How to replace rear door latch cable on Ford extended cab truck. TNG Episode #50

[@tamedshrew235]

I am also 65yo female and retired teacher. Just bought a 2003 model a month ago and cables broke last week. Have looked at other self repair videos including the quick fix zip tie and you do the absolute best job of explaining tools and process and using your camera to demonstrate. Much respect for your professional teaching skills.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you very much.

[@robt4550]

Great video. I'm getting ready to tackle the rear door on driver side of my 2000 F150. Great tip on the 15/16 box end wrench on screwdriver handle! Never seen that before. Great job!

[@bella-ux8dm]

I'm 65 female I've waited for several years for the pickup doors to be fixed I watched the video about three times and me and you went to the back of my truck and I pulled them out bought the parts and I've put one in so far the other one is coming soon thank you very much

[@bryancoverson1333]

My favorite part of the video.. 12:56.." If you dont know how to tie a slip knot, Google it" .. Thanks for the video

[@keithkinnaird960]

Awesome!! As a retired teacher, I have to tell you that you did a PHENOMINAL job at explaining, sharing, and relating to those of us that like to DYI!!!! Blessings your way!

[@keithkinnaird960]

By the way, I bought my '98 model F150 Triton V8 extended cab in December of '97 right before Christmas; BRAND NEW LOL! Love it even though it only has the Third door LOL!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you very much. Sometimes I think I over explain stuff but then I want to make sure the viewer understands the process.

[@keithkinnaird960]

@@ThezNutzGarage You're welcome!! You're a natural!!!

[@cindyfreeland8994]

Im 57 years old, I followed you exactly and I did it! Thank you so much!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Your very welcome and thank you for watching.

[@BLee-c2t]

I watched this whole video for my brother he is 80 years old and trying to explain this to him it was very hard so I wish you were here to help him fix his door great video and I hope I can help him out

[@ThezNutzGarage]

If you live close come on by and we will fix it right up. Thanks for watching.

[@BLee-c2t]

I so appreciate that but he lives in Virginia

[@garygilleland7825]

Really liked this video straight to the point no bs. No lifes story and history like why ford built it this way and why ford invented the pickup truck etc.You were very thorough on exactly how to do the procedure will look for your videos from here on out .

[@matthewkeisling2776]

I got mission accomplished on both doors. I didn’t replace the entire cable assembly, but replaced the degraded and crumbling cable housing ends with the part from Doorman. I stripped one of the Torx bolts badly enough that I went to a dealership to get a replacement…at $8 each. Overall not a terrible job, and now my doors work on my 20-year-old truck.

[@victorbaca8010]

Play I got mission accomplished on both doors I didn't replace the entire cable assembly

[@victorbaca8010]

Play the video on mission accomplished

[@JKinsman92]

Can I do this if I can’t open the rear doors? Both cables both sides, top and bottom, are gone

[@matthewkeisling2776]

@@JKinsman92, yes. Both of mine were gone also when I did them. The challenge is you have to get into the back seat. If you slide forward the passenger side seat and tip the seat back forward, you can slip back there

[@markbaker1843]

@@matthewkeisling2776 Yeah what I did, but if I HAD to I could crawl over the console between the upright seats. Otherwise, really big guys might have to get a smaller person / young teen hired help to do and learn while they earn.

[@lensnow8957]

Excellent video. I got my 3rd door open and the string idea clinched it for me. I had figured everything else out but your video is the best one I've seen, out of several just now. Thank you.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you.

[@dongreenlee675]

Thanks for this video, getting ready to fix the door, now doors on my 1999 Ford f150. Now I know what to buy and how to accomplish this job! Great video, thanks again.

[@hdfxrs9121]

Good video. One note… if you strip those T27 screws, you can use a hex head to replace them. The locations are recessed enough that they will not interfere with anything. Just be sure to find the correct thread size.

[@TheTacticalHillbilly]

Great video. I've own my 03 F-150 for 6½ years now. The back doors have never worked. I have to repair the doors so I can reseal the back window. Thanks for the information.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Glad it helped

[@harrytenner5976]

This is the best how to video I've seen. Nothing I didn't need and everything I needed. Thanks

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you

[@libertybooks04]

Great job explaining how to do this. I have new metal pieces from Dorman and plan to fix it TOMORROW!. Thank you!

