How To Replace Door Lock Actuator 99-10 Ford Ranger 

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Just changed both sides on a 1999 Mazda p/u. The trick is to slide a flat blade screwdriver into the door jamb latch and work the actuator off. You have to push it toward the outside of the door. It takes a little finesse working with both hands (one pushing the screwdriver and one inside the door cavity pushing on the actuator). It took me over an hour on the first one to figure that out. I changed the second one in about 10 minutes!

Good Lord almighty.... I just did this and even after watching your video, I had to completely remove the latch mechanism, the 4 rods and remove the whole damn thing from the door to take it apart. You are a damn magician.

I spent a solid 30 minutes on the first door, broke the old piece, and ripped it out after. Second door, I nailed it like you did in the video in less than 4 minutes. Thank you so much. Now I can be remodernized :)

Best vid for my cituation.. saved me $$$ and very well explained. 13 years later!!!👍🏾

Watched this video 25 times. The mirror and a good flashlight (like a light bar) made all the difference. Just go down from the metal hook st the top and you shouldn’t have any problems. Small screwdriver works best. BTW the OEM actuator I pulled out looked different than the replacement one. The new one (that looks like the one in the video) is smaller, but it does work.

Thanks, very helpful. I did this repair once before I had seen this and once after. Knowing how it SHOULD work made it about 10 times easier.

Thank for the video. I am ordering the part off of your website right now.

Just completed this installation. When he says a small screw drive, that means small and short. A very tight fit. The biggest challenge is releasing that little finger lock holding the actuator in place - then wiggle and pry!!!. The mirror would be helpful, but it ends up being feel. Oh, he does not mention repositioning the door lock rod. the actuator on the side goes into a pocket at the bottom of the rod. It too two hours to install both sides

Thanks for this video, figuring out the mount would have been tough without it. Took me 1.5 hrs and cost like $30 for parts for both doors. The dealer quoted $444.00 for the whole job. Just saved enough for a new set of tires.

Love this channel it's helped me with my ranger so much

I did this and there's some magic in getting that screwdriver in and . Not sure why Ford engineers made this so hard to maintain...they could have done this 1000 simpler ways . It's not an easy job! Anyway, use your phone to record a video after removing the harness. You'll see that the lock assembly pushes outward toward exterior against those L brackets. When I first watched this video, I thought it was a pin or clip, but it's two opposing L's and you can slide it/wiggle it, etc. With some lubricant the new one went in smooth. Thanks for posting these videos.

Terrific video - made this project a snap Although removal of door panel was somewhat different it's exactly how the door locks in my 2002 Ford F-150 work

Take a look at the latch inside the door. Sometimes the clasps in there get stuck in the closed position and will not grab the striker on the body of the truck. If this is the case you can usually pry them back open with a flat head screw driver and by also pulling up on the door handle at the same time. Hope this helps you out.

It it's the key lock that you are referring to you may need to remove the inner door panel and replace the lock. Hope this helps you out.

@realist2611 Usually when they need to be replaced they stop unlocking on occasion. We carry the replacement ones on our website. Here's a link to them. 1aauto.com/1A/DoorLockActuators/Ford/Ranger/1ADRK00002?ATony

@SubMasterT If you're just trying to add custom door lock knobs or pins, they usually just unscrew, and then you should be able to screw the new ones back on. You shouldn't need to remove the door panels. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day!

That helped alot i just got everything thing on and it all works thanks

couldn't find the other ranger door panel video but this video was very helpful, Tx!

Thanks. I wouldn't have / couldn't have done this job without knowing how the actuator mounted.

Thank you, excellent description and visuals with the mirror!!

Excellent vid. works on Mazda B series p/u s too. You need a mirror. if you wear bifocals, you need to wear your reading.

Great video! Thinking about replacing my auto locks and was wondering if i could do this myself but after watching this video i am ready to go. One question if you can help...my locks are making a noise like they should lock and slightly move but neither will actually unlock. Pretty sure the actuators need replacing but is there anything else i should check before i buy the new actuators? Thanks for any advise!

HI Luis, If the door locks pop open with the remote but not the door switch, it could be a bad switch door lock switch.

doing this myself only my truck doesnt have the old actuator installed still so if you would pull the latch mechanism out to show how it is mounted would help me a great deal.

You may want to see if there's power going to the door lock switch. If there isn't. Check the fuse to see if it's good. If the fuse is good, check the wire harness between the drivers side door and body of the truck to see if there's a broke or frayed wire that needs to be replaced. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393

In the video you show actating the switch to make sure it works before reassembling the door. Later you show reconnecting the battery cable. Will the switch actuate with the battery cable unhooked, or did you reconnect it for the test?

We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this type of repair. You want to take a look to see if the key lock cylinder has frozen.

@elliotjake You have to get the hole on the top of the door lock actuator lined up with the little metal bracket (or hook) inside the door,then the bottom of the alternator should pop into place. The video will show the bracket to look for that's up inside of the door. Hope this helps you out.

hi,great vid,very imformative great detail,i have a problem when unlocking my 2005 ranger pick up the alarm goes off,been told its the sensor on lock ,is that anything to do with the actuator, thanks mark.

More like thanks to your excellent video it was an easy repair. No way could i have done this otherwise.. THANKS!!

