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.

Https www paypal me bensahlstrom your support really means a lot and helps me keep making these videos. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck. Send a small tip of 1 or more. 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. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed. You will be able to tell this because you will see and open place surrounded by the clasp. 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 just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. Update problem resolved by ford adjusting the hatchback. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it. Now look at one of the other doors that does work properly and see how that latch is oriented.

The recall includes certain ford fiesta sedans and hatchbacks ford mustang coupes. If it is still under warranty have the dealer fix it or. If not try to flip it so that it is the same as the drivers side. Open drivers door and look at the latch position then see if the passenger latch is in the same position.

2016 ford edge lift gate issues. Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works. Ford have a tic. If it doesn t proceed to the next step.

Inspect the door latch to see if the orientation of the clasp is in the closed or open position. Ford is recalling 2 15 million cars suvs and vans because their doors might open while the vehicle is moving. Accidentally closed latch solution.