21N13 – Front Door Latches and Key Replacement – 2020 Ford Police Interceptor Utility

NHTSA ID Number: 10214864

Manufacturer Communication Number: 21N13

Summary

Certain 2020 Model Year Police Interceptor Utility Vehicles, Front Door Latches and Key Replacement: In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience difficulty locking and/or unlocking their vehicle due to increased efforts required to turn the key in driver and passenger front door lock cylinders.

 


PROGRAM TERMS

This program provides a no-cost, one-time repair (if exhibiting this condition) to the driver and passenger front door latches for 6 years of service from the warranty start date of the vehicle. There is no mileage restriction for this program.

This is a one-time repair program. Coverage is automatically transferred to subsequent owners.

 

VEHICLES COVERED BY THIS PROGRAM

Vehicle Model Year Assembly Plant Build Dates
Police Interceptor Utility2020ChicagoNovember 9, 2018 through September 7, 2020

 

REASON FOR PROVIDING A NO-COST, ONE-TIME REPAIR

In some of the affected vehicles, customers may experience difficulty locking and/or unlocking their vehicle due to increased efforts required to turn the key in the driver and passenger front door lock cylinders.

 

SERVICE ACTION

If an affected vehicle exhibits this condition, dealers are to replace the driver and passenger front door latch assemblies and cut four new keys. At the completion of this repair, dealership service management is to provide the new keys to the vehicle owner. This service must be performed at no charge to the vehicle owner.

Note: Prior to scheduling customer appointments, order four new key blanks from Rotunda (Part #: 164-R0479). Once the key blanks arrive at the dealer, cut all keys to reduce customer wait time at the dealer. Proceed with customer appointment only after the key blanks have been cut.

 

OWNER NOTIFICATION AND MAILING SCHEDULE

Owner Letters are expected to be mailed the week of June 27, 2022. Dealers should repair any affected vehicles that experience increased efforts required to turn the key in the door lock cylinder, whether or not the customer has received a letter.

 

SOLD VEHICLES

  • Only owners with affected vehicles that exhibit the covered condition will be directed to dealers for repairs.
  • Dealers are to prioritize repairs of customer vehicles over repairs of new and used vehicle inventory.

 

STOCK VEHICLES

  • Do not perform this program unless the affected vehicle exhibits the covered condition.

 

TITLE BRANDED / SALVAGED VEHICLES

Vehicles with cancelled warranties are not eligible for this service action.

 

OWNER REFUNDS

  • FordeBay logo Motor Company is offering a refund for owner-paid repairs covered by this program if the repair was performed before the date of the Owner Notification Letter. This refund offer expires December 31, 2022.
  • Refunds will only be provided for the cost associated with the replacement of the front door latch assembly(s) or mechanical key(s), for the concern described in this bulletin.

 

RENTAL VEHICLES  

The use of rental vehicles is not approved for this program.

 

PARTS REQUIREMENTS

Part NumberDescription Order Quantity
LB5Z-78219A64-QFront Door Latch Assembly – Right Hand1
LB5Z-78219A65-QFront Door Latch Assembly – Left Hand1
164-R0479Key Blank Rotunda Part #(Quantity of 4 needed)

 


CERTAIN 2020 MODEL YEAR POLICE INTERCEPTOR UTILITY VEHICLES — FRONT DOOR LATCHES AND KEY REPLACEMENT

NOTE: Four new key blanks will need to be ordered from Rotunda and cut for this Field Service Action (FSA). Proceed with customer appointment ONLY AFTER the key blanks have been cut to reduce customer wait time at the dealer.

1. Verify that the vehicle is equipped with front door ballistic panel(s) by logging into Professional Technician System (PTS) > ID Vehicle By VIN > Diagnostics tab > Window Sticker Dashboard. Check for the option for Ballistic Door Panels. See Figure 1.

– Is the vehicle equipped with front door ballistic panel(s)?

