the entity, e.g., Ford Motor Company, which is both purchasing and receiving product from the organization complying with IATF 16949. 3.9 Families of FMEAs (Failure Mode and Effects Analysis)

FMEA HANDBOOK VERSION 4.2 — COPYRIGHT © 2011 1 - 3 Common Questions What is the Purpose of this FMEA Handbook? This FMEA Handbook introduces Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA) as defined by the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) and gives specific requirements for FMEAs at Ford Motor Company.

Feb 13, 2022 · The Ford IATF 16949 Customer Specific Requirements (CSR) were updated in November of 2021 with several important changes that became effective as of January 03, 2022, and in which there will need to be evidence of implementation for Tier-1 …

Taking action to meet Ford’s new FMEA quality software requirements won’t just keep you in business with Ford – it’ll unlock better production quality, efficiency, and margins, leading to avenues for success you didn’t have before. Where do you start? Right here with a checklist of Ford’s requirements.

The new Ford CSR states the Reverse FMEA “involves design and process engineers working with operators and attempting to make bad parts, beat the error proofing and find new failure modes, causes, and develop controls”.

FMEA is a general approach used across various domains, PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) is specific to manufacturing processes, and DFMEA (Design Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) focuses on the design phase of product development.

Process FMEA – is used to analyze manufacturing and assembly processes. Focuses on potential product failure modes caused by manufacturing or assembly process deficiencies.

GPDS is Ford's Product Creation Process and is applicable to all regions and brands. GPDS Awareness Training is available at the Ford Supplier Portal https://fsp.covisint.com/, log into Ford

Design FMEA(s) for safety and regulatory component(s) prepared by design responsible organizations require Ford Product Development Engineering approval. Ford reserves the right to review and approve all organization-developed DFMEAs.

Ford Engineering Fastener Specifications available through Ford Global Materials and Fastener Standards. Other Special Characteristics Significant and High Impact and Operator Safety Characteristics are described in the Ford FMEA Handbook. 9 Design and development of products and services — supplemental (IATF 16949 section 8.3.1.1)