Ranger 2WD L4-2.3L VIN D (2001)
Front Door Interior Handle: Customer Interest
Interior - Interior Door Pull Handle Loose
TSB 05-1-3
01/24/05
INSIDE DOOR PULL HANDLE LOOSE - VEHICLES
BUILT BEFORE 11/15/2002 AND EQUIPPED WITH
POWER WINDOWS/DOOR LOCKS
FORD:
2001-2003 Ranger
ISSUE
Some 2001-2003 Ranger vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks may exhibit a loose interior door pull handle on
the front door trim panel finish panel.
ACTION
It is not necessary to replace the entire finish panel assembly to resolve the condition. Install a star washer on the door pull handle attaching screws.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the front door trim panel finish panel. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-05.
2.
Remove the screws at each end of the door pull handle and install a # 6 (3.5 mm) "external" star washer on each screw (obtain washers locally).
NOTE
EXTERNAL STAR WASHERS HAVE THE STAR POINTS LOCATED ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE WASHER. A FLAT WASHER OR A
SPLIT LOCK WASHER WILL NOT RESOLVE THE CONDITION.
3.
Reinstall the front door trim panel finish panel to the door.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
050103A
2001-2003 Ranger:
0.3 Hr.
Remove The Front Door
Trim Panel Finish Panel,
Install Star Washers On
Retainers For Pull Handle
One Door
050103B
2001-2003 Ranger:
0.5 Hr.
Remove The Front Door
Trim Panel Finish Panel,
Install Star Washers On
Retainers For Pull Handle
Both Doors
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
7022666
33
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