BACKGLASS Difficult To Close (05-13-6)

Publication date: 2005-07-11
Reference number: 05-13-6

BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 05-13-6, Date of Issue: July 11, 2005

FORD:	2002-2005 Explorer
LINCOLN:	2003-2005 Aviator
MERCURY:	2002-2005 Mountaineer

DESCRIPTION

BACKGLASS DIFFICULT TO CLOSE

ISSUE

Some 2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer and 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator vehicles may exhibit a difficult to close backglass and an intermittent door ajar lamp. This condition may be due to a stack up tolerance between the backglass to body dimensions and latch position.

ACTION

When attempting to determine root cause, ensure the glass is being closed with enough force to fully latch. Allowing the glass to fall on its own is not sufficient force for proper closure. If normal diagnostics do not lead to a root cause perform the following:

For vehicles built before 2/15/2005, replace the latch assembly and adjust rearward.
For vehicles built 2/15/2005 or later, only adjust the existing latch rearward.

Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-14.

NOTE: IF NECESSARY, THE HOLES IN THE LATCH ASSEMBLY CAN BE ENLARGED USING A 23/64 INCH (9 MM) DRILL BIT FOR ADDED ADJUSTMENT.

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Number	Part Name
4L2Z-7840860-AA	Latch - Liftgate Glass

WARRANTY INFORMATION

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.

WARRANTY INFORMATION

Operation	Description	Time
051306A	2002-2005 Explorer/Mountaineer 2003-2005 Aviator: Replace The Liftgate Glass Latch (Includes Time To Install New Latch, If Necessary Remove The Latch Enlarge Holes For Added Adjustment) (Do Not Use With 46404B, 46404B4)	0.6 Hr.

DEALER CODING

Basic Part No.	Condition Code
7840860	42