ashtray will not open

2002 FORD F-150
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I push it in, but it won't open. the ashtray in the dash is a "push to open" type, but it won't open.
Feb 3, 2012 at 12:43 AM
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MHPAUTOS
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Is there any give when you push it in? or is it stuck solid.
Feb 3, 2012 at 12:10 PM
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it gives a little and is recessed about a quarter inch.
Feb 3, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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SPIKE
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I know what your talking about had the same problem. What has happened is the spring for the ash tray/cupholder has broken off the plastic tray. What need to do is use a small screwdriver and undo the clips at the top edge of the tray to remove the cup holder completely. Cross your fingers once you get the cup holder/ash tray out you might be lucky and find the spring laying on the lip of you dash as I did; now you can see where the spring goes w/ some small screws replace the spring and it should work fine. Good luck!!!!!!!!!11
Feb 3, 2012 at 9:58 PM
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Great addition to this thread! Please feel free to help out whenever you are on the site :)

Cheers, Ken
Jan 2, 2018 at 12:27 PM
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