HOW TO FIX 2015 - 2020 FORD F150 HOOD AJAR LIGHT. WARNING WONT SHUT OFF & ALARM GOES OFF.

[@bradshimkus7585]

I have a 2018 and this video helped my. Thanks for the upload, it was perfect.

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Very happy to hear my video helped you. Thanks for watching and the great feedback.

[@keithpadgett5527]

I jumpered it and that worked. Think it will be fine. I somehow survived many decades just making sure it was closed on my own.

[@mikebigpapa6459]

That was a great video, especially when you said to mark where the latch was in order to put new latch at same place, thank you

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Your welcome. Thanks for watching and commenting. Little things like marking the latch saves alot of time.

[@JoesphBlow]

Thank you for your video. My 2016 F150 started random alarms for 2 days. Then saw the hood ajar indicator. Popped the hood and not knowing about the latch switch closed the hood. Then made an appt for oil change service but explained the situation to the service desk. Was told perhaps the battery was low. Never had any indication of that but they would test it. Well of course the battery needs replaced along with brake rotors, pads blah blah blah..1500.00 est. Had them replace battery only as I will handle the brakes. So I'm wondering if it was a low voltage problem or just slamming the hood shut jarred the switch temporarily fixing because alarm hasn't sound since. Anyway, I know now how to change out the latch if problem continues. Or can the plug end be jumped eliminating the switch. Thanks again and you gained a subscriber.

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

It's possible the switch is failing intermittently. If it acts up again, I would bypass the switch just to test it. If the problem goes away, then it's time to order a new switch. Thanks for watching and commenting. Keep me posted.

[@clarkfamily1680]

thank you for the video. Was looking for a quick clear instruction for swapping out my old latch because of the alarm issue.

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Glad my video was able to help you. I trace out a lot of things before I replace them. It really helps with the adjustment process. Starts you out in the general neighborhood. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@Julian-hu3pc]

Thanks for the work and info. Very helpful 👍👍

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Glad you found it helpful. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@ChrisG9978]

Thanks for posting...I have a 2021 F-150 that had the "hood ajar" light stuck on. Just sprayed some CRC Brake cleaner into the hood latch and that's all it took to get that light to shut off. Not saying it'll fix everyone's issue, but sometimes it's just some dirt in the switch mechanism or the latch itself that can trigger that problem.

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Your welcome, thanks for commenting. You have a good point. With it being such a small switch, it's very likely some debris could bind it up.

[@mj8308]

It worked! You just saved me the cost of the replacement part and a couple hours of my time. Thanks for the great suggestion.

[@ChrisG9978]

@@mj8308 Glad to read it worked... definitely a big time saver and always the first thing to try when a latch sensor is stuck.

[@andred7415]

Did you pull it apart or just spray it while it was all together still? Or can you? I haven't really looked at it yet it just started giving me problems

[@ChrisG9978]

@@andred7415 I sprayed it without doing anything to the latch and/or sensor, just sprayed brake cleaner into the latch, fully assembled. The dealership ended up replacing my latch under warranty, which included whatever sensor to go along with the latch. The spray did help temporarily, but after opening and closing the hood a few more times the "hood ajar" light came back on even though it was closed up properly. Cleaning the latch/sensor may help, but it's probably just a temporary fix.

[@renedelafuente123]

Was having same problem on 2015 mustang gt. Car alarm would go off around 3 am in morning and would wake up everyone. Was thinking it was cat jumping on hood can I would see cat foot prints. But now hood ajar is going off cruising down the road. I'm trying some different sprays first to see if that fixes problem and if not I'll change latch like u did. eBay sells used ones but just don't know yet

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Glad you found your problem. Alarm going off at 3am isn't going to get you invited over to the neighbors for a free beer lol. Let me know if you find anything that works. Thanks for watching and commenting.

[@TomasCirip]

Another option is to cut off connector from the sensor on the latch and just short it. 🙂

[@joespino3094]

Hello, is it ok to just leave the jumper in seeing its just doing what the switch does?

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

That will turn the warning off, but then you won't know If your hoods latched properly. Could be very bad news on the highway.

[@BonnersFerry]

Truth

[@sharii906]

I have a Honda crz and it has the same hatch back latch issue. Unfortunately it’s latch is not available or is too expensive so I have to manually fix it

[@shanersmechaniclife3164]

Let me know how it works out for you. I enjoy a challenge of can't get the part so you have to fix the old one, once in a while.

[@ariesloveandlight5367]

Mine says back door ajar and alarms going off all hours a day!!

[@robertbutler8004]

What's with the poofy gloves?

[@robertbutler8004]

You could had at least washed the engine bay before recording!!

[@michaelkline2136]

Save money just connect wires… done