Symptom Chart - Mechanical
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 Lincoln MKX and 2014 Ford Edge. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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- Hard to open/close door from either door handle
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- Door alignment
- Door hinges
- Striker adjustment
- Door latch
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- A door is difficult/does not open from the exterior door handle
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- Broken or binding linkage
- Exterior door handle reinforcement
- Door latch
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- A door is difficult/does not open from the interior door handle
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- Broken or binding cable/linkage
- Door latch
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- Exterior door release handle sticks
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- Binding linkage
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch
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- Interior door release handle sticks
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- Binding cable
- Broken handle return spring
- Door latch
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- Manual interior lock/unlock rod is inoperative, or rapidly cycles
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- Bent or binding lock rod
- Exterior door handle, keypad wire loom interference
- Door latch
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- OPERATE the power door locks from door lock rod, switches and RKE
transmitter, while observing the door lock rod for any binding, rapid cycle, or if the rod is bent.
- If the rod is bent or damaged, REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- If the rod is interfering with a wire loom, REPAIR as necessary. TEST the system for normal operation.
- If the rod is OK, REFER to FRONT DOOR LATCH or REAR DOOR LATCH . TEST the system for normal operation.
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- Squeak/rattle/chucking noise from door
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- Door alignment
- Striker adjustment
- Door latch
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- Manual door lock cylinder inoperative
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- Bent or binding lock rod and lever
- Door lock cylinder
- Door latch
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- Ignition key cannot be returned to OFF position
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- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Transmission selector lever
- Binding steering column components
- Ignition lock cylinder
- Ignition switch
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