I bought a 1998 Ford F-150 and the previous owner had broken both door door locks out. I decided to replace them and found I had to replace the door handles and the locks themselves. When I went to replace the door lock I'm having all kinds of trouble figuring out where to put the door lock rod. The rod has a hook part and the other end is kind of pointed. The hook, I know, connects to the door lock clips. I can't find where it goes. There's a hole in the door latch where it looks like it should go but it won't stay. Does anyone have a picture of how the door latch connects to the door lock? I have a chilton but it doesn't any detail like I need.

 

let me know if you find something, I am in the same situation. I just can't figure out how it connects by the latch either.
I thought I had it once but it would only unlock, not lock.

 

I found this on Ebay it's for a 98 ford explorer but it's really similar to the f150. On the picture is a clip that looks it holds door lock rod in place. I think that is what I'm missing.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-98-Ford-F150-Expedition-RH-Front-Power-Door-Lock-Latch-Actuator-With-Rods-/330642518997?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item4cfbd473d5&vxp=mtr

 

No clips needed. You post made me get off my butt and figure it out.

My problem was the rod was bent, so it would not work right. I compared it to the pass side rod and saw that. Once it was straight, it was much easier.

Here is a you tube vid of it.