1999 2000 2001 02 03 Ford F250 F350 Super Duty Extended Cab Rear Door Latch Replacement Won't Open.

[@robertgastreich9846]

You are the man. I love watching your videos, on how to repair door latches, power windows relays. I learn a lot from you. Keep ,up the great work. Say hi to Charlie for me. He is also doing a great job filming so we see exactly what you are doing.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much! Yes I couldn't be doing this detailed work without Charlie's help and camera skills zooming in on things for you guys.

[@birdman858]

I’ve already commented on how helpful this was, but I actually got around to doing this repair on my 2002. I can’t tell you how much this video helped me. I can say hands-down this is the most accurate, informative video I have ever seen…anywhere. Thank you for taking the time to make this video. And I have subscribed to your channel. Thanks again.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome! I really appreciate the viewers like yourself who actually take the time to express their appreciation. Thank you so much for everything!

[@davidcollins3097]

Hey Tony, just wanted to tell you how much I appreciate this video, just did the left side on my wife’s 03 F250 , ordered the P/N in the video and followed your directions exactly. It went very smooth with no issues and my bride is tickled to have that door working again! Keep up the good work and posts brother, thank you much!!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're very welcome! Thank you very much for the comment and watching! Please subscribe to my channel, like the videos, and stay tuned.

[@Captbill1998]

Best video on this subject on KZbin! Thank you!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thanks for letting me know. Much appreciated!

[@birdman858]

My second comment on this video. Your video helped me with replacing the first latch. Then my other latch failed. I had a small shop replace the latch this time. The door wouldn’t close properly and the shop said it was like that when it arrived at their shop. I found they had not installed the latch properly. I just used this video again and all is well. Just wanted to thank you again for making this video. After my first use of this video, I subscribed to your channel and enjoy your other videos. Thanks again.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome! Thank you so much for letting me know. I really appreciate it.

[@larrybryant331]

Man i tell you, i really appreciate you guys taking the time to show us how this is done. I am having the same issue with the passenger side of my truck. This video is spot on. I was trying to figure out how those little fasteners that hold the rods come off. I did not know they open up and you slide out the rod. I didn't know how to remove the latch and this video helped. Thank you sir a job well done, and a very great video. Subscribed!!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

That's great to hear. Thank you very much for letting me know! Thank you for watching and commenting! Much appreciated.

[@DSP1968]

This just came up my feed -- another great video, Tony! We are about to acquire a '99 F-150 Supercab that has just had this problem fixed, and I fear that it was not done the proper way, as you did. So I may be following your advice and process very soon! Thank you.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Let's hope you don't have to. I've never seen them break on the F150.

[@billybradyjr6008]

I could have used this video about 3 years ago! Nice job Tony and cameraman Charlie.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Dang.....well stay tuned and maybe something will come up to help you. Thanks for the kind words! Much appreciated!

[@Dan-g2t]

Great video I just repaired two doors with the cable end repair kit. ended up breaking one of the keepers... now I'm ordering the while thing. I have both doors working but I had to use tie wire. Should have done the job all the way

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you!

[@gh2687]

love the fix videos. actually all of them

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much! I appreciate the kind words. I couldn't do these type of videos without Charlie coming out to help me zoom in for close ups the way he does to be as detailed as we can for you guys.

[@gh2687]

Yes Charlie does a great job.

[@dougmason8007]

excellent start to finish. none of this when i was young

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much!

[@marguerittegoetsch2303]

Hey brother, thanks for this class, it was a big help I have the parts on the way. 😀👍🇺🇲😀

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome. Please let me know how it works out for you.

[@marguerittegoetsch2303]

I called Ford and gave them the vin # and it turns out they have the door latches, and the Prise is $212.00, I have saved this video for the day I repair the door in two weeks. I now follow your work channel. 🙂👍Will give an update in two weeks. 🙏

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Awesome! Thank you very much!

[@enricomasiello7744]

Excellent video you made it look easy with the explanation and details

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much!

[@robertfaulkner7152]

I'm actually really surprised that this wasn't a recall issue. Ford really shouldn't have skimped on the quality of this part and the cable holders/keepers

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I agree but so many makes and models went to the cables around that time. Where they screwed up was not making them a more affordable to replace part instead of making the consumer buy the complete assembly.

[@michaellindquist31]

Interesting video, Tony. I don’t have the special tools so I probably wouldn’t attempt it, but I enjoyed watching it. I didn’t know Ed Morse sold Fords. I bought my Cadillacs from Ed Morse in Brandon Florida.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Ed Morse just recently bought this outfit. I get all the "Big Three" auto parts there.....Ford, GM, and Chrysler.

