the door and see what's going on.
Drivers door would not open
Thread Starter
|
Trailering
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 16
Likes: 3
Drivers door would not open
Interesting afternoon today. After shutting off the truck I attempted to get out. The shaft holding the inside door handle stripped causing the handle to spin. A pair of vice grips took care of that. But at the same time the outside handle ceased to work. The button pushes in but nothing happens. Coincidence or a related issue?
Will need a new shaft for inside too. Any ideas?
Will need a new shaft for inside too. Any ideas?
Posting Guru
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 1,670
Likes: 8
I would say, the door is in the locked position and the rod may have fallen off. As 66 said, pulled the door panel and use a mirror. Sad thing is, you need a new latch unless its just the handle that is stripped. Vice grips will mess it up real fast.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
After shutting off the truck, I attempted to get out. The shaft of the door lock remote control (21818) holding the inside door handle stripped causing the handle to spin. A pair of vice grips took care of that.
But at the same time the outside handle ceased to work. The button pushes in but nothing happens. Coincidence or a related issue?
Will need a new shaft for inside too.
Not available by itself, only furnished with remote control.
But at the same time the outside handle ceased to work. The button pushes in but nothing happens. Coincidence or a related issue?
Will need a new shaft for inside too.
Not available by itself, only furnished with remote control.
Over time, the screws work loose, striker plate moves around, binds up with rotary wheel of door latch (21812)...so when you push the handle, the door won't open.
Place right hand on door next to handle...push the door in as far as it will go...and hold it there. Now place left hand on handle, push the button and pull.
C1TB-8121818-B .. Door Lock Remote Control Assy / R/L is the same / Obsolete
1961/66 F100/1100 / 1963/69 N/NT/T500/1000 / 1967/69 F800/1000.
KAMA OBSOLETE PARTS in East Bethel MN has 1 = 763-434-0123.
CARPENTER NOS OBSOLETE PARTS in Concord NC has 3 = 800-476-9653.
Thread Starter
|
Trailering
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 16
Likes: 3
Thanks guys. 65 F100 was not locked. Door handle shaft was already stripped before vice grips used. I think Numberdummy has it right with striker plate moving. Will poke around inside door and see what's going on.
Ford Parts Specialist
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 88,826
Likes: 785
From: Simi Valley, CA
You can't see anything inside the door, as the striker plate is located outside the door on the door post aka B pillar.
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,144
Likes: 0
From: Sedro-Woolley, WA
Nonsense! I have had Vice grips on my doors for over twenty years and they still work great!
In fact, I may just have them chromed if I do a restore and leave it that way!
In fact, I may just have them chromed if I do a restore and leave it that way!
Trending Topics
Lead Driver
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 6,305
Likes: 18
From: Boulder Creek, Ca
If the regulator shaft and handle grooves are not seriously rounded/damaged suggest taking a mini triangle, or appropriate shaped mini file and see if able to reshape the grooves, worked on my 65.
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Senior User
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 154
Likes: 0
From: Riverside, Ca
Now that would be a sight, completely restore with chromed out vice grip handles! Might as well get some smaller ones for windows too!
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Titanic II
Ranchero & 1961 - 1967 Econoline
1
Oct 25, 2014 12:49 PM
fordman75
1967 - 1972 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Jun 9, 2014 09:21 AM