1997 Mercury Zephyr Secondary Latch On Rear Liftgate Will Engage Opens Closes

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The 'secondary' latch on the rear liftgate will not engage. Opens and closes freely. Just won't completely/securely latch upon closing.
Dec 21, 2012 at 12:41 PM
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Try to lubericate it. If that doesn't help, chances are the latch will need replaced.
Dec 21, 2012 at 1:12 PM
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