gregp108
 |
|
• soldotna, AK, USA |
|
• Registered on 12/16/2004 |
|
• 5 posts |
|
|
|
 Posted:12/16/2004 20:19 |
|
|
|
I just bought a 2001 ford excursion diesel limited. The only problem i have is that the door locks seem to stick on the drivers and drivers side door. They will lock with a push of the button but will not open. I can see that they are trying but just dont come all the way up. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thank you, Greg |
|
CHPMustang
 |
|
• Plano, TX, USA |
|
• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
|
• 1,800 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
 Posted:12/16/2004 20:22 |
|
|
The lock actuators must be amoungst the most troublesome parts in some Excursions,maybe because they are part of the large run of them that are just plain bad.
Not sure if they can be lubricated but could be possible.
Bill
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
|
|
Mark Rychel
 |
|
• Chesterland, OH, USA |
|
• Registered on 3/10/2003 |
|
• 54 posts |
|
|
|
|
Posted:12/17/2004 07:57 |
|
|
I had to replace mine in my 2000 3 years ago at approx. 50,000 miles
Mark  |
|
gregp108
|
|
• soldotna, AK, USA |
|
• Registered on 12/16/2004 |
|
• 5 posts |
|
|
|
|
Posted:12/17/2004 12:53 |
|
|
|
Mark, Can you give me some more information about the lock acuator you replaced? My ex also has about 50k miles on it. |
|
CHPMustang
|
|
• Plano, TX, USA |
|
• Registered on 7/24/2002 |
|
• 1,800 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
|
Posted:12/17/2004 15:27 |
|
|
Greg do you need instructions to replacing the actuator/s?
Instructions
Photos
Instructions & Photos courtesy of Cuinak 
Bill
2002 Excursion XLT-P 4x4 7.3L Powerstroke Diesel
|
|
J-Douglas
 |
|
• San Antonio, TX, USA |
|
• Registered on 3/18/2004 |
|
• 89 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
|
Posted:12/17/2004 21:34 |
|
|
I do agree that the actuators are pretty pathetic. My 2000 Ex had the same problems. It was rediculous to have to reach around from the rear door to pry up the drivers door lock. I doubt lubrication would help any. They are obviously very weak.
I definitely remember a post on this site that mentioned a good aftermarket actuator source. I would DEFINITELY use aftermarket actuators. 
5.5" Fabtech, 37x12.5x17 BFG AllTerrains, 17x9 Helo Maxx 8 Chrome. 6.0 Powerstroke Diesel. |
|
David Rush
 |
|
• Greenville, SC, USA |
|
• Registered on 4/11/2004 |
|
• 233 posts |
• 1 Vehicle
|
|
 Posted:12/17/2004 21:40 |
|
|
Lube the snot out of the latches. I have an 01 which one day deciced it was going to get pickey like yours. Someone on here suggested lubing the door latches. It may be voodoo but it worked for me. Won't hurt to try. Good Luck
David |
|
Mark Rychel
|
|
• Chesterland, OH, USA |
|
• Registered on 3/10/2003 |
|
• 54 posts |
|
|
|
|
Posted:12/18/2004 07:52 |
|
|
I had it done at the dealership, I forget the cost it's been a few years
Mark |
|
