Driver door latch not latching

2006 FORD EXPEDITION
187,000 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MELVROGERS
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Driver door latch worked fine last time door closed. After opening the door this morning, it will not latch. Latch is in the open position and moves freely with finger pressure. Feels almost like door is bumping against something when I close it, but area is clear. Door lock indicator post only seems to move about 1/8" when door lock button on fob or inside door is pressed.
Nov 13, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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HMAC300
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make sure latch is in open position as it may have moved, then try lubing it up and lube inside rods as well which will require removing door panel.
Nov 13, 2014 at 12:19 PM
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DANNY L
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Hello, I'm Danny.

I've attached pictures below of the door latch assembly and replacement latch steps for your vehicle. Hope this helps and thanks again for using 2CarPros.
Dec 30, 2020 at 10:47 PM
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