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Hatchback pop's open with force...

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Blue91GT

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I don't know if this is a common problem with the fox hatch, but I am having a bit of trouble. I recetly noticed that the hatch on my 91 GT was a little off, and looked as though it wasn't sealing properly. With further inspection i tugged on the left/driver side of the wing and the hatch popped open. I then went on to replace the upper hatch mechanism that is in the hatch door itself. I installed the new peice and it still pops open!!! This is getting a bit aggravating, I have about a thousand dollar stereo in it and I'd prefer it not get stolen!

Has anyone else had trouble with their hatch? Does anyone know how to fix it?

THANKS!
 

Roland69

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is the latch and striker working properly. Are the hatch pumpers holding it up too much
 

cenok is family

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hows the collar on the latch striker? if it's worn out, it won't engage the locking mechanizm on the latch and if you hit a bump it'll cause it to unlatch like that. my old t top car was the same way.
 

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This is an old topic but I finally bought a striker bushing....its a little peice of rubber or plastic that went around the striker. It doesn't pop open at all anymore and stays shut when I pull on it! Cost me $6 from mustang restore so I bought 3 just in case!!!
 
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