1994 Ford EXPLORER

Submodel: | Engine Type: V6 | Liters: 4.0 Fuel Delivery: FI | Fuel: GAS

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Front Doors, All Vehicles and Rear Doors, Explorer Section 01-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms ADJUSTMENTS 1994 Aerostar, Ranger and Explorer Vehicles Workshop Manual

Striker, Door Latch

Front Doors, All Vehicles and Rear Doors, Explorer CAUTION: Do not cover up a poor door alignment with a latch striker adjustment. Use Torx Drive Bit Set D79P-2100-T or equivalent where required to loosen or tighten striker. The striker pin can be adjusted laterally and vertically as well as fore and aft. The latch striker should be shimmed to obtain clearance between the latch striker and the latch. To check this clearance: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Clean the latch jaws and the striker area. Apply a thin layer of dark grease such as Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K (ESA-M1C75-B) or equivalent to the latch striker. As the door is closed and opened, a measurable, visual pattern will result. Move the striker assembly laterally to provide a flush fit with the door and body. Do not use more than one shim per door. Tighten the striker to 33-45 Nm (24-33 ft-lb).

Striker, Door Latch, Sliding Door, Aerostar CAUTION: Striker adjusts in or out only. Up and down adjustment is obtained only with rear hinge, providing the rear hinge does not bind striker latch setting. The sliding door latch is located at the rear of the door. When the door is closed, the latch engages the striker which positions the rear of the door to the body. Adjusting the striker in or out will position the rear edge of the sliding door as required to obtain the proper fit to the body. Positioning the front edge of the door to the body, adjust the lower front guide and wedge striker.