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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 04:18 PM
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Snappy door

My 2000 Ranger has a loud "snap" sound with both doors. When opening or closing, about mid way, there is a "snap" sound that comes from the lower door hinge assembly. I have oiled both door hinges. Passenger door is fine, but the driver's side is still snapping.

Also, Not having a Ford in some time, and no owner's manual, what the heck is the keyhole under the tailgate for? My ignition key does not fit it.

I wrote a less than a week ago about a moldy smell. All gone!
 
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 05:08 PM
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Don't know about the door, maybe the metal is oilcanning??

As for the keyhole, its for the spare tire. There should be a really long handled key in your glovebox that will fit in there.
 
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Old Aug 28, 2006 | 05:31 PM
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My Ranger did that on the passenger door for a while. The little rolling wheel in the lower hinge was popping about halfway through if I remember correctly. It was pretty greased up. I hit it with a lot of WD-40, cleaned the old grease off, re-oiled it, and no problems since.
 
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