Ranger 4WD V6-245 4.0L (1991)
Mirrors: Customer Interest
Rear View Mirror - Detaches From Windshield
Article No.
94-17-2
08/24/94
REAR VIEW MIRROR - DETACHES FROM WINDSHIELD - SERVICE TIP
FORD:
1990-94 TEMPO
1990-95 CROWN VICTORIA, ESCORT, MUSTANG, TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1992-95 PROBE 1995 CONTOUR
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1990-92 MARK VII
1990-94 TOPAZ
1990-95 CONTINENTAL, COUGAR, GRAND MARQUIS, SABLE, TOWN CAR
1991-95 TRACER
1993-95 MARK VIII
1995 MYSTIQUE
LIGHT TRUCK:
1990-95 AEROSTAR, BRONCO, ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
1993-95 VILLAGER
1995 WINDSTAR
ISSUE:
The rear view mirror assembly may detach from the windshield. This may be caused by:
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High humidity conditions, which may cause the production adhesive to fail
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Improper cleaning of the glass and the mirror button during repair process may cause the Rear View Mirror Adhesive service chemical to fail,
resulting in repeat repairs
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Use of expired or improperly stored service kits
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Improper use of service kit.
ACTION:
Review the service kit expiration date, and use the revised cleaning and application procedures. Refer to the following procedures for service.
WARNING:
USE WITH ADEQUATE VENTILATION. AVOID EYE CONTACT AND CONTACT WITH SKIN.
SERVICE KIT STORAGE AND EXPIRATION PROCEDURES
1.
Avoid prolonged storage of Rear View Mirror Adhesive kits. Over time, the adhesive performance will degrade. Excessive storage temperatures
and exposure to sunlight will also degrade the unused material. For these reasons, Ford recommends:
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Rotating stock, using the oldest material first
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Storing the adhesive kits in a cool, dry, dark place
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Avoiding placement of display racks in direct sunlight
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Using only repair kits that are less than one (1) year old.