Thanks for sharing! The mechanism close up pics/video were great and you covered most details necessary for a successful replacement by an average DIYer. I replaced mine today with an OEM Motorcraft unit (part # (SW-6953) or (6L3Z-25218A42-AA) and it looked identical.
2003 F350 application.!! Thanks for the video. Very helpful, but I eliminated the steps of removing the locking mechanism (3 screws) and outside door handle. With a little bit of effort, I was able to remove the actuator. It took a bit of patience, and several screwdrivers, but it can be done. Appreciated the help.
What made you determine it was the actuator? My front doors will not lock or unlock via power buttons or key fob but will work manually. Already tried a new power switch and didnt fix issue. Is this what i need to look into next?
I perform most work on my '03 F-350 SD 4X2, V10. Great truck! Any videos about any repairs would be appreciated. Rear diff oil change, water pump R&R, radiator R&R, back flushing coolant system, injector R&R, diagnosing general issues with this vintage truck's V10, etc.
I also love the teflon dry lube you link to. I've used it on everything from lock tumblers to the refrigerator door. I don't have an F350, but the educational quality of this video is excellent!
Oh and the best part of it all?? REPLACING THE ACTUATOR DID NOTHING TO FIX PROBLEM. All that I managed to accomplish was wasting 20 bucks, breaking plastic clips and making the door be unable to open from the inside now. It will unlock but it won't lock. Exactly the way it was before I made the horrible mistake of trying to do this myself. That was my rear driver door. My passanger front door sometimes unlocks and sometimes it doesn't, I have to press the unlock button 3 times quickly and when I'm lucky the stick moves up far enough to be unlocked, but it doesn't always work. If anybody has any suggestions I'd love to hear them, causing reading "wow this was so easy my grandma was able to do it" comments is really starting to make me rage.
DillysADV thanks. What’s the motor right under the lock tab with springs in it. This is on the other side of the door (right side when the rear door is open) is this for the windows? Sorry I just bought the truck and haven’t owned a for for 10yrs. I Had my LLY Chevy which was Mr. dependable
I did exactly this video but now my door will not open. The actuator works correctly but the door will not open now. How do i open the door now, i removed the panel while the door is closed but cqnt figure out how to pop it open.
Nevermind, figured out that if I yank up on the manual lock and pull the handle at the same time it will open. Window switch works but the actuator isn't making a sound. Ordered the part, thanks for your video!
If you have a 2001 F250, I implore you, DO NOT TRY TO DO THIS. It is a f******g NIGHTMARE. Every stupid plastic clip, EVERY SINGLE ONE takes 30-40 minutes of prying, painful hand positions, and scraping yourself. Unplugging the plugs takes 25 minutes of jostling and positioning, including probably breaking one of the clips. Whoever designed this should be boiled in oil and have their fat sold for soap. Seriously, just have a shop do it. Your sanity will thank you.
That video shows a front door. The rear door does not have the huge rectangular access hole that the front door has in the metal panel. Not applicable...
Sir, let me add my thanks to the long list of other grateful folks. One door took me four hours, but I eventually got everything where it belongs. The power door lock works now. I wouldn't have attempted it if it weren't for your video.
Question, How do you remove the "other" electrical piece for the latch? It's the little white one on the bottom. I'm replacing the whole latch and the new latch doesn't come with the actuator or the little one on the bottom
My right rear door, will unlock but not lock. It makes a noise like it's trying to work. Do you think it's the actuator that's bad or something else? 5 years ago wasn't working at all and I replaced it with the same one in your link.
Finally. A video that shows everything. Others skipped over taking off the door handle. While not 💯 the same as my 01 excursion, it game me the important details
Question: My Ford F 250 Crew Cab has a rear door in which the interior handle and my newly installed exterior door handle don't open the door. I need to troubleshoot. The interior door open pull lock doesn't stay put and thus can't open the door. Is it just the actuator? I have power locks and the rears haven't worked in years. Ford says it has a newer actuator but needs to be spiced to existing wires. Your thoughts.
