How to replace rear door latch cable on Ford extended cab truck. TNG Episode #50
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In this video I will show you how to repair a broken rear door latch on a ford extended cab truck. First you will need to remove toe rear door trim panels. Then you will need to remove old cable and reinstall the new cable. replace trim and bam! You're done!
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www.amazon.com/dp/B08DH8ZD39?... - Auta a dopravní prostředky
I am also 65yo female and retired teacher. Just bought a 2003 model a month ago and cables broke last week. Have looked at other self repair videos including the quick fix zip tie and you do the absolute best job of explaining tools and process and using your camera to demonstrate. Much respect for your professional teaching skills.
Thank you very much.
Awesome!! As a retired teacher, I have to tell you that you did a PHENOMINAL job at explaining, sharing, and relating to those of us that like to DYI!!!! Blessings your way!
By the way, I bought my '98 model F150 Triton V8 extended cab in December of '97 right before Christmas; BRAND NEW LOL! Love it even though it only has the Third door LOL!
Thank you very much. Sometimes I think I over explain stuff but then I want to make sure the viewer understands the process.
@@ThezNutzGarage You're welcome!! You're a natural!!!
Im 57 years old, I followed you exactly and I did it! Thank you so much!
Your very welcome and thank you for watching.
My favorite part of the video.. 12:56.." If you dont know how to tie a slip knot, Google it" .. Thanks for the video
I'm 65 female I've waited for several years for the pickup doors to be fixed I watched the video about three times and me and you went to the back of my truck and I pulled them out bought the parts and I've put one in so far the other one is coming soon thank you very much
I got mission accomplished on both doors. I didn’t replace the entire cable assembly, but replaced the degraded and crumbling cable housing ends with the part from Doorman. I stripped one of the Torx bolts badly enough that I went to a dealership to get a replacement…at $8 each. Overall not a terrible job, and now my doors work on my 20-year-old truck.
Play I got mission accomplished on both doors I didn't replace the entire cable assembly
Play the video on mission accomplished
Can I do this if I can’t open the rear doors? Both cables both sides, top and bottom, are gone
@@JKinsman92, yes. Both of mine were gone also when I did them. The challenge is you have to get into the back seat. If you slide forward the passenger side seat and tip the seat back forward, you can slip back there
@@matthewkeisling2776 Yeah what I did, but if I HAD to I could crawl over the console between the upright seats. Otherwise, really big guys might have to get a smaller person / young teen hired help to do and learn while they earn.
Really liked this video straight to the point no bs. No lifes story and history like why ford built it this way and why ford invented the pickup truck etc.You were very thorough on exactly how to do the procedure will look for your videos from here on out .
Thanks for this video, getting ready to fix the door, now doors on my 1999 Ford f150. Now I know what to buy and how to accomplish this job! Great video, thanks again.
Well done! Very concise and made the job easy and straightforward. Thanks buddy!
Man you were right about going ahead and fixing them both! My driver’s side failed , it was broken on the top and bottom and my passenger side was working fine but it was broken up top! But after watching your video I was able to fix mine easy as pie! 👍🏻 Also I ordered the parts through the link in your video!!! Thanks for making this and helping us all out!
Man I followed every step and you made it as easy as could be. Thanks
I ordered parts on Amazon and got parts in a day. Replace them both on my 2001 Extended cab in about an hour. Video was a great help.
Good shit. Just swapped mine following your steps. Thank you sir!
Good video. One note… if you strip those T27 screws, you can use a hex head to replace them. The locations are recessed enough that they will not interfere with anything. Just be sure to find the correct thread size.
This is the best how to video I've seen. Nothing I didn't need and everything I needed. Thanks
Thank you
Wow you made my job easy.
I really don't know too much about cars, but I was able to change it in 30 minutes. Thank you for teaching me.
Tried the zip tie for a quick fix and it sucked lol , already fixed it the correct way , thanks for the vid bro it helped alot.
Thank You for your information on replacement!
Great job explaining how to do this. I have new metal pieces from Dorman and plan to fix it TOMORROW!. Thank you!
Thank you. VERY helpful and informative video. I appreciate your resolve to fix it the right way. Now… to tear the old F-two fitty part and fix it.
I've watched several videos on this because both doors won't open on my 2000. I couldn't get the left top hex screw out, it stripped out, after going to a second auto parts store, trying to get help, my neighbor was there and came over to look at it. He had to remove it with a small vice grip I have and he got it out!!! Wooo hooo!! He said it wasn't my fault, the screw was cross threaded from the factory!! So I've got both flanges replaced, I didn't know about the string before I pulled the top completely out, I'm so glad I watched you tonight because I wasn't able to get the top piece back in where the 3 hex screws go!! I watched you three times so hopefully I can finish that door up tomorrow. I've got to cut my grass and weed eat so I've got to be done with it!! I'm a widow and it's not rocket science so I figure with you guys on CZcams I can figure it out. Thank you so much!! 👍💯👏 I just subscribed, so hello👋 from Sweet Home Alabama!! ROLL TIDE!! ❤️🏈🏆
Thanks for watching and subscribing!
Excellent instructions. Mine won't open so this helps
Your video is so clearly stated. Excellent. I cannot get either door open to access the top latch. I tried today for quite some time and have surrendered to another day. I inherited my Dad's 2000 F150. I'm trying to get it road ready for a long trip home. My question is how to get those doors open so I can replace the cables? Or did I miss that part in your video?
Very helpful & Great video!! I already have mine ordered for both sides but I order both upper & lower cable so everything will be new because the lower is gonna break soon because it's made about the same way. Take it apart once and done. I also had planned to use the string trick also. Thanks for taking the time to make the video!
Great detail. Best illustration ever.
Great Video! You made it so easy to understand and apply ~ Many Thanks!
You made this fix easy, thanks
Just finished up, could not be happier! The only comment was that the new latch did not line up exactly with the door holes for me. That was my only issue. Thanks for a great video.
Thank you!
Thanks, great video, clear and very easy with your explanations, appreciate it
Thanks for a great video, getting ready to replace both cables on a 1999 F250 Light duty p/u.
GREAT video!! Very helpful, one tricky part is changing out the cable on the top latch assembly. Again....Great Job!
Thanks! 👍
I'll try to do it as soon as I get the spare part 👍 thanks!
Thanks for the know how. I bought a F 150. 2001. Great work truck but back doors didn't open .I know now.
Thank you for your video, checked out other and they were not as clear and explained as well as you. Truly enjoyed your video and saved so I can later come back and check out other videos you do.
Thank you
Great advice, do it right!
Thanks for watching!
Kudos, five thumbs UP: excellent video explains every thing with the top cable replacement, which is the one everyone seems to have the most trouble with. I chose to just replace my ferrule ends with the aluminum ones, (buy set with one having a thinner end, a "cam" end) rather that the entire cable / latch assembly. when nothing was wrong with the inner wire business part of the cable. Personally in this instance, I resist replacing garbage OEM plastic part with another plastic part whether it be OEM or aftermarket plastic.
Did need to completely remove cable however in order to install new ferrule ends. Lost my string, and turned out on my 98 did not need it to lead cable back through. Good practice though as some trucks might be different, me just lucky.
Another thing worth mentioning. Way you were dressed, my guess is that the ambient temperature was not much more than freezing, if that. Everybody knows that old plastic breaks, it just does. It even breaks better when it is cold. Just saying. Did mine @ 80º F, only partially destroyed the plastic push thru clip you did for the lower door panel, mine still worked. You'd probably do well to have truck in heated garage, or warm plastic parts up good with heat from trucks heater, or even a hair dryer provided was not too blasted cold and windy.
Inspected my lower cable ends and it was in great shape, no cracks, left alone. Just oiled and greased everything (dirt be dammed) reinstalled panel. Thought is after watching this & other YT video, I can get that panel back off in 10 minutes to do the lower one if that ever becomes necessary.
Good job from a great instructor, good video and overall great presentation.
Thank you
Love it ,yo did a great job . I am going to try it ,Thanks
Thank you so much for your video on how to fix it the right way. I have both doors not working, and halfass is stupid. Thanks
great job. mine broke on drivers side yesterday. my weekend project.
Awesome! Ford dealer wanted to replace ALL hardware and latches = $900 !!!
I have a 1999 F250 Superduty with this problem. Your video will be very important. Thanks.
My son’s truck is an F250 and it has done the same thing. I need to fix it with him one day. Thanks for watching and good luck on your repair.
thanks for the info, big help!
Thank for the info, working on my 2001 F350 this weekend -
Bring it on over and we can do the lower cables!
you made this job easy, great detail, thanks for your help
I needed this video, thank you!
Your welcome.
Great video thanks.
Great Video 👍👏
I replaced just the ends on mine.('04)
When I was searching for cables, all the one's I was seeing were about $130 ea.
Thanks a lot man really helpful
You are very welcome.
Great job, thanks so much ! Be blessed !
You are so welcome
Thank you so much 😊
You're welcome 😊
Getting the same replacement cable is good. But in the long run replacing the brackets that hold the cable to metal ones are better and will last longer.
great vidio
Thank you brother I like to fix it once
Thank you!
THANK YOU!
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Thank you both of my doors broke in the same week
I am glad I could help
Well done
Thank you.
