Windshield/Instrument Panel - Foam Tape Visible

Article No.
98-20-4

10/12/98

INTERIOR TRIM - FOAM TAPE VISIBLE AT WINDSHIELD AND INSTRUMENT PANEL

FORD:
1997-98 ESCORT ZX2, ESCORT

LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1997-98 TRACER

ISSUE
A portion of foam tape at the windshield and instrument panel (I/P) may be sticking out on some vehicles. This may be caused by the foam tape adhesive loosening, allowing the tape to creep during high heat and/or high humidity conditions.

ACTION
Cut off all visible accessible tape. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove only the tape that is visible by cutting it away. Tuck any remaining ends between the I/P and windshield.

2. Test drive the vehicle at a speed of 32 km/h (20 mph) over broken pavement or bumps. Listen for possible squeak or rattle at the same I/P windshield area.

3. If a noise occurs, add small pieces of flocked tape supplied in the Squeak And Rattle Repair kit (Rotunda 164-R4903).

4. Test drive the vehicle again to verify that noise is gone.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

982004A Remove Foam Tape/Add 0.8 Hr.
Flock Tape

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5404320 07

OASIS CODES: 107000, 702300