How to replace door latch - 2001 Ford F250 Super Duty Super Cab

replace the broken latch --remove door panel to access latch and if repairable do it if worn and damaged remove screws on door jam remove latch and replace

lubricate all door latches and hinges (GENEROUSLY) with WD 40, repeatedly open and close doors until latches are working good.
After doors are closing as they should respray all latches and hinges with lithium grease. If this does not work replace latches and have door hinge pins checked.
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Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable (14301).
   

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and watershield from front door (20124).
   

1. Mark the location of the bolt retaining front door glass run front retainer (21572). Remove the bolt.
   

1. Check all rod connections against the appropriate illustration. Correct any disconnected or loose connections and check operation before replacing parts.
   

1. Remove power door lock actuator (218A42).
   

1. Disconnect the rods from the front door latch (21812). The front door latch remote control link (21940) and the latch-to-lock cylinder rod cannot be removed at this time because of the rod's end configuration. Remove wiring from clip on front door latch shield.
   

1. Remove front door latch control cylinder rod (22134) from the door lock cylinder (21985).
   

1. Remove front door latch remote control and link (21818).
   

1. Remove the front door latch retaining screws. Disconnect the door open warning lamp switch (14018) if so equipped. Remove the front door latch from the front door.
   

1. NOTE: Do not damage anti-theft shield.
   Remove anti-theft shield from the front door latch.
   

1. Remove front door latch remote control link, front door latch control cylinder rods and door open warning lamp switches from front door latch where applicable.
   

Installation

1. Follow removal procedure in reverse order.
   

1. Tighten front door latch retaining screws 4-8 Nm (36-70 lb-in).
   
   
   

Item Description 1 Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod 2 Front Door Latch Remote Control Link 3 Bushing 4 Door Latch Shield 5 Power Door Lock Actuator 6 Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod 7 Front Door Latch 8 Latch (1 Req'd) 9 Screws (2 Req'd)

The latch may already be latched like it is closed. You can take a screw driver and put it.. where the latch engages Slightly pry outward agianst the latch while pulling on the door handle. That should release the latch. If you continue to have the problem than the latch will have to be replaced because there is a plastic piece that may be worn out.You will have to remove the door panel to replace the latch. They sell a book on that car that will explain how to remove the door handle(at O'rielly).

1. This is what probably occured
2. While the door was open the latch on the door was closed
3. If the spring inside the latch is broken, Working the inner or outer door release handles will not open the latch.
4. place a screwdriver in the opening of the latch where the door striker would be if the door was closed.
5. apply pressure to the latch paw while operating door release.
6. latch should open.
7. replacement of the latch will keep this from happening again

Yes, it would involve removing the door panel, disconnecting the actuator rods connected to the latch and unbolting the latch from the door.

there is a spring inside the door lock that makes it work this spring is most likely broken try spraying lubricant on the lock just in case its binding ,but it seems like you will have to replace the lock mechanism

inside or outside latch? please rate

Section 01-14A: Handles, Locks, Latches and Mechanisms 1995 Thunderbird, Cougar Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Latch, Door Removal and Installation

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and watershield from front door (20124). Refer to Section 01-05 .

1. Mark the location of the bolt retaining front door glass run front retainer (21572). Remove the bolt.

1. Check all rod connections against the appropriate illustration. Correct any disconnected or loose connections and check operation before replacing parts.

1. Remove power door lock actuator (218A42).

1. Disconnect the rods from the front door latch (21812) . The front door latch remote control link (21940) and the latch-to-lock cylinder rod cannot be removed because of the rod's end configuration. Remove wiring from clip on front door latch shield.

1. Remove front door latch control cylinder rod (22134) from the door lock cylinder (21985).

1. Remove front door latch remote control and link (21818).

1. Remove the front door latch retaining screws. Disconnect the door open warning lamp switch (14018) , if so equipped. Remove the front door latch from the front door .

1. NOTE: Do not damage anti-theft shield.
   Remove anti-theft shield from the front door latch .

1. Remove front door latch remote control link , front door latch control cylinder rods , and door open warning lamp switches from front door latch , where applicable.

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure. Tighten front door latch retaining screws 4-8 Nm (36-70 lb-in).
   

Item Part Number Description 1 21852 Front Door Latch Push Button Rod 2 21940 Front Door Latch Remote Control Link 3 386656-S Bushing 4 21978 Door Latch Shield 5 218A42 Power Door Lock Actuator 6 22134 Front Door Latch Control Cylinder Rod 7 21812 Front Door Latch
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Remote Control Assembly Door Latch
Removal and Installation

1. Remove front door trim panel (23942) and watershield. Refer to Section 01-05 .

1. Remove screw and washer assembly retaining front door latch remote control and link (21818) to front door (20124) .

1. Rotate front door latch remote control and link to remove from front door latch remote control link (21940) .

1. To install, reverse Removal procedure.
   

Fig. The latch bracket shown is moved by loosening the mounting fasteners and sliding it as necessary. Matchmark the bracket to the door pillar before moving-1.8L Passat model shown

If the door won't open from either the inside or outside than there is a problem with the latch assembly or alignment. You can use the other rear door to see how the child lock works. Meanwhile, you'll have to remove the door panel on the right rear door from inside the vehicle. Then you can reach inside with a screwdriver and flashlight and work the latch free. Once you get it open you can further diagnose if it is alignment or a faulty latch assembly. It's not going to be easy getting the door panel off from inside or working the latch to release. I hope this helps.