How To Fix Door Lock On 1997 Ford Explorer

I have removed the door panel water guard.

How to fix door lock on 1997 ford explorer.

Fixing power door locks requires replacing the door lock actuator. If i use my key on the outside of the driver s door it will keep the door locked it opens and cycles to lock state instantaneously. I can t use the keypad to get in. Press the unlock button if the alarm on the car does sound.

Also i give a tip on window motor repair rather than having. Gdellinger and his videos on the subject. If you only press the button once the driver s door is the only one to unlock. Then starting at bottom of door panel pull out to disengage the push pin clips and work your way up both sides of panel.

Push the unlock button twice to unlock all doors on ford vehicles. Thanks to fellow youtube users. Remove the plastic trim around door handle. Learn how to replace the power door lock actuator in these free auto repair video instructions featuring a certified mechanic.

Then lift up on door panel to disengage the weatherstip on top of panel. In this video i explain how to temporarily fix door that won t unlock to open til you get part. Part 1 of 7 how to replace a door lock actuator on a ford explorer. The unlock button shuts down the alarm.

I fixed my 1997 ford explorer door won t open problem. There are 2 screws just above the door handle you need to remove. My driver s door lock unlock switch does not work. Door lock problem on ford explorer 1997 xlt 4 dr 4wd sohc 4 0l.