Door Solenoid Problems

[GeorgeC]

I am having a problem with my driver's side front door. I have the keyless entry system. The solenoid/actuator won't lock or unlock the door. The remote and keyless pad opens all the other doors. I have to use the key on that door and if have set the doors to lock which in turn arms the factory alarm, then if I happen to just open the driver door if it is not locked, the alarm goes off.

Happens often to me at the most embarrassing places..

I assume the solenoid/act is bad? Are there any cheaper than dealer sources for those? I looked at the Ford parts store on this site, but could not find it.

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[dogfriend]

Sounds like the door lock solenoid is bad. I have replaced two (of three) on my 97. Price from the dealer is about $80. You should email fordpartsnetwork.com and tell Torrie what part you are looking for. He will probably email you back within a couple of hours.

Here are a couple of threads to check

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=55704&highlight=lock+solenoid

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=81544&highlight=door

 

[Opera House]

My driver side door lock failed on my 97

The rivet broke that held the the actuator. If I remember, this is visable on the outside edge of the door held in a plastic bushing. If you find an open hole, that is the problem. Probably that actuator gets more stress because it is used more often. Quite a pain to get an bolt in there.