Ford Escape Door Won T Close

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Ford escape door won t close.

The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. Went to ford dealer and they can t figure it out. You will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by the clasp. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it.

If it doesn t proceed to the next step. 2016 ford edge lift gate issues. Inspect the door latch to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. To fix an accidentally closed latch first take a look at the latch on the door that won t close and see how it is oriented.

Send a small tip of 1 or more. The recall includes certain ford fiesta sedans and hatchbacks ford mustang coupes. If it just flops up and down you have a latch that is ether internally gummed up or internally damaged. If not try to flip it so that it is the same as the drivers side.

Ford is recalling 2 15 million cars suvs and vans because their doors might open while the vehicle is moving. If it is still under warranty have the dealer fix it or. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed. Update problem resolved by ford adjusting the hatchback.

Accidentally closed latch solution. Now look at one of the other doors that does work properly and see how that latch is oriented. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. This open place is where the sticker would normally be when the door is closed.

I went through the past posts and found answers to questions about how they cannot get their rear door to open but nothing on the opposite end. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly.