Power door locks not functioning

[Dragracer61]

My next door neighbor's 2000 Excursions' door locks (all) sometimes work (only one side at times) for the last year and he asked me to look into it.

Not having a manual, I noticed something odd, when switch is activated (either open or, lock) you can see the lock try to move, and also hear the soleniods try to work and sound weak. I find it hard to beleive all failed. Is there a relay that might be weak somewhere?

The dealer quoted him $275/door to investigate the problem, not including parts! He has me looking to start replacing the solenoids (actuators)one at time, I'm not comfortable just throwing parts at it.

Does the drivers door controll all? Is it possible the drivers door is the weak causing high power draw and not allowing the others to work?

Anybody else with similar problems? [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

[nosymp]

I HAVE THE EXACT SAME PROBLEM ON MY NEW TO ME 2000 X I DONT SEE HOW ALL WOULD GO OUT. MOST OF THE TIME THE DRIVERS WORKS BUT NO OTHERS. IT SURE GETS OLD AFTER ABOUT A DAY I'LL CHECKUP ON THE POST L8R [img]/ubbthreads/images/graemlins/shrug.gif[/img]

[ljg17]

OMG that is outrageous!!!

I had the same issue it is failed thermistors inside the motors of the actuators, I had three fail within 24hours they had the same issue weak and not working. you can pull them out of the doors and pop them open and solder a jumper wire inside the motors to fix the issue. I found the actuators challenging to remove most here on these forums say they are easy I disagree with that however they are certainly not impossible for the amature mechanic, I did the first one in 2 hours and the second and third in one hour each.

[Beast]

WOW
My 2000 back passenger door just stopped working also. I will keep this post marked for when it gets warmer. At least its on the drivers side so I just have to reach in while getting into the truck.

[Graupp]

I had the same door lock problems on my Y2K-X

First the front doors, then the back...

I changed them all out myself....for me it was about an hour per door...."BUT" i did it the hard way.....

"IF" you check back on this website, you'll see some of the guys left instructions on how to do it in 15 minutes per door....

Parts are about $38/ per solenoid @ local stealership....

I bought those so-called 'universal' ones.....too much mickeymousing around..... I just snapped the new ones [ford's] in and everything has been fine since they redesigned the part.....

[Dragracer61]

I did a search for the repair that was mentioned in another posting. Can somebody find it (I couldn't) and repost or, the link?

[The-washer]

I installed these Door Lock Actuators from part express. They piggy back onto your current actuators, and so far, the eight that I have installed are doing great with no failures.

[Dragracer61]

Finally got around to installing new lock actuators on 2 of the five doors on neighbors Excursion, and with the help of the procedure provided by one of the members, after doing the driver door (about35+ minutes) the second door took a total of 15 minutes.

New actuator is by far, a better design. He is now a happy camper!

Thanks!

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[Ken1]

How too???
The last time I removed a door panel they had screws on panel to remove.
How do you remove the door panels on our "X"'s?

I have the same lock problem.

Thanks

Ken

[Dragracer61]

Very, very simple.

There are two screws that must removed, one is behind the light lense cover, and the other is behind the swtich panel. The switch is held in with snaps, and simply pry it and, remove the screws. If doing a front door, besure and remove the verticle cover (it too is held in with snap clips)

Once the screws are removed, lift the panel up, and out of the way.

here's the link to procedure that was sent to me.

http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/sh...35#post3252935

[Ken1]

Thanks

Ken