F 250 4WD Super Duty V10-6.8L VIN S (2001)
Tailgate Hinge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Tailgate - Squeaking/Binding Condition
Article No.
02-3-5
02/18/02
^
BODY - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE
^
NOISE - "SQUEAK" OR BIND FROM TAILGATE
FORD:
1997-1998 F SUPER DUTY
1997-2002 F-150, RANGER
1999-2002 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
2001-2002 EXPLORER SPORT TRAC
ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a "Squeak" or Bind condition of the Tailgate. This may be caused by the grease on the tailgate hinges that may wash out
prematurely causing a squeak or binding condition.
ACTION
Verify condition. Apply Silicone grease to correct the condition. Refer the the following Service Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove tail gate from the vehicle.
2.
Remove plastic inserts from tail gate hinge cups.
3.
Clean inside of hinge cups.
4.
Apply grease (use only XG-3), to all inside surfaces of right and left side hinge cups and right and left side body side pins (Figure 1) and re-install
plastic inserts into tail gate.
5.
Reinstall the tail gate
