Body - Uncommanded Liftgate Opening
TSB 10-5-103/29/10
LIFTGATE OPENING UN-COMMANDED OR NOT
OPENING WHEN COMMANDED WHEN PARKED - INTERMITTENT
FORD:
2008-2009 Escape
MERCURY:
2008-2009 Mariner
ISSUE
Some 2008-2009 Escape and Mariner vehicles built on or before 8/31/2008 may exhibit the liftgate opening un-commanded, or not opening when commanded while vehicle is parked. This may be due to water intrusion into the switch connector causing corrosion at the liftgate rear switch.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-14 for additional diagnostics.
1. Remove the liftgate trim panel. Refer to WSM, Section 501-05.
2. Remove the four (4) liftgate trim bezel nuts and remove the bezel from the liftgate.
3. Closely inspect the liftgate release switch and harness connector pins for signs of water intrusion and/or corrosion. Is any evidence of water intrusion or corrosion present? (Figure 1)
a. No - Do not continue with this procedure. Refer to WSM, Section 501-14 for additional diagnostics.
b. Yes - Replace the liftgate release switch per WSM, Section 501-14, and install new Pigtail Wiring Kit per Wiring Diagram, Section 5-1.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: Warranty coverage limits/policies are not altered by a TSB. Warranty coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part.
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
100S01A 2008-2009 Escape, 0.6 Hr.
Mariner: Replace The
Liftgate Release Switch
And The Wiring Pigtail (Do
Not Use With Any Other
Labor Operations)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
13412 12
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