Hi I just recently bought a 66 mustang and realized the doors won't lock when you press down on the **** while the door is open and try to close it it won't stay locked. Is there anyway to fix this or is this just how they are THANKS!!!

 

mine is the same way. I just use the key

 

The 64-66 are supposed to be that way, makes it impossible to lock the keys in the car.

 

Push the lock **** down and hold down the button on the door handle when you close the door.

 

the OP said this method does not work, it doesn't work on my '66 either. 2+2GT informed us they came that way. Seems the hold the button down when closing the door didnt start until '67 models?

 

Welcome to the wonderful world of classic cars!! They do have their little quirks!

 

yep thats how my car is


its pretty nifty

 

Just a note, you can not lock the door with the key while the door is open either, dont try to force it, like someone said earlier you cant lock the doors at all while they are open. I just replaced all the locks and ignition in my 65.
Oak

 

Goofy *** cars. It worked on my ex's 66 GT. Wonder what the difference is with some of them. Wierd.

 

I once saw a modification that could be made to the latch mechanism that involved removing some pawl with a grinder. The T-Birds could be locked and the button held in to shut the door and their latch mechanism is similar but not interchangeable with the Mustang. Noticing the differences is what prompted the modification. Unfortunately I can't remember where I saw the mod. In any case the car you refered to may have had that mod done to its latch.