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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005CROWN VICTORIA SPECIAL EDITIONREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEEXTERIOR BODY PANELSBODY PANEL SYSTEM - BODY CLOSURESGENERAL PROCEDURESDOOR ALIGNMENT - FRONT

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special Edition

Door Alignment - Front

2005 Ford Crown Victoria Special EditionSECTION Door Alignment - Front

MATERIAL SPECIFICATION

Item	Specification
Multi-Purpose Grease Spray F5AZ-19G209-AA	ESR-M1C159-A in Canada CXC-110-B

NOTE: To correctly align the doors, adjust the hinges and the door latch strikers. Adjusting the hinge affects the positioning of the outside surface of the door. Adjusting the door latch striker affects the alignment of the door relative to the weatherstrip and the door closing characteristics.

Hinge And Striker Adjustment

Measure the clearance between the front fender and the front door.

Fig 1: Measuring Clearance Between Front Fender And Front Door
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Measure the clearance between the front door and the rear door.

Fig 2: Measuring Clearance Between Front Door And Rear Door
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Hinge Adjustment

Mark the door and door hinge for reference.

Fig 3: Marking Door And Door Hinge For Reference
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Loosen the door hinge to door bolts enough to permit movement.

Fig 4: Loosening Door Hinge To Door Bolts Enough To Permit Movement
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Adjust the door as necessary.
Tighten the door hinge to door bolts.

Fig 5: Tightening Door Hinge To Door Bolts
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Striker Adjustment

Loosen the door latch striker bolt enough to permit movement.

Fig 6: Identifying Door Latch Striker Bolt
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Adjust the door latch striker as necessary.

Fig 7: Adjusting Door Latch Striker
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Tighten the door latch striker bolts.

Fig 8: Tightening Door Latch Striker Bolts
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Hinge And Striker Adjustments

Check the adjustment and repeat as necessary.
Lubricate the hinges and door check arms with multi-purpose grease spray.

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

• You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
• Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
• The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
• You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
• You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.