Happened to me last night in San Antonio right infront of total wine and more. Took them 10 seconds on my 2022 f250. Doing this door lock delete today. Good video sir.
Excellent video! Thank you for the help. They hit my 2020 F250 Platinum last week in San Antonio in the parking lot of the Courtyard hotel at the RIM at 4:30p - broad daylight, and busy. Also hit a Raptor. Cop said he had pending vehicle break-in calls at the other 2 hotels next to mine, then at La Cantera mall (he said probably all F series trucks). They are looking for guns - opened my center console and back seat, took nothing from my truck (same for Raptor guy, whose gun was in a truck safe). Just swapped my handle yesterday - $250 for handle from Ford dealer parts (just give them your VIN to match the part), and quoted $105 for paint (which I'll do next week) - I did the labor. The only mod I did relative to video is I drilled a hole on the bottom sheet metal mounting tab to accommodate the plastic alignment pin on the handle that's next to the mounting bolt. You'll see a second hole on the top sheet metal tab to accept the alignment pin on the standard handle, but now that you are using the passenger handle turned upside-down, you either need to drill the hole on the bottom tab, or you'll need to shave the alignment pin from the handle to allow for flush mounting.
Thanks Mark - yes, more stable to drill the hole like you did. I just bent the tab down, but sorta wish I would’ve taken the extra minute to do that.. LOL - I’ve had no problems luckily. All of mine were broken into in that same area! Ridiculous. The only thing I have noticed after all this time is the facia of the inside handle, the one you pop off to back out those two screws, now when my knee rests on it, it squeaks… thinking some insulation tape is in order! Thanks again for the comments buddy.
Got my f250 broken into yesterday at the same courtyard Marriott at the rim. This was in broad daylight while I was at a business meeting. Stole my Luggage.
Great video, exactly what I needed to see and am doing the exact thing you did here. I was really concerned that the passenger side wouldn’t work on the drivers side as I was sitting here in my truck looking at my new 204$ handle that’s till needs paint. With your video I can proceed with paint without having got rear the door apart first to see if it’s gonna work or not. Thanks again!
Thanks for the info. Mt four door f250 got broken into at san Antonio. I have the keyed ignition. Can I just order the left rear door handle for the front left door handle?
Mel, almost all of these comments are out of SA - and both my 250’s were hit there - don’t you think the police would put about 10 F250 decoys out to catch these guys?? It’s so rampant they’d probably catch 10 groups in one night
My 2017 F250 just got broken into again last night for the second time. Last time it was a $800 new handle and paint. This is a good idea to at least have some sort of deterrent.
Same here we went down to SA to spend a couple days they hit mine in a wingstop parking lot not far from the mall. Luckily didn’t steal anything but just damage my door handle and lock tumbler.
Great video. Thanks. How did you remove the lock cylinder from the door handle? I'd like to remove the cylinder and cover the hole with a small metal plate (since my handle isn't broken), but I can't figure out how to remove the lock cylinder.
I have a 2018 Lariat with the passive entry. Can the door handle be disassembled from the unpainted base and reassembled onto the painted base? This way I could use the factory painted handle base without having to get the new one painted. Also, is the drivers door the only one that is vulnerable or are the other doors breachable also. Thanks
I will try to answer - the drivers door handle plate has a huge hole where the tumbler goes thru - the other doors do not. So the idea is to use the passenger side assembly because it doesn’t have the hole. I don’t know if you can buy just the plate - but even if you did the painted one (Existing one) would have the hole. I hope that makes sense.
Just had my 2017 f150 broken into in San Antonio at the McAlisters off 1604 on the west side...crazy how many people have had this happen in San Antonio in the comment section alone. The used this exact method to get in.
If I just remove the locking pin with in the door would that solve the problem? Yeah they can still try and just cause damage but I was just quoted $198 for the handle and $250 for paint. 17 f150 raptor.
Great video, thanks. I realize putting in the passenger handle is the "best" solution. But wouldn't just cutting out the actuator bar from the tumbler do the same? for no cost? and also without a manual key you are now hoping that your battery never dies in truck or hope the trucks locking electronics never fail?
I thought I responded - if I already did, I apologize. Yes it would; however they will still attempt to twist the tumbler because it’s there and possible damage the door - once the tumbler is twisted then you’ll have big hole there. On the key part I added somewhere in this thread about installing a jumper hookup incase your battery goes dead - you won’t need to get under the hood to power your truck up.
