OEM 2003 Ford Ranger Door Lock Cylinder

2003 Ford Ranger Door Lock Cylinder Parts Q&A

• Q: Is it essential to install both the door and ignition lock cylinders as a set when installing a new door lock cylinder on 2003 Ford Ranger?

  A: Both door and ignition lock cylinders should be replaced as a unit so users will not have to deal with separate keys during installations. A new key will receive its specific code which becomes stamped on metal before being fixed to the existing key component. Individual lock cylinder fixes require users to destroy the broken unit while building a new one from the proper lock repair kit along with installation instructions for matching the original key code. Start the procedure by lifting the front window before removing the front door trim panel while taking off the watershield. Detach the front door latch control cylinder rod from the door lock cylinder lever before removing the door lock cylinder through removal of its retainer. The installation process ends by performing the backward version of previous removal steps.