Locks - New Design Lockset Service Tip
Article No.96-7-2
03/25/96
LOCKS - NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES - CARS REFERENCED - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1996 CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG, THUNDERBIRD
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1996 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, MARK VIII, TOWN CAR
ISSUE:
A new single key (customer want) lockset is being introduced progressively at certain vehicle plants. This was done as part of the production prove-out of the new single key hardware. Introduction of this feature and the new lockset will continue through the 1996 model year.
ACTION:
Install the current service level lockset if any replacement is necessary on the subject vehicles. After the new locks are in full production, the new locksets can be used instead of retrofitting the current service locksets. Refer to the involved Vehicles Chart and Service Procedure and specific model for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Determine if the vehicle has the new design locks by referring to Figure 1. Use the following Service Procedure only if the vehicle has the new design locks and the new design locks are not yet available as service parts. Refer to the New Design Lock Availability Chart for the approximate availability dates for the new design locks per vehicle line.
If lockset replacement is necessary, order the needed components by referring to the following two (2) Current Service Locksets Charts.
NOTE:
ON ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS, THE NEW STYLE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A THREE-WIRE ANTI-THEFT SWITCH, WHILE THE OLD STYLE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A TWO-WIRE ANTI-THEFT SWITCH. THE TWO-WIRE SWITCH WILL WORK AS ONLY TWO (2) OF THE WIRES ARE USED ON THE NEW STYLE SWITCH.
REMOVAL
1. Remove door lock cylinders, and glove and trunk lock cylinders where applicable. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder using the following steps:
a. Turn ignition lock cylinder to Run.
b. Place a 3.17 mm (1/8" diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column cylinder housing.
INSTALLATION
Mustang/Thunderbird/Cougar
Install new lockset and door lock cylinder retainers. Refer to the 1996 appropriate model Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis/Town Car
Install new lockset, door lock cylinder retainers, door latch-to-cylinder rods, and lock cylinder pads if required. Refer to the 1996 Town Car/Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
Mark VIII/Continental
Install new lockset. Refer to the 1996 Mark VIII/Continental Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 96-7-15
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
960702A Install Lockset 0.6 Hr.
Thunderbird/Cougar
960702B Install Lockset - Mustang 1.2 Hrs.
960702C Install Lockset - Crown 1.4 Hrs.
Victoria/Grand Marquis
960702D Install Lockset - Mark 1.6 Hrs.
VIII/Continental
960702E Install Lockset - Town Car 1.9 Hrs.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1522050 79
OASIS CODES: 112000