Liftgate - Does Not Release Past Secondary Position

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LATCH-LIFTGATE-DOES NOT RELEASE PAST SECONDARY POSITION

Article No. 89-13-2

FORD: 1988-89 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY: 1988-89 SABLE


ISSUE: A liftgate latch that does not completely release may be caused by a release spring that is not strong enough to push the lift gate out far enough to disengage the secondary latch. This condition will usually occur at ambient temperatures of 32~F or below, (0~C or below).

ACTION: Install a new design latch assembly that has a higher force release spring. Refer to the 1989 Shop Manual, Section 44-10 for the Removal and installation procedure.

PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

E9DZ-7443150-B Latch Assembly (Electric) B
E9DZ-7443150-C Latch Assembly (Manual) B

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
891302A Replace Latch 0.4 Hrs.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7043150 42
OASIS CODES: 1050, 1200