Just curious if anyone knows when or if Ford switched to Lead Free Solder?

 

probably a while ago to meet RoHS compliance (Reduction of Hazardous Substance)

 

Yeah, that's what I was thinking but can't find any data.

 

Tin/silver has been the standard for many moons.

 

Only the military and space programs are exempt from lead free solder due to a phenomenon known as 'tin wiskers'. All other aspects of manufacturing have been lead free for a long time.

 

Indeed as well as a few other issues.

I was just curious as to what my truck might have, lead or unleaded solder being a 2005. I was fairly sure they made the switch but no idea when.

 

I would think probably around the same time they stopped using leaded fuel in the late 70's early 80's.

 

If I may show my ignorance for a moment or two ... what difference would it make if the solder material contains lead or not (other than the a fore mentioned "tin whiskers"?)

question really centers around why the OP would be asking ... I'm only assuming that it makes some sort of difference for something he's planning on doing to his truck?

 

Your right, I never said.

Previous owner took it upon themselves to tap a few new power lines off various points and I am going to clean up there mess. Just wanted to know what the base solder was before I dig into it.

 

I decided to ask ford about the solder. This is what they said.





I found this interesting. Solder is hardly a trade secret.