Power Sliding Door - Pops or Disengages When Closed: Overview

Article No.
99-25-1

12/13/99

^ POWER SLIDING DOOR - DISENGAGE FROM
STRIKER AS DOOR REACHES FULLY CLOSED
POSITION - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/4/1998
THROUGH 7/4/1999

^ NOISE - "POPPING" HEARD AS POWER SLIDING
DOOR REACHES FULLY CLOSED POSITION -
VEHICLES BUILT FROM 8/4/1998 THROUGH
7/4/1999

FORD:
1999-2000 WINDSTAR

ISSUE
The power sliding door does not reach the primary striker when closing and appears to disengage off of the striker at the fully closed position.

ACTION
Adjust the door and rear striker to reduce closing resistance. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

PART NUMBER PART NAME

XF2Z-16253A10-AA Door Seal (Right Side)
XF2Z-16253A11-AA Door Seal (Left Side)
DOAZ-19584-AA Multi-Purpose Grease
F5AZ-19553-AA Silicone Lubricant

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: 99-3-6

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

992501AB Adjust Power Sliding Doors 1.4 Hrs.
And Measure Latch Times
(Both Doors)

992501A Adjust Power Sliding Door 0.8 Hr.
And Measure Latch Time
(One Door)

992501BB Additional Time To 1.2 Hrs.
Replace Door Actuator If
Required (Both Doors)

92501B Additional Time To 0.7 Hr.
Replace Door Actuator If
Required (One Door)

992501C Additional Time To 0.1 Hr.
Replace Door Seal(s) If
Required (One Or Both)

DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
16264A00 07

OASIS CODES: 111000, 112000, 203000, 205000