TSB 14-0013 CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKEN - LATCH HOUSING CRACKED

[Bill-N]

TSB 14-0013

CENTER CONSOLE LATCH BROKEN - LATCH HOUSING CRACKED 

 

 

Publication Date:  January 20, 2014

 

FORD: 2013 C-MAX

FORD: 2013-2014 Escape

 

ISSUE:

Some 2013-2014 Escape built on or before 11/4/2013 and 2013 C-MAX vehicles built on or before 11/5/2013 may exhibit a broken center console latch or latch housing cracked.

 

ACTION:

Follow the Service Procedure Steps to correct the condition.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove the armrest lid inner liner with a plastic trim tool. Start at the top of the lid and work down each side. (Figures 1-3)
   
   Figure 1 - 14-0013
    

2. Save the spring loaded latch handle and rod assembly. (Figure 4)
   
   Figure 2 - 14-0013
    

3. Remove the latch housing from the armrest. (Figure 5)
   
   Figure 3 - 14-0013
    

4. Install the new latch housing. Torque the 3 fasteners to 1.9 Nm +/- 0.3 Nm (16.8 lb-in +/- 2.7 lb-in).

5. Snap in the new armrest lid inner liner. (Figure 6)
   
   Figure 4 - 14-0013
    

6. If the spring and rod assembly were loose from the handle assembly, install the spring into the handle slots on both sides and slide the rod through. (Figures 7 and 8)
   
   Figure 5 - 14-0013
    

7. Install the spring loaded latch handle into the latch housing. (Figures 9 and 10)
   

Edited February 5, 2015 by Bill-N

[Mpearson88]

How might I identify the part numbers for these parts? I need to repair the broken latch.

[fbov]

Barring a purchase of subscription to the Ford service doc (which some kind soul here may look up), I'd go to the dealership and talk to the parts guys. This looks like dealer parts, regardless.

Frank