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Interior - Interior Door Pull Handle Loose

TSB 05-1-3

01/24/05

INSIDE DOOR PULL HANDLE LOOSE - VEHICLES
BUILT BEFORE 11/15/2002 AND EQUIPPED WITH
POWER WINDOWS/DOOR LOCKS

FORD:
2001-2003 Ranger

ISSUE
Some 2001-2003 Ranger vehicles built before 11/15/2002 and equipped with power windows/door locks may exhibit a loose interior door pull handle on the front door trim panel finish panel.

ACTION
It is not necessary to replace the entire finish panel assembly to resolve the condition. Install a star washer on the door pull handle attaching screws.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the front door trim panel finish panel. Refer to Workshop Manual Section 501-05.

2. Remove the screws at each end of the door pull handle and install a # 6 (3.5 mm) "external" star washer on each screw (obtain washers locally).

NOTE
EXTERNAL STAR WASHERS HAVE THE STAR POINTS LOCATED ON THE OUTER EDGE OF THE WASHER. A FLAT WASHER OR A SPLIT LOCK WASHER WILL NOT RESOLVE THE CONDITION.

3. Reinstall the front door trim panel finish panel to the door.

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

050103A 2001-2003 Ranger: 0.3 Hr.
Remove The Front Door
Trim Panel Finish Panel,
Install Star Washers On
Retainers For Pull Handle
One Door

050103B 2001-2003 Ranger: 0.5 Hr.
Remove The Front Door
Trim Panel Finish Panel,
Install Star Washers On
Retainers For Pull Handle
Both Doors

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
7022666 33





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