the
tolerance with acceptable capability. This will lead to economically sound decisions i.e. the removal of
unnecessary measurements.
Special Controls for SC and HI Characteristics

Special Control requirements for Significant Characteristics (SC) and High Impact (HI) Characteristics are
exactly the same.
An appropriate Process Control Method is determined based upon the type of Special characteristic:
A: Discrete (Attribute) Characteristics:
Examples of Product Characteristics that are of the discrete type are: Presence; Absence; Orientation;
Material Type, etc.
• Where feasible, these Product Characteristics must be controlled via the use of error-proofing
devices that prevent non-conformance.
• Where error proofing is not feasible, other possible methods that detect non-conformance may be
used, such as:
o In-station control.
o 100% automatic inspection.
o Automated visual inspection and control (vision system).
o Key Process Input Parameter controls with rational sample attribute measurements.
• Gauging method will typically be of the attribute type.
o Inclusion of guard banding with the attribute measurements. Refer to Ford PPAP
Customer Specifics for more details on attribute gauge qualification.
▪ Note: Guard banding is a reduction in gauge acceptance tolerance, tighter than the engineering
specification, based on the measurement system error.
Note: Effective control method selection must consider process variability.
B: Continuous (Variable) Characteristics:

Examples of Product Characteristics that are of the continuous type are: Geometric Dimensions; Product
Functional Parameters; Process Parameters, etc.
• Most continuous characteristics vary over time and should be monitored and controlled using
Statistical Process Control (SPC) to achieve a state of statistical stability and control and allow for effective
and timely identification of out of control conditions.
• Sampling frequency shall be based upon process capability and a rational sampling strategy. See
the AIAG SPC manual for more information.
• Gauging method will typically be of the variable type.
• If attribute gauging is used, guard banding should be considered.
• For continuous characteristics related to process parameters, automated control is acceptable,
coupled with rational sample product measurements, where proven to be effective.

Manufacturing Special Characteristics (OS & HI) Contents Page
Operator Safety Characteristics (OS) are related to Process Parameters or Product Characteristics that
may adversely affect the safety of the operator or compliance with Governmental Regulations (e.g.,
Occupational Safety and Health Administration [OSHA] requirements, Ford Health and Safety
Specifications, etc.). These Special Characteristics are required to be included in a safety sign-off as
designated by local regulation.
High Impact Characteristics (HI) are related to manufacturing process Potential Failure Modes of
subsequent operations within the facility of the manufacture of the HI Characteristic, but that do not
adversely impact customer satisfaction.
HI Characteristics are indicated by process failure modes with failure mode severity from 5 to 8 and
occurrence greater than 3. High Impact Characteristics require emphasis in Quality Planning actions that
must be listed in a Control Plan.
OS and HI Characteristics relate to the process only, they exist only in the PFMEA – there is no potential
OS or potential HI in the DFMEA, therefore they must have Blank in DFMEA Class Column on the SCCAF.
Example of HI Characteristic
A hole added to a sheet metal part to aid in the stamping process as a locator for multi-die stamping.
This hole has no influence on the actual performance of the part but if not formed or in the correct
position will affect the downstream manufacturing process. Therefore will require emphasis in the
Quality Planning actions.

Process Control Method Requirements Contents Page
1. Supplier must complete Process Control Method even if Generic SCCAF has Process Control
Method column completed, the Generic stated method should only be taken as a
recommendation.
2. Every line item has a detailed Production Process Control Method. Reference to VP, PPAP, DV/PV
etc. are not acceptable and should not be included (even if in addition to an adequate process
control).
3. All YS that convert to blank must have the actual Ppk value or actual PFMEA occurrence detailed in
the Process Control Method Column for that Product Characteristic (and that PFMEA occurrence
should be able to be demonstrated with data).
4. All SC with attribute measurements (e.g. Go/No-Go gauge) should have a 100% inspection control
method with guard banding (as required, see PPAP customer specific requirements). As capability
of 1.33 (production) / 1.67 (pre-production) cannot typically be demonstrated for attribute
data. However, a Key Process Input Variable (KPIV) Process Control Method with rational sample
attribute measurements with Batch and Hold can also be acceptable.
There are very few Product Characteristics that are truly attribute. At a minimum, SPC for KPIV are
required with the Batch and Hold process to be able to monitor any trends in
production. Effective control charts for KPIV can be constructed even with small amounts of
data. Alternatively, KPIV can be controlled 100% with an automated process.
5. All SC with variable measurements should either have SPC or Batch/Hold with Process Controls
and is detailed in the Process Control Method Column for that Product Characteristic.
6. Each Characteristic will need the actual detailed Process Control Method column completed and
cannot just refer to other line items e.g. See item 3.
Required Information for Process Control Method

CC:
Need to include actual Process Control Method and the frequency as this forms part of the Process
Control Method, such as:
• 100% inspection.
• KPIV Process Parameter 100% control with First Part / Last Part measurement per batch with
Batch and Hold.
SC: Variable Measurement:

Need to include actual Process Control Method but should not include the frequency/sample size, as this
will be established during part development through the vehicle builds. Frequency and sample size will be
dependent on the variation of parts manufactured during the later build phases, selecting them at V2
potentially means that we are sampling too frequently for the variation (added cost) or not regularly
enough (risk of out of spec components).
SC: Attribute Measurement:

Need to include actual Process Control Method (refer to point 4 above for more information).
YS to Blank:
Include existing Process Control Method. Frequency is not required but include the actual PFMEA
Occurrence rating or actual Ppk value to justify non-conversion of a YS.
Note: The Process Controls listed must be the Production Controls (and Frequencies if required) planned
to be in place for production. Process Controls should not be used to PPAP and then removed for
production.

