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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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97 3rd door won't open

is there a lock? the handles pull and make a clicking noise, but won't release the door. Just started last night - VERY frustrating@!!!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 12:23 PM
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You are going to have to get the door panel off. There is a rod, clip, and spring in there and any one of them could be your trouble. Good luck!
 
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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:52 PM
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Good luck taking off the door panel with the door closed.....I'm not familiar with the 97, but you might be able to take off/loosen the stricker plate on the cab to get the back door open.
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 10:33 AM
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https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/6...hird-door.html
 
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Old Jul 27, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Hey Steve, I searched for a thread on this as I knew that I has seen one recently. Didn't find anything. I was searching for "3rd door" instead of "third door". It didn't occur to me to search for third.
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 07:36 AM
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Hey Steve, I searched for a thread on this as I knew that I has seen one recently. Didn't find anything. I was searching for "3rd door" instead of "third door". It didn't occur to me to search for third.
me too, plus i was on my parents' dial-up connection
 
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Old Jul 28, 2008 | 09:35 AM
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Well I searched 3rd door first and it was my post I was looking for!
So don't feel bad!
 
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