Explorer 2WD V6-245 4.0L (1994)
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
Technical Service Bulletin # 94712
Date: 940406
Door Panel Pull Handles - Paint Wears Off
Article No.
94-7-12
PAINT - WEARS OFF INSIDE DOOR TRIM PANEL PULL HANDLES
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-94 EXPLORER
This article is being republished in its entirety to correct the dealer coding basic part number.
ISSUE:
The paint may wear off the inside door trim panel pull handles. This occurs because the paint does not adhere properly to plastic on the high wear
surface.
ACTION:
Remove the existing paint worn pull handle and replace it with a color impregnated handle. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
PROCEDURE FOR FRONT DOOR 2 AND 4 DOOR MODELS
1.
Remove the inner door trim panel. Refer to the 1994 Explorer Service Manual, Section 01-05B, for the removal procedure.
2.
Remove the door arm rest panel (Phillip screws # 2).