Tier Level (1 ,2…n) Responsibility Contents Page
The Tier 1 Supplier is responsible for all levels of manufacture of their component or assembly and the
process method to control the Product Characteristic must be included on the SCCAF regardless of Tier
level e.g. Tier 2 / Tier 3 etc.
Statements such as “Controlled at Tier 2” or “Measured at Sub-Supplier” are NOT acceptable. The
detailed Process Control Method must be listed just as required for a Tier 1. This approach ensures they
have detailed the correct controls that will be appropriate for that Product Characteristic.
It is not intended for the CC/SC level controls to be repeated at each Tier of the manufacturing processes.
If the Tier 2, 3 etc. applies the correct level of control mandated for a CC or SC then subsequent controls
are not required at the Tier 1.
The LEA D&R Engineer may request to review the lower Tier level documents such as PFMEA and Process
Control Plans. Note that it is mandatory for the D&R and STA engineer to sign off on CC Product
Characteristics in the Control Plan and PFMEA (refer to Ford PPAP customer specific requirements for
more information).
Characteristic : “Material Properties”
• Process Control Method would be “Material Certification per batch with material usage controls at
manufacturing stations” at Tier 2, this is the appropriate level of control, this should be detailed
on the SCCAF.
• We do not need to go further down the Supplier process, i.e. raw material.
Characteristic : “Hole diameter”
• Dimension and required Control would be measured at point of manufacture (Tier2) so the
measurement method would be “Vernier, CMM, 100% Plug Gauge etc.”
• The Tier 1 will not have to re-verify the measurement or include their own Process Control
Method.
In certain cases, the Tier 1 may also have a Process Control Method in place to verify the Product
Characteristic, this should then be listed to fully understand the complete Process Control Method for the
Product Characteristic identified.
The team can then identify the Tier 1 and Tier 2 / Tier 3 etc. specific controls in the Process Control
Method column, some examples shown below.
DFMEA PFMEA
No.
Characteristic Description Specification & Tolerance Process Control Method

Class Class
Tier 2:
100% GO / NO GO Gauge
1 Mounting hole diameter 2.5mm +0.0mm, -0.03mm YS SC
Tier 1:
Incoming Inspection 5 pcs / batch Internal Micrometer
Tier 2:
100% torque control
2 Motor Crank Nut Torque 25Nm ± 2Nm YC CC DC nut runner with interlock
Tier 1:
Incoming Inspection : 10pcs / batch Torque wrench
Tier 1: Lot Certification

Glass thickness measured 1 part per load.
Batch and hold and material tracking through the facility
Tier 2: Float glass thickness measured 1pc per load

3 Glass Thickness 3.5mm ± 0.2mm YC CC
Quality check measures formed glass thickness every two
hours
Tier 3: 100% process controlled by laser thickness check of

float glass every 1.5 minutes across the width of the glass.
Tier 1: Lot traceability through production recording sheet
4 Blackout distance to glass edge (sub-component) 1.5mm maximum YS - Tier 2: Lot certification
Attribute Scale.
PFMEA occurrence: 3

Process Characteristics (KPIV) from Supplier Contents Page
Where direct measurement of Product Characteristics is infeasible or impractical, these Product

Characteristics may be indirectly controlled through the control of relevant Key Process Input Variables
(KPIV - Process Characteristics or Parameters).
Where it has been consistently demonstrated that control of manufacturing process variables can be
100% effective in controlling Critical Characteristics, CC Special Controls may focus on these
manufacturing process variables.
Where Manufacturing process parameter control is used, the product CC requirement (Product
Characteristic) must still be validated at a frequency based on rational sampling that prevents shipment of
non-conforming product and included in the Control Plan.
Control emphasis is on prevention through control of Process Parameters. The Process Parameters must
be included in the Process Control Method column of the SCCAF as well as the Control Plan, examples
include:
• Control of a welding process through control of weld current, wire feed rate and weld path.
o Confirm through a weld section using rational sampling.
• Control of electroplating through bath chemical composition, temperature, current and plating
time.
o Confirm through a corrosion test using rational sampling.
Process Characteristics are usually only added to the SCCAF by the manufacturing team with specification
and tolerance identified and the DFMEA Classification column left blank.
If the PFMEA identifies a missed Design Product Characteristic, this should be added to the DFMEA and
the DFMEA Classification column should be completed.
DFMEA PFMEA
DFMEA PFMEA
Class Class
Full-Automatic Welding.
Cut & Etch Test.
1 Welding Specification Spec WSBCPA-1B310-AA YC CC
First Off - Last Off. 1 Cut section for every 50mm with batch &
hold per stream/fixture of production.
Process startup verification - Material data Sheet Sign Off -
1a Weld Wire Diameter Ø 8 ± 0.3mm CC
diameter measurement.
Current [A] is an automated measurement and is measured
100% by welding facility.
1b Weld Current ± 5% nominal setting CC
Process startup verification
Note: Nominal setting to be developed during PV.
Weld Wire Speed [m/min] is an automated measurement and
is measured 100% by welding facility.
1c Weld Wire Feed Speed ± 10% nominal setting CC
Welding Speed [m/min] is an automated measurement and is
measured 100% by welding facility.
1d Weld Travel Speed ± 10% nominal setting CC

