Ford Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

NOTE:Make sure that the front and rear doors are in the fully closed position. Check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the door frame and the rear edge of the front door. 3.5 mm ± 1.0 mm. 6.0 mm ± 2.0 mm. 4.5 mm ± 1.5 mm.

If adjustment is required open the front door and mark the position of the rear door hinges, to use as reference points as necessary.

Open the rear door.

Detach the door check strap from the B-pillar. Remove the retaining screw. Push the check strap to the fully closed position.

Close the rear door.

Loosen the door hinge to B-pillar retaining screws one half turn.

Adjust the door hinges as necessary.

Tighten the door hinge to B-pillar retaining screws.

Close the front door.

NOTE:Make sure that the front and rear doors are in the fully closed position. Check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the door frame and the rear edge of the front door. 3.5 mm ± 1.0 mm. 6.0 mm ± 2.0 mm. 4.5 mm ± 1.5 mm.

If further adjustment is required repeat the door hinge to B-pillar adjustment.

NOTE:Make sure that the front and rear doors are in the fully closed position. If no further adjustment is required check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the front door. XX = 0.0 mm + 0.0 mm to - 1.0 mm.

Open the front door.

Loosen the rear door hinge to door retaining screws one complete turn.

Adjust the door hinges to door as necessary.

Tighten the door hinge to door retaining screws.

Close the front door.

NOTE:Make sure that the front and rear doors are in the fully closed position. Check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the front door. XX = 0.0 mm + 0.0 mm to - 1.0 mm.

If further adjustment is required repeat the door hinge to door adjustment.

If no further adjustment is required check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the rear body panel. XX = 0.0 mm +1.0 mm to - 0.0 mm.

Open the rear door and mark the position of the rear door latch striker plate, to use as reference points as necessary.

Loosen the striker plate retaining screws one half turn.

CAUTION:Protect the C-pillar using a soft cloth to prevent damage. Using a suitable soft faced hammer, adjust the striker plate as necessary.

Tighten the striker plate retaining screws.

Close the rear door.

Check and note any misalignment of the rear door in relation to the rear body panel. XX = 0.0 mm +1.0 mm to - 0.0 mm.

If further adjustment is required repeat the rear door latch striker plate to C-pillar adjustment.

If no further adjustment is required open the rear door.

CAUTION:Make sure that the door check strap is correctly aligned. Attach the door check strap to the B-pillar. Pull the check strap to the open position. Install the retaining screw.