Front Seat Track Covers - Come Off When Moved Rearward

Article No.
94-20-1

10/05/94

^ SEAT - FRONT - TRACK COVERS COME OFF WHEN SEAT IS ADJUSTED REARWARD

^ TRACKS - FRONT SEAT TRACK COVERS COME OFF WHEN SEAT IS MOVED REARWARD

FORD:
1989-94 THUNDERBIRD
1992-94 CROWN VICTORIA

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1989-94 COUGAR
1992-94 GRAND MARQUIS
1993-94 MARK VIII

ISSUE:
The front seat track insulators or covers may come off when the seat is moved into the rearward position. This may be caused by contact between the seat track and the seat track insulator or between the seat track cover and the carpeting.

ACTION:
On Grand Marquis and Crown Victoria, replace the seat track insulator with a revised insulator which has an improved design to avoid contact with the seat track. On Thunderbird, Cougar and Mark VIII, reinstall the seat track cover and provide an improved attachment for the cover. Refer to the following appropriate Service Procedures for specific details.

SERVICE PROCEDURES

GRAND MARQUIS AND CROWN VICTORIA

1. Verify the concern.

2. Remove and discard the old inboard rear track insulators.








3. Install the new design inboard rear track insulators. Refer to the Application Chart for the correct part numbers.

THUNDERBIRD, COUGAR, MARK VIII

1. Verify the concern and inspect the seat track covers for damage.











a. If cover requires replacement, install a new seat track cover. Refer to the Application Chart for the appropriate service part.

b. If the seat track covers are not damaged, proceed to Step 3.





2. Drill two (2) 1 mm (0.40") holes in the rear portion of the outer seat track covers as shown in Figure 1.





3. Position the seat track covers on the track assembly. Refer to Figure 2.

4. Cut a 6" (152 mm) length of fine steel wire.





5. Feed the wire through the new holes in the seat track cover as shown in Figure 3 and twist the wire ends until the cover is fully secured to the seat track assembly.





6. Trim the excess wire leaving 1/2" (12.7 mm) of twisted wire. Refer to Figure 4.

7. Bend the remaining 1/2" (12.7 mm) of twisted wire upward, positioning it behind the shield and flush to the rivet as shown in Figure 4. This keeps the wire from interfering with the operation of the seat track assembly and avoids possible customer contact.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1991 Lincolns And All 1992-94 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For 1989-91 Except 1991 Lincolns

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
942001AT Modify Both Seat Track 0.5 Hr.
Covers -
Thunderbird/Cougar/Mark
VIII
942001A Modify One Seat Track 0.3 Hr.
Cover -
Thunderbird/Cougar/Mark
VIII
942001BT Modify Both Seat Track 0.4 Hr.
Covers - Crown
Victoria/Grand Marquis
942001B Modify One Seat Track 0.3 Hr.
Cover - Crown
Victoria/Grand Marquis

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7061748,
7061749 58

OASIS CODES: 101000