Since I bought the Ex last December the rear lock worked sometimes. The key cylinder wouldn't turn, but the actuator would work from time to time.

So since it is hunting season and I want to lock up the Ex when I am in the field I dug into it tonight.

I want to know how do I remove the actuator from the handle/lock mechanism. It looks like it just snaps on. I pulled the actuator back a touch and the arm feel off that drives the lock mechanism.

So after pulling the handle and trim piece, removing the lock cylinder and hosing it in PB blaster and brake kleen and more PB blaster I now have a lock cylinder that turns freely.

After turning my attention the lock mechanism and flooding it with PB blaster, I now can lock the Ex. That mechanism is not a smooth item!



So do I need to remove the complete lock mechanism assembly to remove the actuator? Can I buy an actuator with a metal arm?

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...lock+actuators

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/9...-actuator.html

 

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...tch-locks.html

 

Thanks VQT!