I have tried to revisit the Ford TSB related to the recommended fix for the widespread door rubber issue, given that mine has just come unstuck under the driver's side rear door. The link to images does not work now and attempts to find it online take me to webpages expecting payment. Can anyone help, as I want to cut the fine wires in the rubber before sticking the rubber back on, for a potentially longer term fix.

Thanks

BarryL

 

 

 

I don't know of any fine wires in the door rubber surround. If you have them and they seem in the way of you reattaching the trim then simply cut off the offending bits and stick the rubbers back on.

Thanks for your reply below tazzman600.

The reason I mentioned this issue was from an earlier thread on the issue, reproduced below:

 

"The problem is basically caused by a reinforcement wire that is vulcanised inside the rubber material of the weatherstrips. During the manufacturing proces of the weatherstrips this reinforcement wire is stretched. During time the reinforcement wires shrink and puts a significant amount of tension on the weatherstrips. This amount of tension causes the weatherstrips to come loose at the ends or in corners.

"The TSB describes the procedure to cut the reinforcement wires at a few particualr locations to eliminate the tension on the wire. When cutting the wire you actually hear it snap. After cutting the reinforcement wire the weatherstrips can be glued back into place. Ford prescribes a 2K adhesive for glueing the weatherstrips. I personally prefer Loctite 406 for glueing the weatherstrips. Loctite 406 is an instant adhesive specifically designed for rubber and plastic material.

"Just glueing the weatherstrips back without cutting the reinforcement wire is usually only a temporary solution. This usually causes the weatherstrip to come loose at a different location (usually in the corners)."

Hence my enquiry now. If the wire issue does not exist, because the wires don't, then I would just try gluing, but as I mentioned, I am looking for the best chance of more permanent success.

That description was posted by @JW1982who is extremely well-informed on Ford-related issues. You can be assured that his analysis of the problem is correct.

Door Seal Focus Service Information.pdf