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I have repaired several of these actuators. I have followed other videos requiring a lot of unnecessary work. I can do the entire procedure in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to everyone that posts useful information. That is what inspired me to produce this instructional video. Watch "Ford Door Lock Actuator Remove and Replace" on YouTube
Ford Door Lock Actuator Remove and Replace: http://youtu.be/QNhGtRFeuM4
I have repaired several of these actuators. I have followed other videos requiring a lot of unnecessary work. I can do the entire procedure in less than 15 minutes. Thanks to everyone that posts useful information. That is what inspired me to produce this instructional video. Watch "Ford Door Lock Actuator Remove and Replace" on YouTube
Ford Door Lock Actuator Remove and Replace: http://youtu.be/QNhGtRFeuM4
Sweet. Welcome to FTE! I was just thinking about how much I dread working inside of doors today, great to see another method. I always try to avoid removing strikers/latches if at all possible.
Thanks BIO : WELCOME to the world where everything thing is XXXs
REALLY, I have 3 of these beast, So I have more than several to do
I just read a post where APOC stated there is a way to fix these suckers for good, SO WHAT ABOUT IT APOC Could this become a lost art
I tried to do this method on the front doors of my pickup and I could not get the pin to line up with the hole for the lock. I'll have to take the whole thing out and install it that way.
This method didn't work for me at all, I just can't figure out how to push on the tab that releases the actuator. I'm not saying it can't be done, it just can't be done by me.
Just finished replacing front passenger side actuator. I used the video but there are some differences between front and back door. First, there are 3 rods connecting the handle to the locking assembly because of the key lock. Also, the lower nut holding the handle into the door is behind the window track and you will need an open-end wrench to loosen it and then you can remove by hand. I then pulled the handle assembly out of the way, leaving rods attached. Be sure to put something under the bolt ends so you don't scratch paint.
I could not get the pin on the movable arm to fit into the hole at first, you can see it won't line up in the third picture and I didn't want to bend or force anything. Finally, I figured out that you need to disconnect the rod connected to the plastic part the pin fits into. push the yellow clip holding the rod up and off the rod, then you can pull the rod end out. I was then able to get the pin to insert correctly while seating the actuator on the lock assembly. I would suggest lubricating lock assembly and making sure new part works before re-installing door panel.
Pull straight out, then rotate out of the way. Protect your paint!
The rod end in the yellow clip needs to be removed before installing the actuator. Push clip off
straight part of rod, then rod end slides out of white plastic part.
In this picture, you can see that I had the pin slightly bent and it still would not go in while the rod was still attached. You might thing the part is wrong, but it's not.
The job was not too bad once I figured it out. You have plenty of space to work once you have the door panel and insulation sheet out of the way. The door handle being moved out of the way gets more light on the subject and a better view of the other side of the actuator.
Replaced the Barn door actuator yesterday. Not nearly as hard as a door actuator, you have more room and a better view of mechanisms. Took the mechanism out and cleaned with brake cleaner... then Simple Green... then greased all the moving parts. Pretty sure the actuator had stopped working, as the mechanism was so locked up it no longer functioned. The old actuator sounded like it had stripped a gear... would work, then would just spin freely inside...not moving the arm lever.
Worst thing was none of local parts stores had the actuator, so I had to drive like 15 miles to get the part. BTW.... the actuator is for LEFT side or Driver side door.
Next project.. repainting that black molding on Barn Door, that is faded or missing paint on most every Excursion I've ever seen !
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Welcome to FTE!
, SO WHAT ABOUT IT APOC 
Could this become a lost art 
