1998 Ford Ranger Door Ajar Light Stays On

1998 FORD RANGER
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ANDU10
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I have a 98 Ford Ranger XLT with 75000 miles. It seems that when it rains or snows, my door adjar light will pop on and will not turn off no matter how many times I slam the door shut. Trust me, the door is not adjar. The biggest problem is that when the door adjar light is on, the intrerior light will not turn off, which means I have to pull the fuse, which also controls the automatic windows. This is a big pain, so if anyone can help me, it would be greatly appreciated.
Jan 4, 2006 at 2:19 AM
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STRAILER
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You need to replace the door latch inside the door on that side to repair the problem.
Jan 4, 2006 at 2:36 AM
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BOB41428
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I had the same problem with my ranger. Spray wd-40 in the latch were the door locks to the body and work it a few times this will solve the problem and only cost you 5 cents worth of oil. I'd recommend using the straw that came with the wd-40 and you may have to hit it twice. Of course if you went to tell ford about this they will say it will short out the latch. WRONG!! its be 2 years and mine still works fine. Besides you have nothing to lose. Right now it doesn’t work.
Jan 5, 2006 at 3:19 PM
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Suggested Repair

Replace the door latch inside the affected door to stop the door ajar and interior lights from staying on.

Conversation Summary

The owner of a 1998 Ford Ranger reported that the door ajar light comes on in rain or snow and will not turn off even when the door is fully closed. The interior light then stays on, requiring the owner to pull a fuse that also disables the power windows. An expert advised replacing the door latch inside the affected door. Another owner said spraying lubricant into the latch and working it resolved a similar problem.

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