Ford Escape Front Door Latch Replacement Procedure

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Күн бұрын

These are the door latches I used to repair this vehicle:
Drivers Side-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...
Passenger Side-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00H...
Medium Strength Loctite-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000...
T27 Bit needed for the door latch screws-
www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007...
In this video I walk you through replacement of the front door latch on a 2005 Escape other model years are similar.

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@billdavis4812 9 күн бұрын

This is by far one of the best car help videos I’ve ever seen! He does miss a single detail! A+ HIGHLY RECOMMENDED

@guitar5057 6 жыл бұрын

A big THANK YOU for this video. It's always a challenge to remove trim bits when it's not apparent how the things are held on. Watched this video once, changed my wife's 2005 Escape's passenger door actuator in less than an hour. (My wife thanks you too.)

@christophercrawford3924 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great step by step video! Completed the latch replacement in about an hour. Saved a ton of bucks! Chris from Albuquerque

@fizendirtnap284 8 жыл бұрын

I viewed your video prior to pulling apart the passengers door of my wife's 2003 Mazda Tribute. Worked perfectly, made a little trouble getting the exterior handle to release from the front pivot but after I got that off I was a simple job to get it changed over. Thanks.

@stevemccooleq 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for a very detailed and complete instructional video. Made the job of installing a used latch/actuator on my 06 Escape much easier. I did find removing the exterior door handle much tougher than you did however. The rear part of the outside handle grips around the inside portion...took me some effort to snap off and I thought it was going to break. Working with all plastic parts sure makes you concerned with how much force/effort to apply.

@mattpolitzer2920 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks. I just had our 2004 Escape painted and the exterior door handles need some touch up. I'm on it. Keep the good vids coming.

@jeffbell1200 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for putting this video together! I looked at this several times for hints and how to properly reassemble while I was replacing the passenger side front door latch actuator on my 2005 escape.

@rawsko0316 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother, been a minute since 07 when I worked at Ford.

@jameskuster2083 7 жыл бұрын

I had the door ajar issue on the rear passenger switch causing my car alarm to go off at 4:00am. I was having trouble getting the outside handle flush and after going through your video again, I realized that you need to put that set screw in first before installing the outside handle. I got it put back together perfectly thanks to your video. T27 bit was a good investment as well. Thanks

@bthomas700 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks for posting this video !!! It made the job a lot easier

@danielrobert7181 8 жыл бұрын

Thanks a million ! Video is great, explanations are complete. You are the best !

@kellyhebert6989 8 жыл бұрын

I could not find any info for my Mazda Tribute so watched this, and it went smoothly! Thank you for saving me the huge fees I was quoted :-)

@ivobiancucci4528 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this I just did the front passenger door on my O5👍👍

@carslover3509 9 жыл бұрын

great job ford king

@bopfingersinsd 7 жыл бұрын

Great!! Thank you so much for this video. Worked like a charm and saved a ton of money.

@bigdaveinky2129 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Big Guy!! Trying to figure out how to get the latches off the actuator inside the door.. It all comes out in one piece. Things have changed. Last car door I had trouble with the latch was in 1995, on an older car. Steel rods came loose before it came out. You do great how to videos by the way. Leave nothing to be the imagination.

@windowreplacementagencywis5122 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome work.

@kerwinfischer383 8 жыл бұрын

WOW! an excellent video presentation! just what i was looking for as my door handle is messed up. all the locks are working but the handle is stuck out and i have to lock it with the electric lock. thank you so much!

@GIGABACHI 2 жыл бұрын

THANKS, Brian ! You are always a life saver. The ones on my 2004 Escape XLT V6 just died (making the same noise). Driver front and rear shat the bed. I guess the hard part it's the cost of the parts in my case. Those actuators are HOT ! $$$$$$ 😱

@sergiogobzakez837 7 жыл бұрын

very nicely done video. I learned a lot from it. thank you much

@TheKnightrider215 7 жыл бұрын

Excellent video

@dlaw8091 Жыл бұрын

Good video. After viewing and seeing you take it apart, it took about the same amount of time for me to change it out. The only issue I had, or may have missed is the different screw sizes in the out door panel and that my car door had two big blocks of foam insulation that I did not see in your video. I was able to remove one of the foam blocks, the other was glued to the inside of the door panel, which made it more difficult to remove the acuator. But, overall, the repair went really well.

