Doors - Water Trapped in Doors
TSB 06-25-411/30/06
WATER TRAPPED IN DOORS
FORD:
2005-2006 Five Hundred
MERCURY:
2005-2006 Montego
ISSUE
Some 2005-2006 Five Hundred and Montego vehicles may experience water trapped in the doors causing a sloshing noise.
ACTION
Follow the Service Procedure steps to correct the condition.
SERVICE PROCEDURE
These doors are "wet" doors which allow water to flow through the inside of the door and then exit through one of two drain holes in the bottom of the door. If these drain holes become plugged, it is possible to restrict the escape of water that enters the interior of the door. The rocker seal at the bottom of the door may also restrict the escape of water from the door as well. (Figure 1)
1. Inspect the drain holes in doors and clear any obstruction that may be present. (Figures 2 and 3) With the door open and window raised, run water on the window glass and visually validate that water is flowing out of drain holes.
2. Trim notch in flange of rocker seal at drain holes to prevent any restriction of water flow. (Figures 4 and 5)
3. Close door and run water on outside window to confirm water is draining from doors.
WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under Provisions Of New Vehicle Limited Warranty Coverage
OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
062504A 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.3 Hr.
Montego: Clear Drains,
And Trim Water Seal,
Includes Time To Verify
Repair ONE DOOR
062504B 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.4 Hr.
Montego: Clear Drains,
And Trim Water Seal,
Includes Time To Verify
Repair TWO DOORS
062504C 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.5 Hr.
Montego: Clear Drains,
And Trim Water Seal,
Includes Time To Verify
Repair THREE DOORS
062504D 2005-2006 Five Hundred, 0.7 Hr.
Montego: Clear Drains,
And Trim Water Seal,
Includes Time To Verify
Repair ALL DOORS
DEALER CODING
CONDITION
BASIC PART NO. CODE
5424630 07
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