Ford Explorer: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems / General Procedures - Door Latch Lubrication
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Materials
Name |
Specification |
Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray XL-5-A |
ESB-M1C93-B
|
Activation
NOTE:
Typical left front door shown, others similar.
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Open the door.
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Using a flat blade screwdriver, fully close the latch (2 clicks).
Use the General Equipment: Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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NOTICE:
Do not over-lubricate the latch. Using excessive grease may damage the internal lock motor.
Spray the multi-purpose grease into the opening on the door latch for approximately 5 seconds.
Material: Motorcraft® Multi-Purpose Grease Spray
/ XL-5-A
(ESB-M1C93-B)
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NOTE:
Some exterior door handles are operated mechanically
while other exterior door handles are operated electronically.
Open the latch using the exterior door handle.
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Open and close the door several times to circulate the lubricant inside the latch.
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Open the door.
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Wipe off any excess grease.
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Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Flat-Bladed Screwdriver
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Activation
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When these locks are set, you cannot open the rear doors from the inside.

A child safety lock is on the rear edge of each rear door. You must set the child
safety lock separately on each door.
Left-Hand Side
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