Door Hinge - Squeak/Creak Noise
Article No.02-7-4
04/15/02
NOISE - SQUEAK/CREAK NOISE COMING FROM
DOOR HINGE AREA
FORD:
2000-2002 CROWN VICTORIA
MERCURY:
2000-2002 GRAND MARQUIS
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a squeak/creak noise coming from the left front or right front door hinge area. This may be caused by the door reinforcement tapping plate edges rubbing against the door reinforcement (Figure 1). This tapping plate may contact the door reinforcement bridge, located on the inside door, across from the hinge.
ACTION
Verify condition. Apply Ford Long Life Lubricating Grease, part number F5AZ-19G209-AA) on the hinges in the area specified. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Follow these steps to correct a squeak caused by the tapping plate:
1. Open the door.
2. Apply Ford Long Life Lubricating Grease (F5AZ-19G209-AA) on the hinges to the outside surface while the door is open.
3. Open and close the door several times. If the squeak/creak is still present:
4. Remove the door inner panel. Refer to Section 501-05 of the Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Work Shop Manual.
5. Remove the speaker.
6. Reach inside and apply Ford Long Life Lubricating Grease (F5AZ-19G209-AA) on the top and bottom inside hinge reinforcements (sheet metal and tapping plate).
7. Re-install the door panel and speaker. Refer to Section 501-05 of the Crown Victoria/Grand Marquis Work Shop Manual.
8. Verify the repair.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Pr6visions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
020704A Lubricate One Front Door, 0.2 Hr.
Check Operation
020704B Lubricate Two Front Doors, 0.3 Hr.
Check Operation
020704C Lubricate One Front Door, 0.5 Hr.
Check Operation, Remove
Door Trim Panel And
Lubricate Inner Door Hinge
020704D Lubricate Both Front 0.8 Hr.
Doors, Check Operation,
Remove Door Trim Panel
And Lubricate Inner Door
Hinges
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5422810 91
OASIS CODES: 112000, 702000, 702100