Exterior Door Handles - Become Loose

Article No.
91-2-3

January 23, 1991

^ HANDLE - DOOR EXTERIOR - LOOSE

^ PAINT - CHIPPED AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES

^ RUST - SPOTS AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES



FORD:
1988-90 TAURUS

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-90 SABLE


ISSUE:
The exterior door handles may become loose. Eventually they may rub against the outer door panels causing paint chipping and rust spots. This condition is caused by improper grip length blind rivets.

ACTION:
Install new rivets to attach the exterior door handles. Refer to the Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, Section 44-16, for service details.


NOTE:
ANY DISCOLORATION OF THE HANDLES CAUSED BY WAX BUILD-UP CAN BE REMOVED BY USING FORD ROAD OIL AND TAR REMOVER (B7A-19520-AA).


PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS

391255-S102 Rivet 1/4" x 5" Blind C
B7A-19520-AA Ford Road Oil And Tar B
Remover

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
None

WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
910203A Install Rivets On All Door 1.0 Hr.
Handles

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7026600 33

OASIS CODES:
106000, 112000