Why does my Ford door light not shut off?

Over time there is no amount of door slamming that can get that always-on, retina-burning, constant-reminder-of-your-decision-to-buy-a-Ford to shut off. It’s most likely an electrical issue related to the switch inside the latch mechanism.

Why does the door ajar light never shut off?

“DOOR AJAR” When put together those two simple words strike fear into 2011–2013 Ford Edge owners. According to many, the dashboard warning light never shuts off. Never, ever. Yes, even when all the doors are closed.

How long does it take to fix Ford door ajar light?

On May 5th, 2014, Ford released a Technical Service Bulletin (TSB) related to the “door ajar” light (NHTSA reference ID 10054930). It outlines the steps a service mechanic should go through and how long it should take (under 2 hours on average). The TSB also lists these vehicles (built on or before 07/15/2013) as having this problem:

What to do when your car door won’t shut off?

The tool uses a mild electrical current to burn off any junk on the switch’s contacts. Mechanics will then manually cycle the door tumbler with another tool from open to closed (multiple times) and test the switch contacts.and back to open.

Why does my Ford Edge have an ajar warning light?

A persistent “door ajar” warning light is frustrating owners whose doors are most certainly not ajar. The problem is most prevelant in the 2011-2013 Ford Edge Ford will try to clean the sensor but owners say that’s only a temporary fix.

How many complaints have been made about Ford door ajar light?

By October 2016, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) database reached 1,500 complaints, prompting the agency to open an investigation. From David Woods of CarComplaints.com:

Why is my door ajar light not going out?

Remember to only have 1 door open at a time when you do this. If the light doesn’t go out then you may have a faulty door switch or the wiring to one switch may have shorted out to the chassis. The trick is to find out which one.

How can I fix the door ajar light on my Ford?

Fix door ajar light on Ford First, try lubricating the door ajar switch. Shoot a light lubricating oil into the latch and open and close the door several times to work the lube into the pin switch. If that doesn’t work, disconnect the electrical connector at the door latch and test for BCM power and ground.

Why are the interior lights on on my Ford Edge?

Could be one of several problems. Most of the time it is the door ‘switch’ is busted and remains in the ‘shorted’ or closed position. With the Edge, unlike most cars, the interior lights are supposed to remain on until you hit the “lock” on your key fob.

When do the lights go off in a car?

The lights do turn off at this point and will go off when I pull the fuse for the instrument panel. Door switches all seem to work fine as eveidenced by factory alarm operation and the door opening indicator turns off. Not sure where else to look and my Google Fu is not very strong today as I could not find anything like this issue.

Why do my interior and cargo lights stay on?

My interior and cargo lights stay on. I got in the other day and opened the truck to start it and when I closed the door the lights stayed on. I did a search and tried the following: When I alarm the factory alarm with remote the alarm chirps once with doors closed, twice with them open. Looks like door switches are working.

Why does my Ford door light not shut off?