Ford Escape Door Latch Won T Close

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Ford escape door latch won t close. I m curious to see if the service procedure calls for replacement of the entire door latch assembly see item 10 for front door item 8 for rear door on this page lock hardware for 2014 ford escape or only some internal part s within that assembly. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it.

The cars may have be. Ford motor company is recalling 2 15 million vehicles over a potentially faulty door latch issue the company announced in a news release wednesday. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck. In september 2016 ford issued a recall for 13 15 ford escapes to have their side door latches replaced with a sturdier latch and pall mechanism.

Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works. The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. Accidentally closed latch solution. I m hoping the former rather than the latter so there s less dependence on technician.

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