@tonyjcool5314 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Joe.

@KT-rd5bi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank You for this informative video - most helpful. Posting additional information in case it can be of any value to others. I have had the issue for years on 2006 ford escape and finally got around to fixing the driver door actuator. Problem was just as you described. I attempted the actuator replacement and it did not resolve the problem. After digging further I found it appears to be the Smart Junction Box (SJB).Found another post in cargurus that has a work around. Seems the SJB is the problem and replacing the SJB is a costly endeavor. The problem is a defective "unlock driver door only" signal from SJB. The work around (try at your own risk) Remove center console (videos available on YT). Find the back of the SJB (the passenger side fuse panel). Locate the bundle with the Pink w/ Orange stripe wire and Red w/ Orange stripe Wire. The Pink orange wire is for "unlock all". The red orange wire is "unlock driver only". Strip a bit of the insulation off the Pink Orange wire. Cut the Red orange wire near the stripped portion of the other wire. The portion of the red orange wire coming out of the connector (cap off, not to be used). The portion of the red orange wire heading into the bundle connect to the stripped portion of Pink Orange wire. Now you will get all doors open with key fob. Driver door only will not work (but if you had this problem it did not work any way). I performed this and it works.I cant take credit for this as the solution was recommended on cargurus forum. Hope this can be helpful incase replacing actuator did not correct.

@gregoryberleue4089 5 жыл бұрын

Great job, thank you

@DonkaKongJr Жыл бұрын

Well done Mate! Was perfect for helping me replace my actuator.

@tonykim0034 8 жыл бұрын

thanks you! good man, and good tech love your show.

@Kodiak660 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Great info!

@diabautosales 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your help

@thomaschase1719 2 жыл бұрын

It’s an interesting video and very useful, exactly what I had presumed that I would need until this morning. The wire harness connector between the door where it attaches to the vehicle itself is free and presumably has been as well as being a perpetual cause of complaints. I am curious if it’s possible to reinsert without the complete removal of the door from it’s hinges just for the room for it’s insertion and proper seal. It’s going to require inspection and cleaning additionally.

@kiwiperspective8656 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the help.

@Tunafisher69 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2005 Ford Escape, and the alarm kept going off. No one except the Ford dealer in my area would look at it ("We don't do alarms") or could analyze it ("Our computer won't tell us the history of which latch is setting off the alarm"). So, I was forced to use the dealer. They charged me $140 to hook up the computer and tell me the last eight alarm events were six from the right rear door and two from the right front. Then they told me they wanted more than $1200 to replace both latches. After I recovered from my stroke I politely told them to pound sand, and used this video, ordering my right rear latch from Amazon for just over $100. Having never cracked open a door in my Escape, and not being a mechanic, following the video on my iPad I replaced my latch in 1 hour and 15 minutes. The differences between the rear door latch I worked on and the front door latch in the video were minor. The video is great!!! My alarm is active again, and I'll wait to see if this solves the problem or if, as the dealers analysis indicated, the right front door latch also needs to be replaced. Thanks, so far I've saved $500 and have the potential to save another $500 off what the dealer was going to steal from me. BTW, makes you wonder...even if the dealer charged double for the parts (rip off), they were still ending up with $800 out of $1200 for labor, for what should have been at most a two hour job for two door latches. That is $400 an hour!!! Again, thank you.

@evilspawn3825 5 жыл бұрын

did this fix your car alarm issue?

@mrsfinale5221 8 жыл бұрын

Got a question, of course. My doors locks stopped working on my 97 expedition Eddie Bauer. Voltage to main switch is great, but what now? Tried changing relays and fuses around. I got nothing but a guy told me about some fuses/relays behind the dash near the radio..your thoughts please.

