Door Striker Question

It will fall right down in there if you're not careful (go ahead...ask how i know...lol). I held mine with a magnet.

92 GT - I just replaced one of mine and I didn't have to hold anything. I stayed right where it was.

When I removed my striker the anchor plate didn’t fall down, I believe that there was something like a thin metal track that hold the anchor plate into place.

But to eliminate any doubt as to what needs to be done to remove and reinstall the striker I copied this is from the Ford Shop Manual.

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mine striker plate fell right to the floor. Then I had to get the sail panel loose to get it out of there. Maybe they only fall out on the older cars?