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Rear Door Alignment

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2022 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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Inspection 

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
NOTE: LH side shown, RH side similar.
  1. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
GFD653420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

Adjustment 

All alignments 

  1. Open the rear door.
    GFD653421Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  2. Remove the fasteners and striker assembly.
    GFD653422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear door in and out, up and down alignment 

  3. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
    GFD653423Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  4. Adjust the door as required.
    GFD653424Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  5. Tighten the fasteners.

    Torque: 35 lb.ft (48 Nm)

    GFD653425Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    Rear door fore, aft and tilt alignment 

  6. Open the front door.
    GFD653426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  7. Remove the B-pillar trim panel Refer to: B-Pillar Trim Panel .
  8. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
    GFD653427Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  9. Carefully close the rear door.
    GFD653428Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  10. Loosen the fasteners to permit movement of the door. Loosen: : 2 turn(s)
    GFD653429Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  11. Carefully close the door.
    GFD653430Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  12. Adjust the door as required.
    GFD653431Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  13. Carefully open the front door.
    GFD653426Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  14. Carefully open the rear door.
    GFD653432Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  15. Tighten the fasteners.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD653433Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  16. Tighten the fastener.

    Torque: 22 lb.ft (30 Nm)

    GFD653434Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY

    All alignments 

  17. Install the striker assembly.

    Torque: 18 lb.ft (25 Nm)

    GFD653422Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  18. Inspect the body-to-rear door dimensions.
    GFD653420Courtesy of FORD MOTOR COMPANY
  19. Install the removed components.