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1997 Ford Mustang Repair Question


Topics covered: Door, Striker, Door hinge.
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Asked on April 19, 2012

Driver door will not latch or stay closed

It looks like the piece it is supposed to latch on to to hold the door is wore down on the metal, is there a way to fix this
Avatar Asked by msnikki123

Answer

Replied on April 19, 2012

Are the door hinges badly worn? open the door ands see if you can lift the door, if so get new hings pins start here.

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
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Replied on April 19, 2012

thanks, i think it needs that and i also see the metal on the striker is worn down, how can i replace the striker?

Tiny Response from msnikki123
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Replied on April 19, 2012

if it is a single post type striker it will unscrew. but with the door realigned the missing plastic coating will not be a problem

Tiny Answered by mhpautos (expert)
26,913 answers provided