How to Replace Door Lock Actuators 99-10 Ford F250 Super Duty

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[@deaniesewell8363]

Oh my gosh! Just finished replacing the actuator on our 2010 F250. This video is awesome! Perfect step-by-step instructions. Dealership wanted $400 to replace it! 2 hours of my time, it's done, it works and I learned something new. Thank you!

[@Punchacow]

Followed the directions to the letter and everything worked out perfectly. It saved me probably $400. Shops charge quite a bit anymore. Thank you so much. Now I have the added knowledge to share with someone else or to fix their vehicle if necessary. 63 years old and always learning.

[@BrianWalsingham]

Thanks for the detailed installation. I would have never figured that out without destroying at least one part in the door without this video. 2000 Excursion door locks working like a champ now. Thanks again.

[@ManicPandaMedia]

Dude, You ROCK!! Just installed the new door actuator on my 99 f350 super duty and I gotta tell you I started ran into a snag, jumped on here and viewed exactly what I needed from you doing it and DAMN done easy!! If you were closer I'd buy you a beer..actually a case!! Awesome

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[@edog1955]

A thousand thanks! My local locksmith wanted $100 per door to change the actuators. The first one took me a little time, but the second one was much easier. A note: The 3 screws for the door latch were secured with thread locker, so I applied same during reassembly.

[@stephenfeher5686]

The video was essential. When I read that people changed actuators in 15 minutes I feel totally inadequate, because it certainly took me longer. But without the video I wouldn't have been able to do it. There was a part that connects the door handle to the actuator that is tricky to remove, at least I found it so. In the video, the presenter's hand was making it impossible to see how this steel rod came out of a plastic fitting that one has to squeeze to be able to pry the thing off. But finally I got it. Thanks a lot!!

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+Stephen Feher Thanks for watching. We are glad that you were able to complete this repair with the help of our video. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorLockActuators/Ford/F250-Truck/1ADRK00002?KZbin&CTA+Comment&RG3d3uGAeLw

[@eclecticneophyte2581]

if you have an early 99 super duty (like I do), you won't have that nice big vertical rectangle cut-out on the inside of the door, but rather one or two small diameter holes you can barely see through. Consequently, it took two sets of hands to get mine back together properly. Still very doable, and worked great once done...thanks for this video!

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[@renohuskerdu4592]

@@1AAuto Don't you have any advice for those of us with Gen 1.0 Super Duty trucks? We only have a small access hole and can't get our fingers in there.

[@dustind292]

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[@1AAuto]

I do not have a video that shows that. If you look in the door with a flashlight you may see some type of clip or something that holds it in place that you would need to remove in order to replace it.

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the actuator and make sure that it's not hitting anything inside of the door.

[@1AAuto]

@tj0002 We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows you how to repair the door locks. If you have a Chiltons or a service manual, they may show you how to fix this issue.

[@bbubacz1]

You guys are great! I've made at least 6 vehicles repairs with your parts and videos. Thanks!! 👍🏻

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[@FreeAmericaChannel]

I used your video to replace all four lock actuators on my Ford F350 crew cab. Even though this video does not cover back doors, I learned enough to figure it out the first time. Outstanding video!

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[@dunnoyolo2238]

Replaced my rear door actuator on F250 Superduty and only lasted 1 and a half years and went bad already

[@patrickf.1145]

Very helpful. My 1999 F250 had slightly different access holes but everything else was the same. The 2nd door, of course, took only half as long.

[@patrickf.1145]

P. S. I changed out the speakers at the same time. Super easy.

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+Patrick F. Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorLockActuators/Ford/F250-Truck/1ADRK00002?KZbin&CTA+Comment&RG3d3uGAeLw

[@1AAuto]

For the heck of it check the wire harness between the door and body of the car to see if there's a broken or a frayed wire in there. If there is that could be causing the intermittent issue.

[@TandaTen]

Fantastic video! My wife thinks I'm a genius because of this.

[@mbreckwoldt9813]

Great video. I have to do all 4 doors on my Excursion 2002 diesel. Good price as well. $100 for all 4. I guess if the OEM's lasted 10 years you are lucky. Good planning on all the tools required. Makes the job faster.

[@stephenlambert6444]

Great video! Very helpful showing you each step on how to remove and put back together the lock assembly so that I could change out the door door light sensor/door ajar switch. No other video showed me how to take the assembly out with all the little clips so I wouldn't break them. Thank you!

