Rear Doors - Wind Noise

Article No.
95-5-3

03/13/95

^ DOORS - WINDNOISE - REAR - LOOSE WEATHERSTRIP ON FRONT AND REAR CORNERS OF REAR DOORS - ESCORT MODELS 54, 58, AND 74 - TRACER MODELS 54 AND 74 - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/27/94

^ WINDNOISE - REAR DOORS - WEATHERSTRIP LOOSE ON FRONT AND REAR CORNERS OF REAR DOORS - ESCORT MODELS 54, 58 AND 74 - TRACER MODELS 54 AND 74 - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 6/27/94

FORD:
1991-94 ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1991-94 TRACER

ISSUE:
The weatherstrip on the rear doors at the top front and rear corners of the doors may be loose on some vehicles. This may result in a water leak and or windnoise. This condition may be caused by insufficient glue being applied to the weatherstrip during the manufacturing process.

ACTION:
Apply glue to the weatherstrip and reposition the weatherstrip in the proper location. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Ensure the weatherstrip is properly installed in the door channel.





2. Using a clean and slightly damp cloth, wipe the weatherstrip in the area where the glue is to be applied. Refer to Figure 1.

3. Apply glue (E8AZ-19554-A) to the door and position the weatherstrip in place. Do not close the door until the glue has had sufficient time to set. Follow the instructions on back of the package.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

E8AZ-19554-A Instant Adhesive

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992-94 Models, Basic Warranty Coverage For Other Model Years

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
950503A Secure Loose Rear Door 0.2 Hr.
950503B Weatherstrip - One Side
Secure Loose Rear Door 0.3 Hr.
Weatherstrip - Both Sides

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7025324 08

OASIS CODES: 110000, 701000, 702300