Locks - New Designed Lockset Service Tips
Article No.96-7-15
03/25/96
LOCKS - NEW DESIGN LOCKSETS HAVE BEEN INSTALLED ON CERTAIN TRIAL VEHICLES - LIGHT AND HEAVY TRUCK VEHICLES REFERENCED - SERVICE TIP
LIGHT TRUCK:
1996 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, F SUPER DUTY, F-150-350 SERIES, RANGER
MEDIUM/HEAVY TRUCK:
1996 F & B SERIES
ISSUE:
A new single key (customer want) lockset is being introduced progressively at certain vehicle plants. This was done as part of the production prove-out of the new single key hardware. Introduction of this feature and the new lockset will continue through the 1996 model year.
ACTION:
Install the current service level lockset if any replacement is necessary on the subject vehicles. After the new locks are in full production, the new locksets can be used instead of retrofitting the current service locksets. Refer to the Involved Vehicles Chart and Service Procedure and specific model for details.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
Determine if the vehicle has the new design locks by referring to Figure 1. Use the following Service Procedure only if the vehicle has the new design locks and the new design locks are not yet available as service parts. Refer to the New Design Lock Availability Chart for the approximate availability dates for the new design locks per vehicle line.
If lockset replacement is necessary, order the needed components by referring to the following Current Service Locksets Chart.
NOTE:
ON ANTI-THEFT SYSTEMS, THE NEW STYLE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A THREE-WIRE ANTI-THEFT SWITCH, WHILE THE OLD STYLE DOOR LOCKS HAVE A TWO-WIRE ANTI-THEFT SWITCH. THE TWO-WIRE SWITCH WILL WORK AS ONLY TWO (2) OF THE WIRES ARE USED ON THE NEW STYLE SWITCH.
REMOVAL
1. Remove door lock cylinders by referring to the appropriate Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
2. Remove the ignition lock cylinder using the following steps:
a. Turn ignition lock cylinder to Run.
b. Place a 3.17 mm (1/8" diameter wire pin or small drift punch in hole in lower steering column shroud under ignition switch. Press retaining pin while pulling out on ignition switch lock cylinder to remove it from steering column cylinder housing.
INSTALLATION
Explorer
Install new lockset, door lock/liftgate cylinder retainers, and liftgate latch-to-release rod. Refer to the 1996 Explorer Service Manual, Sections 01-12 and 01-14A.
F-Series, Ranger, and F & B-Series
1. Install spacers in doors (Figure 2).
2. Install door lock and glove compartment lock cylinders by referring to the 1996 appropriate model Service Manual, Section 01-14A.
3. Install ignition lock cylinder. Refer to the 1996 appropriate model Service Manual, Page 11-04A-17.
Econoline
1. Install spacer in rear cargo door license plate housing (Figure 3).
2. Install door lock and glove compartment lock cylinders by referring to the 1996 Econoline Service Manual, Section 01-14A.
3. Install ignition lock cylinder. Refer to the 1996 Econoline Service Manual, Page 11-04A-17.
Parts Block
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 96-7-2
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
960715A Install Lockset - 0.8 Hr.
F-Series/Bronco
960715B Install Lockset - 0.9 Hr.
Explorer/Ranger
960715C Install Lockset - Econoline 1.3 Hrs.
960715D Install Lockset - F & B 1.3 Hrs.
Series
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
1522050 79
OASIS CODES: 112000