Taurus V6-182 3.0L DOHC SHO (1992)
Power Door Lock Actuator: Customer Interest
Power Door Lock - Inoperative
Article No.
93-2-2
01/18/93
LOCKS - POWER DOOR - INOPERATIVE - ACTUATOR DISENGAGES FROM BRACKET
FORD:
1989-93 TAURUS, THUNDERBIRD
1992-93 CROWN VICTORIA
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1988-93 CONTINENTAL
1989-93 COUGAR, SABLE
1990-93 TOWN CAR
1992-93 GRAND MARQUIS
LIGHT TRUCK:
1991-93 EXPLORER
1992-93 BRONCO, ECONOLINE, F-150-350 SERIES
1993 AEROSTAR
ISSUE:
The power door lock actuator may disengage from the bracket when the door is closed. This occurs because the actuator assembly is not properly
secured to the bracket.
ACTION:
Install a tie wrap on the actuator assembly. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1.
Remove the old actuator bracket from the door. Refer to the appropriate 1988-93 Car or Light Truck Service Manual, Sections 01-14 04 01-14A,
for service details.
CAUTION:
DO NOT SIMPLY SNAP THE ACTUATOR INTO THE OLD BRACKET. THE RETENTION FORCE MAY HAVE DETERIORATED DUE TO
BUSHING DAMAGE.
2.
Replace the actuator assembly. Refer to the appropriate 1988-93 Car or Light Truck Service Manual, Sections 01-14 04 01-14A, for installation
details. Refer to the Dealer Master Parts Catalog For correct parts usage.
3.
Check the replacement part for the presence of a tie wrap strap as shown in Figure 1. If the tie strap is present, install the actuator. (Go to Step 5.)
If the tie strap is not present, install a tie wrap strap (95874-S) before installing the actuator. See Step 4.
4.
Obtain a tie wrap (95874-S).