I cannot speak to the ones you are dealing with. I will say something sounds off . It may be worth recording a video of what you are working with and send me the link ( I am more visual with how I do repairs)
@@DillysADV With the interior door panel removed, I need to get this door opened. I know that I can remove (from the inside) the 2 nuts for the exterior door handle but how can I get the door opened with that??? When I pull up the door lock tab (on left side of door) it doesn't stay up. What can I do to any of the working parts in the door cavity that can release the lock?? Thanks for the reply....
@@patrickwhelan5703 at about 2:54 I show the internal assembly. If you control it from there, you should be able to unlock the door and open it from there assuming that the latch portion stool works. If it is not working I am not sure.
Are you referring to the one that goes to the exterior handle? if so you rotate it until the clip lines up with the gap (it is a little tricky to see) and then it should slide out.. careful about bending it, that may mean that there is a clip that has not released properly. if you need to send me a pic on facebook and I can guide you better.. facebook.com/DILLYSADV
Yea, most automakers try to re-use the same parts across not only different years but also different vehicles altogether. any automaker that does not do this is foolish.. Thanks again for commenting!
do you have anything on door window failure where roles up and down intermittenly would love to check it out since i have 02 f350 that works sometimes and sometimes not.
I don't but, I did have that problem.. It turned out to be the window switch. amzn.to/2us7ks1 they are a little spendy but totally worth it.. test it with a basic multi meter when it is not working by checking the power at the window motor. I do have footage of what when wrong on my failed hard drive so once it is recovered, I'll get it posted and maybe go into detail on how to test.. thanks for coming by.
James Johnson. My 2000 F150 had window issues and I don't think they're much different than the 2000 style Super Duty window motors try smacking it with a wrench or screwdriver in and see if it frees up the window motor
Why did you remove all of that to take out the Locking actuator? All you have to do is take off the door panel reach your hand back in there disconnect the two locking arms disconnect the wire from the actuator and then you something small like a small flat head to release the actuators locking clip no need to take the door handle off
You are possibly very correct.. part of it is to show more of what is being done as well as seeing what I was doing.. 2 nuts to get the handle out was not a biggie.. if you did this for a living.. which ever way is faster or just works for the tech works.. thanks for sharing, now I am going to have to go try it to compare...
Thanks I've done the fronts before slightly different and looked to see how the rear ones worked. Took me about 10min a door appreciate it.
Glad to be of service
Thanks for sharing! The mechanism close up pics/video were great and you covered most details necessary for a successful replacement by an average DIYer. I replaced mine today with an OEM Motorcraft unit (part # (SW-6953) or (6L3Z-25218A42-AA) and it looked identical.
Glad it helped.. thanks for the part info..
Worked perfectly for my 2003 F350, thanks DillsADV!!
2003 F350 application.!! Thanks for the video. Very helpful, but I eliminated the steps of removing the locking mechanism (3 screws) and outside door handle. With a little bit of effort, I was able to remove the actuator. It took a bit of patience, and several screwdrivers, but it can be done. Appreciated the help.
Glad to be of service!
2006 F350 Lariat - instructions where spot on. Did my drivers side rear passenger.👍
Awesome! glad it helped
my door does'nt open i am afraid of harming the mechanism assembly , how dom I open the door to do these repairs
If it were me, look at where the levers for operation are in these videos and see if you can snake something in and operate them manually.
What made you determine it was the actuator? My front doors will not lock or unlock via power buttons or key fob but will work manually. Already tried a new power switch and didnt fix issue. Is this what i need to look into next?
Once I accessed the actuator. I used a meter to make sure power and ground signals were getting to it.
What do we do if after changing the actuator, it still doesn’t work?
I would verify you are getting power.. (really should probably do that first) that will give you a direction to go.
Yes, I should have done that first. I found a purple wire between the door and pillar that was broken. I’ll have to repair the wire to restore power.
@@davidjustdave6363 that's not too bad.. glad you found it.
Thanks much for this video. You turned what was looking like an all day job into something less than an hour with a break for snacks
Thanks DillysADV. I used your video today to replace my lock actuator and it went great. Much appreciated.
