Ranger 4WD L4-153 2.5L SOHC VIN C SFI (2001)
Front Door Interior Handle: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 05-1-3
Date: 050124
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
Disclaimer
Technical Service Bulletin # 05-1-3
Date: 050124