Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
Front Door Interior Handle: All Technical Service Bulletins
Inside Door Handle - Breaks
Article No.
94-22-9
10/31/94
DOOR HANDLE - INSIDE - BREAKS WHEN OPENING DOOR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-94 EXPLORER
ISSUE:
On some vehicles, the inside door handles may break off under abusive load conditions (e.g., childproof locks may be activated and rear seat occupants
may pull with excessive force to try to open door).
ACTION:
Replace the broken inside door handies with new, stronger door handles to reduce fracture of the door handles. Refer to the following service procedure.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
To replace the inside door handle, refer to the REMOTE CONTROL ASSEMBLY removal and installation procedures of the Explorer Service Manual.
Specific pages are as follows: 1991 01-14-32. 1992 01-14-35, 1993 01-14A-39, 1994 01-14A-27.
NOTE:
REPLACE ONLY THE BROKEN DOOR HANDLES.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
CLASS
F4TZ-7821818-A
Door Release Handle (R.H.)
A
F4TZ-7821819-A
Door Release Handle (L.H.)
A
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1992/94 Model Years And Basic Warranty Coverage For 1991 Model
Year
OPERATION DESCRIPTION
TIME
942209AT
Replace Both Inside Door
0.8 Hr.
Handles
942209A
Replace One Inside Door
0.5 Hr.
Handle
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.
CONDITION CODE
7021818
01
OASIS CODES: 112000