Doors won't lock

Redfire 05 · Jun 12, 2005

My doors would not lock, so I removed the lock actuators in both doors because they were stuck. Now my passenger side door locks, but won't unlock. I think that is an easy fix. I need a new door lock for it. However, my drivers side door still won't lock. I push it the lock pin down but it pops back up. Trying to lock it with the key does nothing. Any ideas? I did a search, but didn't find anything I thought applied.

beaver2489 · Jun 12, 2005

both 5.0's I've owned had the same frozen lock actuator problem. I ripped out the lock actuators and my doors both locked and unlocked just fine manually. If your linkage is still properly hooked up it should lock. If you put the key in the door can you lock and unlock it? Take the door panels off and make sure that linkage rod is still hooked in. Its been a few years since I messed with this so maybe I'm wrong. good luck.

also you can spray some wd40 in the key hole and turn the key in there a few times to lube'er all up good. Use a rag to keep the wd40 from getting all over your door's paint though.

jrichker · Jun 13, 2005

Follow this link to fix your door lock actuator problems http://bellsouthpwp.net/l/r/lrichker/Mustang_tech/door_actuator_fix/1_of_8_door_actuator.htm

Stuck with door lock actuators that don't work and don't want to pay the $50+ for a new one? Tried the junkyard ones and found that they last six months and freeze up?

A new actuator for less than $4. Fix one side for $17, do both sides for only $23. I don't sell parts, I don’t make any money off of the upgrade, I just tell you how to do it cheaply and easily.

Redfire 05 · Jun 13, 2005

beaver2489 said:
both 5.0's I've owned had the same frozen lock actuator problem. I ripped out the lock actuators and my doors both locked and unlocked just fine manually. If your linkage is still properly hooked up it should lock. If you put the key in the door can you lock and unlock it? Take the door panels off and make sure that linkage rod is still hooked in. Its been a few years since I messed with this so maybe I'm wrong. good luck.

also you can spray some wd40 in the key hole and turn the key in there a few times to lube'er all up good. Use a rag to keep the wd40 from getting all over your door's paint though.

No you still cannot lock it with the key. The passenger side lock needs to be replaced it doesn't work at all. The driver side lock moves, but won't lock the door. I think something is up with the linkage on both sides so I don't really have a reference for the way it should work.

jstang209 · Jul 20, 2005

why would this happen all of a sudden?? my doors worked fine befor my 5.0 swap after im done then dont want to work anymore!

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