Pinpoint Test

CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION FROM BOTH DOOR HANDLES
1. Open the door using both the interior and exterior door handles.
Does the door open normally from one of the door handles?
- Yes: If the door is difficult/does not open from the exterior door handle, REFER to Diagnostic Routine P: A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open from the Exterior Door Handle .
  If the door is difficult/does not open from the interior door handle, REFER to Diagnostic Routine Q: A Door Is Difficult Or Does Not Open From The Interior Door Handle .
- No: GO to 2 .
CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION
1. Open the door.
2. Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
  
  Fig 1: Closing Latch Using Screwdriver
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Verify the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.
Does the latch release easily?
- Yes: GO to 4.
- No: GO to 3 .
CHECK THE LATCH OPERATION AFTER LUBRICATION
1. Lubricate the door latch. REFER to Latch Lubrication .
2. Using a screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
  
  Fig 2: Closing Latch Using Screwdriver
  Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Verify the latch releases easily while pulling on the interior/exterior door handle.
Does the latch release easily?
- Yes: The concern was caused by an insufficiently lubricated door latch.
- No: INSTALL a new door latch. REFER to Front Door Latch or Rear Door Latch .
CHECK THE STRIKER ADJUSTMENT
1. Check the adjustment of the striker.
Is the striker adjusted correctly?
- Yes: GO to 5 .
- No: ADJUST the striker as necessary.
CHECK THE DOOR ALIGNMENT
1. Check the alignment of the door. REFER to DOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT , or REFER to DOOR ALIGNMENT - REAR .
Is the door aligned correctly?
- Yes: LUBRICATE the door hinges.
- No: ADJUST the door as necessary.