SCCAF Assessment – External Only Contents Page
(Template & Training on SCCAF Webpage)

A tool to support the completion of SCCAFs with quality and to GPDS gateway timing. A collection of
simple questions to evaluate the information contained in the SCCAF.
The questions are based upon lessons learnt from SCCAF reviews across all Functions and Regions.
The SCCAF Assessment is owned and completed by LEA D&R Engineer in 2 stages:
• V1 – Questions and Review of LHS SCCAF
• V2 – Questions and Review of RHS SCCAF
Note: Where the SCCAF LHS is common across multiple SCCAFS only one SCCAF Assessment will be
required for V1 deliverable completion but the analysis and review must be completed for all.
Some Examples include:
• Common design but multiple Suppliers
• Multiple parts with common Product Characteristics e.g. Sheet metal Stamping.
However, for V2 a SCCAF Assessment will be required for all SCCAFs as Process Control Methods may vary
and need to be reviewed and agreed between each required SCCAF.
V1 Assessment
V2 Assessment

For the V1 & V2 gateways the engineering teams will answer each question. If not answered adequately
then help information will be shown on RHS of the document to guide updates of the SCCAF to the
required quality.
• “What you need to do to rectify the issue.”

• “Why it’s needed to be modified.”
The SCCAF will then need to be modified as per the help information and the D&R engineer must re-
assess the question.
Exception Process- SCCAF Assessment

For some of the questions when the selected answer is RED the engineer has the option of requesting an
exception. In these cases, this is noted in the “Improvement Required” column.
This exception request needs to be discussed and approved with Quality / Design Assurance team and the
reasons clearly defined for the request.
COMPLETE: All questions completed with required quality.
GREEN: SCCAF is on track to meet “Complete” status, continue to answer remaining questions.
RED: Line item on SCCAF must be resolved and question re-assessed. Review the help information
provided in the assessment…

Internal Ford Manufactured & Assembled Content SCCAF Contents Page
What is the Internal SCCAF?

• Details the Product Characteristics that require Special Controls.
o Ford Final Vehicle Assembly Plant.
o Ford Internal Manufacturing such as Stamping, Transmission or Engine Plant.
• Exactly the same process as external SCCAF, except a different form is used.
o Internal process uses FAF-03-111-1.
• LEA D&R Engineer is responsible for completing the LHS (yellow sections) of the form and the
overall SCCAF process.
• Ford Manufacturing is responsible for completing the RHS (green sections) of the form.
• Approval process for Internal SCCAF must be completed for V2 Gateway as per External SCCAF.
• If no potential Special Characteristics are identified in the DFMEA then an Internal SCCAF is not
required.
The team needs to work closely with VOME or the Manufacturing Engineer. Only ongoing controllable
Product Characteristics such as torques should be included.
DFMEA does not consider manufacturing errors, so process design issues such as correct handling should
not be included as these are not Design Characteristics.
Manufacturing errors such as “Do not drop”, “No Pinch, Kink or Damage from Installation” should not be
included in the SCCAF as they would not be identified in the DFMEA therefore not YS or YC. These should
be reviewed through the manufacturing process documents such as PFMEA, Process Control Plans and
work instructions. These items can be communicated using the optional “Manufacturing Information
Transfer Sheet” (p19).
Approval of the SCCAF is at the V2 Gateway as per External SCCAF.
GSPAS / VPS Sheet #

New optional field added to support comparison between WERS / AVBOM / SCCAF & GSPAS supporting close loop
with control plan. Format should align with Process Sheet Number: 3 Letters and 5 Numbers e.g. FHN51940.
PFMEA
PFMEA GSPAS / VPS
Process Control Method
Class Sheet #
Multiple Parts on Internal SCCAF

• Internal SCCAFs can contain more than
one commodity.
• This is because most commodities
only have 1 or 2 line items for an
internal SCCAF and thus will
reduce overall workload.
• They can be engineering team based per
supervisor group. Example shown has
5 commodities owned by the Frame
Supervisor.
• The team will need to identify the SCCAF
owner responsible to deliver the Internal
SCCAF to GPDS gateways when multiple
parts are included in one SCCAF.

SCCAF Criteria for GPDS Gateways, Storage & DocuSign Contents Page
For more information on all FMA GPDS Deliverables including SCCAF see FMA Deliverables Table - GPDS Gateways.
The SCCAF deliverable is complete for V1 when:

• All Product Characteristics have been transferred from the program specific DFMEA, with a
Specification and Tolerance that is measurable and DFMEA classification complete (YC or YS).
• SCCAF Assessment (External Only) completed and shows 100% Complete.
• SCCAFs has been cascaded to the Suppliers / Internal Manufacturing.

