Door lock and door ajar light not working properly

2003 FORD EXPEDITION
120,468 MILES • 5.4L • V8 • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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DOGSOFWAR
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When I have the truck started the door ajar light comes on and the interior light stays on and drivers door doesn't stay locked.
Jan 24, 2021 at 7:20 AM
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BMDOUBLE
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Sometimes a spray of wd-40 in the door latch will do the trick, but sometimes the door ajar switch will need to be replaced. In the case of my wife's 2003 expedition, the switch actually came apart so replacement was necessary. The door panel will have to be removed for access (see pictures).
Jan 25, 2021 at 10:18 AM
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