Thank you sir. This just happened to me the other day. Dang shop wanted to charge me 700 for this repair. Honestly, I'm more thinking to get rid of the truck... this is the 3rd incident I've had in the last year
I just got my 2017 f350 broke into in San Antonio right next to la cantera, they took my gun and my radar. I love this video, you mentioned that we need to remove the rod inside the truck and that we would not be able to use the key. Dumb question, but I can still unlock the truck with my remote and open the door on driver side, correct? also, they disconnected my horn before they broke in. I have a camera in my truck and they were quick that the camera recorded after they already broke in and took my stuff. On my camera facing inside, I can see my interior lights flashing but did not hear the horn. when I got home I set my alarm and did not hear the horn, I looked in front of my grill and notice they disconnected the horn. Now I am thinking about hard wiring the horn at a different location and rig the horn wires to look factory, so when they think they unplugged the horn, its actually hard wired and horn will work.
Yessir - this just removes the rod that the “key” turns - the lock actuator still works the same - as well as the finger sensors. Sorry this happened to you brother. Most all of these posts are from San Antonio - you would think the police would run a sting on them - they can use my truck as bait if they want…
@@tsmith1898 lol, I was reading all the comments and it all happened the same area as my truck. The cop said they take no more than 10 seconds and they are gone. When I was making my report, the same time they just stole another truck at lowes parking lot in the same area. Pisses me off.
@@cunhapma - that’s where they got mine - same place. On my horn I wired it to a relay - when the relay closes from them unplugging the horn - I put two more LOUD horns under the hood that go off… my son and I were going to make another video about that
I believe in the comments - we’ve covered that a few times, but yes, you could but the fact there is still a tumbler there invites them to attempt the break in. When there is no tumbler the chances are greater they walk away. If they have already attempted the break in - then you have loose, broken tumbler in the door - or a big hole where it was.
It’s January 2024. Just happened to me early this week in.. you guessed it.. San Antonio. Am I the first to get hit this year? Thank you, to the person who posted this video. Has anyone done something different with the rod? Does it rattle after the fix? Can I zip tie it onto something to keep it from rattling or completely take the rod out?
Do you have a keyless ignition? On Ebay it says those handles are for a keyless ignition truck. I have a keyed ignition and want to do this, I haven't had any issues with my truck but ever since I got it in November, I can't get over how stupid that lock looks sticking out of the door handle.
It should work as long as you have a keyless entry. The only problem I see with this is, What happens if your battery is dead for all the electronics to work?
guessing that I could just use existing handle and plug the hole where the lock was? Was thinking if battery died, I could just send power back through the trailer lights, but I think there is a relay on that, so thinking of dropping a small fused wire off the battery under the hood, and down low where I could connect 12v so I could get enough power to unlock doors and pop hood. any thoughts on this
I replaced mine just like yours. Great idea, what is your plan if the battery dies? Will the key fab still work since there is no way to unlock it manually. I figured I’d cross that river when I got to it. It’s better than having your truck easily broken in to.
@@tsmith1898 Anytime I’ve ever had a dead battery, there was still enough “juice” to unlock the door. My truck sat at the airport for 2 weeks and the dash cam drained my battery. The running boards still deployed and it unlocked no problem.
I just pulled the driver and passenger side and swapped them. So the passenger side still has the tumbler but it’s not hooked to anything. When they go to the driver side they just get the blank, no key hole. Btw I have the jumper cable that had a plug in the grill so you don’t need to open the hood to attach the jumper cables, so if the battery dies, I just hook my truck to someone’s car and I have power.
this is a great idea of just swapping handles! NO cost, no custom painting. I will use a similar extension cable that I have on my motorcycle battery. it plugs directly into my booster battery pack. Or to normal jumper cables from a second truck.
I really can’t remember, I think the handle was $150 and the paint and body was the same… I THINK…. Problem with filing a claim is they are repair it back stock and then you still have them same issue.
I would suggest adding a battery tender lead for access to charge batteries in the event they go dead otherwise you'll be running a slim jim or calling on a thief to get into your truck to pop the hood 🤪to access the batteries for a jump start or replacement
I have a white with chrome handle that can be used to replace the key lock cylinder handle for sale if anyone needs one. It does not have the smart key sensors in it.
