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- 1992 Ford Aerostar EB
I just picked up a '92 Eddie Bauer . As the title says, the rear liftgate just started not latching...which is a pretty big problem as I use the van for band equipment.
The two 'claws' inside the latch mechanism move freely back and forth - the left one, when depressed completely by hand, does shut the overhead lights off.
I put a little black grease on the latch mechanism and gently shut the tailgate to see where it's hitting the striker. The grease mark is smack in the middle of the striker, which is where I think it ought to be.
Most of the searching I've done indicates that I should just keep hitting it with WD40. I have given the latch mechanism several applications and it has not helped.
I did notice that the last time I opened the gate, the handle was a little difficult...
Anyone?
The two 'claws' inside the latch mechanism move freely back and forth - the left one, when depressed completely by hand, does shut the overhead lights off.
I put a little black grease on the latch mechanism and gently shut the tailgate to see where it's hitting the striker. The grease mark is smack in the middle of the striker, which is where I think it ought to be.
Most of the searching I've done indicates that I should just keep hitting it with WD40. I have given the latch mechanism several applications and it has not helped.
I did notice that the last time I opened the gate, the handle was a little difficult...
Anyone?