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1994 Ford Explorer Door lock button broken off. Door won't

Tiny
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  • 1994 FORD EXPLORER
  • V8
  • AWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 209,000 MILES
My 4 year old son decided to kick the door lock button while it was unlocked. The button broke off and now the door won't open. What can I do to diagnose and fix the problem?
Monday, June 28th, 2010 AT 1:46 AM

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Tiny
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Did he kick the switch (electric) or the manual one on the top of the door panel?
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Wednesday, June 30th, 2010 AT 11:59 PM
Tiny
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He kicked and broke off the manual switch on top of the door panel.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010 AT 11:58 AM
Tiny
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What you need to do is remove the door panel. Chances are the linkage from the lock is broken or disconnected.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010 AT 1:20 PM
Tiny
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Yeah, I've been fiddling with a coat hangar to get the door open. I don't think I'll be able to get the panel off until I do.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010 AT 1:27 PM
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You can remove it with the door closed, it's just a pain.
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Thursday, July 1st, 2010 AT 8:57 PM

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