Notices
2004 - 2008 F150 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 and 2008 Ford F150's with 5.4 V8, 4.6 V8 engine
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Door locks not working.

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old May 17, 2023 | 09:26 AM
  #1  
bigredneck47240's Avatar
bigredneck47240
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Lovelady
Door locks not working.

My door locks work with my key fob but not the switch in the truck. Checked fuses, they are good. Know the actuator is good cause they lock with the key fob. My door ajar light stays on but that wouldn't stop it from locking would it?

I’ve sprayed all the door ajar actuators in my truck and the light still won’t go off. So I figured I have a bad actuator, just have to narrow it down and change it out.
 
Reply
Old May 22, 2023 | 09:55 AM
  #2  
tbear853's Avatar
tbear853
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,839
Likes: 2,612
From: The Shenandoah Valley
On something of mine, I had the issue:
Light on, but door was shut. Was just a gummed switch not telling the light to go out, but door was shut. Switch was sprayed with electrical cleaner lube. I found them looking in the latch opening of the door, no parts removed ... just spray well, work it a few times in my case.

But never the lock issue:
Not locking with switch inside ... could be just a dirty set of contacts, I've taken mine in my '07 pickup apart a couple times to clean the window switch contacts. I have a '01 Mercury, '95 T-bird, '08 Mustang, and had a '92 T-bird, never had the issue.

My door ajar light stays on but that wouldn't stop it from locking would it?
Looks like might. From a 2001 Mercury Grand Marquis book ... I'm sure it was same in 2002.




 
Reply
Old May 22, 2023 | 11:27 AM
  #3  
bigredneck47240's Avatar
bigredneck47240
Thread Starter
|
Mountain Pass
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 214
Likes: 0
From: Lovelady
I sprayed and shut sprayed and shut prolly a hundred times and it wouldn’t fix itself.
 
Reply
Old May 22, 2023 | 06:19 PM
  #4  
tbear853's Avatar
tbear853
Hotshot
20 Year Member
Shutterbug
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Feb 2004
Posts: 10,839
Likes: 2,612
From: The Shenandoah Valley
What ever it was I was working on, I googled the door ajar switch location. I'm not at all sure on a 2002 truck, but I doubt it's the actuator..
 
Reply
Old May 24, 2023 | 01:45 PM
  #5  
getterdun1's Avatar
getterdun1
Mountain Pass
Joined: May 2023
Posts: 109
Likes: 23
From: Summerville SC
I'm thinking that the most likely cause is a problem with the door lock switch. So, I would first test it by prying up the switch panel on the driver's door, examine the switch connector for good contact, then test it for continuity.
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Ryno1
2017 - 2022 Super Duty
6
Aug 19, 2021 12:25 PM
sparks717
1999 - 2016 Super Duty
1
Sep 27, 2018 05:58 AM
Greek 350
1999 - 2003 7.3L Power Stroke Diesel
14
Apr 16, 2012 07:43 AM
mushlitz
1961 - 1966 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
15
Feb 1, 2009 09:01 AM
norstar
Electrical Systems/Wiring
2
Oct 9, 2005 03:27 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 10:11 AM.

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