Door wont close completely - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

R.Shackleford · 12-29-2010, 11:36 PM

Any ideas about this gap (pic below) that's as far as it'll shut. The door is aligned/flush everywhere except what you see in the pic, from the latch up to about halfway up the window. I can push the door in slightly, but not completely it's not really loose at all. It still latches twice.

The striker hasn't moved and doesn't seem to be adjustable. I'm starting to think it must be something with the latch in the door. It's confusing to me that it latches twice still but has the gap. Is the latch adjustable or replaceable?

JDWmustangs · 12-30-2010, 05:32 PM

I had a similar problem on my 97' and replaced my latch assembly and it fixed it. I got mine from Latemodel restoration supply. I think it was like $35 with shipping.

311-420 · 12-30-2010, 05:35 PM

Did you recently install sfc's?

R.Shackleford · 12-30-2010, 06:00 PM

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Originally Posted by JDWmustangs

I had a similar problem on my 97' and replaced my latch assembly and it fixed it. I got mine from Latemodel restoration supply. I think it was like $35 with shipping.

Thanks I'll look into that

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Originally Posted by 311-420

Did you recently install sfc's?

No

311-420 · 12-30-2010, 06:33 PM

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Originally Posted by R.Shackleford

No

Ok.

JDWmustangs · 01-02-2011, 02:30 PM

Did you ever find anything?

03TorchedMach1 · 03-05-2011, 10:25 PM

Mine is doing the exact same thing but on the passengers side. How do I fix it?

R.Shackleford · 03-18-2011, 04:47 PM

I guess replace the latch assembly like JDWmustangs said... I actually haven't got around to fixing mine. I hate having to tear apart interior stuff, and I couldn't find a latch assembly for our years - didn't look too hard yet though.

2k4mach · 03-18-2011, 04:50 PM

hinge pins and bushings still good?

jayslx1 · 08-22-2011, 12:34 PM

Mine is doing this on the passenger side. Have to roll the window down and close the door.

03TorchedMach1 · 08-23-2011, 07:52 PM

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Originally Posted by jayslx1

Mine is doing this on the passenger side. Have to roll the window down and close the door.

Yup same problem here. That was the only solution for mine as well

Jagplay · 08-24-2011, 08:01 PM

If its sprung or the latch is a little outta wack most body shops will adjust it for cheap.

R.Shackleford · 08-26-2011, 07:28 PM

Well I actually figured out what my problem is... Kind of strange and hard to explain... But the 2 sections of door shells actually came apart a little. My door is pretty much messed up.

12-29-2010, 11:36 PM	#1
R.Shackleford Road Racin' Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,402	Door wont close completely Any ideas about this gap (pic below) that's as far as it'll shut. The door is aligned/flush everywhere except what you see in the pic, from the latch up to about halfway up the window. I can push the door in slightly, but not completely it's not really loose at all. It still latches twice. The striker hasn't moved and doesn't seem to be adjustable. I'm starting to think it must be something with the latch in the door. It's confusing to me that it latches twice still but has the gap. Is the latch adjustable or replaceable? __________________ SOLD ... 2003 Mach 1 5spd IUP YouTube.com/a707 MGW Shifter : SCT : Pypes O/R X : Magnapack cat-back : K&N Filter : H&R SS Springs : Tokico D-specs : MM CC Plates : Anthracite Shelby Torq-Thrust M 17x9 -- Falken RT615 275/40

12-30-2010, 05:32 PM	#2
JDWmustangs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 254	Re: Door wont close completely I had a similar problem on my 97' and replaced my latch assembly and it fixed it. I got mine from Latemodel restoration supply. I think it was like $35 with shipping.

12-30-2010, 05:35 PM	#3
311-420 Can't be bridled Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 7,006	Re: Door wont close completely Did you recently install sfc's? __________________ 2004 Mach 1 #6956 5spd w/IUP Eaton swap, longtubes, built 3.73 SRA 452hp/409tq dynojet🏁

01-02-2011, 02:30 PM	#6
JDWmustangs Registered User Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: St. Louis, Missouri Posts: 254	Re: Door wont close completely Did you ever find anything?

03-05-2011, 10:25 PM	#7
03TorchedMach1 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: North Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 219	Re: Door wont close completely Mine is doing the exact same thing but on the passengers side. How do I fix it?

03-18-2011, 04:47 PM	#8
R.Shackleford Road Racin' Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,402	Re: Door wont close completely I guess replace the latch assembly like JDWmustangs said... I actually haven't got around to fixing mine. I hate having to tear apart interior stuff, and I couldn't find a latch assembly for our years - didn't look too hard yet though. __________________ SOLD ... 2003 Mach 1 5spd IUP YouTube.com/a707 MGW Shifter : SCT : Pypes O/R X : Magnapack cat-back : K&N Filter : H&R SS Springs : Tokico D-specs : MM CC Plates : Anthracite Shelby Torq-Thrust M 17x9 -- Falken RT615 275/40

03-18-2011, 04:50 PM	#9
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: Door wont close completely hinge pins and bushings still good? __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

08-22-2011, 12:34 PM	#10
jayslx1 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 182	Re: Door wont close completely Mine is doing this on the passenger side. Have to roll the window down and close the door. __________________ 04 Torch Red-Auto Built 04/05/04 #6452 Drop in Amsoil, Redline synthetics SCT Bama tune Magnaflow X-pipe (w/spun converters)/SRS Catback w/Borla ProXS mufflers Vogtland springs/Koni Sport struts & shocks/MM HD Control Arms Steeda full length subframe connectors/Steeda 2 pt strut brace/Steeda CC Plates Stifflers 4 pt. k-member brace/Eibach sway bars FRPP aluminum driveshaft-removed dogbone/Urethane trans mount Brembo Sport Rotors/Hawk Ceramic/Goodridge Lines

08-24-2011, 08:01 PM	#12
Jagplay Registered User Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rapid City, SD Posts: 297	Re: Door wont close completely If its sprung or the latch is a little outta wack most body shops will adjust it for cheap.

08-26-2011, 07:28 PM	#13
R.Shackleford Road Racin' Mach 1 Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: CA Posts: 1,402	Re: Door wont close completely Well I actually figured out what my problem is... Kind of strange and hard to explain... But the 2 sections of door shells actually came apart a little. My door is pretty much messed up. __________________ SOLD ... 2003 Mach 1 5spd IUP YouTube.com/a707 MGW Shifter : SCT : Pypes O/R X : Magnapack cat-back : K&N Filter : H&R SS Springs : Tokico D-specs : MM CC Plates : Anthracite Shelby Torq-Thrust M 17x9 -- Falken RT615 275/40

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