door latch

1998 FORD FALCON

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when i treid to close the drivers door it wont catch and stay closed, the hinge has dropped so i used to just lift the door to close now it wont stay closed

Mar 20, 2012 at 5:32 AM

RASMATAZ

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Try shimming the door hinges at bottom side to raise it to level the latch

Mar 20, 2012 at 8:59 AM

MHPAUTOS

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You can get new pin kits from the dealer they are fairly easy to fit, the bush is what wears out on these.

Mar 26, 2012 at 9:36 AM