Fuel Filler Door - Poor Fit/Pops Open

Article No.
01-18-9

09/17/01

BODY - FUEL FILLER DOOR - POOR FIT - REMOTE
FUEL DOOR POPS OPEN - SERVICE ADJUSTMENT
TIPS

FORD:
2001 CROWN VICTORIA

MERCURY:
2001 GRAND MARQUIS

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a fuel filler door that does not fit correctly or the fuel door may inadvertently pop open. A remote fuel filler door feature was added to the Crown Victoria and Grand Marquis vehicle lines for the 2001 model year. This may be caused by an out of adjustment fuel door or striker.

ACTION
Poor fit of the fuel filler door may be characterized by a visually unappealing alignment of the body panel to door surface or the door may inadvertently pop open. Refit the fuel door and fuel door striker. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Pop Open Condition

1. Open fuel door.

2. Remove plastic door retainer part 1W73-5428608-AA.

3. Modify door retainer as follows:

a. Clamp retainer in vice.

b. On the back of the retainer is a locator pin which fits into a hole on the back of the door.

c. Using a file, remove half of the locator pin which is closest to the slot for the attaching screw.

4. Reinstall modified latch retainer (adjusted to full aft position).

Improper Fit Condition

For vehicles built prior to 10/30/2000 replace fuel door bumper with bumper part N807726-S.

Fuel Door Flushness to Quarter Panel - 3 O'clock Position

1. Open fuel door.

2. Loosen two (2) screws on latch mounting bracket in housing assembly.

3. Reposition latch in/out to correct position.

4. Tighten screws on latch mounting bracket in housing assembly.

Fuel Door Flushness to Quarter Panel - 6 And 12 O'clock Position

1. Open fuel door.

2. Remove screw closest to outboard end of fuel door (i.e., if fuel door is outboard at 6 o'clock position remove lower screw).

3. Insert one (1) 2.0 mm shim part E9SZ-63405A20-A between fuel door hinge and housing assembly.

4. Reinstall screw attaching fuel door to quarter panel.





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

011809AB Replace Fuel Door Bumper 0.2 Hr.
Parts

011809AC Adjust Fuel Door Three 0.2 Hr.
O'Clock Position

011809AD Adjust Fuel Door Six And 0.2 Hr.
Twelve O'Clock Positions

011809A Remove Fuel Door 0.2 Hr.
Retainer Modify And
Reinstall (Includes Time To
Adjust Retainer)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
54405C28 07

OASIS CODES: 111000, 112000