Hatchback pop's open with force...

[Blue91GT]

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]

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

 

[cenok is family]

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.

 

[Blue91GT]

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!!!