Help your front door latch firmly and close the way it should with the Dorman door lock striker, part number 38445 from the Dorman HELP line. It is a door striker bolt with an M10-1.50 thread. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1991-2005 Ford Explorer, 1990-1991 Ford Ranger and 1986-1995 Ford Taurus. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
The striker is the fixed bolt that the door latch catches when the door closes, and it holds the door shut. If the original striker was damaged in a collision or has worn out from fatigue, this direct-fit replacement is engineered to drop in like the original on the listed applications.
- Direct replacement: Dorman designed it to fit and work like the original striker on the listed vehicles.
- Thread size: M10-1.50 striker bolt.
- Durable construction: made from quality materials for dependable performance.
- Trustworthy quality: backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience.
Signs this part may need replacing: a front door that is hard to close, will not latch or rattles, or a striker that is bent, loose or visibly worn. Diagnose the cause before replacing, because the latch or hinges can produce similar symptoms.
Interchange: 3W7Z5422008AA · 6W1Z5422008A · E9FZ5822008A · F67Z7822008AA · XW1Z5422008AA · 384452
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
3W7Z5422008AA, 6W1Z5422008A, E9FZ5822008A, F67Z7822008AA, XW1Z5422008AA, 38445, 384452
Frequently Asked Questions
What does a door lock striker do?
It is the fixed bolt that the door latch grabs when the door closes. It holds the door shut until the latch is released.
What thread size is this Dorman door striker?
Part number 38445 is a door striker bolt with an M10-1.50 thread.
Which vehicles does part 38445 fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 1991-2005 Ford Explorer, 1990-1991 Ford Ranger and 1986-1995 Ford Taurus. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What are signs a door striker may need replacing?
A door that is hard to close, will not latch or rattles, or a bent or loose striker, may indicate a worn or damaged striker. Diagnose first, since the latch or hinges can cause similar symptoms.
How is this front door striker installed?
It threads in with its M10-1.50 bolt in place of the original front door striker. Follow the vehicle service information for the correct torque and striker adjustment.