Hi quick question here, My door won't lock by hand or with the electric switch. I suppose it's the actuator motor that's defective. Thereby, I cannot use the key either to lock it or unlock it as its frozen shut in the unlock position. I don't want to replace the actuator right now, I just want to disable it for now so I can lock my door from thieves. How should I disengage it from the actuator, it's hard to get in there as there is no maintenance opening slot like you have in this video. I have a 1993 Ford Ranger XLT Super Cab. Is there a pin that secures the arm to the actuator, or does the arm just pop off the actuator so I can lock it or unlock it manually with a key

Would a fuse stop the power lock from working ?

@TheWhiteDevilll If they are bolts that are rusty, you could try to use some penetrating oil on them. They should help to break them free. Hope this helps you out.

Thanks for the tip!

@steve10bottorf I am glad it helped, such an easy repair if you know how.

Excellent.

We currently do not have an auto repair video on that particular repair.

@1aauto Thanks Tony, It's my son's truck and i don't know how they started to fail just that they will not unlock or lock.Both lock pins slightly move when i press the remote. Pretty sure they need replacing just don't want to buy a part that's not needed. Could the rod be bent or not connecting to the locking mechanism?

Now I have a manual lock and doors. An xl. The passenger side lock latch is loose I can’t find where I route it back through so when I turn my key it unlocks. When I turn the key I can here the latch clanking around on the inside of the door. I did get my door replaced from a truck farm. I heard the latch fall when I turned the key for the fourth time after the door was replaced.

Would a bad actuator keep a keyless remote from working?

Would I have to replace actuators in both doors?

@Cubeist24 You can replace one if only one is broke.

Hi A1, would this work on a Mazda B2300? If so would ordering the part from your description also fit said truck? Thanks for the video!

I fought to put this back in for two hours this morning before giving up because it's too hot and my hand and patience were worn out. Even lining up the grooves with the metal flanges I couldn't get the thing to slide into place. And the window channel being in the way increases the difficulty, despite its bolt being removed. What other trick is there to getting this re-attached?

This really helped! Thanks

I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!

You might want to have someone run the code that the body control module is throwing to see exactly what the issue is.

I have an 02 ford ranger. Im wanting to switch out the lock nobs with after market nobs (not quite sure if that is the name or not. The poles that go up and down when you lock and unlock the doors). How exactly would I switch them out though? Also. How do I get the rear door panels off?

@elliotjake Thank you for checking out our auto repair channel. Have a great day!

I am in a dilemma myself I open my door while driving about 20 miles per hour I did it to get my seat belt unjammed doing so I activated the PATS or securi system and now it has locked me out of starting the truck ( 1999 ford ranger xlt flew fuel all auto door and windows). I have checked the key and also looked at wires from transponder. My next area is the door area to see if there is a open circuit keeping the security system from resetting with my key. Any suggestions Im in dire straights.

do you have a video on how to install a door lock actuator? i got a 94 mazda mx6 and my passenger door has one and not my driver and i wanna install keyless entry.

My automatic locks don't work whether it's using the remote, or the button on the door. Would I have to replace actuators on both the driver and passenger side, or does the driver's side work for both.

Can these be repaired? Or only a throw away item

my passenger side door lock is messed up and then all of a sudden today the door wouldnt shut if i replace that part would it fix both problems or just the locking?

I replaced my door actuator on 2000 ford ranger. It worked until I put all the panels on the door come to find out the to lock is so tight it wont spring up or down.

I have a 99 ranger just bought the new actuator and watched the video. It took me 2 hours to get the old one off an now my new one won't even go on properly. I've done everything the Video shows about a thousand times and im not about to spend 150 to have the dealership do it but this is ridiculous...

Any idea why the actuator I am trying to put in looks nothing like the actuator Im trying to pull out?

Would this same one work for a 1992 Ford ranger?? @1AAuto

There is no need to disconnect all the switches, the small panel with the switches easily fits through the large hole in the door panel. Why do extra work??

How do I know if I need to do this? Th e remote pops the two locks open a little but not enough to unlock the doors. What could this be?

how about rear door 2001 ranger lock lower lock actuator plastic cable end repair?

@realist2611 Anything's possible you could check them too.

If my power locks when i use the alarm switch and the switch in the door panel wont work it gives the signal but doesnt open or close the lock wont go up or down what can it be is it the actuartor too? Or a fuse or relay ????

I try it to hard to install

How do I know if this is my problem? My driver side unlocks but my passenger side doesn't always unlock and sometimes my driver side doesn't unlock. is there a fuse that is related. I have a good battery so I know that's not it.

So, uh, you disconnected the battery, changed the actuator, and then operated it by using the button BEFORE reconnecting the battery? Magic...

Do you have vid for the latch

It is very easy after u just remove the window run channle and easy to get your hand and the screw drive in there.

Do you have a video on how to fix an excursions back window lock. I can't lock the back window electronically or manually with the key. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

I have a 2008 ranger with no power locks how can I make it to power locks

It's much easier to just remove the entire latch from the door. Took me no longer then 10 minutes.

Despite this video being evidence to the contrary, I am convinced this job is not possible.

No way this video isn’t a set up. Couldn’t get it out no matter what without breaking the plastic parts off on the old one.

Aw yea, this is the reason I rather have a manual roll up window.