[@rubencarranza8459]

Good shit. Just swapped mine following your steps. Thank you sir!

[@markmannm2]

Great video. I'm having the exact same problem with my '99 Ford f150 so I'm really glad that you produced this. My door is stuck in the closed position as you've mentioned earlier and my only question would be what happens if the cable breaks off the upper latch? How do you get the door open? In other words, if you can't get at the latch, how are you able to open the door? In your example you just showed where you would pull the cable and it would open the latch. But what if the cable came off on the top? How would you get in to the door while it's closed to be able to open the latch?

[@grantniemann5246]

Thank You for your information on replacement!

[@brentkrieger6503]

GREAT video!! Very helpful, one tricky part is changing out the cable on the top latch assembly. Again....Great Job!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thanks! 👍

[@reanenmichael8773]

Well done! Very concise and made the job easy and straightforward. Thanks buddy!

[@leomclaughlin7582]

Great detail. Best illustration ever.

[@marilizacuevas9312]

Wow you made my job easy. I really don't know too much about cars, but I was able to change it in 30 minutes. Thank you for teaching me.

[@davidshort2688]

I ordered parts on Amazon and got parts in a day. Replace them both on my 2001 Extended cab in about an hour. Video was a great help.

[@josephtannenbaum8696]

Thank you for the link. Ordered, it came in about 3 days. I installed both. Note: my truck, the latch screws had blue loctite on them.

[@justinfarler422]

Man I followed every step and you made it as easy as could be. Thanks

[@deborahnail3306]

I've watched several videos on this because both doors won't open on my 2000. I couldn't get the left top hex screw out, it stripped out, after going to a second auto parts store, trying to get help, my neighbor was there and came over to look at it. He had to remove it with a small vice grip I have and he got it out!!! Wooo hooo!! He said it wasn't my fault, the screw was cross threaded from the factory!! So I've got both flanges replaced, I didn't know about the string before I pulled the top completely out, I'm so glad I watched you tonight because I wasn't able to get the top piece back in where the 3 hex screws go!! I watched you three times so hopefully I can finish that door up tomorrow. I've got to cut my grass and weed eat so I've got to be done with it!! I'm a widow and it's not rocket science so I figure with you guys on KZbin I can figure it out. Thank you so much!! 👍💯👏 I just subscribed, so hello👋 from Sweet Home Alabama!! ROLL TIDE!! ❤️🏈🏆

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thanks for watching and subscribing!

[@tejanochris]

Excellent instructions. Mine won't open so this helps

[@tinatbrown7800]

Your video is so clearly stated. Excellent. I cannot get either door open to access the top latch. I tried today for quite some time and have surrendered to another day. I inherited my Dad's 2000 F150. I'm trying to get it road ready for a long trip home. My question is how to get those doors open so I can replace the cables? Or did I miss that part in your video?

[@MoOvertones]

Man you were right about going ahead and fixing them both! My driver’s side failed , it was broken on the top and bottom and my passenger side was working fine but it was broken up top! But after watching your video I was able to fix mine easy as pie! 👍🏻 Also I ordered the parts through the link in your video!!! Thanks for making this and helping us all out!

[@BMad-s2z]

Thank you for your video, checked out other and they were not as clear and explained as well as you. Truly enjoyed your video and saved so I can later come back and check out other videos you do.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you

[@Cyrus-qe8fq]

Tried the zip tie for a quick fix and it sucked lol , already fixed it the correct way , thanks for the vid bro it helped alot.

[@richstevens3230]

Just finished up, could not be happier! The only comment was that the new latch did not line up exactly with the door holes for me. That was my only issue. Thanks for a great video.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you!

[@markbaker1843]

