Ford Escape Door Latch Won T Close

I m hoping the former rather than the latter so there s less dependence on technician.

Ford escape door latch won t close.

Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works. Some 2013 2015 ford escapes are included. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed. 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 just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. I ve tried switching on off the locking safety feature and the little things i could think of but no luck. 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. The cars may have be.

Accidentally closed latch solution. 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. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly. 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.

If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it. 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.