This Amazon link is the JB Weld Thread locker you see in the video (this was one of the best prices I could find for the amount you get). amzn.to/3tGBHuj

Omg you're a life saver! Thank you! 😊 👍 I was about to take the whole mechanism apart

Thank you for the video! I had the same problem. I drilled a little hole directly out from the screw so I could get a good angle on the screw. Worked great.I agree theses plastic tabs are a horrible system.

Thank you so much for this video. I had exactly the same problem and even noticed that the screw was loose but did not realize it made such a difference. I thought that maybe the top of the ball capture assembly had broken off and it was letting the ball escape. I was researching the cost of a new assembly ($275) when I did another KZfaq search and ran across you video. I went out and tighten the screw and to my amazement it worked. Add blue lock-tight as well. I love the fact that KZfaq and people like yourself take the time to do these. Thanks

I had the same problem. Found this video. It was exactly on point. Solved the problem immediately. Very grateful! Saved me $ taking it to a garage where who knows what they would say the problem was to justify the cost. 😊

Had that problem for years. Finally figured out it was the screw. There’s no straight angle to tighten the screw due to the sheet metal. Bit of advice, drill a dime size hole in the sheet metal to allow a straight line to the screw to avoid stripping the screw head. Also, use an impact driver. Cheers.

AWESOME ..... I cant believe I have been putting up with this for literally years when it was such an easy fix.

Thank you so much for this video!! Out here in the dark and just fixed my daughters van door. So simple! Probably saved me $600!

Thanks, I have the same problem. I'm going to drill through the panel to get the screwdriver in there to tighten up the screw, instead of taking off the panels.

I’ve been tightening that little screw for 2 years now! I ended up drlling a hole thought the sheet metal so I can get the screwdriver square to the screw. Never loosened again!

Thank you!! Started cracking up that all it took was tightening one screw

This FIXED my door ! ! THANKS for the tip ! !😃

Have had this problem with my last 2 vans, brilliant fix sir thank you very much will search your channel for anything that ails my 2012 e250

So needed this. Now my interior handle no longer works either. Had whole handle replaced and it failed in less than 2 months after cross country drive. It’s one of worst old Ford design flaws. Luckily I removed most interior covering in my V10 Club Wagon but still that screw takes a lot to get to which is labor charged if you went to a shop. I’ve had several mechanics flat out not even try n refer me to body shops. Stay tuned…. Let’s see if my screw is even there still. LoL. Thx for great support,simple video

Thank you for your video. I fixed the door on my minivan. Showing how to take off the panels really helped. Thank you again for your video.

Thankyou❤I’ve had the entire assembly replaced n barely used the door n it “broke” after a month-def a week point in these 8% vans w sliding door.

And to think it would be a difficult fix! thanks man! Now I don't have to open the sliding door from the inside all the time! 😂

You, sir, are a genius! This is exactly what happened to my door! 5 minute fix!

Thank you for this! Very well done.

Worked for me! Much easier on a cargo van! Thanks!

Thank you! 🙌

Ford Fix: a youtube channel with literally an endless list of potential subjects. JK the econolines are great :)

Thanks good video very helpful.

Cool, you should make and sell a template where to drill the door and a rubber plug for the hole to reach in with a screwdriver.

Subscribed Buddy! Thanks!

Boom, 300 dollars saved

THANK YOU!!!!

Thanks, dude! This was a huge help!

Thank you sir. I should have watched this a half hour ago I would have been done by now.

Thanks for the video, it help a lot!

Thank you so much. I'm having this exact problem.

I am going to attempt this today on our bands e350. Im gonna laugh if its just a screw

You, sir, are a god

Should use red lock-tite instead of blue. Red is more of a permanent type than the blue.

thats the exact issue mine has on the 2006 e250

I need help with the INSIDE handle NOT working! Lol! I can’t find it anywhere on KZfaq!

Anyone know where the wires run into the van from the sliding door? The speaker in the sliding door used to work then stopped. So I when I replaced the new one didn't work either.

What’s the size and length of that screw? I dropped mine

What would be the issue if both handles don’t open ? I removed the cover and was able to open the door by pushing a lever inside the mechanism.

Mine stripped on me 😂

Weeeettrrrrrr

I am completely missing the latch assembly where that rod with the ball is supposed to go into. Any idea where i can get the assembly?