F 250 2WD Pickup V8-7.3L DSL (1990)
Tailgate Hinge: All Technical Service Bulletins
Tailgate - Chucking/Squeak/Rattle On Bumps
Article No.
96-12-12
06/03/96
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BODY - TAILGATE - "CHUCKING" OR "SQUEAK" AND/OR "RATTLE" WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS
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NOISE - "CHUCKING" OR "SQUEAK" AND/OR "RATTLE" WHEN GOING OVER BUMPS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-96 F-150-350 SERIES
ISSUE:
The tailgate may "squeak and/or rattle" when going over bumps. This may be due to the LH tailgate hinge bracket contacting the tailgate and creating
noise.
ACTION:
Install a plastic insert between the LH metal hinge bracket and the tailgate to reduce the possibility of noise. Refer to the following Service Procedure for
details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
1.
Remove the tailgate from the vehicle. Refer to the appropriate F-Series Service Manual Tailgate - Removal And Installation Procedure for details.
2.
Press the plastic insert (F6TZ-99430B23-AA) onto the LH tailgate hinge bracket.
3.
Reinstall the tailgate following the service procedure outlined in the Service Manual.
PART NUMBER
PART NAME
F6TZ-99430B23-AA
Plastic Insert
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage For 1995-96 Model Year Vehicles And 12
Month/12,000 Mile Coverage For All Other Model Years
OPERATION
DESCRIPTION
TIME
961212A
Install Plastic Hinge Insert
0.3 Hr.
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO.
CODE
9840709
33
OASIS CODES: 112000, 702000, 702200
