Body - Rubbing/Ticking Noise From Doors
TSB 05-7-104/18/05
RATTLE/RUBBING/TICKING NOISE FROM DOORS
FORD:
2003-2005 Expedition
LINCOLN:
2003-2005 Navigator
ISSUE
Some 2003-2005 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit a rattle/rubbing/ticking noise from one or more doors. This may be due to movement of door relative to the latch striker plate.
ACTION
Drive vehicle and manually pull door inboard while noise is present. If the noise decreases, repair per the following Service Procedure and vehicle build date information.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
NOTE
PERFORM THESE REPAIRS ON THE AFFECTED DOOR ONLY.
NOTE
CHECK VEHICLE'S FULL WARRANTY HISTORY IN OASIS. IF ANY DOORS WERE PREVIOUSLY REPAIRED USING SSM 17734, DO NOT REPLACE LATCH(S) OR DOOR OPENING WEATHERSTRIP(S) WITH THE PART NUMBERS LISTED IN THIS TSB. IT WILL ONLY BE NECESSARY TO INSTALL AND/OR TUCK IN THE REVISED SHEDLIP WEATHERSTRIP(S).
NOTE
DO NOT RESET/ADJUST DOORS IF DOOR CLOSING EFFORTS INCREASE AFTER NEW PARTS ARE INSTALLED. DOOR CLOSING EFFORTS WILL DECREASE AS NEW WEATHERSTRIPS AGE, TYPICALLY WITHIN A FEW WEEKS.
VEHICLES BUILT BEFORE 5/12/03:
^ Replace door opening weatherstrip. Part Number 3L1Z-7820708-BA (R or L Front), 3L1Z-78253A10-BA (R or L Rear).
^ Replace shedlip with new bubble type shedlip weatherstrip(s). Part Number 4L1Z-7851222-AB (RF) and 4L1Z-7851223-AB (LF).
^ Tuck the shedlip weatherstrip under the windshield side molding (along A-pillar), using a nylon blade (Figure 1).
^ Replace latch(s) with revised part. Part Number 4L1Z-78219A64-AB (RF), 4L1Z-78264A00-AB (RR), 4L1Z-78219A65-AB (LF), 4L1Z-78264A01-AB (LR).
VEHICLES BUILT 5/13/2003 THROUGH 7/21/03:
^ Replace shedlip with new bubble type shedlip weatherstrip(s). Part Number 4L1Z-7851222-AB (RF) and 4L1Z-7851223-AB (LF).
^ Tuck the shedlip weatherstrip under the windshield side molding (along A-pillar), using a nylon blade (Figure 1).
^ Replace latch(s) with revised part. Part Number 4L1Z-78219A64-AB (RF) 4L1Z-78264A00-AB (RR), 4L1Z-78219A65-AB (LF), 4L1Z-78264A01-AB (LR).
VEHICLES BUILT 7/22/2003 THROUGH 6/23/2004:
^ Replace shedlip with new bubble type shedlip weatherstrip(s). Part Number 4L1Z-7851222-AB (RF) and 4L1Z-7851223-AB (LF).
^ Tuck the shedlip weatherstrip under the windshield side molding (along A-pillar), using a nylon blade (Figure 1).
VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 6/23/04:
^ Tuck the existing shedlip weatherstrip under the windshield side molding (along A-pillar), using a nylon blade (Figure 1).
Parts Block
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7851222 41
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