1997 Ford explorer door latch issue

1997 FORD EXPLORER
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BUTTERFLIDRM
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I have a 1997 Ford Explorer AWD V8 with 157718 miles. The rear interior door handles will not open the doors. I have replaced the handle itself, which was broken. Now, the latch still will not release leaving the door unable to open from the inside. I have checked to be sure the child-safety lock is not engaged. Also, the rod does not seem to be bent. What else could be causing this issue?
Sep 26, 2007 at 12:09 AM
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MERLIN2021
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Try getting some brakekleen and spray white grease, spray liberaly the catch 4-5 times opening and closing from the outside. Then aply a liberal coat of grease. It has to be an issue of binding someplace in the mechanism!
Sep 26, 2007 at 2:42 AM