The problem happens just outside the car s standard warranty and has prompted a federal investigation.
Ford flex door sensor fix.
Here s how the system works.
March 18 2018 a ford door ajar sensor lawsuit claims the sensors send false signals that the.
Hi most of the time cleaning the door latch with a brake cleaner or carb clear and then lubricating it with w d 4 0 then opening and closing the door 10 times does the trick for this problem but there are other times where the switch is either to clogged up with dirt or its actually fallen apart and then you would have to replace the switch itself.
Ford motor company ford is recalling certain model year 2009 2012 ford flex 2008 and 2010 2012 ford taurus 2008 2009 ford taurus x 2008 mercury sable 2009 and 2011 lincoln mks vehicles.
Door ajar fix for ford vehicles.
I own a 2008 ford edge but from what i have read this should work for other ford vehicles from 2007 2014.
If you have a door ajar light on issue the problem can be the door ajar switch the body control module or a broken wire in the door hinge area.
Ford owners are dealing with a door ajar warning lights that won t shut off.
This action opens and closes an electrical circuit sending a signal to your vehicle s computer activating the door ajar warning light when the door is open.
The 2013 ford flex has 17 problems reported for door ajar alerts even when door is closed.
Average repair cost is 740 at 53 300 miles.
Update i just got a letter from ford they are now covering this and reimbursing for it.
Lawsuit says ford edge and other ford and lincoln vehicles have sensors switches that fail.
Try at your own.
Door ajar light on ford diagnose and fix door ajar light on ford.
The sensor typically uses a switch with a spring loaded plunger that is compressed when the door is closed and is released when the door is open.
It is under customer satisfaction program 19n09.