Coyote and Daniel - both my 250’s were broke into in San Antonio - up in the NW corner I had the body shop paint it - figured they would be as cheap as anyone on that small a piece. It’s a great fix fellas - mine has not been jacked with since.
So if I get to this on my truck before the thieves do... Could I just take the connecting rod out and put the old “key lock” handle back in? Or do I need the new handle without the key?
Surely, but when there is no visible tumbler they have no reason to tear up your door. if they see the tumbler they will attempt to break in and tear the handle up anyway (they don't know the rod is gone). with this method, they have nothing to break - its all gone.
I removed the rod so I could still remotely lock the vehicle. It does work but 3 weeks later before I could replace and repair they pried the edge and cut the “alarm” wire now my horn doesn’t work. They didn’t get in but it’s damn frustrating having this continually happen. This is a known problem to Ford but they won’t fix it, they want $1500 dollars to repair it.
My truck just broken to at the 54th st at city base in San Antonio. I’ve only had the truck for 3 months and it’s the second accident I’ve had so far. I’ve never had anything happen to my other trucks
Happened to me in San Antonio near the airport, in the parking lot of Rooms To Go. They have cameras everywhere too, but won’t release or view footage unless the police request it.
This same thing happened to me and what I came up with was I removed the rod that connects the lock to hinge. Yea I’ll be SOL if the battery dies but no one will get in my truck again like that.
I don't "know" otherwise 100% - but i can tell you i have seen no difference in the doors nor the door handle from the platinum to the FX or any lariat (other than trim). It would be hard to believe Ford would make a "special" door just for platinum, which is merely a trim and addition package.
Well after reading through a bunch of these comments I’ve learned a couple things. 1) this is a great idea and I hope I never have to do it 2) I’m clearly never taking my truck to San Antonio cause WTF?!?! Now I gotta check the wife’s Bronco cause I think those have the same design😐
In both cases - my 2015 f250 and this one, they pulled the wires on the horn - on the 15 Ford made it real easy to reach the wires through the grille. However, you would CERTAINLY know if they broke in this way
@@tsmith1898 So I guess I will also look for a way to reroute the horn wires. Or just move the horn? But the key is simply to make it harder to steal your truck, and they move on to the one next to it. Same way I protect my house. Sad that we need to do all this these days. Again, thanks for taking the time to make a video to help the other F150 owners.
@@danconatser8699 - Dan, did this work on your 150 as well? I wasn’t 100% sure if it would. I never moved the horn - but could tell when the next guy tried it - cause my horn would be disconnected again
On my 2015 F250 - they reached into the front grille and pulled the wires from my horn -- Ford in their wisdom put the horn right where it is accessible from the front to disconnect. Im not exactly sure on this new model where the horn is - however, i dont think they cared too much about the horn going off - they have no intentions of staying that long.
Did my handle last year, now they just punched a small hole right below my door handle took them one minute flat in and out my truck at 8:00 in the morning in Houston
Yes, I covered that below a couple times. Many ways to avoid that. I dropped I positive lead from the battery down through the front bumper so I could jump the truck w/o opening the hood - small battery pack is enough to allow the doors to open
I've now had two Ford pickups broken into; 2012 F150 and a 2018 F250. Going with the alternative handle on this and just hope the battery doesn't cause an issue down the road.
This was a concern of mine as well. I spend a lot of time on seldom traveled trails in Wyoming in deadly cold winter. If I could not get into my truck due to a dead battery it could be a REAL problem.
@@davidburchard3178 David - a buddy and I devised a "jumper" cable of sorts that hangs down behind the grill with two solid connectors - so if this happens - i can hook a battery or battery pack directly to it and power the battery - certainly enough to unlock the doors - but the cables are large enough to jump the entire truck if need be.
It's not exactly the same. You can't support the latch cable with out it falling loose. You have to rig it to get it to work. Use the one from the rear driver's side. Move it to the front or just buy a new driver's passenger latch.
They broke In mine twice in san antonio tx by 410 the 3rd time I was waiting for them with a bat sure enough they wanted to break in but I broke their back window lol I had my 9mm incase they tried to pull a quick one on me the hotel caught the incident 😅 They never went back cause I stayed 2 more months but I got my revenge
Can't you just leave the existing handle and lock in place but just remove the rod? Essentially this would disable the lock and you wouldn't have to spend money on replacements.