Kudos, five thumbs UP: excellent video explains every thing with the top cable replacement, which is the one everyone seems to have the most trouble with. I chose to just replace my ferrule ends with the aluminum ones, (buy set with one having a thinner end, a "cam" end) rather that the entire cable / latch assembly. when nothing was wrong with the inner wire business part of the cable. Personally in this instance, I resist replacing garbage OEM plastic part with another plastic part whether it be OEM or aftermarket plastic. Did need to completely remove cable however in order to install new ferrule ends. Lost my string, and turned out on my 98 did not need it to lead cable back through. Good practice though as some trucks might be different, me just lucky. Another thing worth mentioning. Way you were dressed, my guess is that the ambient temperature was not much more than freezing, if that. Everybody knows that old plastic breaks, it just does. It even breaks better when it is cold. Just saying. Did mine @ 80º F, only partially destroyed the plastic push thru clip you did for the lower door panel, mine still worked. You'd probably do well to have truck in heated garage, or warm plastic parts up good with heat from trucks heater, or even a hair dryer provided was not too blasted cold and windy. Inspected my lower cable ends and it was in great shape, no cracks, left alone. Just oiled and greased everything (dirt be dammed) reinstalled panel. Thought is after watching this & other YT video, I can get that panel back off in 10 minutes to do the lower one if that ever becomes necessary. Good job from a great instructor, good video and overall great presentation.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you

[@Red1Wollip]

Man what a great video. THANK YOU!!!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you for watching!

[@billiekiernan561]

Awesome! Ford dealer wanted to replace ALL hardware and latches = $900 !!!

[@2011mendo]

#1) that is a bolt not a nut... #2) if we're going to do it right as you were saying about others, WHY didn't we do the bottom cable at this time too. Was rather surprised you didn't even check it... The fact that both ends of the top cable had dried up and broke, ( yes they were working, but still broken). Wouldn't it be a good idea to check, or better yet, just replace that bottom cable at this time. All the cables were the same age!!!. You did a fine job on showing us that top cable replacement. 4.5 outa 5 on that. ( the .5 minus, was because you didn't give us the "part information".. # & brand) Thanks... Would like to have seen how the bottom cable replacement works..

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I did everything you mentioned in the second video I made about this repair.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I did not put any links for this part because it was on eBay and sometimes they end those links.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Here is the second video I made for this type of repair. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@2011mendo]

@@ThezNutzGarage thank you... Glad to have seen that. The bottom one, not being fed from the outside was different... Thanks for getting back to me so quick.. parts, (cables), have been ordered.. Guessing we'll see what happens in a week or so!.. Looks pretty straight forward... (for me, the getting in the back seat with both doors inop, should be the hardest part!!)

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Man I just fixed a Chevy truck front inside door handle. Had to remove the passages seat and then in door panel while the door was jam shut. Insane.

[@kateselby8734]

Thank you. VERY helpful and informative video. I appreciate your resolve to fix it the right way. Now… to tear the old F-two fitty part and fix it.

[@jltthomasjr65]

Changed 8 cams yesterday on the rear doors 0f a 2005 F-150

[@sasquachbigfoot9070]

Thank for the info, working on my 2001 F350 this weekend -

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Bring it on over and we can do the lower cables!

[@scottclark5994]

Thank you both of my doors broke in the same week

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I am glad I could help

[@ronhull5600]

you made this job easy, great detail, thanks for your help

[@marshmcswiney2902]

Thanks for a great video, getting ready to replace both cables on a 1999 F250 Light duty p/u.

[@joiespencer2375]

Very helpful & Great video!! I already have mine ordered for both sides but I order both upper & lower cable so everything will be new because the lower is gonna break soon because it's made about the same way. Take it apart once and done. I also had planned to use the string trick also. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!

[@gamehog2696]

great job. mine broke on drivers side yesterday. my weekend project.

[@jefflogue4884]

Thank you so much for your video on how to fix it the right way. I have both doors not working, and halfass is stupid. Thanks

[@MsOldpap]

thanks for the video very helpful

[@patrickvaughan7549]

I have a 1999 F250 Superduty with this problem. Your video will be very important. Thanks.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

My son’s truck is an F250 and it has done the same thing. I need to fix it with him one day. Thanks for watching and good luck on your repair.

[@roydenny5913]

You made this fix easy, thanks

[@mplscarsales6652]

My metal cord completely broke on lower latch how can I get the mechanism to open it up manually with a flat head screwdriver ?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I need another truck to make a video on this. Are you in TN?

[@mplscarsales6652]

@@ThezNutzGarage no I’m in Minnesota I bought the lower latch so I can see how the mechanism works seems like my mechanism is rusted shut I might have to take a sawzall to it and cut the metal loop that’s bolted to truck frame . Thanks for reply back

[@IvanHernandez-ce2tf]

I'll try to do it as soon as I get the spare part 👍 thanks!

[@karlzoeller3929]

Great Video! You made it so easy to understand and apply ~ Many Thanks!