Yes – Proceed to Ballistic Panel Service Procedure. (Page 12)

No – Proceed to Non-Ballistic Panel Service Procedure. (Page 2)

NON-BALLISTIC PANEL SERVICE PROCEDURE

WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: The new front door latch assemblies received may differ from the latch assemblies being replaced.

NOTE: For front door window regulator motors that are non-functional, it will be necessary to remove the
front door window regulator motor prior to removing the front door window regulator.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Lower both front door windows to the half down position.

2. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-20B.

3. Remove the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) Front Door Trim Panel. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-05.

4. Remove the front door window glass release access covers. See Figure 1.

NOTE: LH shown, RH similar.

 

5. Using a punch, release the front door window glass and tape it in the full up position. See Figure 2.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

6. Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical connector and the front door side impact sensor electrical connector. Then release the front door wiring harness routing clips and position the front door wiring harness aside. See Figure 3.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

7 Remove the front door window regulator nut adhesive covers. See Figure 4.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions and graphic for this step in installation.

8. Loosen the front door window regulator nuts. See Figure 5.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions and graphic for this step in installation.

9. Release the front door window regulator retaining clips. Then position the front door window regulator retaining clips into the service position. See Figure 6.

  • Torque: 49 lb.in (5.5 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

10. Route the interior door handle cable, door lock indicator cable and grommet through the front door window regulator and remove the front door window regulator. See Figure 7.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

11. If equipped, disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector. See Figure 8.

NOTE: The front door is shown transparent for clarity. LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

12. Remove the exterior front door handle access plug. See Figure 9.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

13. Hold the exterior front door handle open and turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle. See Figure 10.

  • Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm).

NOTICE: Once the exterior front door handle is released DO NOT loosen the release screw anymore. If the screw is fully released the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

14. Carefully remove the exterior front door handle lock cover by releasing the rearward tab and pulling forward. See Figure 11.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: It is important that the door lock cylinders do not get mixed between LH and RH.

15. Release the door lock cylinder retaining tab and remove the door lock cylinder. See Figure 12.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

16. Remove the screw from the exterior front door handle reinforcement. See Figure 13.

  • Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

17. Remove the front door glass run and bracket bolts. See Figure 14.

  • Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

18. If equipped, disconnect the keyless entry keypad electrical connector, the front door latch electrical connector and the front door latch jumper harness electrical connector. See Figure 15.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

19. Remove the front door latch bolts. See Figure 16.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

20. Remove the front door latch assembly. See Figure 17.

NOTE: The front door is shown transparent for clarity. LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: It is important that the door lock cylinders do not get mixed between LH and RH.

21. Transfer the Door Lock Cylinders to the new Front Door Latch assemblies. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.

CAUTION: Use caution not to kink the cables during installation of the door latch assembly.

22. Install the new Front Door Latch assemblies. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.

23. Reverse the removal procedure to reassemble the vehicle.

24. Repower the SRS. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-20B.

25. Perform the Power Door Window Initialization. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-11.

26. Test all four new keys, in both door lock cylinders, to make sure they are working correctly prior to providing them to the customer.

27. Provide the new keys to the vehicle owner.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay logo, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


BALLISTIC PANEL SERVICE PROCEDURE

NOTE: The new front door latch assemblies received may differ from the latch assemblies being replaced.

WARNING: The following procedure describes critical repair steps required for correct restraint system operation during a crash. Follow all notes and steps carefully. Failure to follow step instructions may result in incorrect operation of the restraint system and increases the risk of serious personal injury or death in a crash.

WARNING: Before beginning any service procedure in this manual, refer to health and safety warnings in section 100-00 General Information. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

NOTE: For front door window regulator motors that are non-functional, it will be necessary to remove the front door window regulator motor prior to removing the front door window regulator.

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. Lower both front door windows to the half down position.

2. Depower the Supplemental Restraint System (SRS). Please follow the Workshop Manual (WSM) procedures in Section 501-20B.

