Ford Escape Door Lock Actuator Repair

Ford uses any modular design doorway lock actuator. When one of those sealed
units neglects, there is no way to repair the idea, so replacement can be your only
option.

Your Ford dealer can supply you with the correct actuator for the
year and model should you give a parts salesperson your vehicle identification
number. Common hand methods are all that is required to access and replace
the hit a brick wall actuator.


Tools You'll Need: 

• Door Panel Window Removal Tool Kit
• Stanley 68-012 All-in-One Screwdriver
• Stanley 66-344 4-in-1 Pocket Screwdriver
• Stanley FL5W10 5 Watt LED Waterproof Rechargeable Spotlight
• Stanley 92-804 30 Piece Socket Set
• Dorman 746-149 Door Lock Actuator

Grasp the windowpane side edge in the upper inner door trim together with your
fingertips. Pull it straight retreat from the door release a the catches. inches
Gently pry up on the narrow end in the armrest switch panel to get rid of it
from the particular armrest.

Eliminate the hex head twist located behind the particular switch panel.
Press the connection lock tab in and pull the connectors from the switches.
The switch panel has become completely free and will be removed from the door.
Eliminate the door trim screen by sliding it sheer the door.

Remove the insulating sheet from the door. This is glued towards door and is usually
removed by pulling gently for the sheet to launch the glue. inches


Disconnect the three rods with the door latch. Fly  rod  is very easily removed by
inserting the blade of the screwdriver in the opening between your two lock
navigation bars. This will wide open the tabs adequate to slide the particular rod out. This clamp on Fly  rod
 is hinged one side, simply open one other side to launch the rod.

This yellow clamp in rod pushes journey rod, but stays within the door latch. inches
Unscrew the 3 Torx screws and get rid of the latch from the entranceway.

Removal will require turning the latch a bit to clear the particular window channel. inches
Lift the tabs and unplug the particular electrical connector from the actuator.


Hold the latch solidly and pry up on the spring tabs, which holds the particular actuator to
the particular latch. When the particular tab is completely raised slide the particular actuator toward
you and journey latch.

Slide the new actuator into position for the door latch. This spring tab can
lower and fastener the actuator set. Plug the connection back onto the particular
actuator.

Install the particular three screws and tighten firmly. Substitute the three rods; they
will only accomplish the lock they belong to.

Replace the entranceway panel, switch screen and upper reduce.
To avoid cracking the plastic, do not attempt to take away a plastic doorway
panel in extremely winter.
Resources:

Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute: 2001 thru 2011 - Includes Mercury Mariner (Haynes Manuals)