Surely, but when there is no visible tumbler they have no reason to tear up your door. if they see the tumbler they will attempt to break in and tear the handle up anyway (they don't know the rod is gone). with this method, they have nothing to break - its all gone.
@@tsmith1898 sorry, i didn't scroll down far enough for my answer. Just trying to save the $350+ and my time to fix a bad Ford design. I am cheap. I am thinking that just a broken jimmyed door lock, and no way to get in the truck to steal things is still a good deal. BTW- yes, a gun vault is ALWAYS a great idea.
I found this video because of my doors locking up and freezing weather with the rain now I figure to get around this one all epoxy the holes up get some touch-up paint and that should do it it deterrent
FORD should pay to have this done. They MUST know about this! We avoided going to the Alamo this week because of the reviews of people getting their trucks broken into. Damn Democrat thugs!
This just happened to me. This video is exactly what I needed. Thank you
Thank you so much!! My 2020 just got broken into with 6k miles. You saved me a ton of money from having a shop do the repair.
Awesome! glad it helped
One of the better descriptions of this process. Thanks!
Got mine broke into last night. Went and bought a passenger handle today after. Glad i found this video tonight for tomorrow! thanks!
Happened to me last night in San Antonio right infront of total wine and more. Took them 10 seconds on my 2022 f250. Doing this door lock delete today. Good video sir.
i have a 2021, is this process the same as in video for 2021 and 2022?
Same just got mine broken into at the Hampton inn Hotel.
Great vid. Helped me decide I have no business trying to replace my broken handles.
Great video...exactly what I needed to complete this on my 2017 F250👍
Great job. Thank you for taking the time to share!!!!
Thanks for the video. I just changed mine out. I bought the handle online and I had to paint it white before I installed it. 2017 fl50 xlt.
Excellent video! Thank you for the help. They hit my 2020 F250 Platinum last week in San Antonio in the parking lot of the Courtyard hotel at the RIM at 4:30p - broad daylight, and busy. Also hit a Raptor. Cop said he had pending vehicle break-in calls at the other 2 hotels next to mine, then at La Cantera mall (he said probably all F series trucks). They are looking for guns - opened my center console and back seat, took nothing from my truck (same for Raptor guy, whose gun was in a truck safe). Just swapped my handle yesterday - $250 for handle from Ford dealer parts (just give them your VIN to match the part), and quoted $105 for paint (which I'll do next week) - I did the labor. The only mod I did relative to video is I drilled a hole on the bottom sheet metal mounting tab to accommodate the plastic alignment pin on the handle that's next to the mounting bolt. You'll see a second hole on the top sheet metal tab to accept the alignment pin on the standard handle, but now that you are using the passenger handle turned upside-down, you either need to drill the hole on the bottom tab, or you'll need to shave the alignment pin from the handle to allow for flush mounting.
Thanks Mark - yes, more stable to drill the hole like you did. I just bent the tab down, but sorta wish I would’ve taken the extra minute to do that.. LOL - I’ve had no problems luckily.
All of mine were broken into in that same area! Ridiculous. The only thing I have noticed after all this time is the facia of the inside handle, the one you pop off to back out those two screws, now when my knee rests on it, it squeaks… thinking some insulation tape is in order! Thanks again for the comments buddy.
Mine just got broken into today here at one of the parking garages downtown San Antonio. What door handle is it? like the model?
@@wallytostado85 I’m not sure I understand? It’s the passenger side handle from the same model your driving F150 or F250
@@tsmith1898 its the driver side door that got broken but went to Ford today n bought the passenger side door. I will be doing what u did as well
Got my f250 broken into yesterday at the same courtyard Marriott at the rim. This was in broad daylight while I was at a business meeting. Stole my
Luggage.
Great video, exactly what I needed to see and am doing the exact thing you did here. I was really concerned that the passenger side wouldn’t work on the drivers side as I was sitting here in my truck looking at my new 204$ handle that’s till needs paint. With your video I can proceed with paint without having got rear the door apart first to see if it’s gonna work or not. Thanks again!
You bet Frank - glad it helped
Good thing mine is chrome, I will get one and bring it over, you can switch it out since you are the expert! Nice job on the video.
This is a great Video, thank you for the information.
