Drive side door won't open. Outside handle flops around; inside handle won't open door. How can I get the door to open so I can replace parts
Try a slim jim first, down the side of the window. Or AAA or locksmith. If no luck, remove the seat first. Find the screws and bolts around the door handle and arm rest. Most Ford's have screws around the outer side of the panel. I don't believe your's does. The panel lifts or pops off. Once the panel is off, you can reach down and open the door. Just a note. I have done some to where the panel came out in pieces.
SOURCE: driver sode door lock
The locking solenoid may need to be replaced, or the rod adjusted.
You will need to remove the door panel to watch the movement.
If the solenoid is not fully extending, it will require replacement.
It will look similar to this...
In the picture below, it will be #4
Check the locking mechanism is lubricated properly. Try spraying some penetrating oil in the mechanism (just above 3 in the diagram) Wait 10 minutes, and re-try.
If the actuator does not fully extend, it will need to be replaced.
SOURCE: The door handle springs on my mercury mountaineer are broken
u can't replace just the springs, they are sold with the handle only, it is a dealer item, about $50.00 for part and $150.00 to install it.
SOURCE: I cannot open rear driver side door from inside or out.
Well you could take the door panel off and fool around with the lock till you get it to work. If you want to get lazy take a crow bar and open the door with that, but it will more than likely break the door. Sounds the lock seized up and will take you working to get it loose,
SOURCE: I have a 97 Mercury sable, and whenever it
I just had this problem yesterday, and after pulling in to a heated garage for just a minute it closed fine. Obviously we cant all do this, so get yourself a graphite powdered lubricant from your local parts store. It is a dry lubricant that will keep the latch moving, and since it is a dry powder, it will not freeze.
SOURCE: I have a 1996 Mercury Mountaineer. Sometimes the
no the latch could be hanging up, the keyless entry pad has no mechanical connection, lube the latch area generously, ....even pull the highest bolt holding the latch in place and with the red nozzel spry into the bolt hole .....hold handle in up position and close door like ten times or more to work the lube into moving components....... make sure when this happens that the lock is fully rising to allow to open,
may need and actuator also if thats not occuring.
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