Doors - (60/40) Noise While Vehicle is in Motion

Article No.
97-14-22

07/07/97

NOISE - "SQUEAKING" NOISE FROM 60/40 DOOR WHILE DRIVING - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 5/30/97

LIGHT TRUCK:
1995-97 ECONOLINE

ISSUE:
There may be a "squeaking" noise coming from the 60/40 doors while driving. This may be caused by the body flex causing the doors to rub on the weatherstrip, resulting in a squeak.

ACTION:
Replace the 60/40 door weatherstrip with new weatherstrip. The new weatherstrip uses a different coating that will reduce the friction between the door and weatherstrip, reducing the possibility of squeak. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Open the 60/40 doors and remove stepwell from the door opening.

2. Remove the door opening weatherstrip.

NOTE:
DO NOT REMOVE THE PULL CORD FROM THE NEW WEATHERSTRIP PRIOR TO INSTALLATION.

3. Install new weatherstrip starting from the lower B-pillar. Working in a counterclockwise direction, press weatherstrip into place.

4. Remove Pull cord from new weatherstrip to allow weatherstrip to properly seat over interior trim.

5. Reinstall the door opening stepwell.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

F7UZ-15253A10-AA Weatherstrip

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

971422A Replace Weatherstrip 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
15253A10 41

OASIS CODES: 107000, 110000, 702000, 702300