How To Fix Door Lock On 1997 Ford Explorer

I have a 1997 ford explorer 4door my rear driver side door is locked closed and i cannot seem to open it.

How to fix door lock on 1997 ford explorer.

Gdellinger and his videos on the subject. There are 2 screws just above the door handle you need to remove. The unlock button shuts down the alarm. I have removed the door panel water guard.

Fixing power door locks requires replacing the door lock actuator. Remove the plastic trim around door handle. In this video i explain how to temporarily fix door that won t unlock to open til you get part. I fixed my 1997 ford explorer door won t open problem.

My driver s door lock unlock switch does not work. Also i give a tip on window motor repair rather than having. Push the unlock button twice to unlock all doors on ford vehicles. Thanks to fellow youtube users.

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. Learn how to replace the power door lock actuator in these free auto repair video instructions featuring a certified mechanic. Press the unlock button if the alarm on the car does sound. If you only press the button once the driver s door is the only one to unlock.

Then lift up on door panel to disengage the weatherstip on top of panel. The passenger side works. Door lock problem on ford explorer 1997 xlt 4 dr 4wd sohc 4 0l. Then starting at bottom of door panel pull out to disengage the push pin clips and work your way up both sides of panel.