Fox Mustangs 1979-1993 Mustangs Member Tech & Restoration Discussion

Rear Trunk Latch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:33 PM
  #1  
SVT2209's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 9, 2006
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Rear Trunk Latch

Hey guys. My new arrival of 1992 Mustang GT has a couple issues I need some help with. I'm going to post several topics on each so I can concentrate on each. The first one is the rear trunk latch mechanism. It doesn't catch. When I physically move the latch it feels very tight but moves. It doesn't catch the pin. Is there a quick fix like spraying it or shall I just purchase another?
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:35 PM
  #2  
sampey43's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: October 6, 2011
Posts: 1,570
Likes: 0
From: new orleans
Originally Posted by SVT2209
Hey guys. My new arrival of 1992 Mustang GT has a couple issues I need some help with. I'm going to post several topics on each so I can concentrate on each. The first one is the rear trunk latch mechanism. It doesn't catch. When I physically move the latch it feels very tight but moves. It doesn't catch the pin. Is there a quick fix like spraying it or shall I just purchase another?
Check with skunk21 on here!! Hes the fox god around here!!! He will be able to answer your questions!! Good luck!!
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:39 PM
  #3  
SVT2209's Avatar
Thread Starter
Member
 
Joined: May 9, 2006
Posts: 43
Likes: 0
Originally Posted by sampey43
Check with skunk21 on here!! Hes the fox god around here!!! He will be able to answer your questions!! Good luck!!
So shall I continue? Do you think anyone else can help my ?'s
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2012 | 01:51 PM
  #4  
sampey43's Avatar
Cobra Member
 
Joined: October 6, 2011
Posts: 1,570
Likes: 0
From: new orleans
If you search the fox threads, i think they have a topic on this problem already! Just use your search and see what you come up with
Reply
Old Dec 8, 2012 | 02:02 PM
  #5  
skunk21's Avatar
Cobra R Member
 
Joined: December 11, 2011
Posts: 1,839
Likes: 0
From: Mass
The stricker for the rear latch will adjust. you need to loosen it and it will move up/down etc. also on the under side of teh hatch in each corner are rubber bumpers they may need to be adjusted also ( just like on the under side of the hood). you can also spray wd/40 or liquid wrench up inside the latch to get the jaws to move if they feel stuck but once they move free or come into contact with striker like they should the jaws should lock around the pin.

keep in mind not to move the striker to far up, you risk not making a good seal with the hatch and water could get in.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rando
2010-2014 Mustang
8
Aug 25, 2021 11:12 AM
kponypower
GT
13
Jun 17, 2020 07:17 AM
Evil_Capri
2015 - 2023 MUSTANG
2
Sep 25, 2015 12:56 PM
TMDM
Repair and Service Help
2
Sep 24, 2015 07:00 PM
tbear853
2005-2009 Mustang
3
Sep 8, 2015 11:18 PM




All times are GMT -6. The time now is 06:30 AM.