This is typically an issue with a switch on one of the doors. Normally, it's a simple pin switch (much like you find on most refrigerators, that you can press to turn off the light). If the interior lights are not coming on when the "Door Ajar" indicator is illuminated, then I'd do a little deeper investigation. There is also a switch located inside the latch assembly on EACH door. There should be a wire connected to this switch. If it is disconnected it would cause the symptoms you are describing. The only way to check, though, is to pull the door panel off and visually inspect the connection. If any of the doors have been worked on lately check them first.
Fix a "door ajar" on Chevy Impala 2003 . Still on doors closed.
The back hatch may be ajar.
door ajar means one of the cars doors are not closed all the way in ture this will keep your dome light on
98 ford explorer xlt dash light stays off y the switch is on
Possible faulty door switch.Try contact cleaner or light grade of lubricant on the switch. Push it i nby hand and see if door ajar light goes out.
If your courtesy lights are staying on with the doors closed and there is no door ajar warning light , check on your dash to the right of your headlight switch. There is a dimmer wheel switch for your guage lighting , if it has been rotated all the way up that turns on your courtesy lights when the doors are closed
The door ajar switches are inside the doors mounted on the backside of the door latches
You may have tried this but i have a 2000 expedition and when it sayd door ajar its usually the window part of the hatch that's open....other than that I dunno
Basically, although all other doors are shut, there is still a small draft which is coming in through the closed door, causing another to open slightly.
To the right of the headlight switch is a gauge light dimmer wheel , if that has been rotated all the way up , your courtesy lights will stay on with the doors closed. If you also have a door ajar light lit up in your gauge cluster , then you may have a sticking door ajar switch , or something isn't closed properly
Door Switch is mostl likely stuck or faulty (inside door jamb- plunger like part)
The door ajar signal doesn't latch. If it doesn't go off with all the doors closed it means that one or more of the door switches is not properly sensing the closed door. This can happen if a switch is not properly installed or aligned, of course a switch could be defective or there could be wiring damage. Since the Freestar is just a renamed Windstar, the "Related Questions" below will be very helpful in diagnosing / fixing this common problem.