have a 94 ford f150 regular cab automatic swb....it looks like aroiund the passanger door the seal is good but it ssems that when you push on the door like the edge of it (towards the keyhole side) it has some play before it is really tight....wanted to find out is there a way to adjust the door (if so how)
to pull the door in slightly to tighten it up some so it doesnt rattle like it is open slightly while driving down road or hitting a bump

 

either the hinges or the latch is worn.

 

how's the stricker bolt bushing look? if that is worn it can cause similar issues.

 

if you mean the striker bolt as the one that is on the door jamb it looks fine far as i can tell..ididnt know if there was way to loosen it then slight moving it or if its none adjustable...

 

Yes you could have worn latch or hinges. To check the hinges open the door a bit and try to lift it. If it lifts and drops easily your hinges are worn. However you might only need to slaken off the keeper on the door closing pillar and move it inwards, retighten and try closing door. If you move it in too far the door may be hard to get to latch in wich case readjust.

 

no the door doesnt drop at all when you open it...the truck is in very good condition with no rust or no problems for the age.. there seems to be no play in the hinges when it the door is opened..just seems like it need to be pulled in at the latch side/key side...
so it is possible to to loosen the keeper on the door pillar/door jam???

 

Yes, it loosens but you need a big torx socket to do it, or you can use channel locks like some folks. Make sure the rubber bushing is there on the striker, if that breaks off you will never get it adjusted right. You can get replacements in the "help" section of the auto parts store or you can make your own using rubber hose.

 

jas88
is the rubber bushing under the striker or on it ? i know there currently not rubber around the rod of the striker.

 

look at your other door for rubber bushing.

 

Its not really a rubber bushing. I think its actually nylon or plastic. It should actually be on the torx head striker bolt

 

dont think there is rubber or plastic bushing around the torx head striker bolt on either side of the door....so if i dont you are saying that i can go to an auto parts store such as pepboys or advance auto or something liket hat and get one in the help section

 

you might have to go to the dealer to get it. Seems like I remember Advance not having them. I needed them in mine, I just never got around to buying them before I sold the truck

 

I just bought one at Advance Auto for $7.44. Now I'v got to loosen the striker with inferior torx stuff. Think I'll go old school with your channel locks advise.

 

bought a new one from the dealer and put it on the passanger side..just put it in a tiny bit from orignal spot and worked great...door nice and tight against seal now...
it was like 25 bucks from dealer :cough: rip off :cough:

 

Yeah but just think, it's the last 25 dollar door strike you'll ever have to put on that side of the truck. lol