Get this …. It took Amazon 4 tries to get me the correct top latch and cable. I took the old latch out for comparison when ordering. I’ve been a week driving with only the lower one holding it closed. I just fixed the top, closed the door, then it wouldn’t open ! The very minute I fixed the top, then tried to open it, the lower cable broke !! I rigged it with zip ties until I can get the lower shipped. Don’t replace just one ! Do both if your going to tear down your door !
you are right dont use a zip tie i used a piece of wire great vidio i just dont have 40 bucks to fix it the right way but if i did this would be the way to do it for sure
#1) that is a bolt not a nut...
#2) if we're going to do it right as you were saying about others, WHY didn't we do the bottom cable at this time too.
Was rather surprised you didn't even check it...
The fact that both ends of the top cable had dried up and broke, ( yes they were working, but still broken). Wouldn't it be a good idea to check, or better yet, just replace that bottom cable at this time. All the cables were the same age!!!.
You did a fine job on showing us that top cable replacement. 4.5 outa 5 on that. ( the .5 minus, was because you didn't give us the "part information".. # & brand)
Thanks...
Would like to have seen how the bottom cable replacement works..
I did everything you mentioned in the second video I made about this repair.
I did not put any links for this part because it was on eBay and sometimes they end those links.
Here is the second video I made for this type of repair.
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
@@ThezNutzGarage thank you...
Glad to have seen that. The bottom one, not being fed from the outside was different...
Thanks for getting back to me so quick.. parts, (cables), have been ordered..
Guessing we'll see what happens in a week or so!..
Looks pretty straight forward... (for me, the getting in the back seat with both doors inop, should be the hardest part!!)
Man I just fixed a Chevy truck front inside door handle. Had to remove the passages seat and then in door panel while the door was jam shut. Insane.
Awesome
Thank you
Thanks for the vid.. Mine broke this morning.. Will attack it next weekend..
Thanks
Thanks man. Fixing mine again after not doin it right the first time
Awesome thanks
Thank you for watching.
Here is a new video where I do both cables too and bottom.
How to repair the rear doors on a F150, F250, F-350. Upper and lower cables. Thez Nutz Garage Ep#91
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
That’s a great trick with the socket end of the wrench. Thanks.
You can open the door with a flat head screw driver at the top latch
Nice video. You didn't replace the bottom cable. Those OEM cables are just going to fail again. I bought the aftermarket aluminum ends $8 for 4. They work great. You need a set of 4 for each door.
I added a link for the metal cable repair kit in the description. They are under $7.00
www.amazon.com/dp/B08DH8ZD39?ref=myi_title_dp
yep, done both mine with zip ties... lasted over 2 years... i was lucky
Probably would have been good to close the door and test that the latch was working before doing all the taping and reinstalling the trim, just saying......
Thanks for just saying….
I like this video a lot. I am about to do this on one side and will follow with the other. I got the metal replacement ends for that cable casing and will go that route. Isn’t there also a bottom latch that can have the same issue with cables?
Here is a video where I replaced both cables upper and lower.
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
Thanks was a great video question do you know if the upper and lower cables can be ordered on amazon and what the part numbers are and if the price is less or the same if I have to order from eBay I will. Was a will informed video.
I don’t know about Amazon but I am pretty sure someone on there sells them. You could write down the product number from eBay and search on Amazon. I need to do a video on the lower cables but I would need to use someone’s truck.
I think my sons f-250 needs its cables replaced.
I've had to do it a couple times zip ties but I like what you done you done it correct and a good job
The only thing is you didn't show how to replace the cable in the latch. Any ideas on how to get the latch open? Thanks
Sorry I don’t remember if I change it out on that truck.
Great job explaining I am a little confused the cables you bought are those just the cable or do them come with the latches attached? Also do you have the parts for both the top and bottom? And I need to buy the top and bottom for one door what is the cost for both cables with latches? Sorry for all the questions but want to be sure I order the correct parts
I bought upper latches and cables. They came complete ready to install. I did not do the lower cables on that truck but I will do one in the future.
I bought them off off eBay.
Not working on my driver rear side. I changed all 4 a couple of months ago and it started to not open again .!
Oh no
How do you open the door from the inside when the cable comes loose from the bottom latch?
After you remove the door panel you will have to try to look down in the door and look for the latch. It’s probably going to be difficult to find it but keep looking.
I'm confused about the part needed. This one cable you used (and linked to) with the metal attachment will do it? For some reason, I thought there was another part/cable that went to the bottom of the door. I haven't taken it apart yet - my doors are both broken and stuck shut. I already bought the metal ends to put on each end of the cable, but your repair looks easier.
Yes the cables are for the top part of the door latch. Only the upper latch cables were broken on my truck. If you need any more assistance be feel free to ask.
Yeah the cables I used are quick and easy to install. I used those because I only wanted to fix the doors once!