[@CoupleHarleys]

Outstanding video. Thoroughly explained and quality video where you could see everything that you were doing. I have both of my doors to do on my work truck and this will provide so much help ... Thank You! *Have you or anyone else used the much cheaper kits on _ bay? ... Sometimes this aftermarket stuff is junk but sometimes they do just fine too.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you. I never have used anything other than Ford Parts.

[@user-dp2my1em2v]

Thank you for the video this helped me with my 2009 f250 rear half door uses the same part .

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome. Thank you for letting me know.

[@cecildean3648]

I can get the upper latch open but the cable is not "connected" to the lower latch. Any suggestion on how to get the lower latch to open? Its on a 1999 F350 Super Duty

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You have to reach down in there and release it with your finger or a screwdriver. Looking at the new one will show you what needs to be tripped or pulled. It's totally doable.

[@cecildean3648]

Thanks, I'am etting to old for this S### @@tonyscarcare5657

[@multitoolish]

Great video, thanks!! I have 1 question though. My cables are broken at the ends where they attach to the lock. How do I trip them to get the door open? The cables are not attached to them to pull. thanks again

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you. Boy I don't know about that one. I've never actually seen the cable break or come out. It's usually the plastic around the cable that breaks and you can still pull on the cable. The bottom one you can probably reach and trip it, but I'm not sure about the top one. I'm sorry but that's all I've got. I wish I was there to help you because I'm sure it's doable.

[@multitoolish]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I appreciate it! I wish you was too! All I can figure out is a clothes hanger wire and try to catch something up there to trip it. I'm gonna give it another try tomorrow after work and see. I'll let you know how I get it because it's like you said, there's gotta be a way!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@multitoolish yes, please let me know. Good luck!

[@birdman858]

This really helped me! Thank you!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome. Thank you for watching! And please subscribe to my channel.

[@silvergrizzly316]

Hey👋Tony, jus subscribed! I was just wondering, I fixed both sides of my 2000 F350 7.3l back in 2017 and I guess I was lucky, I just had to replace the latch-lock cable ends with the billet aluminum ones from Ebay so I'm guessing that this was customer request or the cables may have been stretched with age, idk? Anyway, you and Charlie are a great team!!! AWESOME camera shots Charlie! 👍👍

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much! I wasn't aware of any aftermarket replacement. No parts store has ever had them. One of them looks impossible to replace.

[@silvergrizzly316]

@@tonyscarcare5657 yeah, they can be a little tough but if you go to Amazon or Ebay and type in, Rear door Latch Lock Cable Ends they'll pop up. Ford saved a lot of $ knowing one day the plastic ones would dry rot and break. The aftermarket billet aluminum ones will never fail. Take care my friend. Jay

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@silvergrizzly316 good to know. Thank you very much!

[@piewolfe]

​@@silvergrizzly316With my truck, the cable sawed thru the plastic routing tube preventing the tension needed to work the latch.

[@grumpy1962R]

Is it hard to find a t-27 torx? Seems like they’re always sold in increments of 5??? Also, where do you find a 5.5mm socket???

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Autozone has individual torx bits, and my Craftsman socket set has a 5.5 in it.

[@hugoperez8474]

Thanks for you video is help about same problem

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome. Thank you very much for watching!

[@harrypersaud9422]

Excellent video sir

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much!

[@JoseCruz-zp1vf]

what year truck is this? i want to upgrade my seats to 11+ but my seatbelts are on the seats.. i want to get seatbelt like yours so i dont have to change rear panels mines an 01 drw extended cab

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It's somewhere around a 2000-2001. It was a customers truck. Maybe even 1999.

[@JoseCruz-zp1vf]

@@tonyscarcare5657 my 01 has them on the seat! Darn. Thanks!

[@davidstallworth4800]

what size screwdriver did you use to take out the top lock? There are 2 screws that hold it and I need to get to that lock after replacing the bottom connectors and it will still not unlock the top lock. Great video by the way!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Those are Torx screws. I believe they are T27. Thank you!

[@davidstallworth4800]

Thank you so much. One other thing: How did you get the plastic piece on the roof off? That piece is about 8 inches long and 3 wide and looks like it needs to come off to take the lock off. Does it just snap off?@@tonyscarcare5657

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I'm not sure which part you are talking about. Most people comment in this video that it helped them so much because it shows absolutely everything. I really think you should be able to see how to do everything by watching the video.

[@troydaigle1260]

Tony. You have made a great how too. I hate fords for this problem. Wouldn't buy another one. Had 2 of them with nothing but trouble with the rear doors. I will stick with my toyotas.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thanks, but I'll stick to my Fords. 🤣

[@leightonfarms4962]

Thank you Sir, excellent

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much! I appreciate it!

