17 October 2024

Ford has updated their Customer Specific Requirements for PPAP effective 30 September 2024. The primary changes include:

Acceptance of AIAG & VDA Handbook format (Sections 2.2.4 Design FMEA and 2.2.6 Process FMEA)
Acceptance criteria for Heat Treated Components (Section 2.2.11.3 Acceptance Criteria for Initial Study)
Interim Approval Requirements (Section 5.2.2 Interim Approval)
AIAG APQP Manual 3rd Edition and Control Plan Manual 1st Edition requirement, effective Dec 31, 2024