LTD Country Squire V8-302 5.0L VIN F TBI (1983)
Trunk / Liftgate Hinge: Customer Interest
Tailgate Upper Hinge - Poor Engagement
Article No. 84-15-6
TAILGATE - UPPER HINGE RELEASE LOOSE LINK ASSEMBLY
FORD 1982-83-84 COUNTRY SQUIRE
LINCOLN-MERCURY 1982-83-84 COLONY PARK
If the tailgate is closed as a "gate" and the upper hinge does not engage properly, and if the tailgate is then used as a "door", complete disengagement
could occur. Inadequate thread engagement of the release rod to rod adjuster results in this condition.