Back Latch Blues
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Back Latch Blues
well i guess it's true ... sooner or later everything breaks down
the rear hatch on our '93 aerostar ext awd decided to stop closing
the handle is loose ... in fact ... looks like one side is broken off
[rivet]
how hard is this too fix?
what can i do to make sure it doesn't happen again .. or atleast for awhile?
tools needed?
pictorial would be great!
any/all suggestions welcomed
cheers
the rear hatch on our '93 aerostar ext awd decided to stop closing
the handle is loose ... in fact ... looks like one side is broken off
[rivet]
how hard is this too fix?
what can i do to make sure it doesn't happen again .. or atleast for awhile?
tools needed?
pictorial would be great!
any/all suggestions welcomed
cheers
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Well while digging through my Ford CD I found this schematic for you of with all the parts on the rear liftgate with the corresponding part numbers and some instructions. Whip it out at the Ford dealership and raise an eyebrow 
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Plus you can find the specific part thats broken on the schematic and maybe save yourself some cash.
Also the rivets do have a part number see 3 on the schematic which is part number 390134-S100.
To remove the latch:
1. Open liftgate and remove liftgate door trim panel and liftgate handle, if so equipped.
2. Disconnect liftgate latch release rod from control assembly.
3. Remove three latch retaining screws and remove luggage compartment door lock mechanism cover (43243) and latch from liftgate.
4. On vehicles equipped with liftgate ajar warning switch, pull latch slightly away from liftgate and disconnect electrical wire harness from the latch.
To install, reverse Steps 1 through 4. Tighten latch retaining screws to 4-8 N-m (36-70 lb-in).
Rear Liftgate Parts Breakdown
. Plus you can find the specific part thats broken on the schematic and maybe save yourself some cash.
Also the rivets do have a part number see 3 on the schematic which is part number 390134-S100.
To remove the latch:
1. Open liftgate and remove liftgate door trim panel and liftgate handle, if so equipped.
2. Disconnect liftgate latch release rod from control assembly.
3. Remove three latch retaining screws and remove luggage compartment door lock mechanism cover (43243) and latch from liftgate.
4. On vehicles equipped with liftgate ajar warning switch, pull latch slightly away from liftgate and disconnect electrical wire harness from the latch.
To install, reverse Steps 1 through 4. Tighten latch retaining screws to 4-8 N-m (36-70 lb-in).
Last edited by krankshaft; Oct 1, 2005 at 12:47 AM.
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Thank You ... Thank You ... Thank You
Thank You ... Thank You ... Thank You
[on knees ... bowing to lord of knowledge] haha lol
seriously though ... thanks to all for input
krankshaft ... love the pictorial ... where can one find that cd?
dealer item??
thanks again
Gary
[on knees ... bowing to lord of knowledge] haha lol
seriously though ... thanks to all for input
krankshaft ... love the pictorial ... where can one find that cd?
dealer item??
thanks again
Gary
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E-bay for about $10.00 just search for Aerostar CD. Has pulled me out of a few jams myself its a Ford dealer CD 
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Or you can download it from www.jonheese.com and burn your own. I don't know how legal it is, though!
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So Copper you've been holding out on me huh .
Very nice but not helpful at all if your not a broadband user since the ISOs are so large.
.Very nice but not helpful at all if your not a broadband user since the ISOs are so large.
Last edited by krankshaft; Oct 1, 2005 at 04:42 PM.
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Originally Posted by copper_90680
Or you can download it from www.jonheese.com and burn your own. I don't know how legal it is, though!
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Somebody actually posted that site here on the Aerostar forum a few months ago. I'm just repeating his post. I bought mine on Ebay just like you, Krankshaft The guy probably downloaded that same CD off of the site and sold it to us poor unsuspecting souls
The guy probably downloaded that same CD off of the site and sold it to us poor unsuspecting souls
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Originally Posted by copper_90680
Oh so that was you, Nighthawk, who first posted that link See, Krankshaft, I'm not the one holding out on you
See, Krankshaft, I'm not the one holding out on you