TSB18-2013

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TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN
Door Ajar Lamp Remains Illuminated With Doors Closed
18-2013
17 January
2018
This bulletin supersedes 15-0013. Reason for update: New Part/Procedure For Same Condition
Model:
Ford
2011-2013 Edge
2013 Flex
2013-2014 Explorer
Lincoln
2011-2013 MKX
2013 MKT
Summary
This article supersedes TSB 15-0013 to update the Service Procedure.
Issue: Some 2011-2013 Edge/MKX, 2013 Flex/MKT vehicles built on or before 15-Jul-2013 and 2013-2014
Explorer vehicles built on or before 15-Aug-2013 may exhibit a door ajar lamp illuminated with all doors closed.
This may be due to the door ajar sensor within the door latch.
Action: Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
Parts
Part Number
Description
Quantity
DG1Z-5421813-C Explorer Front Latch, Left Side
1
DG1Z-5421812-C Explorer Front Latch, Right Side
1
DG1Z-5426413-A Explorer Rear Latch, Left Side
1
DG1Z-5426412-A Explorer Rear Latch, Right Side
1
CA8Z-7421813-C Flex/MKT Front Latch, Left Side
1
8A8Z-7421813-A Flex/MKT Front Latch, Right Side
1
CA8Z-7426413-A Flex/MKT Rear Latch, Left Side
1
CA8Z-7426412-A Flex/MKT Rear Latch, Right Side
1
8T4Z-78264A27-A Edge/MKX Front Latch, Left Side
1
8T4Z-78264A26-B Edge/MKX Front Latch, Right Side
1
8T4Z-7826413-C Edge/MKX Rear Latch, Left Side
1
8T4Z-7826412-C Edge/MKX Rear Latch, Right Side
1
W711513-S300
Push Pin
2
W711521-S300
Push Pin
3
Warranty Status: Information Only.
Repair/Claim Coding
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Causal Part:
IN
Condition Code: 42
Service Procedure
A new part number has been released for service to resolve the concern. See the Parts Catalogue for the VIN
specific application. Follow normal diagnosis and repair procedures. Refer to Workshop Manual (WSM), Section
501-14.
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equipment to do the job properly and safely. It informs these technicians of conditions that may occur on some vehicles, or provides
information that could assist in proper vehicle service. The procedures should not be performed by "do-it-yourselfers". Do not assume that a
condition described affects your car or truck. Contact a Ford or Lincoln dealership to determine whether the Bulletin applies to your vehicle.
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otherwise in the TSB article. The information in this Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) was current at the time of printing. Ford Motor Company
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