The door ajar switch is located at the bottom.
Ford door ajar switch removal.
You have to loosen the 3 latch screws than twist the switch counter clockwise and pop the switch out.
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Here s how the system works.
If you have a door ajar light on issue the problem can be the door ajar switch the body control module or a broken wire in the door hinge area.
Therefore determine which switch location you have before replacing the switch.
I have traced both front door wires to a single harness plug but have not been able to find a pin out description.
Remove the front door latch.
The door ajar switch is located on the door.
Rotate and remove the door ajar switch.
Remove the door ajar switch.
Does anybody know where on the wire harness each door ajar switch can be tested.
Older versions used a plunger that you could easily test with with your fingers.
Door ajar light on ford diagnose and fix door ajar light on ford.
Lift the locking tab.
Door ajar light on ford system.
Let go in depth with some theory and testing of ford door ajar switches.
A mix of rust penetrant and wd 40 fixes most of these.
To install reverse the removal.
The wiring harness typically the driver door for the door has suffered damage after 15 years of bending every time the door is opened and closed.
The common problem is that the switch is not closed this will cause your dome lite to be on door ajar light on and will malfunction any aftermarket auto alarm.
I called the local ford dealship and the repair department told me how to remove the switch.
For additional information refer to front door latch in this section.
Ford explorer since 1995 has been using an in door switch for the door jamb.
Lubricating each door switch has not work to fix the door ajar issue on a 2003 ford expedition eb model.