| TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN Gearshift Selector Lever Bezel Door Binding, Skewed And/Or Not Latching | 18-2088 15 March 2018 |
Model:
Ford
2014-2018 Police Interceptor Sedan |
| 2014-2018 Taurus |
Issue: Some 2014-2018 Taurus and Police Interceptor Sedan vehicles may exhibit the gearshift selector lever bezel door binding, skewed and/or not latching. This may be due to the door post becoming detached from the bezel door pivot linkage.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
| Description | Quantity | Part Number |
| Gearshift Selector Lever Bezel – Refer To The Parts Catalogue For The VIN Specific Application | 1 | 54045A76 |
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.
Labor Times
| Description | Operation No. | Time |
| 2014-2018 Taurus and Police Interceptor Sedan: Inspect And Repair Or Replace Selector Lever Bezel (Do Not Use With Any Other Labor Operations) | 182088A | 0.4 Hrs. |
Repair/Claim Coding
| Causal Part: | 54045A76 |
| Condition Code: | 42 |
| 1/4″ | Power Tool |
| 1/4″ | Ratchet |
| 1/4″ | 6″ Extension |
| 1/4″ | 7 mm Socket |
| Trim Tool |
Service Procedure
1. Inspect the door pivot pin and pivot pin linkage for damage. Is any damage present? (Figures 1 – 2)
(1). Yes – replace the gearshift selector lever bezel. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section 307-05.
(2). No – proceed to step 2.
Figure 1
Figure 2
2. Gently pull up on the edge of the door and align with the linkage, then snap the pivot post into the pivot linkage and cycle the lid to verify proper operation. Does the door function properly? (Figure 3)
(1). Yes – repair is complete.
(2). No – replace the gearshift selector lever bezel. Refer to WSM, Section 307-05.
Figure 3
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