Tailgate - Squeaking/Binding Condition

Article No.
02-3-5

02/18/02

^ BODY - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

^ NOISE - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE

FORD:
1997-1998 F SUPER DUTY
1997-2002 F-150, RANGER
1999-2002 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
2001-2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a "Squeak" or Bind condition of the Tailgate. This may be caused by the grease on the tailgate hinges that may wash out prematurely causing a squeak or binding condition.

ACTION
Verify condition. Apply Silicone grease to correct the condition. Refer the the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove tail gate from the vehicle.

2. Remove plastic inserts from tail gate hinge cups.

3. Clean inside of hinge cups.





4. Apply grease (use only XG-3), to all inside surfaces of right and left side hinge cups and right and left side body side pins (Figure 1) and re-install plastic inserts into tail gate.

5. Reinstall the tail gate





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

020305A Apply Grease As 0.3 Hr.
Instructed In Service
Procedure

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
99430B22 41

OASIS CODES: 111000,112600, 702000, 702200