@Dirtyharry70585 9 жыл бұрын

@13.33 that metal flap broke on both front doors during winter several years ago 2001 escape. one ford dealer cost was $250! and another was able to break down the handle assy for $20, I bought both side. slight mod on it to fix and workie workie. yeah it was an ice storm, and someone was jackin on the handle -drivers side. month later did the pass side. WTF! had part thou!

@cathyleegrantham-schreifel7269 7 жыл бұрын

That door insert around the door handle has fallen down on 3 of 4 doors on my 05 Escape. Can just that part be removed from the door so I can repair it? Do you have any suggestions for fixing that problem? Your videos are so clear even I can understand how to do some of these repairs. I would really appreciate your comments about. It seems to be a common issue. I was so jealous of how nicely yours looked! LOL Thanks...

@dougeastman 9 жыл бұрын

Ah the good ole reach around. good tip. 01:06

@nick196642 8 жыл бұрын

Do you have a video for replacing the back part of the door handle ?

@asdfgh78100 5 жыл бұрын

On most of these latch repairs on Fords it is so easy to unclamp the window from the guides and slid it up and out . . Completely out of the way then reverse it when the job is done

@asdfgh78100 5 жыл бұрын

I did it on my 08 Focus . . It made the job so so so so much easier.

@bernie472 8 жыл бұрын

Good video! Problem with mine is the Actuator won't work on the passenger door. It's a 2005 Escape Limited. There is a flat, orange ribbon wire that went from the actuator, to the door latch. I was not warned it was there, and now, since I broke the wire, the door ajar light wont' stop appearing on the dash, and the interior lights won't go out when I stop, and leave the vehicle.Any idea about this, or have you encountered this problem before? I don't know where to get another ribbon wire to replace this one. It was like the wire was connected permantly.

@jimroberts5156 2 жыл бұрын

Great vid 👍. Can you tell me what size are the T-27 screws are? Thank you

@ivanreyes-ct8fq 4 жыл бұрын

hi great video, is there a way to know which one does not work? o got the open door signal always on.

@lauralinares3151 5 жыл бұрын

My doors take turns! Does that mean I have to change all 4? If each door has one? I have a 2008 ford escape.. BTW thanks for your videos I've change so many parts all by myself and saved a lot of money!

@ronaldesquivel1635 Жыл бұрын

Another great video, is this the part that needs to be replaced if the door ajar notification in the instrument cluster keeps triggering while the door is closed? Also, can you suggest a good place to take my 2007 Ford Escape Hybrid in Phoenix, I noticed you mentioned you were in Arizona.

@asifniaziroughcityny 5 жыл бұрын

Simply the best ..Tina Turner

@georgejoseph90210 2 жыл бұрын

BRIAN...have both REAR DOOR latches not working ...NEED A MODEL?? mine is avail 🤣 (2005 ESCAPE)...as Im in AZ as well....do you have any videos on fixing the Door handles...theyre both shot..AND...the doors wont open becsuse of it ...any suggestions ..thanks and LOVE YOUR HELPFUL ADVICE...

@kelseygarcia100 8 жыл бұрын

Do you use the passenger side lock actuator for the back doors as well? Or is there a different actuator on amazon you would recommend buying?

@Sm-ne8ff 2 жыл бұрын

Any tips on how to proceed if the door wont open from the inside or the outside ? Saddly, that is My Plague ..

@jayhawker03 7 жыл бұрын

I have a few questions about this whole thing, first off I have a 2005 Ford Escape Limited that is having the car alarm go off after 30 minutes of the alarm being armed (basically 30 min after using the FOB to lock the car). I assume that it is a Door Ajar issue but i've never gotten a warning about it while driving so I don't know what door it is, so is there an easy way to figure out what door it is without the $110 diagnostic that my local dealer charges (I don't have any special scan tools or anything). My second question is just me wondering if my 2005 Escape will look like the one you showed here and if the process is the same for rear passenger doors? My third and final question is if I should even attempt this, this is my first car (just turned 16) so I don't have any experience what so ever working on cars, I do build computers and robots so things like connectors are not foreign to me, from your videos it seems that you work on lots of this stuff so basically what i'm asking is how difficult is this to a noob? Thank you very much for any response, at this point I am desperate to shut that alarm up

@PlanetofpeopleCA 5 жыл бұрын

what about for a 2008 ford escape? and is the procedure the same?