[@JeffHoffert-s6j]

One comment to the excellent video. You may need to adjust where you place the threaded end of the cable into the plastic clip on the mechanism. I went with it in the middle to the threads and the door wouldn't latch. This was the approximate location the original was placed. I put it closer to the end of the threads which put less tenson on the upper door latch and allowed the door to close and latch.

[@douglastaylor6480]

Great job, thanks so much ! Be blessed !

[@ThezNutzGarage]

You are so welcome

[@territodude]

Thanks, great video, clear and very easy with your explanations, appreciate it

[@paulyerardi7467]

Thanks for the vid.. Mine broke this morning.. Will attack it next weekend..

[@mikeburrill8365]

you are right dont use a zip tie i used a piece of wire great vidio i just dont have 40 bucks to fix it the right way but if i did this would be the way to do it for sure

[@user-wy7yl8rj5w]

Great advice, do it right!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@charlesrussell7090]

thanks for the info, big help!

[@marknorwood7521]

I replaced just the ends on mine.('04) When I was searching for cables, all the one's I was seeing were about $130 ea.

[@charlesclark8178]

This was great video. Unfortunately all I ordered was the replacement cables. I can't figure out how to get the cable into the upper latch. Keep searching I guess.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

The f250 video I replace all the cables.

[@jameskeaveny1853]

Thank you brother I like to fix it once

[@michaelholt3721]

That’s a great trick with the socket end of the wrench. Thanks.

[@keithkekuna9326]

Thanks man. Fixing mine again after not doin it right the first time

[@ChrisGriswold-zx4ot]

Thanks for the know how. I bought a F 150. 2001. Great work truck but back doors didn't open .I know now.

[@jdgreene1941]

I've had to do it a couple times zip ties but I like what you done you done it correct and a good job

[@WayneHogbin]

Well done

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you.

[@maurilionava9537]

Thanks a lot man really helpful

[@ThezNutzGarage]

You are very welcome.

[@vr548218]

Getting the same replacement cable is good. But in the long run replacing the brackets that hold the cable to metal ones are better and will last longer.

[@pthughes1984]

I have a 1998 F250 Light Duty. The same cables are the same. However, I didn't replace the cables. I purchased the broken parts from Amazon for 8.00, cut the broken parts off and slipted the aluminum parts on to re place the broken rubber/plastic ends and all is well.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I have done that too. I have bought the entire assemblies. It just depends on thew situation.

[@jrod7017]

I needed this video, thank you!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Your welcome.

[@warneruselton429]

Love it ,yo did a great job . I am going to try it ,Thanks

[@tedpeden7709]

Thank you so much 😊

[@ThezNutzGarage]

You're welcome 😊

[@surgicalshooter911]

THANK YOU! 😉👍

[@jackzimmerman9132]

Great Video 👍👏

[@samfoster7197]

Get this …. It took Amazon 4 tries to get me the correct top latch and cable. I took the old latch out for comparison when ordering. I’ve been a week driving with only the lower one holding it closed. I just fixed the top, closed the door, then it wouldn’t open ! The very minute I fixed the top, then tried to open it, the lower cable broke !! I rigged it with zip ties until I can get the lower shipped. Don’t replace just one ! Do both if your going to tear down your door !

[@rileyashton1379]

Great video thanks.

[@mikeburrill8365]

great vidio

[@richardtaylor5055]

Thank you!

[@MsOldpap]

what about getting the cable out of the latch itself

[@MrLsmelley]

Thank you

[@mykemech]

How to you change the cable on the upper latch?

[@lifeathand1062]

You can open the door with a flat head screw driver at the top latch

[@humbertosrperez]

Awesome

[@jefflacek9900]

just for the heck of it is there also a cable that runs to the bottom?? my door appears to be locked at the bottom and not so much at the top so I think my upper cable is good?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Yes. I did a video on the upper and lower cables. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@ThezNutzGarage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@scottmoore9976]

Thanks

[@terryrush5585]

yep, done both mine with zip ties... lasted over 2 years... i was lucky

[@matthewkeisling2776]

I like this video a lot. I am about to do this on one side and will follow with the other. I got the metal replacement ends for that cable casing and will go that route. Isn’t there also a bottom latch that can have the same issue with cables?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Here is a video where I replaced both cables upper and lower. kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@robertfernandez1456]

Awesome thanks

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Thank you for watching.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Here is a new video where I do both cables too and bottom. How to repair the rear doors on a F150, F250, F-350. Upper and lower cables. Thez Nutz Garage Ep#91 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@davidoldfield3370]

Great video! What about the lower latch, does that ever break?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I have a video on the lower latches.