Glad it helped out.. thanks for watching!
I perform most work on my '03 F-350 SD 4X2, V10. Great truck! Any videos about any repairs would be appreciated. Rear diff oil change, water pump R&R, radiator R&R, back flushing coolant system, injector R&R, diagnosing general issues with this vintage truck's V10, etc.
One day I do plan on getting back to posting. My truck is the 7.3 diesel though.
Thanks for the video, used it to fix my 01 F350 PSD rear driver side door. You made it look easy.
Glad it helped, sorry I made it look easy. the tight spaces do make it tricky.
I also love the teflon dry lube you link to. I've used it on everything from lock tumblers to the refrigerator door. I don't have an F350, but the educational quality of this video is excellent!
Thanks!
Thanks for video.Could not of changed my door lock actuator with out it…🤙🤙🤙🤙
Glad it helped
Oh and the best part of it all?? REPLACING THE ACTUATOR DID NOTHING TO FIX PROBLEM.
All that I managed to accomplish was wasting 20 bucks, breaking plastic clips and making the door be unable to open from the inside now. It will unlock but it won't lock. Exactly the way it was before I made the horrible mistake of trying to do this myself.
That was my rear driver door. My passanger front door sometimes unlocks and sometimes it doesn't, I have to press the unlock button 3 times quickly and when I'm lucky the stick moves up far enough to be unlocked, but it doesn't always work.
If anybody has any suggestions I'd love to hear them, causing reading "wow this was so easy my grandma was able to do it" comments is really starting to make me rage.
Were you ever able to figure out what the problem was?
Thank you so much for your help.
Glad to be of service
Is this the same for my 2013? The actuator looks the same
I cannot say for sure but it could be. If it is not it would be really similar.
DillysADV thanks. What’s the motor right under the lock tab with springs in it. This is on the other side of the door (right side when the rear door is open) is this for the windows? Sorry I just bought the truck and haven’t owned a for for 10yrs. I Had my LLY Chevy which was Mr. dependable
I checked and yes, depending on the model of truck you have the 2013 uses a lot of the same actuators.
@@Rider-nb5ts Yes, the motor in the front portion of the door is for the window.
DillysADV thank you on all accounts!!! You’re awesome, subscribed!
I did exactly this video but now my door will not open. The actuator works correctly but the door will not open now. How do i open the door now, i removed the panel while the door is closed but cqnt figure out how to pop it open.
it sounds like one of the rods came out..I would look for that first,
My driver's rear door will not open at all. I got the panel off but how can I open the door to start the repair?
Nevermind, figured out that if I yank up on the manual lock and pull the handle at the same time it will open. Window switch works but the actuator isn't making a sound. Ordered the part, thanks for your video!
Amazon delivered part the next day, fixed it in 30 mins, thanks again. I guess if another one fails I will just do the rest of them at once.
If you have a 2001 F250, I implore you, DO NOT TRY TO DO THIS. It is a f******g NIGHTMARE. Every stupid plastic clip, EVERY SINGLE ONE takes 30-40 minutes of prying, painful hand positions, and scraping yourself. Unplugging the plugs takes 25 minutes of jostling and positioning, including probably breaking one of the clips. Whoever designed this should be boiled in oil and have their fat sold for soap. Seriously, just have a shop do it. Your sanity will thank you.
They are a bit tricky, especially due to the tight space you have to work in.
There's an easier way to remove and replace the actuator - th-cam.com/video/VQr-SbdNh28/w-d-xo.html
That video shows a front door. The rear door does not have the huge rectangular access hole that the front door has in the metal panel. Not applicable...
Sir, let me add my thanks to the long list of other grateful folks. One door took me four hours, but I eventually got everything where it belongs. The power door lock works now. I wouldn't have attempted it if it weren't for your video.
Glad it helped.. always love hearing that someone was able to attack this with confidence.
Question, How do you remove the "other" electrical piece for the latch? It's the little white one on the bottom. I'm replacing the whole latch and the new latch doesn't come with the actuator or the little one on the bottom
I am not sure if I am thinking the right piece but it should jut be clipped on.