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[@suntannedfiddler]

Helpful thanks. I have a 1999 with 60k original miles but because I live in the country the doors have only every been locked and unlocked probably 50 times in 17 years. All four actuators have failed due to lack of use. ........ At least the Powerstroke is a good engine...LOL

[@cclawncare1]

Please CORRECT The Title to reflect proper years of trucks to 99-07, NOT including 08,09, or 10. Other than that, this is the awesome instructional video thaty uou always provide. Thanks

[@tj0002]

very helpful thanks ---> but... I just need to replace the door lock, the actuator works fine , is it the same procedure & about how much for the door lock ? thanks again

[@Rosie858]

Hi Mike, Great videos. Do you have a video for a broken door lock actuator for a 2002 Ford expedition? My front passenger door lock is not working. Thanks!

[@Les_Burris]

I just tackled this project on my F550 and this video was very helpful!

[@dcc6832]

Great video. Followed it step by step and no problems. Thanks!

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+Evad C Thanks for watching. We carry the new door lock actuator shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them in case any of our viewers needs to replace theirs. We also offer free shipping in the lower 48 states on all orders. www.1aauto.com/door-lock-actuator/i/1adrk00002?KZbin&CTA%20Comment&ATony

[@paulward2396]

Hello, Great video. I have a question. I have a problem where the drivers-lock/unlock button does not work and the passenger-lock/unlock button only unlocks. In looking at the schematic, that leads me to believe that two out of the three relays are bad.the two relays are the drivers unlock relay and the all lock relay. the schematic does not say where the relays are. the relays are not listed in the fuse/relay list that is in the owners manual. Have any ideas? Thank you, Paul.

[@noontimewhale]

Pontiac and ford trucks. Great taste. Interesting that this model door handle seems to have a gloss finish. Has it been painted?

[@RoughNeckRage]

No nothing is hitting the actuator, i believe its in the locking mechanism, do you have a video on how to fix that or change out? I really appreciate you answering back so promplty you have earned a new subscriber and a customer

[@chelseaweeden4680]

I really like the video quality. Easy to follow and much better view of small spaces than in other videos. Nice job!

[@RoughNeckRage]

i have a question, i replaced my door actuators on my ford f250 and they work great but i can unlock my passenger door with my key and i can barely unlock my drivers side door with the key, can you tell me what might be my problem with that

[@jonrack1977]

Great videos and website. Nowadays, mechanics are spoiled with KZbin, but I am not complaining :)

[@richardmasey5220]

What is the little pot that is located adjacent to the lock and has a two pin male plug?

[@chnnk20]

Thank you for the video. You saved me so much time and I didn't break anything

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+chnnk20 Thank you for your feedback!

[@MrEarthmover]

Mate? When i try to open the door with the remote the locks just seem to jiggle a little but don't seem to unlock. What do you think that is? The actuator or something else?

[@tj0002]

sorry, i don't have a service manual or a chiltons, i thought i had it fixed but the other day the door lock would just not engage... now here's the odd part.... i moved the truck to a different location & now the door lock works fine. is it possible it really IS the actuator ???

[@brianjsmart8395]

How does the lock rod connect ? I handle no longer works ..

[@1AAuto]

@studdmaster07 It might be the door lock actuator acting up.

[@michaela8802]

So, I followed your video and managed to get both actuators replaced. However, while trying to move the rear vertical (felt-lined) window trackbar out of the way I created a kink way up in the corner (near the door lock knob). The kink is bad enough that the window now hangs up on it and won’t roll down. Is there a simple repair for this type of damage or am I screwed? Do I need to get an entirely new track system? Is there a simpler fix action?

[@jamesb1988]

Did you ever figure this out?? You are the ONLY other person on the entire internet that has/had the same problem I do... that bolt he removes at 3:06 I can no longer put back on because the felt track is misaligned... I have tried with all my strength to push felt rod back up onto metal guide near door knob, but it will not stay..

[@Jmccrary58]

Great video! Very informative. I wouldn't have even thought about trying to replace mine myself without it.

