Notices
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel  
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: DP Tuner

Cannot open drivers door

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:06 PM
  #1  
Headviking's Avatar
Headviking
Thread Starter
|
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,192
Likes: 0
From: Oakville, Ontario
Club FTE Silver Member

Cannot open drivers door

My friend has a 2001 7.3l crew cab DRW 4X4. This afternoon after work he went to his truck and was unable to open the door. He thought, maybe frozen outside door handle. Entered the passenger side and tried to open from inside, no luck.
Now how do we open the door to get access to the door panel to fix the problem?
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:34 PM
  #2  
rbaker6336's Avatar
rbaker6336
Post Fiend
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 7,191
Likes: 4
From: Blairsville,Ga
could the door be froze shut? Mine freezes in Georgia where I can't open it
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:38 PM
  #3  
Ponyboychris's Avatar
Ponyboychris
Lead Driver
15 Year Member
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 6,708
Likes: 5
From: Kiowa CO
Club FTE Silver Member

Originally Posted by rbaker6336
could the door be froze shut? Mine freezes in Georgia where I can't open it
Mine will do that too.
 
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2011 | 03:48 PM
  #4  
Mike F250's Avatar
Mike F250
Laughing Gas
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 775
Likes: 0
From: Williamston, MI
Club FTE Silver Member

if the door is frozen, and this is typical for the design, you can get it open after the truck warms a real good. Coat the door seal with armorall or some other type of silicon dressing. This helps keep the water off the seal and makes it stick far less.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
acemav52002
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
2
Sep 9, 2009 11:09 PM
2pd519
Garage & Workshop
2
Apr 14, 2009 06:43 PM
santropez4
Explorer, Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Aviator
11
Nov 4, 2004 01:45 AM
fred white
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Mar 24, 2003 08:51 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 03:03 PM.

story-0
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-1
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-3
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-6
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer

Slideshow: 10 most expensive Ford trucks ever sold on Bring a Trailer.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:24:34


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)

Here's everything that has changed for the latest model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-27 16:17:28


VIEW MORE
story-9
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies

Slideshow: Top 10 Ford truck tragedies.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-18 19:34:33


VIEW MORE