Door key lock doesn’t work

[Number4]

so I removed the door panel to take a look. The key had no resistance when trying to lock/unlock.

Found the rod completely disengaged and the lock to rod piece off. I’m assuming there’s supposed to be a E-Clip style fastener here?

Anyone had this happen?

Yup, looked at NAPA online and it does use an E-Clip. Now to find the right size....

 

[Number4]

I really just posted this because I hadn’t created a post in who-knows-how-long.

NAPA has the lock, and an assortment of E-Clips in stock. SER 1007 is the line / part number.

 

[mountaineer2004]

Good info...thanks!

 

[DeSOB]

This just happened to me. Did you have to replace the lock itself or just install a new eclip and connect the rod?

 

[Number4]

Just a new E-Clip

 

[John5475]

I just used a little jb quick weld and it's fine now

 

[DeSOB]

I’m in the middle of this. Removed door panel and peeled back the foam insulation. I see the hook and missing e clip. But how do you get to it? The door has tiny cutouts in the interior sheet metal. Your pictures look like bigger holes. Do I need to remove the lock from the outside?

Edit: never mind. Just attached the lever first through the holes, then attached the hook second.

 

[TechGuru]

Having this disconnected might be a nice security feature but if your battery goes dead or you lose all your remotes you're locked out, lol.

 

[Raptor_]

Having this disconnected might be a nice security feature but if your battery goes dead or you lose all your remotes you're locked out, lol.

And that's why I truly hate that Ford deleted all other keyways. Nothing beats a good ol' brass key as a backup system.

 

[davidmmm69]

And that's why I truly hate that Ford deleted all other keyways. Nothing beats a good ol' brass key as a backup system.

I haven't used a key in a door lock in at least 15 years if not longer.
3 vehicles now and not even sure they would even work.

 

[TechGuru]

I keep a non chip service key in my wallet for the door for if I were to get locked out.