Section 01-03: Doors, Tailgate
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco Workshop Manual
ADJUSTMENTS

Door Alignment

 

Hinge Assembly

 

 CAUTION: Do not cover up a poor door alignment with a door latch striker adjustment.

The door hinges provide sufficient adjustment to correct most door misalignment conditions. The holes of the hinge and/or hinge attaching points are enlarged or elongated to provide for hinge and door alignment.

  1. Determine which hinge bolts must be loosened to move the door in the desired direction.

  1. Loosen the hinge bolts enough to permit movement of the door with a padded pry bar.



    Front Door Hinge Adjustment, Bronco, F-150, F-250, F-350 and F-Super Duty




  1. Move the door the distance estimated to obtain the desired fit.



    Rear Door, F-350 Crew Cab





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    126800Rear Door Upper Hinge
    228160Quarter Latch Pillar
    326802Rear Door Lower Hinge and Check
    4N803417-S2Door Hinge-to-Rear Door Bolt
    5N803417-S2Door Hinge-to-Quarter Latch Pillar Bolt
    624630Rear Door
    ATighten to 26-35 Nm
    (19-26 Lb-Ft)
  1. Tighten the hinge bolts to 26-35 Nm (19-26 lb-ft) and check door fit for binding or interference with adjacent panel.

  1. Repeat the operation until the desired fit is obtained. Check the door latch striker alignment for proper door closing. Refer to Striker, Door Latch in Adjustments portion of this section.

 

Striker, Door Latch

 

 CAUTION: Do not cover up a poor door alignment with a door latch striker adjustment.

  1. NOTE: The door latch striker can be adjusted laterally and vertically as well as fore and aft. The door latch striker should not be adjusted to correct door sag. The door latch striker should be shimmed to get the clearance shown between the door latch striker and the front door latch. To check this clearance:

    Clean the front door latch jaws and the door latch striker area.

  1. Apply a thin layer of dark grease such as Premium Long-Life Grease XG-1-C or -K or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESA-M1C75-B to the door latch striker.

  1. As the front door (20124) is closed and opened, a measurable pattern will result.

  1. Move the door latch striker assembly laterally to provide a flush fit with the front door and body. Do not use more than two shims.

  1. Using an appropriate Torx® bit, tighten door latch striker to 40-50 Nm (30-37 lb-ft).