A trunk that won't catch, pops back open on its own, or needs an extra slam before it finally closes on your Ford Taurus, Lincoln MKS, or Mercury Sable usually comes down to one part: the trunk lid lock latch. This mechanism is what actually grabs and holds the striker plate every time you close the trunk, and once its internal components wear out or the latch mechanism fails, no amount of slamming fixes it for good. A trunk that won't stay shut isn't just annoying — it's also a security risk and a way for water to work its way into your trunk over time.
Why Genuine OEM Matters
The trunk latch has to line up precisely with the striker and hold firm through thousands of open-and-close cycles, all while standing up to weather, road vibration, and temperature swings year after year. A genuine Ford latch is manufactured to the exact factory specifications, so it engages the striker correctly every time and won't develop the play, sticking, or misalignment that lower-quality aftermarket units are prone to. Choosing genuine OEM means your trunk closes securely on the first try, stays weathertight, and won't leave you wondering if it actually caught before you drive off. It also means the latch integrates properly with your factory power-lock and remote-release systems, since it's built to the same specs as the part it's replacing.
Fitment
- 2008-2016 Ford Taurus — Limited, SE, SEL, SHO trims
- 2009-2016 Lincoln MKS — Base and EcoBoost trims
- 2008-2009 Mercury Sable — Base and Premier trims
- 2017-2019 Ford Taurus — Limited, SE, SEL, SHO trims
Fits models without the police package.
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