Ignition Switch Harness Connector Modification (94-19-7)

WARNING: This page is about the Explorer 2D Utility, 4WD, Automatic, which is a different variant/trim than selected.

Publication date: 1994-09-21
Reference number: 94-19-7

IGNITION SWITCH HARNESS CONNECTOR MODIFICATION

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

Reference Number(s): 94-19-7, Date of Issue: September 21, 1994

IGNITION SWITCH - NON-MATING CONDITION BETWEEN 14401 HARNESS CONNECTOR ASSEMBLY AND IGNITION SWITCH - "NEW" SPACER FOR ATTACHING IGNITION WIRING CONNECTION TO SWITCH - VEHICLES BUILT AFTER 5/20/94 - SERVICE TIP

APPLICATION

Model(s): Ford: 1994 Crown Victoria, Escort, Mustang, Taurus, Tempo, Thunderbird

Lincoln-Mercury: 1994 Continental, Cougar, Grand Marquis, Sable, Topaz, Town Car, Tracer

Light Truck: 1994 Aerostar, Bronco, Explorer, F-150-350 Series, F-47, Ranger, Villager

Bulletin No.: 94-19-7

Date: September 21, 1994

ISSUE

Some vehicles may need re-work of the 14401 wiring harness. While attaching the harness connector to the ignition switch, a non-mating condition may occur. This is due to a design revision (larger tower on switch) of the ignition switch, and not having the proper spacer to clear the switch tower.

ACTION

While re-working any 14401 harness (on affected vehicles built after 5/20/94), determine if the correct spacer (F4TB-14A468-CA) is attached to the ignition switch connector. The correct spacer will allow the "old" or "new" 14A464 connector to mate with the ignition switch assemblies F2DC-11572-AA or F4DC-11572-AA. Refer to the following service procedures.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

Locate connector assembly F4TB-14A464-AYA or F2TB-14A464-VA and inspect to determine if spacer F4TB-14A468-CA (Service Number F4PZ- 14A468-A) is attached. See Fig 1 .

Fig 1: Steering Column Wiring "Typical"

NOTE: The spacer is gray and the part number is embossed on the face of the spacer.
If spacer F2TB-14A468-HA is being used, please discard by prying off
CAUTION: Be careful when prying off the old spacer,so that the spacer legs are not broken off inside the connector.
Snap on the "new" spacer F4TB-14A468-CA (Service Number F4PZ-14A468-A).

PARTS INFORMATION

Part Name	Part Number	Class
Spacer Wire Connection (Pk/5)	F4PZ-14A468-A	A

WARRANTY INFORMATION

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

OPERATION: 941907A

DESCRIPTION: Inspect And / Or Replace Spacer

TIME: 0.5 Hr.

DEALER CODING: BASIC PART NO.: 14401

CONDITION CODE: 11, X8

OASIS CODES: 112000, 203000, 203200