1998 ford explorer auto door lock not working

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It appears to be a known issue. You need a good auto electrician.

https://www.google.com/search?q=2020+ford+explorer+door+lock+problems

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auto locking just makes loud noise , Where ? Inside a door ? Bad door lock actuator .

Hello Jeroboam777d,

News FLASH...!!

Things are seldom made better by needle-nosing
out parts and throwing them over your shoulder.

Fortunately these are still sold new from your dealers
(my preference is ROCKAUTO)

(see below)

1998 FORD EXPLORER 5 0L V8 Door Lock Actuator RockAuto

Universal kits are even available from AMAZON and of course there is ALWAYS eBay.

Same EXPLORER / MOUNTAINEER
part from 1998 to 2003

Happy hunting.

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sounds like you got bad information. if you call the dealership they will make a new key and program it to your ignition.

That is caused by worn locks they have no interface as such the door actuators do the "thinking" so check your lock for wear/exessive traval ! this is one of these things as i can only advise you as I can't see it NEED TO BE THERE! so just look at it and use commern sense the CDL system is Quite simple on fords compeared to japaneese models e.t.c.
O.K.?

There are long linkage rods from the inside handle to the latch assembly. There should be an adjustment on these links. Too tight keeps latch from locking, too loose it won't unlatch. Use a screw driver or rod to trip the latch asm so you don't have to keep opening and closing the door. Also if it sticks closed and won't unlatch, the door won't be locked closed on you.

you will have to remove the door panel, check for a disconnected linkage or a broken door latch, sometimes it just needs cleaning and lube, good luck.

Try using "LOCK EASE". You can buy it at Autozone.

There is a latch inside the frame of the back door. You have to switch the latch to unlock and they will then allow someone in the back seat to open the doors.

From www.topix.com /forum/autos
1998 (2000) Expedition....child safety lock often kicked in by itself. SOLVEDI wedged it down with a rubber plug. - ALL OK for ~ 3 years.
Then lock "activated" even with lever DOWN.
All is FINE NOW - see below.
Rick
Milton, Canada
Remove the plastic cover around the lock lever. Spray a light penatrating oil (wd-40) in and around the lock leaver mechanisim and work the mechanisim up and down several times. This should free up the small gravity lock inside the mechanism.

Good luck.

Bulldog Security makes a Very Unexpensive system that you can Install and fix this Problem. Just go to BulldogSecurity.com and find one for your Ford Or Wal-Mart carries these to. I put Remote Start with Remote Doors, Windows, and Extra's on my 95' Silverado, WORKS GREAT!!!