Focus ZX5 L4-2.0L DOHC VIN 3 (2002)
Front Door Hinge: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 02-25-10
Date: 021223
Body - Left Front Door Won't Stay Open
Article No.
02-25-10
12/23/02
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BODY - LEFT FRONT DOOR WILL NOT STAY
OPEN - LOOSE DOOR CHECK STRAP - VEHICLES
PRODUCED AT WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANT
BETWEEN 5/22/2002 AND 5/24/2002 ONLY
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NOISE - RATTLE NOISE FROM LEFT FRONT DOOR
AREA - LOOSE DOOR CHECK STRAP - VEHICLES
PRODUCED AT WAYNE ASSEMBLY PLANT
BETWEEN 5/22/2002 AND 5/24/2002 ONLY
FORD:
2002 FOCUS
ISSUE
Some vehicles produced at the Wayne Assembly Plant Between 5/22/2002 and 5/24/2002, may exhibit a door that does not stay open due to a loose
Door Check Strap Reinforcement Bracket. This is caused by a missing spot weld on the door inner sheet metal.
ACTION
Inspect left front door area around door check strap for damage, or loose door check Strap Reinforcement Bracket. If the door check strap is damaged or
loose, refer to the following Repair Procedure for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Inspect left front door area around door check strap for damage (Figure 1):
a.
Verify if check strap reinforcement bracket is loose.
b.
Remove door trim panel.