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TSB 05-8-3

05/02/05

HEADLINER SAGGING NEAR REAR HATCH

FORD:
2004-2005 Escape
2005 Escape Hybrid

MERCURY:
2005 Mariner

ISSUE
Some 2004-2005 vehicles may exhibit the headliner sagging around the rear hatch perimeter edge.

ACTION
Adhere the headliner to the underside of the roof panel. Refer to the following Service Procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE
1. Remove the perimeter seal near the sagging edge (Figure 1).


2. Without removing the headliner push pins, pull the headliner down far enough to scuff/sand the back side of the headliner and the underside of the roof panel.

3. Prepare the cartridge of Motorcraft Plastic Bonding Adhesive (TA-9), and apply the adhesive to the back side of the headliner (Figure 2).


4. Push the headliner back into its proper position. Clamp in place using a flat piece of metal or wood to keep the headliner flush against the underside of the roof panel (Figure 3). Allow the adhesive to cure for 45 minutes.


5. Remove clamps and reinstall the perimeter seal.

Parts Block
TA-9 - Motorcraft Plastic Bonding Adhesive

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

OPERATION: 050803A
DESCRIPTION: 2004-2005 Escape/Escape Hybrid/Mariner Adhere The Headliner To The Underside Of The Roof Panel (Do Not Use With 51916A, 51916B, 51916BXH)
TIME: 0.3 Hr.

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO.: 7851944
CONDITION CODE: 34

 

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TSB: 09-022/05

2004-2005 TRIBUTE - HEADLINER SAGGING NEAR REAR HATCH

APPLICABLE MODEL(S)/VINS
2004-2005 Tribute

DESCRIPTION
Some 2004-2005 vehicles may exhibit the headliner sagging around the rear hatch perimeter edge. To correct this concern, adhere the headliner to the underside of the roof panel.

Customers having this concern should have their vehicle repaired using the following repair procedure.

REPAIR PROCEDURE
NOTE:
A two plunger applicator gun (Motorcraft(TM) TA-10, TA-11, 3M(TM) 08191 or equivalent) is need to apply the Plastic Bonding Adhesive (P/N 0000-77-602E-01) and dealer must acquire the applicator gun before proceeding the following Repair Procedure.

1. Verify concern.

2. Remove the perimeter seal near the sagging edge.

3. Without removing the headliner push pins, pull the headliner down far enough to scuff/sand the back side of the headliner and the underside of the roof panel.


4. Prepare the cartridge of Plastic Bonding Adhesive (P/N 0000-77-602E-01) or equivalent, and apply the adhesive to the back side of the headliner.


5. Push the headliner back into its proper position. Clamp in place using a flat piece of metal or wood to keep the headliner flush against the underside of the roof panel allow the adhesive to cure for 45 minutes.


6. Remove clamps and reinstall the perimeter seal.

7. Verify repair.

PART(S) INFORMATION
0000-77-602E-01 - Plastic Bonding Adhesive - Qty. 1

WARRANTY INFORMATION
Warranty Type: A
Symptom Code: 87
Damage Code: 9B
Part Number Main Cause: 0000-77-602E-01
Quantity: 1
Operation Number / Labor Hours: YY397XRX / 0.3 Hrs

NOTE:
^ This warranty information applies only to verified customer complaints on vehicles eligible for warranty repair. Refer to the Warranty Wizard for warranty term information.
^ Additional diagnostic time cannot be claimed for this repair.