Ford Expedition

Butch Smith

Butch Smith

any one with some help.

sngltrck1

Not sure about the fuse - need more info on year and model.

However ... I know that the wd-40 has to be worked in really well.
After spraying open and close the door with some force several times.

Also - that is temporary - find the offending door and remove/clean sensor.

__________________
98 EB, white/tan
2.5" readylift keys w/ 3" rear spacers
Rancho 5500's
285/70/17 bfg at's
AFI CAI
Cats deleted - 2.5" pipe to Dynomax Super Turbo
86'd the running boards

fred50stang

I am having the same problem with my expe. I have narrowed it down to the tailgate/rear window latch. I have tried spraying brake cleaner then followed it up with some pb blaster and once again with wd-40 and that fixes it temporarily.

One thing mine does you didn't mention is when the door ajar light comes on, usually the dome lights kick on also or the truck will not sense the doors are shut after we get out, so the lights stay on. I pull the small relay that is second from the top of the left column. However doing that you also disable your windows too.

yammerslammer

I never had success with the WD-40. I used some Dupont silicone spray that I bought from Lowes. Took about a day and a half to work, but I havent had the problem to return. Just dont forget to hit the rear door & window also.

starbuck478

i had this problem forever with my 03 xlt. a good way to diagnose which door it was for me was drive around a bit with the lights on and door ajar sensor still on and eventually the interior lights will go off, then open each door one at a time and if the lights dont come on, that is the door with the problem. at first i thought it was the door lock acutator so i replaced it and still no luck. couldnt find a discription that seemed to match up for the fuses so i checked them... all of them, still no luck. i then identifyed the power wires for the door ajar sensor cliped em and spliced em together. this isnt really a fix but it tricks the car into thinking the door is closed all the time. not a good idea if you wanna keep the door ajar sensor functionality for that door but since id rather be able to use my interior lights and speedometer lights at night it worked for me

__________________
Pioneer AVH-3200DVD Head Unit
2 Kicker 15" L7 Subs 2000 watt rms
Kicker ZX2500.1 mono amp
DC Power Inc. 280 Amp Alternator
2 Kinetik HC2400 Power Cell's
2 Hella Rallye 3000 55 watt fog lights
2 KC Rally 800 8" 130 Watt Driving Lights
Truxxx 3"/2" lift kit
Dynapro MT RT03 LT265/70R17 tires
Power Stop cross drilled + slotted rotors
Magnaflow 3" catback exhaust
"Gotts Mod" + K&N filter
15% window tint
Stainless Steel Brushguard
Cortex Power Programer
6000K low/fog/high beam HID's

kargh

I had this problem earlier this year. My solution was to remove the rear panel on the door and disconnect both sensors (door and window). This solved the problem. Plus, I'm able to drive around with the window open or hatch up if I'm hauling something and not have the dome on or Door Ajar light on. The only downfall is that the dome light doesn't come on when the door or window is open but ah well, I can deal with that.

ConwayLaFamilia

Thanks for the info guys Ive got this small issue as well, just bought my Expy over the weekend and noticed this happening. Thanks again!

__________________
"Nina"
'99 Ford Expedition Eddie Bauer
Reconditioned 5.4L SOHC 4AWD :D
Deep Wedgewood Blue Clearcoat Metallic
Pioneer AVH4200DVD w/ Navigation
Kicker CompVR 12's & Kicker ZX750

gazbold

Hi

Forgive me if you already know but the reason we find WD40 to be a temporary lubricant is because its designed to be temporary !

W-ater D-ispersant formula 40 is what the name is. It took the manufacturers forty recipes to get it right. Its supposed to be used to dispel water from electrical components and then DRY UP.

Use a light machine oil, perhaps something like 3-in-1 ?

__________________
1998 Expedition Eddie Bauer 5.4L in Black
2W, All W, 4H, 4L drive options
Purchased in '08 at 22000 miles genuine, in great shape.

Jdbayy1