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Old Oct 9, 2011 | 10:48 PM
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door wont close

has anyone had an issue where their door wont latch shut unless u hit the lock button as u slam it? i dont know if i need a latch or just repair the one i have. ive adjusted the striker every which way with no luck. any ideas?
 
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Old Oct 10, 2011 | 04:14 AM
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Have you been inside the door to make sure all the parts are working as intended? Shooting something like WD40 and making sure all is well inside needs to be checked out.




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Old Oct 12, 2011 | 04:33 PM
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thanks, took the latch out today and just needed a good cleaning and lube. all is well now. shoulda known not much breaks on these all fords, just gets a bit worn...
 
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Old Oct 13, 2011 | 05:19 AM
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Good deal.




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