• SCCAFs has been cascaded to the relevant STA Site Engineer (if required) for all External (Supplier)
SCCAFs.
• All SCCAFs (Internal & External) along with the relevant SCCAF Assessment (for External Only) have
been stored in FEDE. For help see “SCCAF Storage” document on Global FMA Website - SCCAF.
• SCCAFs has been marked as “Ready for Cascade” in “GPDS FMA Plan & Sign Off Form” or “Global
FMA Tracker” if used.
The SCCAF deliverable is complete for V2 when:

• PFMEA Class is completed and the defined Process Control meets the requirements for the
relevant PFMEA classification (CC,SC etc.) as per Ford Guidelines.
• SCCAF Assessment (External Only) completed and shows 100% Complete.
• SCCAF has been signed off by all required parties (see info below on use of DocuSign).
• All SCCAFs (Internal & External) along with the relevant SCCAF Assessment (for External Only) have
been stored in FEDE. For help see “SCCAF Storage” document on Global FMA Website - SCCAF.
• SCCAF has been marked as “Approved” in “GPDS FMA Plan & Sign Off Form” or “Global FMA
Tracker” if used.
Approval using DocuSign

DocuSign is recommended for approval of SCCAFs as it will create a single document showing approval
from all signatories; this should be stored in FEDE as evidence and shows traceability of completion.
Help files on completing DocuSign for SCCAFs is available on Global FMA Website - SCCAF.
• DocuSign SPL - SCCAF Sign Off - Help on how to complete the electronic sign off process for SCCAF
documents using DocuSign.
• DocuSign SPL - SCCAF DocuSign Templates - Help on using pre-created SCCAF Templates within
DocuSign that automatically generates the required fields selected.
Note:
• For External SCCAFs there are some Country restrictions for use of DocuSign outside of Ford
(review Ford DocuSign Info Webpage for countries listed), for further details and recommended
process for usage of DocuSign in these cases see DocuSign SPL - SCCAF Sign Off.
• All Internal SCCAFs can be approved using Docusign.

SCCAF Approval Contents Page
The LEA D&R Engineer is responsible for ensuring the approval of all manufacturing locations for both
External and Internal SCCAFs.
Ford D&R Engineer:

• Mandatory Approval by LEA D&R Engineer.
Ford STA Engineer:

• Mandatory Approval by Supplier Plant specific STA Site Engineer for:
o PPAP Level 3 and 5 Suppliers.
or
o All Priority Suppliers.
or
o When requested by the LEA D&R Engineer regardless of the PPAP Submission Level.
Ford Craftsmanship:
• Is only required for parts subject to Craftsmanship / Appearance approval.
Supplier Plant Quality Manager:

• Mandatory Approval by Supplier Plant Quality Manager for Supplier Manufacturing location
relevant to each specific SCCAF.
FAF03-111-1 : Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled Content
Ford D&R Engineer:

• Mandatory Approval by LEA D&R Engineer.
Ford Manufacturing Engineer:

• Mandatory Approval by local Ford Manufacturing Engineer for the specific manufacturing location
relevant to SCCAF.
Ford Craftsmanship:
• Is only required for parts subject to Craftsmanship / Appearance approval.
Ford Plant Quality Manager:

• Mandatory Approval by local Ford Plant Quality Manager for Ford Manufacturing location
relevant to each specific SCCAF.

Examples - External SCCAF Line Items - Completed Contents Page
The below table shows examples of Special Characteristics that have been populated on both sides of the
External SCCAF.
These examples can be used to understand the minimum standard of information required in the SCCAF
document.
They show different scenarios including YS to Blank and the difference in level of control required
between an SC and a CC. Each SCCAF must be developed and completed with the support of a cross
functional team and needs to be signed by all of the required signatories.
DFMEA PFMEA Process Control Method
DFMEA PFMEA Explanation
Class Class
• This control confirms that the correct

incoming material has been supplied to the
manufacturing location and each
Material Certification per batch with subsequent individual manufacturing station
Sheet Steel Material
1 WSS-M1A365-A21 YC CC material usage controls at each in the event that a site handles more than
Properties
manufacturing station one type of material.
• An SC control can be the same as a CC
as it confirms compliance for the complete
batch.
• Flammability is usually a yearly test and

therefore would not be included in the
SCCAF. A SCCAF is for ongoing production
Carpet Surface : WSS-M8P16-B. Material Certification per batch with controls only.
Material Properties
2 Foam Underlay : WSS-M99P32-D1 YC CC material usage controls at each • Ongoing controls of Material Properties
(Flammability - FMVSS 302)
Insulator : WSS-M99P32-D1 manufacturing station would be included in the SCCAF and this
will ensure compliance to regulations
through all of production with confirmation
testing at required intervals.
Tier 2:
100% torque control
• Shows Tier 1 is also completing batch
DC nut runner with Interlock
3 Motor Crank Nut Torque 25Nm ± 2Nm YC CC sampling, but the control that meets the CC
Tier 1:
criteria is being completed by the Tier 2.
Incoming Inspection : 10pcs / batch
Torque wrench
• First off /Last off is acceptable for an

agreed stable process where KPIVs need to
be monitored.
• Stamping examples such as this tend to
X:345 Y:150 Z:68 3D CMM measurement with Batch & have very little variation. If the machines /
4 Mounting hole position YC CC
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm Hold (First / Last) facilities are set up correctly then the
components will be stable through the shift.
• This control must be used in conjunction
with a batch and hold process. Using
rational sampling.
• Variable measurements provide

