1997 Ford Escort door lock

1997 FORD ESCORT
182,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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STARCRAFTT
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the passenger side door lock wont work. is this easy to fix? how much would it cost to fix at a shop? or can i do it cheaper ?would i get the same lock, because the key i have does everything . or iam i going to have another lock with another key just for that door
Apr 25, 2010 at 10:21 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Are you refering to manual door locks or electric?
May 6, 2010 at 12:19 PM
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STARCRAFTT
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it is a manual lock
May 7, 2010 at 12:19 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What I recommend is removing the door panel and taking a look inside. Chances are the linkage has come off or broken. You should be able to do it yourself. The only hard part is that it is tight to work on.
May 7, 2010 at 6:38 AM
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STARCRAFTT
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thanks very much for the advice
May 8, 2010 at 12:50 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Let me know what you find or if you have other questions.

Joe
May 8, 2010 at 8:04 PM
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STARCRAFTT
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the linkage came off needle nose pliers and glue weld. hope it holds
May 9, 2010 at 6:23 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Glad you found it. That is usually what happens. I'll keep my fingers crossed for you.

Take care and let us know if you have questions in the future.

Joe
May 10, 2010 at 6:36 AM
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