I have an 1999 F-350 crew cab and all 4 door lock actuators appear to have quit working at the same time. They move a little and try, but don't work. Dealers are telling me that the actuators (all 4) are bad and need to be replaced for $800. Doesn't seem right, as who has ever had a vehicle where all the actuators go bad at the same time. I've taken off the door panel, but can't seem to figure out how the actuator comes out. Can anyone help?

 

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First you have to remove the door latches.

Front Door Latch
Removal and Installation

NOTE: The window must be in the raised position.

Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
Remove the exterior front door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Front Door Handle in this section.
Disconnect the push button rod from the front door latch. For additional information, refer to Push Button Rod—Front Door in this section.
Remove the clips.

Remove the screws and position the front door latch aside.

Disconnect the electrical connector(s).

Remove the front door latch cable cover.

Remove the front door latch.
Release the cable conduit.
Release the cable
Remove the front door latch.

Rear Door Latch —Crew Cab, Excursion
Removal and Installation

NOTE: The window must be in the raised position.

Remove the rear door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .
Remove the exterior door handle. For additional information, refer to Exterior Rear Door Handle—Crew Cab, Excursion in this section.
Remove the lock linkage guide clip from the rear door.

Disconnect the door lock actuating rod from the latch.
Release the clip.
Disconnect the rod.

Remove the clip.

Remove the screws and position the rear door latch aside.

Remove the rear door latch cable cover.

Disconnect the cable and conduit
Release the cable conduit.
Disconnect the cable.

Remove the rear door latch.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the latch.

Then you

Remove the door ajar switch. For additional information, refer to Door Ajar Switch in this section.


Remove the door lock actuator.
Release the tab.
Slide the door lock actuator off the latch.
Remove the door lock actuator.

Sounds like fun. No wonder they want $800.00, Sounds like it's all labor. I copied the above out of a 2000 manual. I have never done it before