[@1AAuto]

+Johnny McCrary Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them: www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorLockActuators/Ford/F250-Truck/1ADRK00002?KZbin&CTA+Comment&RG3d3uGAeLw

[@jamesb1988]

3:06 that 10mm bolt that you removed that holds that thick vertical bar in place, when I went to tighten that back up the hole was off and was extremely difficult to rebolt, and now my window rolls at a snails pace. Any clues what happened? God, I wish I has that fatty opening in my door, instead of the two tiny holes.

[@skeleman1963]

hi great video. I have a question however. I have a 99 Ford F250 Super Duty and the passenger latch doesn't seem to be working but the actuator does. Can a new latch be purchased?

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[@mclarenscca]

Bery good video! Thank you for posting!

[@rr19601]

Thanks for the video, and thanks for showing the oops with the lock rod, I was about to do the same thing but realized it was on the wrong side before I fastened it. 2001 F250 Super Duty.

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[@richardwatson8243]

Thanks for the helpful video. Would have been very difficult to do without your help.

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[@sandyobrien1492]

My rear 2001 F250 Door Lock makes a sound when shutting off truck. Is this still the actuator to replace?

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You may want to start by checking the fuses first, it they are okay, check the power to the door lock switch with a test light or an ohm meter. If there's power to the switch, but not from the switch, chances are that the switch is bad. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@biff1tannen]

Great video. My Excursion need this repair😊👍🇧🇻

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+Biff 1 Tannen Thank you!

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HI Rosie, We currently do not have an auto repair video that's specific to your 2002 Ford Expedition. We do carry that door lock actuator on our website 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

[@davidgengenbach6085]

Thanks for ALL your great videos, especially on this series Ford. You help me a lot!

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[@drewpeters7893]

great video, helped a lot when I changed the actuators on my 99 f250! Thank you!

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[@jeremybunn1435]

Excellent, excellent, excellent. Very well done, I was successful thanks to this well thought out video. Thank you!!

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[@richardmasey5220]

Great video by the way.

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[@WillyDaC]

Great video and thank you! Although I have been wrenching for nearly 40 years I very nearly always get hung up on some little detail that turns a half hour job into a 2 hour job. Watched the video once, went out to my 2000 F250 and had the drivers side door done in about 45 min. I even made the same mistake you did with the routing of the lock rod. Going to get the pass side done now. Excellent!

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[@WillyDaC]

My pleasure. Locks work like new and I broke nothing. Red letter day!

[@carloscruzjimenez8836]

Like a pro! Tank you very much.

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Usually when a door lock actuator goes bad that's typically what happens to them. Here's a link to the replacement door lock actuators on our website for your Super Duty Ford truck. 1aauto.com/1A/DoorLockActuators/Ford/F250-Truck/-/-/1999?ATony

[@MrJasona22]

I've watched several of your videos and they are awesome. I have a 2001 f250 and it's been great to have this source of info.

[@TheCanineGuy]

I have a 2011 f250 6.7. When im driving the doors lock over and over. Like every little bump. Its driving me crazy. Ive went through the drivers side door and removed and unplugged everything and still cant put my finger on it. What should i look for in the other doors?

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[@Pickinbuddy]

Hi Mike--great video. My question is about a 1999 Ford E-150 van. The electric locks keep popping open by themselves continuously, constantly unlocking themselves--especially after going through a car wash. I can't leave the van unattended, I have to disconnect the battery, or the doors will unlock themselves. I have already replaced the drivers door lock switch, but there is no change. What should I check next--would it be the actuator? When the locks pop open--it's all of them at once. Any suggestions?

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Thank you for watching! It is possible you have a stuck relay for the windows. If you can find the relay try swapping it out with a known good one. 888-844-3393

[@mikeodell5915]

Always great videos

[@audreythomas5092]

Thanks I just replaced one😊

[@CarlHenson]

My truck is a 2000 and I don't have that nice big old opening in my door, that would make it a lot easier!

[@mooncriminal9131]

Same

[@jamesb1988]

It was a nightmare to do this, and best part is replacing the actuator did NOTHING. Door unlocks but won't lock, exactly as it was before. Except now the handle won't open the door from the inside. So yeah, super happy that it has been so easy for everyone else cause this is rage inducing.

[@ChessMasterNate]

Thought I had a bad door lock mechanism because the switch would not lift the button all the way. The outside door handle was also not working right. After some WD-40 on the handle from the inside, the electric lock worked just fine. So I did not have to go through replacing that whole mechanism. But at least I know where to look, if I have to change it some day.

