door ajar on a 2002 Ford Ranger extended cab

[bearpk]

I have a 2002 Ranger with the dreaded door ajar light on. I took both door latches apart and both switches are working. My light is still on. Are there switches in the small back doors? I didn't see any wires running to either of the latches so I suspect not but if someone could confirm that would be great. What else could cause the light to remain on?

 

[mattpresley]

dont take anything apart, just spray wd40 into both door laches, problem solved

 

[Tractorman]

Mine does the same thing, changed the latch switches with no avail. I left it after that, but I think that it might be something screwed up in the GEM.

 

[Original_Ranger84]

Yeah just wd 40 them, got rid of my door ajar light. be sure to get the latch part really well.

 

[adsm08]

If the WD40 doesn't work you need to pop the door panels off, one at a time, and jump wires across the door ajar switch connector and see if the light goes out.

 

[Sasquatch_Ryda]

I've seen the back doors not latching properly (usually the lower latch) causing door ajar lights on. Does pulling on the door cause the light to go out?