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2001 Escape XLT Door Lock problem

11 messages,  Last post on Sep 03, 2010 at 2:05 PM

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#8 of 11 Re: 2001 escape rear door/window latch-lock problem [nathaneboyd] by nastyman1

Jul 14, 2008 (8:10 pm)

Replying to: nathaneboyd (Jul 07, 2008 1:45 pm)
you may have a bad door lock solenoid I haven't looked at mine, but there may be an access panel on the inside of the door, that you may be able to get through to manually unlock it this will also in theory give you access to the solenoid to replace it. If there is an access

#9 of 11 Re: 2001 Escape XLT Door Lock problem [navydad4] by nastyman1

Jul 14, 2008 (8:17 pm)

Replying to: navydad4 (Dec 22, 2007 2:11 pm)
They use the same system in BMW's for there power lock systems. It is an entirely electronic system and the turning of the key just completes a circuit to signal the solenoids to pop the locks your best bet is to have a lock smith get the door open and either charge or replace the battery. Its a crappy set up but without battery issues works exceptionally well. It actually makes for less moving parts, less to break.

#10 of 11 Re: 2001 escape rear door/window latch-lock problem [nathaneboyd] by b4141

Sep 03, 2010 (1:47 pm)

Replying to: nathaneboyd (Jul 07, 2008 1:45 pm)
I have the same problem on our 2001 Escape. I took the panel off the back door. The problem is the solenoid. It's the white square "box" with the stem sticking out of the top of it. You have to take that metal rack off that it's attached to, to get to the back side of it. Ford in it's infinite wisdom made it difficult to get to. Just like they hid the alternator under the engine and above the front axle, and some other "stuff". They put it down there so any dust it might collect (gee, think so?) would be washed off every time you drive through a puddle. Just what an alternator needs... dust and water. I have paid the dealer over $550.00 ... twice... to replace the alternator. the first replacement lasted about 18,000 miles. I could go on a rant here....

#11 of 11 Re: 2001 escape rear door/window latch-lock problem [b4141] by b4141

Sep 03, 2010 (2:05 pm)

Replying to: b4141 (Sep 03, 2010 1:47 pm)
Sometimes to open mine.. I would beat on the gate with my hand right in the middle .. on the outside. That solenoid will pop up very easy... if you're lucky.

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