Striker Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Mercury Mariner and 2007 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Before adjusting the door latch striker plate, verify that the door can be closed easily and fits tightly.

Loosen the door latch striker bolts.

Fig 1: Door Latch Striker Bolts

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Reposition the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.

Fig 2: Moving Door Latch Striker Plate

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Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).

Fig 3: Door Latch Striker Bolts

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NOTE: The rear door is shown, the front door is similar.

Check the adjustment. Repeat the procedure as necessary.

Fig 4: Checking Striker Adjustment (With Specifications)

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