Rear Door Lock Binding/Sticking – 2009-2012 Ford F-150

TSB 12-2-13	REAR DOOR LOCK BINDING/STICKING
Publication Date: February 23, 2012

 

FORD:

2009-2012 F-150

 

ISSUE:

Some 2009-2012 F-150 Super Crew vehicles may exhibit a condition where one or more rear doors are difficult to lock or unlock using the door lock rod. This may be due to dust buildup in the door latch making it difficult to lock and unlock the rear door(s).

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the rear door panel(s), refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 501-052. Operate the door lock rod manually while observing the door lock rod.
   1. If the rod is bent or damaged, this article does not apply. Repair as necessary.
   2. If the rod is okay, replace the door latch and striker. Refer to WSM, Section 501-14.

 

PART NUMBER	PART NAME
9L3Z-5426412-A	Rear Latch – Right Hand
9L3Z-5426413-A	Rear Latch – Left Hand
9L3Z- 1522008-A	Striker

 

WARRANTY STATUS:

Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
IMPORTANT: 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.

OPERATION	DESCRIPTION	TIME
120213A	2009-2012 F-150 Super Crew: Inspect Door Lock Rod, Replace The Door Latch And Striker One (1) Rear Door (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	0.9 Hr.
120213B	2009-2012 F-150 Super Crew: Inspect Door Lock Rod, Replace The Door Latch And Striker Both (2) Rear Doors (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations)	1.8 Hrs.

 

DEALER CODING

BASIC PART NO.	CONDITION CODE
1522008	41