@@ThezNutzGarage Do you have a video on the lower cable????
@ Nick
I don’t have a video for the bottom cables, sorry.
@@ThezNutzGarage some of us might kinda, sorta, maybe need one 😳 would sure appreciate it if you have the opportunity!
just for the heck of it is there also a cable that runs to the bottom?? my door appears to be locked at the bottom and not so much at the top so I think my upper cable is good?
Yes. I did a video on the upper and lower cables.
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
Can just the cables be replaced or do you need to buy cables that come with a new latch?
You can replace just the cables.
Use needle nose pliers.
Does Ford make those cables with metal ends instead of plastic ?
No. You can buy the metal tips from a link in the comments.
What is that white clipping? That you said not to loose. 10:04
It clips the cable in to the door.
What is the name of those wires to ask at auto zone. I have a 2003 f150 xl with the same problem. Doors wont open
www.ebay.com/itm/184497802769
I don’t know if autozone sells the cables just the ends. It’s best just to replace the entire cable.
If you want to replace the broken plastic ends with aluminum ones, you can get them on Amazon for about $11. www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JPX35WP
The problem isn't changing the cables they getting in the door
Yep that is the tricky part.
Good job there young man.. Think this is a level 5 of 10 so I'm going to try to do this for myself.
1 question however, parts from an AutoZone, or have to go to Ford?
Thanks
I ordered the cables off of E-Bay.
I would suggest ordering both top and bottom cables.
If you live in west TN I can fix them with the metal end cables that are posted in the description.
@@ThezNutzGarage I'm in FL. However, if these lasted 20 years, hoping that I'll get 10 out of next set!! Thanks.
The bottom set as easy to replace?
@@2011mendo this is a video my son and I did on fixing his cables on his f250
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
@@ThezNutzGarage thanks... fed into place a little different, but looks easy enough.. thanks
How do I get the doors open to begin with???
Nobody shows that....I've yanked & pulled & done everything I can think of & no dice
Do you live in west Tennessee??
How do I replace the window
I think there are about 3 screws or so but I sold that truck and I really can’t remember about the window.
Cable broke or the plastic retainer?
Both ends broke. I have tried both ways and they both are good quick fix’s.
Here is a link for the metal door latch cable end repair kit.
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www.amazon.com/dp/B08DH8ZD39?ref=myi_title_dp
I can’t do this cause my door is stuck ,do you know how I can get it unstuck?
I have another video on how to unstuck the door.
@@ThezNutzGarage can you send me the link please
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.htmlsi=AEBz2FEIw3JkNKWD
What about the bottom cably?
Those were still good but I do have to replace the bottom cable on the church van.
How to do if door is closed you can't do all that
You can open the door from the inside after removing the door panels. It’s tricky but it can be done.
What is the cable to the top latch broke off how do I open door ?
The whole cable broke?
@@ThezNutzGarage yes i tried opening top latch and the cable came out now can’t unlatch top lock
I have sold that truck and I will have to watch this video again to see if I can figure out a way to easy release the latch.
@@ThezNutzGarage i tried taking the door off but I can’t get to top latch to manually do it .. thank you
I fixed mine with metal parts from NAPA for $12.00.
I will be making a video very soon where I use the metal cable end repair kit. Stay tuned.
Metal ends are super easy, just renember the one with the different ends goes to the top latch
@G Bryant I am about to make a video on using the metal cable ends.
@@ThezNutzGarage is it out yet, 8/2022?
@@2011mendo no I need a truck to fix. If you live in west TN I can use your truck.
I can't access the top latch because I can't get the dawgone doors open. Is there a secret that I missed? I'm trying to do these without dragging my better half into it. He is a impatient sort.
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
Watch that video it’s a little more in-depth
Thank you. Got it open.
I have completed the cable changes after watching this video. The doors work perfectly except the driver-side rear door seems to not close tightly. I have to figure out how to adjust it. Lol. Thank you. @@ThezNutzGarage
Your welcome have a wonderful day.
My door is shut and the cable came up at the top
What are the clips called at Autozone?
There is a link in the description below to order them.
@@ThezNutzGarage thanks, the link takes me to the cable ends. You mentioned the black clips you got at AutoZone. they have so many to choose from and of course I got ones that don't fit. I was hoping you may tell us which clips you bought.
Your talking about the little Christmas tree clips. I have a draw full of different sizes.
How to get the. Door open
Watch this video it’s a little more in-depth
czcams.com/video/YfwVqS3Y7oI/video.html
Here is the link to order a set of these door latch cables for your truck.
www.ebay.com/itm/Upper-Door-Latch-w-Cable-for-Ford-F-150-97-03-F-250-1997-1999-Rear-Left-Right-/184497802769?_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49292