Ford Escape Door Latch Won T Close

Try opening the latch with the door handle and see if it now works.

Ford escape door latch won t close.

I m hoping the former rather than the latter so there s less dependence on technician. I just opened it while cleaning it out and it won t close now. 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. The issue affecting some 830 000 vehicles centers on the pawl spring tab in the side door latch that could.

The cars may have be. If you see any rust on the latch components use some steel wool to remove it. If it doesn t proceed to the next step. I have a 2013 ford escape and the rear passenger side door will not latch closed.

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. Accidentally closed latch solution. In september 2016 ford issued a recall for 13 15 ford escapes to have their side door latches replaced with a sturdier latch and pall mechanism. Ford has announced a rare regional recall concerning doors that may not close properly.

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. Some 2013 2015 ford escapes are included.