3. Remove the Left Hand (LH) and Right Hand (RH) Front Door Trim Panel. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-05.

4. Remove the front door window glass release access covers. See Figure 18.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

5. Disconnect the front door window regulator motor electrical connector and the front door side impact sensor electrical connector. Then release the front door wiring harness routing clips and position the front door wiring harness aside. See Figure 19.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

6. Remove the front door window regulator nut adhesive covers. See Figure 20.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions and graphic for this step in installation.

7. Loosen the front door window regulator nuts. See Figure 21.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: Follow the unique instructions and graphic for this step in installation.

8. Release the front door window regulator retaining clips. Then position the front door window regulator retaining clips into the service position. See Figure 22.

  • Torque: 49 lb.in (5.5 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

9. Pull back on the front door window regulator and using a punch, release the front door window glass retaining clips. See Figure 23.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

10. Route the interior door handle cable, door lock indicator cable and grommet through the front door window regulator and remove the front door window regulator. See Figure 24.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

11. Remove the pin-type retainers and release the front door upper trim. See Figure 25.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

13. Remove the front door glass. See Figure 27.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

14. If equipped, disconnect the exterior front door handle electrical connector. See Figure 28.

NOTE: The front door is shown transparent for clarity. LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

15. Remove the exterior front door handle access plug. See Figure 29.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

16. Hold the exterior front door handle open and turn the release screw enough to release the exterior front door handle. See Figure 30.

  • Torque: 35 lb.in (4 Nm).

NOTICE: Once the exterior front door handle is released DO NOT loosen the release screw anymore. If the screw is fully released the exterior door handle will not engage the lever on installation.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

17. Carefully remove the exterior front door handle lock cover by releasing the rearward tab and pulling forward. See Figure 31.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: It is important that the door lock cylinders do not get mixed between LH and RH.

18. Release the door lock cylinder retaining tab and remove the door lock cylinder. See Figure 32.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

19. Remove the screw from the exterior front door handle reinforcement. See Figure 33.

  • Torque: 62 lb.in (7 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

20. Remove the front door glass run and bracket bolts. See Figure 34.

  • Torque: 19 lb.in (2.2 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

21. If equipped, disconnect the keyless entry keypad electrical connector, the front door latch electrical connector and the front door latch jumper harness electrical connector. See Figure 35.

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

22. Remove the front door latch bolts. See Figure 36.

  • Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm).

NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

23. Remove the front door latch assembly. See Figure 37.

NOTE: The front door is shown transparent for clarity. LH side shown, RH side similar.

 

NOTE: It is important that the door lock cylinders do not get mixed between LH and RH.

24. Transfer the Door Lock Cylinders to the new Front Door Latch assemblies. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.

CAUTION: Use caution not to kink the cables during installation of the door latch assembly.

25. Install the new Front Door Latch assemblies. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-14.

26. Reverse the removal procedure to reassemble the vehicle.

27. Repower the SRS. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-20B.

28. Perform the Power Door Window Initialization. Please follow the WSM procedures in Section 501-11.

29. Test all four new keys, in both door lock cylinders, to make sure they are working correctly prior to providing them to the customer.

30. Provide the new keys to the vehicle owner.

IMPORTANT NOTE: Federal law prohibits selling motor vehicle parts or components that are under safety, compliance, or emissions recall. Unless a part is requested to be returned to FordeBay logo, all parts replaced under this FSA must be scrapped in accordance with all applicable local, state and federal environmental protection and hazardous material regulations. Refer to the Parts Retention, Return, & Scrapping section of the FSA dealer bulletin for further information.

 


1 Affected Product

Vehicle

MAKEMODELYEAR
FORDeBay logoEXPLORER POLICE INTERCEPT2020

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

Customer Satisfaction Program 21N13
June 13, 2022

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10214864

MC-10214864-0001.pdf 11518.255KB

 


 

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