99-8-15, Publication Date: APRIL 26, 1999
FORD:
1995-97 PROBE, THUNDERBIRD
1995-99 CONTOUR, CROWN VICTORIA, MUSTANG
1996-99 ESCORT, TAURUS
1998-99 ESCORT ZX2
LINCOLN-MERCURY:
1993-98 MARK VIII
1995-97 COUGAR
1995-99 CONTINENTAL, GRAND MARQUIS, MYSTIQUE, TOWN CAR
1996-99 SABLE, TRACER
1999 COUGAR
LIGHT TRUCK:
1993-96 BRONCO
1993-97 F SUPER DUTY, F-250 HD, F-350
1993-99 F-150, F-250 LD
1995-97 AEROSTAR
1995-99 ECONOLINE, EXPLORER, RANGER, VILLAGER, WINDSTAR
1997-99 EXPEDITION, MOUNTAINEER
1998-99 NAVIGATOR
1999 SUPER DUTY F SERIES
ISSUE:
There has been an increase in the number of door trim panel replacements due to damage. This may be caused by a misconception of the type of fastener used to secure the door trim panel.
ACTION:
Review the appropriate model/year Service/Workshop Manual, Section 01-05/501-05 prior to removing the door trim panel. Use the Quick Reference Guide at the end of this article to determine the type of fastener used for the vehicle being worked on.
For a door trim panel with "molded hook" design, «Figure 1» displays the correct direction of force applied during the door trim panel removal procedure. Refer to the Door Trim Panel Attachment Scheme Chart to identify vehicles with molded hook designs.
WARNING:
REMOVE ALL THE SCREWS AND TWO-STAGE PINS BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO REMOVE TRIM PANEL.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS: INFORMATION ONLY
OASIS CODES: 102000, 107000, 112000, 190000
Figure 1 - Article 99-8-15