Escape 2WD L4-2.3L VIN Z (2005)
LABOR ALLOWANCES
PARTS REQUIREMENTS / ORDERING INFORMATION
Parts will not be direct shipped for this recall. Order your parts requirements through normal order processing channels.
DEALER PRICE
For latest prices, refer to DOES II.
EXCESS STOCK RETURN
Excess stock returned for credit must have been purchased from Ford Customer Service Division in accordance with Policy Procedure Bulletin 4000.
CLAIM HANDLING PROCEDURE FOR RETURNING PRIOR LEVEL PARTS
Immediate Purge Required:
-4L8Z-7843150-DB LATCH ASY - TAILGATE (LIFTGATE)
-3L8Z-7843400-FAA HANDLE
Prepare and submit a PCS claim as described below:
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REASON CODE: GB
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SHIPPER NBR: 04C09
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LINE EXPLANATION: Purge Required
When preparing your PCS claim, list the part number being returned on the claim, and indicate the quantity of that part number being returned. Your
PCS claim must be submitted by March 31, 2005. Claims filed after this date will be denied.
Attachment III - Technical Information
OVERVIEW
This program involves performing specific liftgate latch system repairs on two (2) specific vehicle populations. Each repair procedure identifies the
affected vehicles requiring that particular repair.
See the list below for specific repairs needed for each vehicle population.
2004 model year Escape vehicles and 2001-2003 Escape vehicles serviced with subject parts:
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replace the liftgate latch release rod
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replace release rod clip
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replace handle assembly return spring and circlip
2005 model year Escape vehicles:
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replace the liftgate latch release rod
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replace release rod clip
LIFTGATE HANDLE REMOVAL AND REPAIR
AFFECTED VEHICLES: 2004 MODEL YEAR ESCAPE VEHICLES AND
2001-2003 MODEL YEAR ESCAPE VEHICLES SERVICED WITH SUBJECT
PARTS