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On Fords, and I imagine this vehicle as well, the door ajar switches are located inside the doors, and integrated w/ the latches. Often, over time, the switches will get a bit sticky from accumulating debris. Using your favorite lubricant (WD40, etc.), liberally spray directly into the latch mechanism. After doing this to the first door, open and close it several times to see if you've located the sticky switch. If not, move on to each door and repeat the process.
Try spraying the latches with a penetrating lube. Get it in the latch itself and rotate the can so it covers as much of the latch as possible. Then work the doors open and closed a few times. Repeat this process 2 or 3 times. Dorr latchs can use some lubriation from time to time, especially the doors not commonly used. Once they free up then go back in with a spray lubricant like WD-40 to keep them free. Hope this helps.
there is most likely a button sensor that is stuck - if you don't open the door much - that will do it - try spraying WD40 on the door components along the door edge where the latch is - also try wd40 on the latch inside the door -- open and close it say 35 times and after 10 or so it should work - but still keep on til 35 - then do that 10 times a month -
Be sure it's not something that was sprayed or spilled onto your rubber noise/weather seals that line the interior of the door. Sometimes detail shops use things other than Armor All and it causes a sticky seal. Listen for a noise, if not, maybe your latch needs adjusted (the part on the door jamb, not the latch on the door). This could cause you to break a door handle in the winter.
it is not possible to disable the system as it is integral to the GEM module. this module controls several other features of your vehicle, therefore can not be disconnected. The lights typically come on as a result of a sticky switch for the lights. these switches are located on the back side of the door latches. they are not accesable without taking off the door panels. However, i have had success with lubricating the latches and working doors open and closed several times. If you look at the latch on the door itself, you will notice gaps near the corners, spray very generously, penetrating oil or WD40. take into consideration that gravity will pull the oils down, so spray up intop the little openings arround the latch, you are trying to get oil to reach the backside of the latch where the switch is located. do this to all 4 doors and you will more than likely succeed! the only other way to determine wich dor certainly is causing lights to come on is to see your local Ford dealer. only their computers are able to communicate with your onboard computer system to monitor which door is commanding the lamp on. I wish you luck!
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