Unscrew it
Testimonial: "Sorry, Frank, this is wrong! I took my 2017 Ford Explorer to the Ford Dealership today. They pulled the door panel to reveal a SOLID rod...the lock pin does NOT screw off as it does on most other vehicles. Who knew? Certainly not me, but now you do. Thanks!"
SIMPLY TURN IT COUNTERCLOCKWISE AND INSTALL A NEN ONE
Testimonial: "Sorry, Frank, this is wrong! I took my 2017 Ford Explorer to the Ford Dealership today. They pulled the door panel to reveal a SOLID rod...the lock pin does NOT screw off as it does on most other vehicles. Who knew? Certainly not me, but now you do. Thanks!"
SOURCE: 1999 Ford Explorer Door Locks
Unfortunately, This is a very common problem with Ford Explorers! Ford replaces the locks when it encounters this issue. I managed to unseize my passanger door and tailgate lock, but the drivers door lock is broken beyond repair. You can purchase new remotes for your explorer and program them very easily. Just google ford key fobs...
SOURCE: ford explorer 1997 xlt, the inside door handle does not work
I had the same problem and I finally found the solution after taking the panels from the inside of the door. Ford makes these vehicles with plastic clips to hold the bar that releases the latch and after so much repetitive usage of them they break. so most likely you will need to go to a ford dealership to get these clips which are stupidly priced at $3.00 a piece. All you need to do is take out the old pieces and put in the new and they'll most likely last you for another 10 yrs. but that's not a guaranteed fix from Ford.
SOURCE: 2002 Ford Explorer - Drivers side door lock, rear
Aside from the fuses, your drive side power door lock may be failing to work because of a bad door-lock relay system, or, alternatively, the locking switch/button, itself, is not malfunctioning and in need of replacement.
A great handyman site that specifies the above probable causes and more is the following link:
http://yourhandymanzone.com/Your_Handyman_Zone_How_To_Pages_Vehicle_Car_Zone_Cars_Trucks_Vans_Locks_Power_Locks_Do_Not_Lock_When_Pressing_Locking_Switch_Button.htm
Good luck!
SOURCE: The Fob on my 2001 Ford Explorer will not lock all doors
The problem is not with the FOB, it's within the vehicle. All the FOB does is send a signal to a modual and the modual sends signals to all the locks. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
Testimonial: "Thank you for your time and expertise on this matter."
SOURCE: 2002 FORD EXPLORER DOOR LOCK SHORT DRAINING BATTERY
I just spoke to ford(cause I have the same exact problem), and they told me it's sounds as if the door power lock acuator is going bad. You can buy the part for around $110(plus tax) at autozone, and have someone replace the defective one. Or, go to a ford dealership and they will replace it for some where around $249 hope this helps.
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