Thanks so much man, I have 21 F350 and they just did this to me while it was at the airport.
Best video ive seen on this subject thank, you, youd probably get more views if you add how to replace door handle assembly !
Thanks for the info. Mt four door f250 got broken into at san Antonio. I have the keyed ignition. Can I just order the left rear door handle for the front left door handle?
Awesome video. Good ole San Antonio boys got into mine last night.
Mel, almost all of these comments are out of SA - and both my 250’s were hit there - don’t you think the police would put about 10 F250 decoys out to catch these guys?? It’s so rampant they’d probably catch 10 groups in one night
Thanks for the video, very helpful
My 2017 F250 just got broken into again last night for the second time. Last time it was a $800 new handle and paint. This is a good idea to at least have some sort of deterrent.
great video thank you
You think I could use the rear driver side handle ?
Is there a video on how to remove the actual tumbler from the handle? I plan on removing all the components
Same here we went down to SA to spend a couple days they hit mine in a wingstop parking lot not far from the mall. Luckily didn’t steal anything but just damage my door handle and lock tumbler.
Whats the part# for the passanger door handle? Thank you
Great video. Thanks. How did you remove the lock cylinder from the door handle? I'd like to remove the cylinder and cover the hole with a small metal plate (since my handle isn't broken), but I can't figure out how to remove the lock cylinder.
You have to remove the entire handle first - then you can remove the cylinder
Does anyone have a part number for the front passenger door handle discussed here? I can only find the part with a satin chrome handle.
I have a 2018 Lariat with the passive entry. Can the door handle be disassembled from the unpainted base and reassembled onto the painted base? This way I could use the factory painted handle base without having to get the new one painted. Also, is the drivers door the only one that is vulnerable or are the other doors breachable also. Thanks
I will try to answer - the drivers door handle plate has a huge hole where the tumbler goes thru - the other doors do not.
So the idea is to use the passenger side assembly because it doesn’t have the hole. I don’t know if you can buy just the plate - but even if you did the painted one (Existing one) would have the hole. I hope that makes sense.
Just had my 2017 f150 broken into in San Antonio at the McAlisters off 1604 on the west side...crazy how many people have had this happen in San Antonio in the comment section alone. The used this exact method to get in.
I just had it happen to my f150 two weeks ago
If I just remove the locking pin with in the door would that solve the problem?
Yeah they can still try and just cause damage but I was just quoted $198 for the handle and $250 for paint. 17 f150 raptor.
Great video, thanks. I realize putting in the passenger handle is the "best" solution. But wouldn't just cutting out the actuator bar from the tumbler do the same? for no cost? and also without a manual key you are now hoping that your battery never dies in truck or hope the trucks locking electronics never fail?
I thought I responded - if I already did, I apologize. Yes it would; however they will still attempt to twist the tumbler because it’s there and possible damage the door - once the tumbler is twisted then you’ll have big hole there. On the key part I added somewhere in this thread about installing a jumper hookup incase your battery goes dead - you won’t need to get under the hood to power your truck up.
Thank you sir. This just happened to me the other day. Dang shop wanted to charge me 700 for this repair. Honestly, I'm more thinking to get rid of the truck... this is the 3rd incident I've had in the last year
Let me guess you from texas san antonio or houston area
@@bris9984 lol Texas, yes but not either of those areas
Did you end up replacing the door handle?
Just happened to my 16" F150 today. I am going to do this.
Did it work
Damn you San Antonio!
Does anyone have the part number for the 17 Ford F-150 passenger side handle with the sensor??
Where can I buy these?
This only happens on keys with push button start?
I just got my 2017 f350 broke into in San Antonio right next to la cantera, they took my gun and my radar. I love this video, you mentioned that we need to remove the rod inside the truck and that we would not be able to use the key. Dumb question, but I can still unlock the truck with my remote and open the door on driver side, correct?
also, they disconnected my horn before they broke in. I have a camera in my truck and they were quick that the camera recorded after they already broke in and took my stuff. On my camera facing inside, I can see my interior lights flashing but did not hear the horn. when I got home I set my alarm and did not hear the horn, I looked in front of my grill and notice they disconnected the horn. Now I am thinking about hard wiring the horn at a different location and rig the horn wires to look factory, so when they think they unplugged the horn, its actually hard wired and horn will work.
