2000 EB "Snapping Door Hinge"

[Cosmotime]

Is there is simple method to remedy a driver's side door hinge that makes a snapping sound when you open or close the door?

I scanned the postings but didn't see any - forgive me if I overlooked it.

The culpurt is the round rubber bumper on the bottom hinge that is designed to hold the door open. The hinge has a spring loaded flat stricker plate. The rubber bumper has flattened on several sides and if a flat side is facing the stricker it makes a terrific metalic "snap."

The dealer said that they would have to remove the door and replace the hinges - a procedure that they wouldn't necessarly recommend due to risk of the door not fitting as tightly as it does now.

Thanks,

Cosmotime
Denver, CO.
(new member as of today)

 

[AJRK]

I posted a question like this a while ago, and didn't get any responses. I have the same problem on both of my front doors. I hope someone knows something about it!

 

[Lizard]

Is there is simple method to remedy a driver's side door hinge that makes a snapping sound when you open or close the door?

I scanned the postings but didn't see any - forgive me if I overlooked it.

The culpurt is the round rubber bumper on the bottom hinge that is designed to hold the door open. The hinge has a spring loaded flat stricker plate. The rubber bumper has flattened on several sides and if a flat side is facing the stricker it makes a terrific metalic "snap."

The dealer said that they would have to remove the door and replace the hinges - a procedure that they wouldn't necessarly recommend due to risk of the door not fitting as tightly as it does now.

Thanks,

Cosmotime
Denver, CO.
(new member as of today)

I fixed mine by simply rotating that "rubber bumper" about 45 degrees, where there wasn't a flat spot coming into contact with the spring load that it pushes against. That and lots of lithium grease!

 

[JHT]

Let's kick this around again because I can't imagine someone has not come up with a solution. If I turn the bushing on mine, it lasts for one opening and is clicking again. I guess I could ignore it and let the noise join my tinnitus music, but i prefer not to.

I found 3 other threads with no answer.
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=167273&highlight=door+hinge
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138307&highlight=door+hinge
http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=138898&highlight=door+hinge

 

[Joe Dirt]

Put on a new hinge if the risk of not fitting as tight outweighs the bother of the snapping noise...

http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fex/full.aspx?Page=20

I would talk to LMC Truck though, to make sure you're getting the correct side...

 

[ahodges]

Yeah i have the same problem but I have also been told the only way to fix the problem is to replace the entire hinge, which is really expensive and IMO not worth it.... it is annoying though.

 

[Joe Dirt]

If you're looking for the round rubber thing, look up "Explorer door hinge" on eBay, and scroll down. $17.00 for a roller and a pin- there are about 5,000 listings as they're on every Ford car since like 1980.

 

[ahodges]

If you're looking for the round rubber thing, look up "Explorer door hinge" on eBay, and scroll down. $17.00 for a roller and a pin- there are about 5,000 listings as they're on every Ford car since like 1980.

Ok thanks Joe! I might do that.

 

[JHT]

Thanks Joe. The LMC link is worth query. And yes, i would talk to them because the picture shows the passenger door.

 

[Joe Dirt]

Ya, it says 2 required, but they don't list a separate part number for the other side.

...and I love eBay- rather than list one part with all of the applications, list it 5,000 times. It's like bulbs- do you really need to list 100 listings of the same headlight bulb? Really?

 

[Lizard]

I did the fix that I had described in my earlier post on this thread. It worked temporarily, so I then took a punch and drove out the center pin from a roller on a REAR door which are in much better shape because of less use than the driver's door. I swapped them out. Works fine. I'm also going to try cutting out a piece of wooden dowel the same diameter as the original roller drill a hole in the center and see if that works as a new roller. I'm going to try a hardwood dowel which may be able to take the abuse. Maybe someone can think of an alternative material?