2001 Ford Explorer Automatic Door Locks

2001 FORD EXPLORER
125,000 MILES • 6 CYL • 4WD • AUTOMATIC
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MC99992004
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My drivers side door look will not unlock when I open it. I push down the unlock botton but the lock will not open. I even broke off the door handle trying to unlock it.

All the other door locks work throughout the vehicle. What do I do?
Mar 7, 2010 at 8:30 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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THe electric lock is actuated by an electric actuator. It may be bad. What you need to do is remove the door panel and check to see if it is getting power. If it is, then chances are it needs replaced.
Mar 8, 2010 at 10:39 PM
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