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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1990RANGER 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISTECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETINSCUSTOMER INTERESTLIFTGATE TRIM PANEL - CRACKING
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHC
Liftgate Trim Panel - Cracking
1990 Ford Ranger 4WD L4-140 2.3L SOHCSECTION Liftgate Trim Panel - Cracking
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^ LIFTGATE - INTERIOR TRIM PANEL CRACKS AT TOP OUTBOARD SCREW ATTACHMENTS
^ TRIM - INTERIOR - PANEL CRACKS AT TOP OUTBOARD SCREW ATTACHMENTS
Article No. 90-18-9
LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 BRONCO II
ISSUE: The liftgate trim panel may crack at the upper outboard screw attachment locations. This occurs because of thermal expansion and contraction of the trim panel beneath the screws.
ACTION: Install a new service trim panel, securing the outboard ends with push pins to allow for expansion and contraction. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
1. Remove the cracked trim panel, Figure 1. Remove and save...
^ Three (3) of the existing five screws.
^ All four (4) of the existing plastic push pins.
2. Install the two (2) new push pins supplied with the new trim panel into the trim panel in the upper outer hole locations, Figure 1.
3. Install the four (4) remaining push pins into the new trim panel. Put them at the same original hole locations.
4. Enlarge the two (2) existing screw holes in the liftgate inner panel at the upper outboard attachment locations, Figure 1. Enlarge to 6.6 mm +/- .25 mm.
5. Install the new trim panel.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901809A Install Trim Panel 0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7046404 01
OASIS CODES: 107000
^ LIFTGATE - INTERIOR TRIM PANEL CRACKS AT TOP OUTBOARD SCREW ATTACHMENTS
^ TRIM - INTERIOR - PANEL CRACKS AT TOP OUTBOARD SCREW ATTACHMENTS
Article No. 90-18-9
LIGHT TRUCK: 1989-90 BRONCO II
ISSUE: The liftgate trim panel may crack at the upper outboard screw attachment locations. This occurs because of thermal expansion and contraction of the trim panel beneath the screws.
ACTION: Install a new service trim panel, securing the outboard ends with push pins to allow for expansion and contraction. Refer to the following procedure for service details.
Figure 1:
1. Remove the cracked trim panel, Figure 1. Remove and save...
^ Three (3) of the existing five screws.
^ All four (4) of the existing plastic push pins.
2. Install the two (2) new push pins supplied with the new trim panel into the trim panel in the upper outer hole locations, Figure 1.
3. Install the four (4) remaining push pins into the new trim panel. Put them at the same original hole locations.
4. Enlarge the two (2) existing screw holes in the liftgate inner panel at the upper outboard attachment locations, Figure 1. Enlarge to 6.6 mm +/- .25 mm.
5. Install the new trim panel.
OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: None
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Basic Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
901809A Install Trim Panel 0.4 Hr.
DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
7046404 01
OASIS CODES: 107000
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.