Q: I’m having a problem with my storm door not closing all the way. I think the problem is that the door is two steps from the landing, and everyone, including myself, has a tendency to pull down on ...

Door latches come in a variety of styles and types, and are probably more versatile than you might think. They’re most commonly seen on backyard fence gates, toolshed doors, and barns, but they can ...

Q: I have a home from the 1970s, and it’s starting to show its age. I can fix most small problems, but I’m having trouble with a couple of doors. One door is split on the side where the latch holds ...

Ford has issued a recall for approximately 1.3 million pickup trucks because frozen latches may keep the door from opening or closing properly. The Problem:Frozen door latches, as well as bent or ...

DETROIT (AP) - Under pressure from U.S. safety regulators, Ford is expanding a recall of small and midsize cars to fix door latches that may not stay closed. The recall now covers almost 546,000 Ford ...

Mercedes-Benz Canada has just issued a recall on 10,242 smart fortwos from the 2005-2006 model years. On certain vehicles, corrosion and/or dust accumulation may affect the driver and passenger door ...

Ford just announced a recall affecting 389,585 2012-14 Ford Fiestas and 2013-14 Ford Fusions and Lincoln MKZs, after three incidents caused by faulty or broken door latches, The Detroit News reports.

As cars age and experience door opening and closing cycles, the door components can wear out and develop problems. Without regular maintenance, car doors may become misaligned or worn, so they no ...

A failure to design and manufacture high-quality door latches has triggered another major recall at Ford, this time involving the most popular vehicle in the U.S. The Dearborn, Mich.-based automaker ...