[@chadchast]

What size rivets are you using?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

1/4" if you gonto Napa and tell them you want window regulator rivets, they should know what you mean.

[@jeremybeck9142]

How exactly did you get the door open because both of mine are stuck close and only the top latch is stuck on both?

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You need to pull on the cables and push on the door at the same time. You may need an extra person. I've found that if the door has been closed for a long time, they stick. I also had one recently that I had to stick a screw driver in the top latch to release it. If you have the new cables and latches, you can look at those to see how and what needs to move.

[@jeremybeck9142]

@@tonyscarcare5657 alright thank you, they have been stuck closed for almost 2 years lol

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@jeremybeck9142 that makes a difference for sure.

[@jeremybeck9142]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I’m going to try the repair kit and hope that’s the problem and not the latches themselves

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@jeremybeck9142 I'm not sure what the repair kit consists of.

[@968hbo]

I have a 2001 f150 and just tried to buy the latches from the Ford dealership and they are discontinued. They said you have to get aftermarket.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I didn't know they were available aftermarket. I've never installed them on an F150.

[@rickdrogo]

Hey Tony! Thanks for the video, it is incredibly helpful! Could you please help me with the part number or name I need to order and the exact website to order it from. Im having trouble finding both 😅

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I'm pretty sure I mentioned in the video that it's a Ford part only. You have no choice but to get it from the dealer, and I showed the part number in the video. Thanks!

[@rickdrogo]

@@tonyscarcare5657 you did mention both but I watched it in bed and didn’t write the part number down lol and what’s the exact website? I type in ford website to order parts and I get multiple websites with “ford” in the address.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@rickdrogo there is no website. You have to go to a Ford dealership.

[@rickdrogo]

That’s explains it, Thanks for your time!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@rickdrogo you're welcome.

[@DevilsInBaggyPants1941]

Tony, I know that this may be a stupid question, probably just the video angle. But when you drill out the rivets, was your drill bit turning in a clockwise direction? The flutes look like right handed flutes, but they do make left handed, and the dang video as you’re drilling, it looks like you’re drilling in reverse, left handed style? We’re you doing that? I have to do my truck this weekend, so every tip helps, thank you for the video, you’re very helpful and awesome at what you do!!

[@DevilsInBaggyPants1941]

I think after I watched you on the 3rd rivet u we’re drilling clockwise, I took a closer look 👀 😊

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much for the compliment! No, I was drilling normal right-handed. Please like the video, subscribe to my channel, and check out some of my other videos.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@DevilsInBaggyPants1941 correct!

[@DevilsInBaggyPants1941]

@@tonyscarcare5657 I did subscribe, and thanks again.

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@@DevilsInBaggyPants1941 thank you!

[@dougmason8007]

Thanks!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're very welcome. Please subscribe and check out some of my other videos. Thank you very much for watching!

[@tonyscarcare5657]

Thank you very much for the super thanks. You are the first one to ever do that!

[@donthornton7528]

Thanks

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome.....thank you!

[@Muddybagclean]

Jesus Loves You

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I know. The Bible tells me so.

[@marcuswhite1403]

If it's like the f150, You can buy a cable repair kit for $13.00

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It's not!

[@carsonrandall57]

These are the same guts and pieces they use in the tailgate handle

[@tonyscarcare5657]

It may be now. They used to be rods. Nothing would surprise me for sure.

[@chuckmobley9126]

Why did u skip getting the door open? That is my whole problem. None of this works if the door doesnt open

[@tonyscarcare5657]

I clearly reached in and pulled the cables to release the top and bottom. I guess you skipped over that part! Look at all of the comments to see how many people this video has helped.

[@slomotion5165]

Supposed to be 3, there's 1 fock the union

[@2011mendo]

Just buy the cables... you do NOT have t buy the entire unit... Unless your trying to peddle Ford Parts...

[@tonyscarcare5657]

No parts store could ever get me the correct cables!

[@2011mendo]

@@tonyscarcare5657 to bad... only like $20 bucks each side, x 2 of course, upper and a lower. 4 cables total... Think I just spent a total of $73 off Amazon... And NO rivets. None of that... pop, pop, bling out. Both doors. Easy peasy..

[@tonyscarcare5657]

@2011mendo one of those latches didn't look like the cable was removable unless you bent it open.

[@elymejias775]

Thanks

[@tonyscarcare5657]

You're welcome! Thank you very much for watching and commenting. Please be sure to subscribe and stay tuned.