My right rear door, will unlock but not lock. It makes a noise like it's trying to work. Do you think it's the actuator that's bad or something else? 5 years ago wasn't working at all and I replaced it with the same one in your link.
That does sound like a faulty actuator.
I can't pull the bar that goes from the actuator to the inside lock button, the one wrapped in a plastic sleeve
I'm trying to remember that one. Are you trying to remove it or just actuate it, Actuate it may be push not pull?
Great video sir, made the actuator replacement easy. keep up the good work.
Glad it helped
Thanks! Very helpful!
You got me out of a real pickle! Thanks! Worked, even for my 2011 F250.
Finally. A video that shows everything. Others skipped over taking off the door handle. While not 💯 the same as my 01 excursion, it game me the important details
Glad it helped out.. Hopefully I will get more time to do more detailed videos.
It would been better a closer look on the tab part when you where taking the part out sir thank you for the guidelines
I will keep that in mind if I get back in there again.. I know sometimes seeing the details makes all the difference.
Question: My Ford F 250 Crew Cab has a rear door in which the interior handle and my newly installed exterior door handle don't open the door. I need to troubleshoot. The interior door open pull lock doesn't stay put and thus can't open the door. Is it just the actuator? I have power locks and the rears haven't worked in years. Ford says it has a newer actuator but needs to be spiced to existing wires. Your thoughts.
I cannot speak to the ones you are dealing with. I will say something sounds off . It may be worth recording a video of what you are working with and send me the link ( I am more visual with how I do repairs)
@@DillysADV With the interior door panel removed, I need to get this door opened. I know that I can remove (from the inside) the 2 nuts for the exterior door handle but how can I get the door opened with that??? When I pull up the door lock tab (on left side of door) it doesn't stay up. What can I do to any of the working parts in the door cavity that can release the lock??
Thanks for the reply....
@@patrickwhelan5703 at about 2:54 I show the internal assembly. If you control it from there, you should be able to unlock the door and open it from there assuming that the latch portion stool works. If it is not working I am not sure.
Do you have a video on an F3 50 lift back door replacing the lock actuator
I am guessing you are referring to the SUV version.. no I don't.. Just the truck..
man how did u get that bar off that you just "pull up"? I feel like it's bending and not giving for me.
Are you referring to the one that goes to the exterior handle? if so you rotate it until the clip lines up with the gap (it is a little tricky to see) and then it should slide out.. careful about bending it, that may mean that there is a clip that has not released properly. if you need to send me a pic on facebook and I can guide you better.. facebook.com/DILLYSADV
They are the exact same locking actuators as the 2000 F150 and they mount up the same
Yea, most automakers try to re-use the same parts across not only different years but also different vehicles altogether. any automaker that does not do this is foolish.. Thanks again for commenting!
Thanks fixed my 2 rear doors
Glad it helped 😊
do you have anything on door window failure where roles up and down intermittenly would love to check it out since i have 02 f350 that works sometimes and sometimes not.
I don't but, I did have that problem.. It turned out to be the window switch. amzn.to/2us7ks1 they are a little spendy but totally worth it.. test it with a basic multi meter when it is not working by checking the power at the window motor. I do have footage of what when wrong on my failed hard drive so once it is recovered, I'll get it posted and maybe go into detail on how to test.. thanks for coming by.
James Johnson. My 2000 F150 had window issues and I don't think they're much different than the 2000 style Super Duty window motors try smacking it with a wrench or screwdriver in and see if it frees up the window motor
Why did you remove all of that to take out the Locking actuator? All you have to do is take off the door panel reach your hand back in there disconnect the two locking arms disconnect the wire from the actuator and then you something small like a small flat head to release the actuators locking clip no need to take the door handle off
You are possibly very correct.. part of it is to show more of what is being done as well as seeing what I was doing.. 2 nuts to get the handle out was not a biggie.. if you did this for a living.. which ever way is faster or just works for the tech works.. thanks for sharing, now I am going to have to go try it to compare...
Where's your video?