2013 Ford Explorer Door Ajar Switch

Because it was a temporary fix many customers reported door ajar switch problems after ford dealers allegedly repaired the sensors.

2013 ford explorer door ajar switch. The 2013 ford explorer has 3 problems reported for door ajar light stays on. Average failure mileage is 56 050 miles. The door ajar switch is a plunger type of switch. 2011 2013 ford edge owners in particular are having this problem in record numbers.

2013 has a complete enclosed door latch you cant get ahold of the white piece in this video to break it. A mix of rust penetrant and wd 40 fixes most of these. The problem happens just outside the car s standard warranty and has prompted a federal investigation. Number 6 is the door ajar switch number 2 is the door latch.

Ford wants 500 to fix and i ain t going that when is a faulty design by them and they wont recall it due to no safety risks or injuries. My rooms stay on now past the 5 minute timer. Ford owners are dealing with a door ajar warning lights that won t shut off. Let go in depth with some theory and testing of ford door ajar switches.

I ve tried on my 2013. The switch is twisted into the bottom of the door latch and when the door is closed the door latch has a arm that comes down and pushes on the plunger of the switch to show the. I own a 2008 ford edge but from what i have read this should work for other ford vehicles from 2007 2014. Francis aberin 8 748 views.

On top of the switch is a plunger that goes up and down. Ford flex door ajar fix using a magnet switch 10 in parts with working interior door lights duration.