Luggage Compartment Lid not Staying Open – 2013-2016 Ford Fusion

TSB 15-0181

LUGGAGE COMPARTMENT LID WILL NOT STAY OPEN

 

FORD:

2013-2016 Fusion

 

This article supersedes TSB 13-5-18 to remove the production fix date, model line versions, update the vehicle model years, Service Procedure and Part List.

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2016 Fusion vehicles may exhibit a concern with the luggage compartment lid not staying open.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Paint to match the replacement upper and lower torsion bars based on vehicle configuration. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 100-01 for exterior color paint code.
2. Remove the two (2) push pin fasteners securing the luggage compartment lid striker trim cover and remove the cover.
3. Remove the spare tire cover.
4. Remove the four (4) cargo net fasteners and the two (2) push pin fasteners securing the luggage compartment trim. Position the right and left side trim aside.
5. Support the luggage compartment lid in the full open position.
6. Remove the nylon tie strap holding the torsion bars.
7. Release the clip securing the luggage compartment lid torsion bar. (Figure 1)

Figure 1 – 15-0181

 

8. Hold the torsion bar using large tongue and groove pliers or equivalent. (Figure 2)

Figure 2 – 15-0181

 

9. Lift up and push forward to remove the torsion bar from the bracket.
   1. Release the tension by allowing the tongue and groove pliers to slowly rotate forward.
10. Remove the torsion bar from the opposite side hinge assembly.
11. Repeat Steps 4 through 9 to remove the 2nd torsion bar.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    1. Make sure the torsion bars are installed in the lower notch and not placed in the slot. (Figure 3)

Figure 3 – 15-0181

 

13. Install a nylon tie strap in the same orientation as removed.
14. Reposition the luggage compartment trim and install the fasteners.
15. Install the spare tire cover.
16. Install the luggage compartment lid striker trim cover and fasteners.

 

Obtain Locally

Part Description

Nylon Tie Strap

Paint

 

DS7Z-5444890-F	Torsion Bar – Lower – Spoiler Equipped
DS7Z-5444891-F	Torsion Bar – Upper – Spoiler Equipped
DS7Z-5444890-H	Torsion Bar – Lower – Without Spoiler
DS7Z-5444891-H	Torsion Bar – Upper – Without Spoiler

 

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
150181A	2013-2016 Fusion: Replace Both Torsion Bars Following The Service Procedure (Can Be Used With Operation B) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of this Article)	0.5 Hr.
150181B	2013-2016 Fusion: Additional Time To Paint The Replacement Torsion Bars (Can Be Used With Operation A) (Do Not Use With Any Labor Operations Outside Of this Article)	1.0 Hr.

 

WARRANTY STATUS

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage.
Warranty/ESP coverage limits/policies/prior approvals are not altered by a TSB. Warranty/ESP coverage limits are determined by the identified causal part and verified using the OASIS part coverage tool.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
5444890	42