Ford Escape Door Latch Won T Close

Detroit ford is recalling about 2 5 million vehicles in the u s canada and elsewhere because of a nagging door latch problem and a brake fluid leak.

Ford escape door latch won t close.

The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could. 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. 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. Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works.

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. Accidentally closed latch solution. 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. Some 2013 2015 ford escapes are included.

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 have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it.

Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. I m hoping the former rather than the latter so there s less dependence on technician.