@tnamen1307 6 жыл бұрын

Sir is this car comes factory fitted with central locking system? And what is that wire connector switch 20.46 on the latch actuator? Is it for remote central locking or for some purposes. Please help me about this.

@ridgemaxwellmaa-nelson3742 4 жыл бұрын

Hey mate My drivers side rear door won’t open from both inside and out, I’ve tried the brass latch and flicking it up, down and it doesn’t work also tried pulling on the rod the opens from the outside and that doesn’t work. It makes things hard thinking that the latch might have a few loose parts maybe but can’t get to it due to the door not opening. I have a 2005 Mazda Tribute.

@Eeropolvasti 8 жыл бұрын

Good job! By the way, torque for door latch screws about 45 in/lb=). Is the door ajar switch same than other Ford models, like Ford Windstar and like F150?? Thanks, youtheman =)

@shelbyblanton 7 жыл бұрын

Quick question, I have a 2003 Ford Escape and everything looks the exact same in the video. However, when I click on your Amazon link above for the driver's side actuator, it states that this actuator does not fit my door (I have my vehicle saved on Amazon of course...). Could you please confirm that this will fit a 2003 as well? Thanks!

@lauragall6715 4 жыл бұрын

Can you do a video on how to repair a door latch for the rear door on a 2007 Ford escape?

@edytheleach7155 7 жыл бұрын

I have an 2013 ford escape door latch lock, not working. a little different set up in side. but I cant get one of the T27 bolts out. what can I do. As it is start to get stripe. Thanks.

@jayhawker03 7 жыл бұрын

Okay so I did the repair and ran into issues, the little plastic piece at 18:45 broke in half when I tried to screw in and the connector at 20:52 will not click or lock no matter how hard I push. On top of that the latch I received was broken and when I put the OEM one back in the door no longer locks no matter what. Is that tiny plastic cap at 18:45 the reason it can't lock?

@vitamineee5269 8 жыл бұрын

Hey was hoping you wouldn't mind answering a quick question. I installed a new door actuator wth the help of this great video, but I'm still having the same problem, which is the driver side door won't unlock with the FOB or with the power door lock switch on the door. I have to unlock with the key... I'm not sure what else it could be. Any suggestions?

@explornwv 5 жыл бұрын

Same issue I am having

@CaptainRon13 7 жыл бұрын

Can you help me? My daughter has a 2010 Escape. The drivers door won't stay open. Is there a catch that breaks? Your guidance would be appreciated. Thank you.

@grenman20 7 жыл бұрын

any ideas how to open the passenger door if it wont open from the outside nor the inside??

@91Beats91 Жыл бұрын

@18:10 - what is the white piece called that the short door handle screw is screwed into? You can see the rectangle piece on the exterior of the door, and it sits in the door. Is it possible to order this piece by itself? Or part of a larger assembly?

@Justin-sh4fn 2 жыл бұрын

How would I get my front passenger door open to take the panel off if both inside and outside handles don't work?

@tosaki73 7 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this thorough video! Question would these steps be pretty much the same as the back door. This happened to our back door. We were able to manually unlock the door and open it, however now we are unable to open the door at all now. Also not sure how we would do these steps now that we can not open the door... :(

@MrBenjamins2002 3 жыл бұрын

I ran into the same issue where I wasn't able to open the door at all, so I couldn't do the instructions above. I spent all day today trying to get it open and about 20 minutes ago I FINALLY figured it out. The exterior handle was floppy and found out that the rod that it pulls up and was stuck in its upwards position. I live on a gravel road which causes this type of thing. I was able to get the interior door panel removed from the back door. After that, I soaked the rod and its mechanism just behind the exterior handle itself with WD40 and worked it for a bit. It soon became operable and the door is now able to be unlock/locked and opened/closed as it should. Hope this helps somebody.

@Codylun92 2 жыл бұрын

@@MrBenjamins2002 how did you soak it and do you mean in WD40? I’ve been trying to get mine open and can’t figure it out.

