My hatch won't stay closed

[T1 3VOM]

The bushing on the hatch striker has dry rotted and fallen apart. I currently have a piece of rubber hose fastened where the old plastic used to be, but I have to replace that every other week because it rips. Ford tells me they've discontinued that piece in 2001. Auto shops don't have it. 5.0 resto has them for the door, but not for the hatch. Where can I find one? If I can't buy the right piece, will the door piece work?

 

[Don Fiveolio]

Did you call 5.0 resto or check on line? They have great products and customer service, but their reps. sometimes aren't as knowledgable as they should be. Check the site.

 

[T1 3VOM]

I didin't call their reps. I ordered a catalog from 5.0 resto and went through it. I found the striker, but no bushing. In the door section I found the striker and the bushing. So far as I know, the catalog I have and the catalog on line are the same thing, right?

 

[1slowfiveoh]

You are more than likely going to have to replace the whole striker. In their older catalog, they range from $14.95- $25.95. The prices have gone up a bit I am sure.

 

[T1 3VOM]

I'd order the whole thing, but my uncle (owned the car before I did) ordered did that very thing, and the sent him the striker without the bushing. That was worthless cuz the only thing it needs is the bushing.

 

[slushbox_drop]

I've always just used elec. tape....as I am a poor hobo

 

[T1 3VOM]

I've always just used elec. tape....as I am a poor hobo

That's kinda where I am too, I'm hoping that someone has a more permanent solution. Does anyone think the door bushing might work?

 

[Red ZX3 Baron]

Could this part be found in a Junk Yard?

 

[T1 3VOM]

Yes, once I find a donor... but it will probably be just as old as my car, and that piece will probably fall apart shortly after moving it... but I am looking in that direction. I was just looking to see what solutions others had used... so far, all I have is electrical tape

 

[stang9150]

I believe that the door bushing may work for the hatch.If not go to the auto parts store and go in the help section,they have a pack of like 10 different size bushings in one box cost about 7.00 i think.If that dont work electrical tape

 

[T1 3VOM]

they have a pack of like 10 different size bushings in one box cost about 7.00 i think.

Ok, I'll check that out. Thanks

 

[glowstang93]

If that doesn't pan out, here is a link that I found when I did a google search
http://johnsmustang.com/Catalog/3116/

I have never ordered from this site, so I can't help you with that, but hope it helps.

 

[Demented4.6]

I believe that the door bushing may work for the hatch.If not go to the auto parts store and go in the help section,they have a pack of like 10 different size bushings in one box cost about 7.00 i think.

thats what i did, and it worked perfectly.

 

[Woodrow]

advance auto parts sells them 3 to a pack...

 

[tonys88lx]

maybe ur uncle just got ripped, cuz my mother in law just got me one for my 88, new striker and bushing , it wasnt that bad of a price either , i think like 20 bucks or, so, i would go to ur local ford dealer and try again. if u want pm me and i can get u one and u can just paypal me the money.let me know, im always down with helping a fellow stanger. anthony