2013 Ford Explorer Door Ajar Light

Jan 31 2010.

2013 ford explorer door ajar light. Page 1 of 19. The problem happens just outside the car s standard warranty and has prompted a federal investigation. I ve tried on my 2013. The sensor typically uses a switch with a spring loaded plunger that is compressed when the door is closed and is released when the door is open.

This causes a number of issues. This action opens and closes an electrical circuit sending a signal to your vehicle s computer activating the door ajar warning light when the door is open. 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. The 2013 ford explorer has 3 problems reported for door ajar light stays on.

Check for fuse at the engine compartment for windows for door ajar spray lubricant on all door latches and try to close open several times. Average repair cost is 410 at 56 500 miles. The 2013 ford edge has 371 problems reported for door ajar light stays on. On my 2013 ford edge sel awd with 36 000 miles the door ajar indicator stays on even when door is closed and latched.

My rooms stay on now past the 5 minute timer. Interior dome light stays lit at night when first starting in motion which is a safety issue. Try at your own. Door ajar fix for ford vehicles.

I own a 2008 ford edge but from what i have read this should work for other ford vehicles from 2007 2014. 2013 has a complete enclosed door latch you cant get ahold of the white piece in this video to break it. Average failure mileage is 56 050 miles. When it reads a trouble code pertaining to the door it illuminates the door ajar light on the instrument panel.

Electric windows and radio stopped working in my 2003 ford explorer xlt and the door ajar light randomly comes on. Ford owners are dealing with a door ajar warning lights that won t shut off. The ford explorer is equipped with an on board diagnostic computer that reads trouble codes sent to it from various sensors positioned throughout the vehicle.