@MrBenjamins2002 2 жыл бұрын

@@Codylun92 Thanks for asking I should have been more clear. I just edited above with a couple clarifications/rewording. I was able to eventually get the interior door panel off and yes, I used WD40. The top of the rod where it meets with the exterior handle mechanism is where it needed cleaned and lubricated with WD40.

@Shannon- Жыл бұрын

Hi I know this video is old but I hope you can help me please? I bought a 2002 escape and got ripped off. My front passagner door broke. I can see glue where they rigged it to sell it. The handle moves on the inside and outside but the door won't open. Do you have any idea what it might be? Thanks so much! My moms coming to love with me I need my front passenger door working thank you!

@jayerodriguez9889 7 жыл бұрын

my problem with my 2008fordfusion my rt. rear door wont open the latch is jammed closed on the inside. I removed all door panels and still can't release the latch its being real stubborn! help me in what to do. I was told my door lock latch was broken. but I can't pry it open

@joehyundaitech7961 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian I have a 2003 ford focus wagon I need one of these parts for my rear passenger door can you help me out on a link from amazon? I looked but was unable to locate one

@snidelywhiplash 7 жыл бұрын

Hi there. Hope you don't mind a semi-related question: I've got an '02 Mazda Tribute that could use to have its inside door handle replaced. Once you pop that off (as you did here at about 10:10), is it a difficult item to replace?

@FordTechMakuloco 7 жыл бұрын

No it simply unhooks from the door latch it's very simple.

@snidelywhiplash 7 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco Okay, thanks a lot. I was hoping you'd say something like that. :)

@billrimmer5596 4 жыл бұрын

When u type in anything Ford, I ALWAYS look for a Brian video. BSG or Loco. U r going get the best from the best. One quick question. If the door locks try to move, will WD-40 free them up? Or r the actuators shot?

@FordTechMakuloco 4 жыл бұрын

Its the actuator, they get weak over time.

@Dirtyharry70585 9 жыл бұрын

you should do rear hatch lock.....when its broken shut! got to use hard pick from inside to trip the clam latch at the bottom about $250 for that assy.

@FordTechMakuloco 9 жыл бұрын

+Dirtyharry70585 I have a video on the liftgate latch when they are stuck closed.

@kirstenpanik1065 6 жыл бұрын

FordTechMakuloco please send me that video....I'm stuck at the park because the damn hatch lock is jammed shut....and it won't close now HELP !!!!

@hunterking572 4 жыл бұрын

Welp, this video was super helpful, but looks like a new actuator didn't fix my problem. Any ideas why the front door won't power unlock?

@KT-rd5bi 3 жыл бұрын

See Post above - I am copying here as well: K T 20 hours ago Thank You for this informative video - most helpful. Posting additional information in case it can be of any value to others. I have had the issue for years on 2006 ford escape and finally got around to fixing the driver door actuator. Problem was just as you described. I attempted the actuator replacement and it did not resolve the problem. After digging further I found it appears to be the Smart Junction Box (SJB).Found another post in cargurus that has a work around. Seems the SJB is the problem and replacing the SJB is a costly endeavor. The problem is a defective "unlock driver door only" signal from SJB. The work around (try at your own risk) Remove center console (videos available on YT). Find the back of the SJB (the passenger side fuse panel). Locate the bundle with the Pink w/ Orange stripe wire and Red w/ Orange stripe Wire. The Pink orange wire is for "unlock all". The red orange wire is "unlock driver only". Strip a bit of the insulation off the Pink Orange wire. Cut the Red orange wire near the stripped portion of the other wire. The portion of the red orange wire coming out of the connector (cap off, not to be used). The portion of the red orange wire heading into the bundle connect to the stripped portion of Pink Orange wire. Now you will get all doors open with key fob. Driver door only will not work (but if you had this problem it did not work any way). I performed this and it works.I cant take credit for this as the solution was recommended on cargurus forum. Hope this can be helpful incase replacing actuator did not correct.

@unaidedbadaim9573 2 жыл бұрын

So what if I can't open the door

@nick196642 8 жыл бұрын

I have a 2007 Ford Escape drivers door won't open from outside does from inside I checked all the rods and they are attached.Will I need to replace the whole assembly ?

