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On 6-22-17 I purchased the Ford Edge from town and country Toyota. Less than a week later the car computer indicator consistently began to denote door ajar. The car was taken back to the dealership where it remained for 4 days. On 7-13-2017 while driving on busy street in charlotte nc around 4:30 pm in the afternoon the Ford Edge computer system flashes that the oil pressure is low. Immediately after this information was placed on the car computer screen the breaks locked, the steering lock and the car stops while in transition with no warning and I am sitting underneath the green light in the middle of an intersection on the street.
Door ajar light remains on while the door is completely closed and seated. Ford states that the latch had to be replaced at a cost of $465. Multiple other professional opinions have stated that the latch is unnecessary and that there have been numerous complaints regarding the door ajar light remaining on after cleaning various parts, replacing parts, and spending large amounts of money on patch fixes. The light came on intermittently approximately one month ago and gradually stayed on as time progressed. Originally, I could close the open and close the door up to 3 times and the door ajar light would turn off. Over time the light would continually stay on. This began to drain the vehicle battery as well.
2013 Ford Edge, the door latch switch, not working properly, causing the door ajar light to stay on and also the inside lights, the door ajar alarm sounds, signaling that a door is open when they are clearly all closed, on one instance the battery was dead requiring me to get a jump start. Ford needs to recall, and fix this problem. This is an ongoing problem no matter if you are parked or driving down interstate
The door ajar warning continuously comes on even when the door is closed and locked. This causes the battery to drain and the alarm to go off at random times. The only way to deactivate is by slamming the door shut multiple times.
- Arlington, VA, USA
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Drivers "door ajar warning" dome lights stay on and alarm rings but the door is closed. Second replacement of door latch in 100,000 miles needed. Moving or stopped any road.
I have a front passenger side door ajar light that is on. It came on just after the warranty expired. As time went on, it caused my battery to go dead leaving my wife and daughter stranded. After replacing the battery I did some online research and found that this is unfortunately a very common problem that Ford is unwilling to address. I also determined that I needed to remove the dome light fuse to disable the interior dome lights from staying on and causing another battery failure. Checking with the Ford dealership, I found to repair the would cost me $385, and that the problem has no recall. This condition in my opinion is dangerous, not only does it cause the battery to eventually fail, but if you remove the dome light fuse, it causes the door locks not automatically lock, so you have to manually lock each door and the hatch, because when the key is in the ignition, the door locks won't lock. Also, you have no interior lightning at night when you open the doors, plus you lose the lighting ability on the steering wheel components. This is a definite safety issue that Ford needs to step up and address. Everyone that I have spoken with that has an Edge, has had one of these sensors problems on at least one or multiple doors. I have been told that Ford is more than aware of the problem, but doesn't consider it recall worthy. I really thought more of Ford Motor Company than this, but I guess I was wrong
Door latch sensor indicated door opened (left rear), turning on cabin lights and startling driver. Had to make emergency stop to identify cause. Problem keeps repeating.
The door ajar light continues to stay on even when it is shut. This has happened for the front driver-side door and the back driver-side door. The front was fixed under warranty. I can not afford the back door to be fixed, and I shouldn't because this is an obvious defect! the vehicle is stationary and in motion when this is happening. I don't even open the door anymore as it takes about three days for the system to register that it is closed. But once opened, the light stays on!!
Drivers door ajar warning will not go off. Found out there is a problem with the latch and I replaced the latch. After researching this I found this is a prevalent problem that Ford won't acknowledge.
The driver side door constantly shows as " door ajar" I have tried lubricating switch and blowing air across switch and it still stays on. I have tried closing door with force and it still registers as ajar. The problem is it constantly makes a noise while driving and the dome lights remain on after door is closed and I am afraid that it will drain my battery and I wont know for sure that the door isn't ajar and I will not be aware if is in reality ajar. This could bee a serious safety issue. This occurs when I get in the car and start the ignition, also occurs when I turn the car off and close and lock the car doors. There is nothing to take a picture of, it is just a micro switch malfunction. This has been occurring for the last year plus.
Driver door latch problem. The door shuts but the warning says that the door is still open and the cabin lights and exterior lights remain on. This drains the battery and makes it difficult to see when driving or backing up at night.
When car is started and put in drive, "engine on" warning comes on, followed by, "driver door ajar" warning. Next message is to put car in park. Door is not ajar, but opening and slamming door solves the problem. Intermittently, the car will not lock or unlock without the key being used on the drivers side. Passenger door is unaffected.
The door ajar light light will come on while driving as there was not light on when one started the trip but comes on after driving a bit, and have to slam the door several times and also cause the interior lights to come on. Have to be careful as some times the light does not go off when car is parked. Feel it is a hazard to be driving and the door ajar light come on after driving a while in traffic
Door ajar light staying on for driver door. Alert keeps telling me to put car in park while car is iin motion. Doors won't lock while car is in motion. Done lights stay on while car is in motion. This happened in early 2016 as well, Ford dealership replaced the entire door mechanism so this part is only 16 months old.
Constant door adjar warnings. Upon closing the drivers door, the door adjar warning goes off, and I can not lock my door after this warning goes off. Not only that, but if it is throwing this door adjar warning when you park your car, the dome lights will stay on and drain your battery. This is an engineering failure, and needs have a recall issued. If you can not lock your doors while you are driving....now days that is a huge safety issue. Can you say carjacking waiting to happen"? think about your family, driving in a car with this problem...not a good feeling huh" make this a recall Ford! stand behind your vehicles that you sell !!!!!
Driver door ajar warning stays on. With that the dome light stays on and car will not lock while driving. Drains battery. Alarm keeps beeping as I'm driving. All are safety concerns.
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- Cassekberry, FL, USA