Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Mechanical
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
Diagnostics in this service information assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices. REFER to: Diagnostic Methods
| Condition | Possible Causes | Actions |
|---|---|---|
| Hard to open or close a door from either door handle | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test A |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the exterior door handle | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test B |
| A door is difficult or does not open from the interior door handle | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test C |
| The exterior door release handle sticks | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test D |
| The interior door release handle sticks | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test E |
| Squeak-rattle-chucking noise from door | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test F |
| The manual door lock cylinder is inoperative | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test G |
| The key-in-ignition chime is inoperative or always on | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES - 2.0L DURATEC - HYBRID (96KW 130PS) |
| Ignition lock cylinder cannot be returned to OFF | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | REFER to: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS |
| Ignition lock cylinder difficult to turn | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H |
| Key is hard to insert into the ignition lock cylinder | Refer to the Pinpoint Test | GO to Pinpoint Test H |