X:345 Y:150 Z:68 continuous data and if sampled
5 Mounting hole position YS SC CMM with SPC
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm appropriately are very powerful in showing
shift and drift in processes.
• "Discrete" (Go /No Go Gauge) does not

X:345 Y:150 Z:68 give data for SPC therefore Go / No Go
6 Mounting hole position YS SC 100 % Go / No Go fixture
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm should be 100%, should never be used
(see point 4 - p30).
• Shows the existing Process Control

X:345 Y:150 Z:68 CMM Method and also the justification of YS to
7 Mounting hole position YS -
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm PPk=3.45 Blank by having a Ppk >1.33 for ongoing
production.
• Shows the existing Process Control

Method and also the justification of YS to
X:345 Y:150 Z:68 Vernier Caliper
8 Mounting hole position YS - Blank by having the actual occurrence
Positional tolerance Ø1.6mm PFMEA Occurrence = 3
rating from the PFMEA for the specific
manufacturing location.
• Assembly fixture will ensure parts are

Tier 2: loaded and correct insertion depth
Joint quality as per Engineering Part sensors controlling insertion • Weld teardown by checking "first off" will
Spec WI961: depth built into process. Error ensure machine set up is correct and "last
Self-Piercing Studs to Mating
9 Push-Out/Pull-Out Load: 1.0KN YS SC proofing sensor checks part. off" to make sure no variation through the
Parts
Min. Weld teardown Push-Out & Torque batch.
Torque-to-Turn: 30 Nm Min (to failure) performed on first and last • The batch and hold means no parts are
parts per shift, with Batch and Hold. shipped to Ford before the last part is
checked.

Examples - External SCCAF Line Items – Completed (cont.) Contents Page
DFMEA PFMEA Process Control Method

DFMEA PFMEA Explanation
Class Class
• Paint process should be stable once

correctly set up and KPIVs need to be
monitored.
• First off / Last Off per shift will enable
detection of any drift or major issues with
E-Coat/Powder coat as per the process.
Surface Coating (Corrosion WSS-M2P177-C2 Paint Thickness Ultrasound Tester • The measurement should include multiple
10 YC CC
Protection) paint thickness min. 20 µm - with Batch & Hold locations as identified through the set up
max. 35 µm process and detailed in the Process Control
Plan.
• Lots need to be quarantined or traceable
so that if an issue is found the suspect
batch can be contained. Use rational
sampling.
• As line 10 but rational sampling with SPC

will enable detection of any drift or major
issues with the process.
E-Coat/Powder coat as per • Frequencies should not be identified in
Surface Coating (Corrosion WSS-M2P177-C2 Paint Thickness Ultrasound Tester the SCCAF as this will be established
11 YS SC
Protection) paint thickness min. 20 µm - with SPC during part development through the vehicle
max. 35 µm builds.
• Frequency and sample size will be
dependent on the variation of parts
manufactured during the later build phases.
• Appearance items are: all interior, exterior,

luggage compartment, and select under-
hood components which are visible to the
customer.
• AAR sign-off ensures compliance with
Ford Colour Harmony Requirements.
• Visual “match-to-master” is the specified
100% Visual “match-to-master” by requirement for AAR sign-off.
operator • These should never been classified as an
Surface Quality / Appearance AAR Master Sample / Boundary
12 YS - AAR Master Sample SC as they are not controllable by physical
/ Colour Book
measurement.
PFMEA Occurrence = 3 • Appropriate process controls should be in
place through the Process Control Plan
which include controls for (but are not
limited to) contamination, moulding
machine parameters, dimensional
measurements etc. These are the KPIVs
that will ensure a part meets its AAR
requirements.
• Radius is set in the tooling and will not

vary below the required specification so is
therefore a Poka-Yoke control.
Edge Radius Poka Yoke by tooling.
13 min R5 YC CC • Poka-Yoke Controls can be implemented
(Head Impact) Tooling sign-off.
as elements of the manufacturing process
as well as features incorporated into the
product design.
Mic output signal (MIC_OUT)

checked against input signal
100% EOL functional test per Ford
(MIC_IN); EOL PASS/FAIL • EOL test is designed to check for the
delivered tester design - PASS/FAIL
Microphone input audio level required signals specified in Spec &
14 YC CC
and distortion Parameters / limits are defined Tolerance.
Test name: Fetch shallow loopback
in the EOL test software: • 100% check meets the CC Criteria.
audio .
Tcu_FactoryInstaller_*.*.*.*.exe
(review latest version)
• Cut & Etch test will ensure welding is to

specification and by checking "first off" will
ensure machine set up is correct and "last
Full-Automatic Welding. off" to make sure no variation through the
Cut & Etch Test. batch.
15 Welding Specification WSBCPA-1B310-AA YC CC First Off - Last Off. • The batch and hold means no parts are
Cut section for every 50mm with batch shipped to Ford before the last part is
& hold per stream/fixture of production. checked.
• Process Characteristics must be
controlled to ensure consistent process
outcomes (for more information see p32).
Control of materials that are