Yessir - this just removes the rod that the “key” turns - the lock actuator still works the same - as well as the finger sensors. Sorry this happened to you brother. Most all of these posts are from San Antonio - you would think the police would run a sting on them - they can use my truck as bait if they want…
@@tsmith1898 lol, I was reading all the comments and it all happened the same area as my truck. The cop said they take no more than 10 seconds and they are gone. When I was making my report, the same time they just stole another truck at lowes parking lot in the same area. Pisses me off.
@@cunhapma - that’s where they got mine - same place.
On my horn I wired it to a relay - when the relay closes from them unplugging the horn - I put two more LOUD horns under the hood that go off… my son and I were going to make another video about that
They just welcomed me into the San Antonio club too but does it fit off centered from the body lines
Fits perfect
Great video, can you just remove the tumbler rod.?
I believe in the comments - we’ve covered that a few times, but yes, you could but the fact there is still a tumbler there invites them to attempt the break in. When there is no tumbler the chances are greater they walk away. If they have already attempted the break in - then you have loose, broken tumbler in the door - or a big hole where it was.
It’s January 2024. Just happened to me early this week in.. you guessed it.. San Antonio. Am I the first to get hit this year?
Thank you, to the person who posted this video.
Has anyone done something different with the rod? Does it rattle after the fix? Can I zip tie it onto something to keep it from rattling or completely take the rod out?
Do you have a keyless ignition? On Ebay it says those handles are for a keyless ignition truck. I have a keyed ignition and want to do this, I haven't had any issues with my truck but ever since I got it in November, I can't get over how stupid that lock looks sticking out of the door handle.
It should work as long as you have a keyless entry. The only problem I see with this is, What happens if your battery is dead for all the electronics to work?
guessing that I could just use existing handle and plug the hole where the lock was? Was thinking if battery died, I could just send power back through the trailer lights, but I think there is a relay on that, so thinking of dropping a small fused wire off the battery under the hood, and down low where I could connect 12v so I could get enough power to unlock doors and pop hood. any thoughts on this
Not a bad idea. It could be a 10-8 gauge wire.
I replaced mine just like yours. Great idea, what is your plan if the battery dies? Will the key fab still work since there is no way to unlock it manually. I figured I’d cross that river when I got to it. It’s better than having your truck easily broken in to.
Yeah, that is the stickler. The way i reasoned it out is: "well, at least I'll be the one to break my own window"..... LOL
@@tsmith1898 Anytime I’ve ever had a dead battery, there was still enough “juice” to unlock the door. My truck sat at the airport for 2 weeks and the dash cam drained my battery. The running boards still deployed and it unlocked no problem.
Ive never had my battery die so much the doors wouldnt unlock. The diesel having two batteries it will never happen.
A diesel has 2 batteries. I doubt both batteries would go out at the same time.
@@walkjam This is great to know. Makes doing the manual lock delete less risky.
I just pulled the driver and passenger side and swapped them. So the passenger side still has the tumbler but it’s not hooked to anything. When they go to the driver side they just get the blank, no key hole.
Btw I have the jumper cable that had a plug in the grill so you don’t need to open the hood to attach the jumper cables, so if the battery dies, I just hook my truck to someone’s car and I have power.
this is a great idea of just swapping handles! NO cost, no custom painting. I will use a similar extension cable that I have on my motorcycle battery. it plugs directly into my booster battery pack. Or to normal jumper cables from a second truck.
How much did the new handle cost? Same thing happened to me they broke the lock and didn’t know whether to file a claim or pay outta pocket
I really can’t remember, I think the handle was $150 and the paint and body was the same… I THINK…. Problem with filing a claim is they are repair it back stock and then you still have them same issue.
Can you just unhook the rod from the tumbler and remove it? Instead of changing the door handle?
I am asking this same question
What is the part number?
I would suggest adding a battery tender lead for access to charge batteries in the event they go dead otherwise you'll be running a slim jim or calling on a thief to get into your truck to pop the hood 🤪to access the batteries for a jump start or replacement
I have a white with chrome handle that can be used to replace the key lock cylinder handle for sale if anyone needs one. It does not have the smart key sensors in it.
Do u still have this part?
@@clayurban9005 I do have it. $100 plus shipping from Wyoming?
Will drivers rear handle work?
