Power Door Lock - Inoperative
Article No.93-2-2
01/18/93
LOCKS - POWER DOOR - INOPERATIVE - ACTUATOR DISENGAGES FROM BRACKET
FORD:
1989-93 TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1992-93 CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-93 CONTINENTAL
1989-93 COUGAR, SABLE
1990-93 TOWN CAR
1992-93 GRAND MARQUIS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-93 EXPLORER
1992-93 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
1993 AEROSTAR
ISSUE:
The power door lock actuator may disengage from the bracket when the door is closed. This occurs because the actuator assembly is not properly secured to the bracket.
ACTION:
Install a tie wrap on the actuator assembly. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1. Remove the old actuator bracket from the door. Refer to the appropriate 1988-93 Car or Light Truck Service Manual, Sections 01-14 04 01-14A, for service details.
CAUTION:
DO NOT SIMPLY SNAP THE ACTUATOR INTO THE OLD BRACKET. THE RETENTION FORCE MAY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO BUSHING DAMAGE.
2. Replace the actuator assembly. Refer to the appropriate 1988-93 Car or Light Truck Service Manual, Sections 01-14 04 01-14A, for installation details. Refer to the Dealer Master Parts Catalog For correct parts usage.
3. Check the replacement part for the presence of a tie wrap strap as shown in Figure 1. If the tie strap is present, install the actuator. (Go to Step 5.)
If the tie strap is not present, install a tie wrap strap (95874-S) before installing the actuator. See Step 4.
4. Obtain a tie wrap (95874-S).
a. Install the tie wrap strap through the existing holes in the bracket, Figure 1.
b. Wrap the strap around the actuator over the rubber watershield.
c. Pull the strap tight enough to remove any slack in the strap (about 2 lbs. pull).
d. Cut off the excess strap.
NOTE:
THE TIE WRAP STRAP KNOT MUST BE LOCATED AWAY FROM THE BRACKET HOLES SO THE RETAINER PUSH PIN CAN BE INSTALLED INTO THE BRACKET HOLE.
5. Install the revised assembly on the door per the Service Manual procedure.
PART NUMBER PART NAME CLASS
95874-S Tie Wrap Strap (Pk/10) AG
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage. For 1992/93 Model Year Vehicles And 1991 Lincolns. Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage For All Other Model Year Vehicles.
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