This does not need to be included on the SCCAF. The materials are loaded to the IMDS
16 Hazardous Material hazardous shall follow
database at the start of the program and are not an ongoing process control.
WSS-M99P9999A

Examples - Internal SCCAF Line Items – Completed Contents Page
The below table shows examples of Special Characteristics that have been populated on both sides of the
Internal Ford Manufactured and Assembled Content SCCAF.
These examples can be used to understand the minimum standard of information required in the SCCAF
document. They show different scenarios including YS to Blank and the difference in level of control
required between an SC and a CC.
Each SCCAF must be developed and completed with the support of a cross functional team and needs to
be signed by all of the required signatories.
Class Class Sheet #

Fixing: Horn Bracket Assembly to Body Electric Tool (DC)
Part Number: W500212-S442 Evaluation Measurement Technique:
CPSC-Seq: EE00-130601-734 (Full CPSC-Seq required Letters & Electrical Tool (DC) &
Torque: 10.5 Nm +/- 1.6 Nm
Numbers) Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure
Remarks: N/A
1 Size: M6 YC CC VOPFAG-241 FEG00100
Qty: 1 Control Method:
Process: From: JX6T-13801-** To: JX7B-A16E183-** ISPC - Interlocked to Line & QLS
Remarks: Horn to side member front assembly LHS Frequency:
100% & Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure
VOPFAG-241

Pneumatic Tool
Fixing: Battery Box Assembly to Battery Tray support
Part Number: W719795-S439
Torque: 10.5 Nm +/- 1.6 Nm Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure
CPSC-Seq: EU00-010605-044
Remarks: N/A VOPFAG-241
2 Size: M6 YS SC FEB00100
Control Method:
Qty: 3
SPC - Torque Control Plan
Process: From: JX6T-10723-** To: JX6T-A16H002-**
Frequency:
Remarks: Battery Box to Battery Tray support on front structure
Torque Surveillance as per Global Procedure
VOPFAG-241
Fixing: A-Pillar Grab Handle to A Pillar

Part Number: W708669-S303
CPSC-Seq: XXXX-XXXXX-XXX (Full CPSC-Seq required Letters PFMEA Occurrence <=3
& Numbers) Torque: 5.4 +/- 0.9 Nm
3 YS - XXXXXXXX
Size: M6 Remarks: N/A Machine / Device / Fixture:
Qty: 2 Pneumatic or Electric Tool
Process: From: 2131406 To: 21312A48
Remarks: Grab Handle To A-Pillar

Manual Operation
Connection: Quick Connect (QC) joint assembly Manual Operation
Part number: XXX Control Method:
CPSC-Seq: XXX Visual inspection
Size: XX Frequency:
Qty: XX 100%
4 Quick Connect (Fully Seated) YS SC XXXXXXXX
Process: From: XXX To: XXX
Remark: xxx xxx xxx Additional:
Process GSPAS Sheet:
***ONE LINE per BASE to BASE connection that are 100% Operator Feel / Audible click Push->Click->
different*** Pull
GMR Standard: GMR-1399
QCM Standardised Inspection:
GSPAS BOP FNZ 05000

Connection: Quick Connect (QC) joint assembly - Liquid Fuel Manual Operation
Part number: XXX Evaluation Measurement Technique:
CPSC-Seq: XXX Manual Operation
Size: XX Control Method:
Qty: XX QLS-VO Positive Buy
Secondary latch fully engaged
5 Process: From: XXX To: XXX YC CC Frequency: XXXXXXXX
(Secondary latch is flush to connector body)
Remark: xxx xxx xxx 100%
Additional:
***ONE LINE per BASE to BASE connection that are Process GSPAS Sheet:
different*** Push-Click-Push-Pull
Secondary (Redundant) latch fully engaged

Transmission Fluid Fill Facility
1.025L +/-0.025L Fill Volume Sample (Beaker)
Equipment: Transmission Fluid Level x.xL +/-y.yL Control Method:
6 Process: Oil Filling (Top off volume to be confirmed after TT build YS SC SPC - IMR (WBDM) N/A
Part Number: WSS-M2C949-A oil level study, Preliminary Top Off volumes to Frequency:
be provided for TT) Once per shift
Additional:
GMR Standard: GMR-1454