[@MrJasona22]

After watching your video and getting new actuators, I replaced all 4 in my truck. The passenger side lock failed almost immediately. I replaced that actuator again. It worked for about a week and then started acting up and working occasionally and has once again failed. I do not think the actuator is the actual issue now; any suggestions?

[@1AAuto]

You may want to check the wire harness that runs between the door and body of the car, on the driver and passengers side for a broken or frayed wire. This may be causing the intermittent power issue that you're experiencing. Hope this helps you out.

[@azcharlie2009]

I installed a 1ADLA00016 actuator (at least that's what it says on the box) in the passenger side door of my 2001 Ford F250. I works, but backwards. It locks when it should unlock and unlocks when it should lock!! What happened? Did I get the wrong part or did I do something wrong? Rick Tucson, AZ

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[@seanland7319]

Thank you very much!

[@renohuskerdu4592]

Nice video. Even nicer is that big rectangular hole in the inner sheet metal of the door that you used to get to the latch etc. My 2000 F250 only has a small hole there, so I can not follow these instructions. It's nice to know what's there behind, but my fingers won't fit in so I don't have access, will have to figure out another method. It would be nice if you showed two demo trucks so those of us with gen1.0 Super Duty trucks that only have a small hole can see how to do it.

[@felixgange1715]

Good job 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

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[@lanebtc8279]

Since I changed mine now windows resist going down and freeze up and get stuck never had problem before

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+Lane U You may want to check for any loose connections. Also check the wire harness that runs between the driver's side door and body of the truck for a broken or frayed wire that needs to be replaced. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com

[@rr19601]

I just did mine on my Ford Truck but I have done six window actuators on my dodge van, two things that can cause your windows to stick the wire harness and the cables must be placed towards the inside of the window track, that was the 10mm bolt you had to remove and the other is if you don't get the window track in the same position as it was originally the window will bind up in the track; had the same problem before and had to loosen the bolt and adjust the track.

[@jamesb1988]

@@rr19601 Can you elaborate on this?? Because the bolt he removes at 3:06 I can no longer bolt in (I have to leave the felt track hanging free) because it's extremely misaligned... I have to put a TON of muscle to be able to bolt it in and it makes the window impossible to roll/unroll. When I look up I can see the metal part where the felt track is supposed to slide onto but no matter how hard I try I can't get it aligned properly. Help?? :(

[@jerricn]

Very helpful......thanks

[@1lostperson]

Good video thank you

[@mclarenscca]

You forgot the first step! Slam your hand in the door, so you know your ready to work on, or drive a Ford! 😂😂😂

[@galengorence1966]

Video is making it WAY harder than it needs to be. I took a small screw driver and bent the bottom inch and a half at a 90. You can slip it back behind find the clip and pop the actuator out without having to take all that other crap apart.

[@1AAuto]

+Galen Gorence We appreciate the feedback. Sometimes there are multiple ways to accomplish the same repair.

[@scoutgirl7739]

Just guessing each door will take about 30 to 40 minutesper door? For a non full time mechanic. That considered, I should plan about 3.5 to 4 hrs to complete

[@jamesb1988]

Back door on a 2001 F250 crew cab took me 3 hours, broke most of the plastic clips, and replacing the actuator did nothing to fix the issue. Oh, but my handle doesn't work from the inside now. And it worked before, so that's cool I guess.

[@roda135]

Thank you.

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[@highdfire]

A good video... very helpful, but I have one issue. You're calling the fasteners out by their *head* hex size, that's not correct. Most auto applications have bolts with a 10mm hex and a 6mm x 1.0 course thread pitch, so it's a 6mm bolt x whatever length. If you lost one and went to the hardware store and asked for a 10mm bolt, they'd give you something with a 17mm hex head a little over 3/8 inch in diameter thread pitch. Picky yes, but that's an important detail.

[@josepharagon8259]

Ty…

[@jamesb1988]

Man, I wish I had that big ass rectangle opening to see/work through instead of the two tiny holes that you cant reach through and can barely see through... I tried to do this repair and broke pretty much every clip/plug/locking bar out of difficulty/frustration. So be warned everyone, maybe a door that doesn't always lock/unlock isn't that bad, because now my door doesn't unlock or lock at all and can only be opened from the inside because of the damage I did trying to do this repair.