How To Install Power Door Locks Ford Ranger

How to replace a power door lock actuator on a 1999 2010 ford ranger truck.

How to install power door locks ford ranger.

Disconnect negative battery cable. Your ford dealer can supply you with the correct actuator for your year and model if you give a parts salesperson the vehicle identification number. Disengage door pull panel from the rest of the door panel. If you have the factory power lock assembly s all you have to do is attach the actuator to the door and the rod to the push down lock rod.

Then hook up the power connectors. Installation of power locks. Part 1 of replacing the driver side door lock actuator on my 2000 ford ranger. Common hand tools.

I am not going to cover adding the individual components here because i added complete power doors to a project truck. When one of these sealed units fails there is no way to repair it so replacement is your only option. If you have aftermarket locks will need to bend the rod for the actuator to match the angle of the door lock button rod. 1a auto shows you how to repair install fix change or replace a damaged worn out faulty or shorted power door lock switch.

Ok so the first thing you will want to do is disconnect the negative battery cable. Ford uses a modular design door lock actuator. In my case i am working with a 2000 ranger xl 4wd but most rangers should be similar with the exception of different color wires on different years.