Not sure - I suppose if you don’t have the figure sensors on your front door. I know the older 250’s it will work
From San Antonio, just had mine broken into. Where did you get yours painted?
I just got broken in today. Also in Sa
Coyote and Daniel - both my 250’s were broke into in San Antonio - up in the NW corner I had the body shop paint it - figured they would be as cheap as anyone on that small a piece. It’s a great fix fellas - mine has not been jacked with since.
@@pebblehoppertj I ended up getting a Jimmi jammer installed this week instead of a new handle. Maybe something you would want to look into
@@jr9307 I'm looking at that too. Who installed it?
@@pebblehoppertj Anthony's Planet Pickup
So if I get to this on my truck before the thieves do... Could I just take the connecting rod out and put the old “key lock” handle back in? Or do I need the new handle without the key?
Surely, but when there is no visible tumbler they have no reason to tear up your door. if they see the tumbler they will attempt to break in and tear the handle up anyway (they don't know the rod is gone). with this method, they have nothing to break - its all gone.
@@tsmith1898 agreed. Probably a good idea to change it out completely.
I removed the rod so I could still remotely lock the vehicle. It does work but 3 weeks later before I could replace and repair they pried the edge and cut the “alarm” wire now my horn doesn’t work. They didn’t get in but it’s damn frustrating having this continually happen. This is a known problem to Ford but they won’t fix it, they want $1500 dollars to repair it.
This happened to us in San Antonio twice. Both happened on I10, once at hotel and this week at a restaurant. It’s ridiculous!
I literally just had my 2019 f250 broken into at the Japanese tea garden! My truck was parked in the first space as you walk up the stairs
Three times it happened to me -- I was in San Antonio
My truck just broken to at the 54th st at city base in San Antonio. I’ve only had the truck for 3 months and it’s the second accident I’ve had so far. I’ve never had anything happen to my other trucks
Happened to me in San Antonio near the airport, in the parking lot of Rooms To Go. They have cameras everywhere too, but won’t release or view footage unless the police request it.
Happened to me at restaurant in San Antonio today smh
Silly Question.. what would happen if the 12v battery goes dead and everything is locked. Can you still unlock the door with a dead battery ?
That’s covered in the comments pretty thoroughly
Yep. San Antonio for me as well. Love Ford but this can't happen.
Same with me in San Antonio too… never going back there with a super duty again
This same thing happened to me and what I came up with was I removed the rod that connects the lock to hinge. Yea I’ll be SOL if the battery dies but no one will get in my truck again like that.
I was thinking the same thing, what am I going to do if the battery dies and the doors are locked. Any ideas?
2020 raptor broken in to.
This has happened to me with my 2018 F250 twice in San Antonio. I asked dealer about it and he said won’t fit on Platinum?? Do you know otherwise?
I don't "know" otherwise 100% - but i can tell you i have seen no difference in the doors nor the door handle from the platinum to the FX or any lariat (other than trim). It would be hard to believe Ford would make a "special" door just for platinum, which is merely a trim and addition package.
Just happened to me yesterday in san antonio also, 2020 f250.
Just happened to me too in San Antonio this week. Does anyone have the part number to the handle assembly for the driver side and passenger side?
happened to me in san antonio at the rim on friday night in front of maggianos, 2017 f350 platinum
Happend to me this week in shithole San Antonio 2021 F250. 3 spots from front door of Homewood Suites SeaWorld. 653PM
Well after reading through a bunch of these comments I’ve learned a couple things. 1) this is a great idea and I hope I never have to do it 2) I’m clearly never taking my truck to San Antonio cause WTF?!?! Now I gotta check the wife’s Bronco cause I think those have the same design😐
San Antonio for me too! 11-18-2022. Never take my Super Duty there again!
They got me on 11-13-2022, while I was eating at Hopdoddys
When they DO break in that way. Does it set the alarm off???????
Tools stolen out of truck with no signs of entry or alarm going off
In both cases - my 2015 f250 and this one, they pulled the wires on the horn - on the 15 Ford made it real easy to reach the wires through the grille. However, you would CERTAINLY know if they broke in this way
@@tsmith1898 So I guess I will also look for a way to reroute the horn wires. Or just move the horn? But the key is simply to make it harder to steal your truck, and they move on to the one next to it. Same way I protect my house. Sad that we need to do all this these days. Again, thanks for taking the time to make a video to help the other F150 owners.