[@normaperkins3505]

How do you open the door from the inside when the cable comes loose from the bottom latch?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

After you remove the door panel you will have to try to look down in the door and look for the latch. It’s probably going to be difficult to find it but keep looking.

[@N8andKids]

Can just the cables be replaced or do you need to buy cables that come with a new latch?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

You can replace just the cables.

[@timelwood2555]

Does Ford make those cables with metal ends instead of plastic ?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

No. You can buy the metal tips from a link in the comments.

[@starkeylawrence8345]

The only thing is you didn't show how to replace the cable in the latch. Any ideas on how to get the latch open? Thanks

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Sorry I don’t remember if I change it out on that truck.

[@jamesblank2024]

Nice video. You didn't replace the bottom cable. Those OEM cables are just going to fail again. I bought the aftermarket aluminum ends $8 for 4. They work great. You need a set of 4 for each door.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I added a link for the metal cable repair kit in the description. They are under $7.00 www.amazon.com/dp/B08DH8ZD39?ref=myi_title_dp

[@MsOldpap]

what about the bottom cable

[@bronwyn9680]

I'm confused about the part needed. This one cable you used (and linked to) with the metal attachment will do it? For some reason, I thought there was another part/cable that went to the bottom of the door. I haven't taken it apart yet - my doors are both broken and stuck shut. I already bought the metal ends to put on each end of the cable, but your repair looks easier.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Yes the cables are for the top part of the door latch. Only the upper latch cables were broken on my truck. If you need any more assistance be feel free to ask.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Yeah the cables I used are quick and easy to install. I used those because I only wanted to fix the doors once!

[@nicknoneya2604]

@@ThezNutzGarage Do you have a video on the lower cable????

[@ThezNutzGarage]

@ Nick I don’t have a video for the bottom cables, sorry.

[@kateselby8734]

@@ThezNutzGarage some of us might kinda, sorta, maybe need one 😳 would sure appreciate it if you have the opportunity!

[@mattprovinsal9119]

Thanks was a great video question do you know if the upper and lower cables can be ordered on amazon and what the part numbers are and if the price is less or the same if I have to order from eBay I will. Was a will informed video.

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I don’t know about Amazon but I am pretty sure someone on there sells them. You could write down the product number from eBay and search on Amazon. I need to do a video on the lower cables but I would need to use someone’s truck. I think my sons f-250 needs its cables replaced.

[@spoycy505]

Not sure how to get the top two torx bolts when I can’t open the door 😂

[@ThezNutzGarage]

i need another truck like this so i can make a video on just that.

[@user-lt6hz7jh2p]

Not working on my driver rear side. I changed all 4 a couple of months ago and it started to not open again .!

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Oh no

[@rojodogg]

Cable broke or the plastic retainer?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

Both ends broke. I have tried both ways and they both are good quick fix’s.

[@SuperStrangeone]

I can’t do this cause my door is stuck ,do you know how I can get it unstuck?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I have another video on how to unstuck the door.

[@SuperStrangeone]

@@ThezNutzGarage can you send me the link please

[@ThezNutzGarage]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpassi=AEBz2FEIw3JkNKWD

[@2011mendo]

Good job there young man.. Think this is a level 5 of 10 so I'm going to try to do this for myself. 1 question however, parts from an AutoZone, or have to go to Ford? Thanks

[@ThezNutzGarage]

I ordered the cables off of E-Bay. I would suggest ordering both top and bottom cables. If you live in west TN I can fix them with the metal end cables that are posted in the description.

[@2011mendo]

@@ThezNutzGarage I'm in FL. However, if these lasted 20 years, hoping that I'll get 10 out of next set!! Thanks. The bottom set as easy to replace?

[@ThezNutzGarage]

@@2011mendo this is a video my son and I did on fixing his cables on his f250 kzbin.info/www/bejne/j5fah6SJaL5qpas

[@2011mendo]

@@ThezNutzGarage thanks... fed into place a little different, but looks easy enough.. thanks