Ford Escape Door Won T Close

If it just flops up and down you have a latch that is ether internally gummed up or internally damaged.

Ford escape door won t close. Went to ford dealer and they can t figure it out. Open drivers door and look at the latch position then see if the passenger latch is in the same position. If it is still under warranty have the dealer fix it or. This open place is where the sticker would normally be when the door is closed.

Update problem resolved by ford adjusting the hatchback. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. 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. Ford is recalling 2 15 million cars suvs and vans because their doors might open while the vehicle is moving.

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. Ford have a tic. Inspect the door latch to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. The recall includes certain ford fiesta sedans and hatchbacks ford mustang coupes.

If it doesn t proceed to the next step. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. 2016 ford edge lift gate issues. If not try to flip it so that it is the same as the drivers side.

If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it. The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed. Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works.

Now look at one of the other doors that does work properly and see how that latch is oriented. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck. You will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by the clasp.