Spare tire carrier latch problem.

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Steve Whitby

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Hi all, just got accepted and have a problem some of you may be able to help. Recently picked up a 96 Eddie Bower unit. One owner, Southern California Bronco sold new in San Diego and I IMG_2061.JPGIMG_2118.JPGfeel I got a pretty good deal. One problem is the latch handle on the spare tire rack. The spare tire rack handle tension spring is just flopping around and not really connected to anything, can anyone take some pics of exactly where the spring is situated and how it's under tension? I'm at a loss of how it works. Thanks in advance. I also did a little collecting over the years at Ford dealers and had picked up all but 1992 of the Bronco showroom brochure's, 93,94,95 and 96, all in excellent condition, not for sale, but what are these worth now? IMG_2180.JPGBronco Showroom Brouchures 1993-96  #2.JPG
 

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Groovy,
Unfortunate that there's no propaganda on a '91.
Value? 🤷‍♂️
Your guess is as good as mine there.
One of the local gurus in here should have some sort of idea.
 

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Yo Steve,
Welcome to our DIY BIG Bronco community!

Will try to measure corrosion resistant torsion spring diameters, if #3 son returns our 96 today or next month!
Try McMaster Carr for the "torsion spring" @ https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Qjjh6BAgHEAE&usg=AOvVaw19A8lPnnlWXkKfbszf1Qiy
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Section 00-02: Lifting, Jacking and Spare Tire Stowage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual​
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Tire, Spare, Carrier, Swing-Away, Bronco​

Removal and Installation
For swing-away spare wheel carrier removal and installation, refer to the following illustration.
n8403d.gifSwing-Away Spare Wheel Carrier, Bronco


ItemPart NumberDescription
11A401Locking Latch Bracket Reinforcement, Spare Wheel Carrier
21469Spare Wheel Carrier Support
3N606690-S55***** and Washer
41433Spare Wheel Carrier
5N803207-S100***** and Washer
61A429Spare Wheel Support
7388577-S150Pushpin
847104Spare Wheel Scuff Pad
957472-S2***** and Washer
ATighten to 16-27 Nm
(12-20 Lb-Ft)
BTighten to 8-15 Nm
(6-11 Lb-Ft)



 

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Yo Steve,
Welcome to our DIY BIG Bronco community!
Try McMaster Carr for the "torsion spring" @ https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&sou...Qjjh6BAgHEAE&usg=AOvVaw19A8lPnnlWXkKfbszf1Qiy
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Section 00-02: Lifting, Jacking and Spare Tire Stowage
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual​
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Tire, Spare, Carrier, Swing-Away, Bronco​

Removal and Installation
For swing-away spare wheel carrier removal and installation, refer to the following illustration.
View attachment 30537Swing-Away Spare Wheel Carrier, Bronco


ItemPart NumberDescription
11A401Locking Latch Bracket Reinforcement, Spare Wheel Carrier
21469Spare Wheel Carrier Support
3N606690-S55***** and Washer
41433Spare Wheel Carrier
5N803207-S100***** and Washer
61A429Spare Wheel Support
7388577-S150Pushpin
847104Spare Wheel Scuff Pad
957472-S2***** and Washer
ATighten to 16-27 Nm
(12-20 Lb-Ft)
BTighten to 8-15 Nm
(6-11 Lb-Ft)




ASAP, find out if speed control recall work, if equipped was completed. If you still have concerns about Recalls, please contact the Ford Customer Relationship Center:
US: 800-392-3673 | CA: 800-565-3673
Note: 3673 spells "FORD" on phone keys
For the hearing- or speech-impaired: Please contact the Telecommunication Relay Service by dialing 71
... have VIN ready.
"Summary: ON CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS, PASSENGER VEHICLES, SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, AND MOTOR HOMES CHASSIS, THE SPEED CONTROL DEACTIVATION SWITCH MAY, UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS, LEAK INTERNALLY AND THEN OVERHEAT, SMOKE, OR BURN. THIS COULD RESULT IN AN UNDERHOOD FIRE."
To confirm current status, use this guide by jowens1126 @ 93 & 94-96 Cruise Control Recalls Repair
Note that the 93 recall is different than the 94-96 recall.

Here's the 1996 Bronco/F-Series Workshop Manual partial

96 Bronco Owner's Guide, Maintenance Schedules & Parts and Accessories by Ford @ Owner Manuals | fleet.ford.com

96 Bronco Dealer Brochure @ https://www.ford.com/cmslibs/conten...sovers/bronco/pdf/96_Ford_Bronco_Brochure.pdf

96 Bronco Quick Tips Brochure Excerpts & some Eddie Bauer options @ 1983 Ford Bronco 96 EB Bronco Brochures pictures, videos, and sounds | SuperMotors.net

Haynes Red Manual for 80-95 Bronco & F Series @ Hanes guide 80-96 bko f series.pdf via BroncMom!

See my mostly recovered View attachment 202203
site by member schwim @ Ford Bronco And F-150 Links - FORD BRONCO
Al


 
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Ahh, I see how it works now. I believe the person I bought the 96 from took the handle apart for some reason and left the spring in the shaft but not attached. I lighten up the photo a turned it and can now see the other end of the spring is up inside the handle and that's where the compression is when you push the handle down. Should be an easy fix, Thanks! wm58d4650c1dca4595aec05ada577f7aae.jpeg
 

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