How do you adjust the door striker on a 1995 ford f-150?

Answer 1

The door striker on a 95 F150 is also a bolt, easily adjusted with a socket wrench using a Torx T-45 bit, available at Sears, home improvement stores, hardware stores, auto parts stores and many other places. The bit fits right in the end of the striker, and you loosen it by turning counter-clockwise as you would with any other bolt.

Loosen the striker just enough to shift it and the guide around, but don't take it completely off. I suggest moving it in small increments and trying the fit repeatedly because a small shift makes a big difference. Before you start, you might want to wipe off the area around the striker and trace its position with a felt tip pen so you can at least get it back where you started in case your adjustments don't correct the problem you're trying to solve.

The striker and guide affect many aspects of the door fitment. You are adjusting the height of the door inside the door frame, as well as how deeply it will close in the frame and whether the upper or lower portion of the door is canted in, out or flush. Remember if you move the striker very far up or down, you may put stress on the hinge components. If the door has had a lot of use, you may only need to replace the latch mechanism in the door or some of the hinge components rather than moving the striker.

Be patient. This is a seemingly small adjustment that can be frustrating before you get it where you want it.