Hey all. I'm new to this forum. I have a 2005 Escape with about 98,000 miles on it. For a while I have been having problems with the rear glass not registering that it is closed. It does close and latch tight, but the dash shows that there is still a door open. Now I am having issues with the PATS. The alarm goes off randomly when trying to start the car and when I stop the car and take my key out of the ignition. I am thinking these two issues are related. Is there a sensor on the rear window hatch that may be malfunctioning? And would this cause the stock alarm system to sound? Thanks for any input.

Edit: I have read another site that suggested spraying WD-40 into the latch then open and close it a few times...Does this sound legitimate?

 

Yes. Give the glass latch a thorough enema of WD40 and see if you can unstick the switch. Usually, it's gummed up with hardened grease and the WD40 softens everything up and it works again. Otherwise, you'll need to open up the hatch panel and repair/replace the switch on the latch.