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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 02:55 PM
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Slow Door Lock

Having a problem with drivers door lock
I have read the posts about the ones that don't work and how to fix,but mine is just puny
If I don't drive the truck the lock tries but only move about 1/8" toward lock position,it unlocks fine
After I have drove the truck some it seems to be good
all the other doors work good
Anybody heard of such a thing??
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:00 PM
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You need to replace the actuator.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:01 PM
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Yes, my passenger side does the same thing. A little shot of WD-40 fixes mine for a year at a time. Put it right into the slot where the lock slides in the plastic of the door trim.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by Markadeck
Yes, my passenger side does the same thing. A little shot of WD-40 fixes mine for a year at a time. Put it right into the slot where the lock slides in the plastic of the door trim.

WD-40 had crossed my mind but wasn't where to squirt it,I'll try that
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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If the WD40 don't do the trick, do the repair listed on here, don't go for the new actuators, you can easily fix them yourself.
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 12:07 AM
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The thermistor in the drivers door is on it's way out.
The other locks are only a short way behind.
That's how it worked out on my truck.

Time to read up on the fix, you'll be doing it soon.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/4...cks-fixed.html

DK
 
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Old Apr 28, 2008 | 01:14 AM
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I just replaced two this weekend not too bad of a job.
 
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