@FordTechMakuloco 8 жыл бұрын

+Scott Nicol If the rods are attached very it is the latch by moving the lever by hand on the latch to see if it releases the door or not. The problem is most likely internal to the actuator.

@nick196642 8 жыл бұрын

+FordTechMakuloco yeah I did move the rod down by the latch it still would not open thanks for the help

@dwight.bennett 9 жыл бұрын

you had to be at an electrician's house for there to be 1/2, 3/4, and 1" Ideal conduit benders hanging on the wall

@n310ea 9 жыл бұрын

Door panels these days are much easier to remove. If you try to remove door panels on older cars like 80's cars, you couldn't do it without damaging it.

@ianinohio 7 жыл бұрын

I needed to replace mine for an 06 Mazda Tribute, if I wanted to buy a new one it was gonna cost me $300+, so I went on eBay and bought a certified used one for $50 (including shipping)

@ianinohio 7 жыл бұрын

Well, after it installed, drove 10 miles to the car wash and back and it's back to not working (the locks work but the door ajar light and the door ajar buzzer still come on intermittently which makes the dome lights come on. So I dunno what to do now lol

@ThePhoenix201 9 жыл бұрын

Sir. I have a rear drivers side door that needs a new latch, however the door is closed and will not open. Any idea how to get the latch to release in order to get at the 3 Torx screws?

@FordTechMakuloco 9 жыл бұрын

+Tim Schons Upper half of the door panel will have to be peeled back to get access to the latch and manually move the rods.

@jamieambrose2091 4 жыл бұрын

@@FordTechMakuloco have a video on this or instructions?

@jacewalton6677 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks this helped me replace the latch. But it still doesn't work... Ugh! 125 bucks out... Will lock but not unlocked

@KT-rd5bi 3 жыл бұрын

I know its been a while - however adding a reply as the below worked for me. Also added above: Thank You for this informative video - most helpful. Posting additional information in case it can be of any value to others. I have had the issue for years on 2006 ford escape and finally got around to fixing the driver door actuator. Problem was just as you described. I attempted the actuator replacement and it did not resolve the problem. After digging further I found it appears to be the Smart Junction Box (SJB).Found another post in cargurus that has a work around. Seems the SJB is the problem and replacing the SJB is a costly endeavor. The problem is a defective "unlock driver door only" signal from SJB. The work around (try at your own risk) Remove center console (videos available on YT). Find the back of the SJB (the passenger side fuse panel). Locate the bundle with the Pink w/ Orange stripe wire and Red w/ Orange stripe Wire. The Pink orange wire is for "unlock all". The red orange wire is "unlock driver only". Strip a bit of the insulation off the Pink Orange wire. Cut the Red orange wire near the stripped portion of the other wire. The portion of the red orange wire coming out of the connector (cap off, not to be used). The portion of the red orange wire heading into the bundle connect to the stripped portion of Pink Orange wire. Now you will get all doors open with key fob. Driver door only will not work (but if you had this problem it did not work any way). I performed this and it works.I cant take credit for this as the solution was recommended on cargurus forum. Hope this can be helpful incase replacing actuator did not correct.

@guy858 6 жыл бұрын

the only thing I would change here is .. I DID NOT remove the indoor handle ass'y... it will break pretty easily if you pry it out from the door.. as with most snap in stuff, it likes to go one way and not the other... I removed the cable from the actuator ass'y and left the inside handle attached... all I needed was a very small straight screwdriver to push in the retaining clip on it to remove the cable ass'y from the actuator.. people, put a small amount of oil on the actuator rod to remove it from the plastic snap in retainer, it will definitely aid it twisting out.....

@vamp1325 4 жыл бұрын

Question does this work for 07 as well?

@davidarabian8883 4 жыл бұрын

yes

@zacknair6202 3 жыл бұрын

What I f the door is locked shut and you can’t open it to get the side screw off on the interior panel)

@mlee7115 6 жыл бұрын

My problem is that the door is not shutting. The problem is the latch is not latching. There are no issues with it positioned in the 'close' position. I'm thinking it's the latchimg mechanism