Explorer AWD V6-4.0L VIN K Flex Fuel (2003)
Trunk / Liftgate Latch: All Technical Service Bulletins
Body - Back Glass Hard to Close/Door Ajar Lamp ON
TSB 05-13-6
07/11/05
BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE
FORD:
2002-2005 Explorer
LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:
2002-2005 Mountaineer
ISSUE
Some 2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may exhibit a difficult to close backglass and an intermittent door ajar
lamp. This condition may be due to a stack up tolerance between the backglass to body dimensions and latch position.
ACTION
When attempting to determine root cause, ensure the glass is being closed with enough force to fully latch. Allowing the glass to fall on its own is not
sufficient force for proper closure. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a root cause perform the following:
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For vehicles built before 2/15/2005, replace the latch assembly and adjust rearward.
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For vehicles built 2/15/2005 or later, only adjust the existing latch rearward.
Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-14.
NOTE
IF NECESSARY, THE HOLES IN THE LATCH ASSEMBLY CAN BE ENLARGED USING A 23/64 INCH (9 MM) DRILL BIT FOR ADDED
ADJUSTMENT.
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
051306A
2002-2005
0.6 Hr.
Explorer/Mountaineer
2003-2005 Aviator:
Replace The Liftgate Glass
Latch (Includes Time To
Install New Latch, If
Necessary Remove The
Latch Enlarge Holes For
Added Adjustment) (Do
Not Use With 46404B,
46404B4)
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7840860
42