Examples - Internal SCCAF Line Items – Completed(cont.) Contents Page

Class Class Sheet #
Electrical Connection: Horn connector properly seated LHS

Harness base part number: 14290 Connection: Socket connection fully PFMEA Occurrence =< 3
Connector Number: C1RH02-A engaged
7 YS - FWE00600
Qty: 1 Remarks: Plastic to Plastic Physical Machine / Device / Fixture:
Process: From: 14290 To: 130601 Connection Manual Operation
Remarks: N/A
Electrical Signal: ABS Sensor Front (LH/RH) Connection Machine / Device / Fixture:
Signal: No DTCs present in the ABS Module
Part number: GN15-2C204-AA EOL Test verification interlocked with QLS
Remarks: None of the following DTCs
Harness base part number: 14290 Evaluation Measurement Technique:
present
Connector Number: C1CA03 & C1CA05 ABS Self test
8 DTC 0xC0037 - Poor Connection YS SC N/A
Qty: 2 ( 1xLHS/ 1xRHS) Control Method:
DTC 0xC003A - Poor Connection
Process: Connect front ABS sensor to front suspension ABS collect Codes
DTC 0x12345 - description (usually open
Remarks: Connect front ABS cable connector to engine bay Frequency:
circuit DTCs)
harness 100%
Test: Check that horn sound is available

when active
Functional Test: Horn function or Horn sound check Remarks: Activate function with below DID
Part number: JX6T-13801-A* & JX6T-13802-A* and check for DTC 0x12345 or perform
Harness base part number: 14290 current base test with values below
CBT for horn function (VOPFAG-268)
9 Connector Number: C1RH02-A & C1RH02-B If DTC not available the supply Current Base YS SC N/A
Control Method:
Qty: 2 ( 1xLHS/ 1xRHS) Test characteristics:
CBT test per VOPFAG-268
Process: N/A Nom: 2.5A Min: 2A; Max: 3A
Frequency:
Remarks: N/A DID 0x41D3 - in BCM - Horn Function on/off
100%
DID Read characteristics for function on/off
including module to be triggered
Electrical Connection: PIFA Antenna connection

Part number: JX7T-19K351-A
CPSC-Seq: e.g.150200 (Full CPSC-Seq required Letters & Signal: No of the following DTCs from EM
Numbers) Remarks: DTC B1246-13 - GSM Antenna,
EM Self test
10 Process: e.g. From: 14290 To: 130601 Circuit Open YS SC N/A
Control Method:
Connector Part Number: FU5T-19C042-A* (Socket connection fully engaged and
EM collect Codes
Connector Number: e.g. C1RH02-A latched)
Frequency:
Qty: 1
100%
Remarks: Cellular Antenna detection via OBD2 (diagnostics port)

Electrical Signal: BMS Battery Voltage
EOL Test System
Part Number: PZ3T-10C652-A*/B*
12.5 ± 1V Evaluation Measurement Technique:
Circuit No: J1-1
>=71% Battery Monitoring System (BMS)
11 ECU ID: 0x726 (BCM) YS SC N/A
(Note: Example spec provided. PD to Control Method:
Data Identifier: 0x4028
define actual spec in engineering phase) QLS ATE Buy OFF
Qty: 1
Frequency:
Remark: Battery State of Charge (SoC)
100%

EOL Test System
Electrical Connection: Passenger Airbag
Part Number: PAB (JX7B-A044A74-A(*))
RCM self test & collect code test (DTC read)
Connector Part Number: e.g. AU5T-19C041-SAB
Control Method:
Connector Number: e.g. C1RH02-A
Signal: None of the following DTCs are set in QLS ATE Buyoff
CPSC-Seq: e.g.150200 (Full CPSC-Seq required Letters &
RCM Frequency:
Numbers)
12 Remarks: RoW: 0x8010-13 (two wires) YC CC 100% N/A
Process: Connector (9U5T-14489-PAA (90 deg.) ) to the inflator
FNA: 8010-13, 8011-13 & 91CF-13 (six
connector (9U5T-14B364-AA)
wires) Additional:
Connector Number:e.g. CT40053
Process GSPAS Sheet:
Remarks: FCI AK2 Code 1 connector, click sound when
Push-Click-Push
connected
GMR Standard:
Orientation: 90deg
HC GMR-1937, 1306

Barcode Scanner
Scan
Control Method:
Part Scan: Passenger Airbag
As Per WERS Release ISPC - Interlocked to Line & QLS
13 Part Number: X7B-A044A74-A(*) YC CC N/A
Frequency:
Remarks: Correct Part Selected
100%
Additional:
Procedure Standard:
VOPFAG-250: Error Proofing

Barcode Scanner
Scan to CDCII
Control Method:
Traceability: Passenger Airbag
ISPC - Interlocked to Line & QLS or CDCII Check
14 Part Number: X7B-A044A74-A(*) Data logged in Trace System YC CC N/A
Station
Remarks: Record PAB Serial Information to VIN Remarks: Serial Number available
Frequency:
100%
Additional:
GMR Standard: GMR 2133

