It is built into the Right Body Function Control Module. There is no sensor or "plunger" located on the door. If you are getting a door ajar light on the dash and the interior light is coming on when you stop for a redlight/stopsign, and you get the door ajar dinging after the key is removed from the ignition, here is the solution. First, remove the 40 amp Maxifuse from under the hood labeled Right Electrical Center (includes Int. lmps, Daytime Running Lamps, Fog lamps, Body Function Control Module and Radio). This will prevent the interior lights from draining the battery. Then purchase a new Body Function Control Module. The old unit should be located under the dashboard on the Passenger Side of the car. You can Google the part name to get a picture of it.
rubber cover fell off and sensor stays open... most likely
The door ajar sensor, on a 2005 Ford escape, is located inside the door panel behind the door lock. There is a sensor on each door.
The door ajar switch is part of the latch, inside the door.
The door ajar switches are inside the doors mounted on the backside of the door latches
The sensor you are looking for is an integral part of the door latch.
Each door has an ajar sensor. Disconnect it and see if it works. If it does not work, just unplug the ajar alarm, which is a small black box, from the panel to disable it.
They are built inside the latches.
Inside the door under the latch.
You need to take your vehicle to a dealership and hook it up to their diagnostics to turn that off; not a good idea to go cutting wires.
The door ajar switch is located on the backside of the door latch assembly, and is accessed inside the door by removing the door trim panel.
Fuses are illustrated and detailed in the Owners Manual.Also, there is a very common problem with false door ajar sensor warnings on the Taurus-Sables.See "Related Questions" below for pages of helpful information on finding online Owners Manuals and how to fix those pesky door ajar problems.
Yes. It is in the door latch.