Ford Escape Door Won T Close

I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed.

Ford escape door won t close.

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. Open drivers door and look at the latch position then see if the passenger latch is in the same position. Update problem resolved by ford adjusting the hatchback.

The recall includes certain ford fiesta sedans and hatchbacks ford mustang coupes. 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. If not try to flip it so that it is the same as the drivers side. You will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by the clasp.

If it just flops up and down you have a latch that is ether internally gummed up or internally damaged. Ford have a tic. 2016 ford edge lift gate issues. Https www paypal me bensahlstrom your support really means a lot and helps me keep making these videos.

Accidentally closed latch solution. If it doesn t proceed to the next step. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. Now look at one of the other doors that does work properly and see how that latch is oriented.

If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it. Send a small tip of 1 or more. Went to ford dealer and they can t figure it out. The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could.

This open place is where the sticker would normally be when the door is closed. 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. If it is still under warranty have the dealer fix it or.