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Striker Adjustment

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  1. Loosen the door latch striker bolts.
    Fig 1: Loosening Door Latch Striker Bolts
    G03183648Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  2. Adjust the door latch striker plate from side to side or up and down as necessary.
    Fig 2: Adjusting Door Latch Striker Plate
    G03183649Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Tighten the door latch striker plate bolts.
    Fig 3: Tightening Door Latch Striker Plate Bolts
    G03183650Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.