How to remove and install the Front Door Striker and Rear Door Striker on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?

If you want to replace or otherwise deal with the door latch striker, then one thing you need to do is, unscrew the negative battery cable. Subsequently, using a Torx bit, then withdraw the door latch striker stud from the door jamb, while the process of installation is the exact opposite of that and the necessary corrections can also be done at the same time. This striker can be moved in the vertical plane as well as in the lateral, and forward and athwart planes, but it should not be used as a corrective measure for improperly fitting doors. Shimming may be needed in order to adjust the distances to the required measure-between the latch and striker no more than one shim can be installed on one door. It is exercised by applying dark grease on the striker before closing the door; then again unlocking the door then closing and opening the door several times to see the pattern left on the grease. To achieve the required optimal fit of the door striker assembly to the door and either the pillar or quarter panel, loosen the balance of the bolts and then use a lateral movement of the door striker assembly to achieve the correct position before finally tightening the existing bolts where the door latch striker is to be attached.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Door Locking Mechanism Striker
Part Number: 8F9Z-5422008-A
$32.98 MSRP: $42.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Striker - Door Locking Mechanism; Striker
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaced by: 5F9Z-5422008-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2009-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Door Locking Mechanism Striker
Part Number: F67Z-7822008-AA
$46.03 MSRP: $66.72
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Striker - Door Locking Mechanism; Striker
- Position: Passenger Side And Driver Side
- Replaces: E9FZ-5822008-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Front Door Striker

The Front Door Striker for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac is a component that keeps the front door secure every time the door is closed. It gives the latch a solid U-shaped target which keeps the panel aligned and prevents rattling. This small yet strong piece threads into a body pillar, and as the door shuts, the latch jaws engage the Front Door Striker, pulling metal into the flush position so hinges and seals remain in the right place. Over the years of constant swinging, the striker plate can wear or loosen. This causes your door to slam hard or sag. Luckily, replacing the striker plate across multiple Explorer Sport Trac build years is a quick job. This typically only needs a screwdriver and requires careful attention to your alignment marks. It takes about 15 minutes to install a new Front Door Striker. Zinc-coated versions resist rust. Earlier plain steel Front Door Striker pieces may corrode sooner. This upgrade is beneficial to the later model Ford Explorer Sport Trac trucks. It's what Ford uses at the assembly plant. By frequently cleaning and lubricating the Ford Front Door Striker at least twice a year, the striker will continue to function properly and allow every Ford Explorer Sport Trac door to close with a crisp click.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Front Door Striker Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Door Locking Mechanism Striker
F67Z-7822008-AA
Q: How to remove and install the Front Door Striker and Rear Door Striker on Ford Explorer Sport Trac?
A:
If you want to replace or otherwise deal with the door latch striker, then one thing you need to do is, unscrew the negative battery cable. Subsequently, using a Torx bit, then withdraw the door latch striker stud from the door jamb, while the process of installation is the exact opposite of that and the necessary corrections can also be done at the same time. This striker can be moved in the vertical plane as well as in the lateral, and forward and athwart planes, but it should not be used as a corrective measure for improperly fitting doors. Shimming may be needed in order to adjust the distances to the required measure-between the latch and striker no more than one shim can be installed on one door. It is exercised by applying dark grease on the striker before closing the door; then again unlocking the door then closing and opening the door several times to see the pattern left on the grease. To achieve the required optimal fit of the door striker assembly to the door and either the pillar or quarter panel, loosen the balance of the bolts and then use a lateral movement of the door striker assembly to achieve the correct position before finally tightening the existing bolts where the door latch striker is to be attached.