Headlamp Door - Erratic or intermittant Operation

Article No.
95-14-3

07/17/95

^ HEADLAMP DOOR - OPERATING CONTINUOUSLY OR INTERMITTENTLY CYCLES OPEN AND CLOSED - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/16/92 THROUGH 4/18/95

^ HEADLAMPS - HEADLAMP DOORS CONTINUOUSLY OR INTERMITTENTLY CYCLE OPEN AND CLOSED - VEHICLES BUILT FROM 4/16/92 THROUGH 4/18/95

FORD:
1993-95 PROBE

ISSUE:
Intermittent headlamp door operation may occur on some vehicles. The headlamp doors may continuously or intermittently cycle open and closed. This may be caused by water or other contaminants corroding the left or right headlamp retractor connector.

ACTION:
Inspect the connectors for corrosion and if present, replace the headlamp retractor motor. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Inspect the left and/or right headlamp retractor connectors for corrosion.

2. If corrosion exists, replace the headlamp retractor motor assembly. Refer to the appropriate Service Manual for details.

3. Remove any corrosion from the wiring harness side of the connector.

4. Apply Di-Electric Grease (D7AZ-19A331-A) to the connector.




Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

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

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME

951403A Replace Left Headlamp 0.9 Hr.
Door Motor

951403B Replace Right Headlamp 0.7 Hr.
Door Motor

951403C Replace Both Headlamp 1.2 Hrs.
Door Motors

DEALER CODING

CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE

13A167 H2

OASIS CODES: 201000, 201200, 203000, 203200