Sable V6-232 3.8L (1988)
Front Door Exterior Handle: By Symptom
Technical Service Bulletin # 9123
Date: 910123
Exterior Door Handles - Become Loose
Article No.
91-2-3
January 23, 1991
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HANDLE - DOOR EXTERIOR - LOOSE
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PAINT - CHIPPED AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES
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RUST - SPOTS AROUND EXTERIOR DOOR HANDLES
FORD:
1988-90 TAURUS
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-90 SABLE
ISSUE:
The exterior door handles may become loose. Eventually they may rub against the outer door panels causing paint chipping and rust spots. This
condition is caused by improper grip length blind rivets.
ACTION:
Install new rivets to attach the exterior door handles. Refer to the Taurus/Sable Shop Manual, Section 44-16, for service details.
NOTE:
ANY DISCOLORATION OF THE HANDLES CAUSED BY WAX BUILD-UP CAN BE REMOVED BY USING FORD ROAD OIL AND TAR
REMOVER (B7A-19520-AA).
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
391255-S102
Rivet 1/4" x 5" Blind
C
B7A-19520-AA
Ford Road Oil And Tar
B
Remover
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES:
None
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
910203A
Install Rivets On All Door
1.0 Hr.
Handles
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7026600
33
OASIS CODES:
106000, 112000
Technical Service Bulletin # 8781
Date: 870424
Exterior Door Handle - Poor Appearance