Getting cold driving around with 3 of 4 doors pretty much unlatched. I tried the fixes suggested on the tech and diesel forums without success. Rubber is fine, plastic inserts shot - as usual. Thanks.

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1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

Just buy new ones. PeachParts FastLane Mercedes Parts Store

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Buy new ones?

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2009 E320 Bluetec 117,000
1995 E300D 306,000 Sold
1996 Ford Taurus LX 130,000 Sold
1985 300TD Still 225,000 Sold
2016 Ford Fusion 24,900

The rubber inserts in the strikers wear out or harden with time. The door won't latch fully when that happens. Read this thread: Door Striker

You can buy the inserts for about $32. I thought I had part #s somewhere but I can't find the post now....

Or some people go to a pick and pull and take them off the back doors on the same side (on many cars the back doors get much less use). You have to use one off the same side, however.

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