@@danconatser8699 - Dan, did this work on your 150 as well? I wasn’t 100% sure if it would. I never moved the horn - but could tell when the next guy tried it - cause my horn would be disconnected again
Dosent the alarm go off?
On my 2015 F250 - they reached into the front grille and pulled the wires from my horn -- Ford in their wisdom put the horn right where it is accessible from the front to disconnect. Im not exactly sure on this new model where the horn is - however, i dont think they cared too much about the horn going off - they have no intentions of staying that long.
Did my handle last year, now they just punched a small hole right below my door handle took them one minute flat in and out my truck at 8:00 in the morning in Houston
You did the fix in this video and they still got in?
Great idea but what do you do if your battery is dead? Now you have no way to get into your truck except to call a locksmith to break into it.
Yes, I covered that below a couple times. Many ways to avoid that. I dropped I positive lead from the battery down through the front bumper so I could jump the truck w/o opening the hood - small battery pack is enough to allow the doors to open
Remember - you no longer can unlock your door with the key -- if your battery goes dead, you're toast.
I've now had two Ford pickups broken into; 2012 F150 and a 2018 F250. Going with the alternative handle on this and just hope the battery doesn't cause an issue down the road.
Jason S just run a hidden jump off post under the truck somewhere. Just about everyone has cables now days.
This was a concern of mine as well. I spend a lot of time on seldom traveled trails in Wyoming in deadly cold winter. If I could not get into my truck due to a dead battery it could be a REAL problem.
@@davidburchard3178 David - a buddy and I devised a "jumper" cable of sorts that hangs down behind the grill with two solid connectors - so if this happens - i can hook a battery or battery pack directly to it and power the battery - certainly enough to unlock the doors - but the cables are large enough to jump the entire truck if need be.
I’d rather pay a tow then pay my deductible
What did you pay to have the handle painted?
I think I paid a $100 (I think) just for painting
It's not exactly the same. You can't support the latch cable with out it falling loose. You have to rig it to get it to work. Use the one from the rear driver's side. Move it to the front or just buy a new driver's passenger latch.
Not true - I’ve done about 10 now - and mine has been changed this way for years now - with 0 issues
How about take the handle off epoxy to holds up buy some touch-up paint shouldn't look too bad if you take your time that should be a deterrent
If you do this.. and I did... and your battery dies, you're calling a locksmith to get into your truck. Be aware of that.
Nunyabiz - please read the comments - this has been covered many many times - with some solid solutions
They broke In mine twice in san antonio tx by 410 the 3rd time I was waiting for them with a bat sure enough they wanted to break in but I broke their back window lol I had my 9mm incase they tried to pull a quick one on me the hotel caught the incident 😅 They never went back cause I stayed 2 more months but I got my revenge
Lol - good on you
San Antonio... San Antonio... San Antonio... All of us got our trucks broken into in SA...🤣
I wish someone would forward this to SAPD
I just got my 2018 F150 and I couldn't believe how much of a joke that lock is just sticking out of the door
Yessir, like they went from a bad design to a worse one.
Can't you just leave the existing handle and lock in place but just remove the rod? Essentially this would disable the lock and you wouldn't have to spend money on replacements.
Surely, but when there is no visible tumbler they have no reason to tear up your door. if they see the tumbler they will attempt to break in and tear the handle up anyway (they don't know the rod is gone). with this method, they have nothing to break - its all gone.
@@tsmith1898 sorry, i didn't scroll down far enough for my answer. Just trying to save the $350+ and my time to fix a bad Ford design. I am cheap. I am thinking that just a broken jimmyed door lock, and no way to get in the truck to steal things is still a good deal. BTW- yes, a gun vault is ALWAYS a great idea.
I found this video because of my doors locking up and freezing weather with the rain now I figure to get around this one all epoxy the holes up get some touch-up paint and that should do it it deterrent
Damn reading some of the comments and it is crazy because my truck was broken into in San Antonio as well. Trash ass city.
Just had my 2018 f250 broken into last night and the bastards pried the back door open and pulled the door lock
FORD should pay to have this done. They MUST know about this! We avoided going to the Alamo this week because of the reviews of people getting their trucks broken into. Damn Democrat thugs!
Just had my f350 broken into at the san antonio location bass pro shops