Glossary & Links Contents Page
Special Characteristic
• Product or process characteristics (CC, SC, OS, and HI) that affect vehicle or process safety, compliance with government
regulations, customer satisfaction, or process operation. Special Characteristics require Quality Planning actions that must be
addressed in a Control Plan.
SCCAF Special Characteristics Communication & Agreement Form.
• Form used in the process for Ford Automotive Procedure FAP-03-111 - Selection, Identification, and Control of Special
Characteristics.
FMA Failure Mode Avoidance.
• A set of analytical tools to do engineering in a disciplined manner and document it for use in the future.
LVEA Lead Vehicle Engineering Activity.
• LVEA is the region responsible for overall delivery of the vehicle or platform.
• May be the same or different from the LEA.
LEA Lead Engineering Activity.
• LEA is the engineering activity (functional) that has lead for the design of a particular system or component.
• May be the same or different from the LVEA.
• LEA is responsible to ensure the process is completed by the specific Suppliers for the relevant system or component.
STA Supplier Technical Assistance.
• Lead in the selection and development of Ford's global supply base to achieve the highest manufacturing capability in support
of world class customer satisfaction and safety.
SREA Supplier Request for Engineering Approval.
• Ford’s process for handling and approving post-Job #1 process changes initiated by Suppliers.
FMEA Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• Recognize and evaluate the potential failure of a product or process and its effects.
• Identify actions which could eliminate or reduce the chance of the potential failure occurring.
• Document the process.
DFMEA Design Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• A FMEA that is focused on the design of a product.
PFMEA Process Failure Mode & Effects Analysis.
• A FMEA that is focused on the manufacturing/assembly process.
YC Critical Characteristic.
• Are product or process characteristics that can affect compliance with government regulations and/or safe vehicle and/or
product function.
• Require specific manufacturing, assembly, shipping and/or monitoring action to prevent shipment of non-conforming product
and must be included in the Control Plan.
SC Significant Characteristics.
• Those product, process, and test requirements that are important for customer satisfaction. Significant Characteristics
require Quality Planning actions that must be addressed in a Control Plan.
OS Operator Safety Characteristics.
• Operator safety characteristics (OS): Operator Safety Characteristics are related to process parameters or product
characteristics that may adversely affect the safety of the operator or compliance with governmental regulations.
HI High Impact Characteristic.
• High Impact Characteristics are related to process parameters or product characteristics that can adversely affect the
operation of the process or subsequent operations, but that do not adversely impact customer satisfaction.
PCP Process Control Plan.
• Control Plans are written descriptions of the systems used to control and minimize product and process variation.
• They specify the process monitoring and Process Control Methods (i.e. Special Controls) used to control Special
Characteristics.
KPIV Key Process Input Variable.
• A characteristic of a process that determines the performance level of a higher-level key process output variable.
NTEI New Tool End Item.
• The parts on a new model year product that have changed since the previous model year.
Ppk Process Capability (Ppk).
• Is a measure of how well the process output meets the customer requirements. It takes into account both the spread &
centering of the data. Assumptions include rational sampling plan, stability, control & the appropriate data distribution.
GSDB Global Supplier Database.
• Companies that conduct business with Ford have a 4 or 5-character GSDB Parent Code this is used to identify the company for
purchasing and other Supplier related activities.
JV Ford Joint Venture.
• Ford partnership such as Changan Ford (CAF) which is a joint venture for vehicle production based in Chongqing, China.
SCCAF FAP: FAP03-111 Selection, Identification, and Control of Special Characteristics
FMA Website: www.fma.ford.com FAP Index: Ford Automotive Procedure Home Page
SCCAF Page: SCCAF Webpage - FMA DFMEA Handbook: Ford FMEA Handbook
FEDE: https://www.fede.ford.com/awc/
STA GPDS Supplier Engagement: https://web.qpr.ford.com/sta/GPDSSupplierEngagement.html

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Global FMA Website - SCCAF

SCCAF External Reference Guide - A3

Ford Automotive Procedure FAP-03-111

SCCAF Handbook can be shared with Suppliers

SCCAF Handbook Change Log

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LEA D&R Engineers:

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GPDS deliverables (Vehicle & PT Unit)

Engineering Change post Job 1

Engineering Release Number: A111-14078360-005

Design Lead: Ford

Ford Customer Plant: Saarlouis Assembly Plant - Germany

DFMEA Reference: 2021 B123 - Oil Control

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1. DFMEA & 1A. PFMEA & Special

Lead / Support roles and timing

FAF03-111-2 : Externally Supplied Content

DFMEA & Potential Special Type ONLY in

Lead / Support roles and SCCAF Handbook :

Optional SCCAF Draft Version & Date Box

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1. DFMEA & 1A. PFMEA & Special

Lead / Support roles and timing

Key: From DFMEA: From PFMEA:

Machine / Device / Fixture:

Electrical Connection: Horn connector properly seated LHS

Machine / Device / Fixture:

FAF03-111-2 : Externally Supplied Content

DFMEA & Potential Special Type ONLY in

Key: From DFMEA: From PFMEA:

Carpet Surface : WSS-M8P16-B.

SCCAF Handbook : Letter : Version 2.2 : July 2020 Pg. 11

Common naming convention:

• “External SCCAF – program - part number or name – supplier – GSDB - date”

Ford Manufacturing 1 Ford Manufacturing 2

Ford Manufacturing 3 Ford Manufacturing 4

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There are 2 main types of agreement:

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3 Supplier GSDB Code: A1234 8 Design Lead: Ford

5 CPSC: 050505 10 DFMEA Reference: Generic DFMEA - Oil Control - 050500

Ford Internal Manufacturing

3 Ford Plant GSDB Code: - 8 Design Lead: Ford

As per External with the following exceptions:

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