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Why won’t my 2005 Ford Freestar’s sliding door open?
My 2005 Ford Freestar’s door seems to be stuck. It won’t open electronically or manually. What could be the problem?
Jacqulyn Graber · Updated on
Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
That’s no good—your car isn’t very useful if you can’t get in and drive it! There are several reasons that could explain your 2005
Ford Freestar
’s sliding door not opening.One of the most common issues is a broken latch, which will require replacement. A mechanic—or the Ford dealership—can easily replace this part, and it shouldn’t cost too much to fix, either.
However, there’s also a chance that you’re experiencing a more severe mechanical issue, such as a problem with the motor that operates the door. It’s possible that you need an entirely new motor or a new motor switch.
On the other hand, the issue could be as simple as a jam in the door’s pathway. Cleaning out your doorjamb and/or spraying it with WD-40 could do the trick.
Unless you’re familiar with cars and wiring issues, you should probably take your van to a professional to diagnose this issue. Not only will they be able to pinpoint your problem, but they’ll also have any tools necessary to get it fixed!
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- Gregory R.
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