Striker Adjustment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Mercury Monterey and 2004 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Loosen the door latch striker bolts.

Fig 1: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolts
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Adjust the door latch striker plate from side-to-side or up-and-down as necessary.

Fig 2: Adjusting Door Latch Striker Plate
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Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.

Fig 3: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
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