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Using the door locks from the v8 donor explorer will give our ranger one key that works both doors and the ignition.
The 2000 Explorer donor and this 2000 Ranger both use the same part number for the driver and passenger door locks, so there is nothing exotic about changing these out.
Most explorers come with keyless entry so their physical door locks do not get much use. For this reason they are often sticky and difficult to work. I spent much time cleaning them and lubricating so they operate smoothly. Now both doors function like a new truck!
First up, remove the door panel. There are 3 screws on a Ranger.... and then you can pry the door handle piece off, it uses press clips.
press clips
Don't forget this screw!
That exposes the final 4th screw before the panel can be carefully lifted straight up and off
Now to carefully pry out the door lock cylinder locking key
Old lock can now be removed from the door, reach in and move the cylinder so it points upward = the plastic arm will slide off of the pushrod.
All surfaces cleaned while the panel is off
New lock cylinder placed, this is what it looks like inside the door
clever anti squeak mods!!
I might have to borrow this one to fix any sagging or noisy door panels!
New locks in and work fantastic.
Done.... last thing to do before a couple more test drives
Clean, vacuum and charge the air conditioning
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