How to Service and Repair the Front Door Latch Assembly on Ford Explorer?

The repair process of the front door latch requires starting with disconnecting the battery ground cable. Commence by removing the door lock cylinder before removing a front door latch. The door trim panel must be removed with the door latch remote control by unscrewing it while disconnecting its remote control link from the door latch remote control. The next step requires separation of the door latch actuating rod from the door latch before you extract the rear glass run channel by loosening its bolt. The door latch needs removal after unscrewing it while also disconnecting it from the power door lock actuator. End the final step by detaching the door latch push button rod from the door latch. The reverse order of these removal steps should be followed with correct assembly of the remote control rod together with the door latch push button rod and lock cylinder rod to the front door latch before new latch installation. Vehicle abnormal drive symptoms may temporarily appear after battery removal and reinstallation because it needs to learn its adaptive strategy following the disconnect/reconnect procedure. Normal driving conditions must be reached through 16 kilometers (10 miles) of continuous operation.

How to Remove and Replace the Front Door Latch Assembly on Ford Explorer?

The first step to replace the front door latch requires removing the front door trim panel followed by setting the watershield to the side. The foam insulating block slides forward to free the two clips after which you remove the screw and associated energy absorbing foam pad. You must now disconnect the front door latch electrical connector by both releasing the actuating cable locator from the door frame and the harness locator from the door frame. Open the clip then detach the exterior front door handle actuating rod followed by disconnecting the front door push button rod from the door frame retainer. The front door lock cylinder actuating rod needs to be disconnected from the lock cylinder if it exists. Safely detach the front door latch by removing its three screws. Follow this order to install the component while screw torque should reach 12 Nm (106 lb-in). Then proceed with the reversal steps from removal.

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Ford Explorer Latch Assembly, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: F77Z-7826412-B
$60.03 MSRP: $92.22
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Right; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Lock
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Latch Assembly, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 6L5Z-7821812-C
$66.16 MSRP: $90.03
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Lock
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Expedition, Limited, Postal, Sport, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Front Passenger Side Part Number: LB5Z-78219A64-N
$306.61 MSRP: $477.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Latch Assembly
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78219A64-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Driver Side Part Number: MB5Z-78264A27-B
$273.43 MSRP: $425.90
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78264A27-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Passenger Side Part Number: MB5Z-78264A26-C
$303.39 MSRP: $445.50
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78264A26-E
- Replaces: LB5Z-78264A26-H, LB5Z-78264A26-K, LB5Z-78264A26-D, MB5Z-78264A26-A, LB5Z-78264A26-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Front Driver Side Part Number: LB5Z-78219A65-N
$342.26 MSRP: $502.58
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Latch Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78219A65-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Driver Side Part Number: MB5Z-78264A27-A
$290.12 MSRP: $426.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78264A27-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, ST, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock, Rear Part Number: 4L2Z-7843150-A
$72.56 MSRP: $105.62
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Liftgate Latch, Rear; Trunk Latch; Door Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Front Driver Side Part Number: 6L2Z-78218A43-B
$11.61 MSRP: $18.73
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator Assembly; Door Lock Actuator Motor, Front Left, Rear Left; Door Latch Assembly.; Actuator
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 4L2Z-78218A43-AA, 6L2Z-78218A43-AB, 6L2Z-78218A43-A, 6L2Z-78218A43-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 6L2Z-78218A42-B
$9.53 MSRP: $15.38
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator Assembly; Door Lock Actuator Motor, Front Right, Rear Right; Door Latch Assembly.; Actuator
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 4L2Z-78218A42-AB, 6L2Z-78218A42-A, 6L2Z-78218A42-AA, 6L2Z-78218A42-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Control Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 5L2Z-78264A00-AC
$111.84 MSRP: $154.71
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Latch Assembly; Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 5L2Z-78264A00-AA, 4L2Z-78264A00-AAB, 4L2Z-78264A00-AAC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Rear Passenger Side Part Number: 8L2Z-7826412-B
$23.41 MSRP: $32.39
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Right; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock
- Position: Rear Passenger Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-7826412-B, 3L2Z-7826412-CA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 8L2Z-7826413-C
$40.01 MSRP: $55.34
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Assembly - Door; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Left; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Latch
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 8L2Z-7826413-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Control Assembly, Front Driver Side Part Number: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Front Left; Body Control Module; Door Lock; Latch Assembly; Lock Module; Door Latch Assembly
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-78219A65-AAA, 8L2Z-78219A65-AA, AL2Z-78219A65-AA, 6L2Z-78219A65-AA, 9L2Z-78219A65-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Latch Assembly, Rear Driver Side Part Number: F77Z-7826413-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Stop - Contact Switch; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Left; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 8L2Z-7821812-B
$39.52 MSRP: $56.53
You Save: $17.01 (31%)
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Front Right; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 8L2Z-7821812-A, 3L2Z-7821812-BA, 6L2Z-7821812-BA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Control Assembly, Driver Side Part Number: 5L2Z-78264A01-AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Latch Assembly; Lock
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L2Z-78264A01-AA, 4L2Z-78264A01-AAC
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2004-2005 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, NBX, XLS, XLS Sport, XLT, XLT Sport | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator, Rear Driver Side Part Number: F87Z-7826594-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Actuator Assembly; Door Lock Actuator Motor, Rear Left, Rear Right; Door Lock Actuator Motor; Door Lock Actuator; Actuator
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: F5TZ-7826594-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Postal, XL, XL Fleet, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 5.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock, Rear Driver Side Part Number: 8L2Z-7826413-B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Door Latch Assembly, Rear Left; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock
- Position: Rear Driver Side
- Replaces: 3L2Z-7826413-CA, 6L2Z-7826413-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2010 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Control Assembly, Passenger Side Part Number: 3L2Z-78219A64-AC
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Body Control Module; Door Latch Assembly; Door Lock; Latch Assembly; Lock
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 3L2Z-78219A64-AB, 3L2Z-78219A64-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2003 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, XLS, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS, 8 Cyl 4.6 L GAS

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Ford Explorer Door Latch Assembly

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The Door Latch Assembly in Ford Explorer automobiles is the mechanism that locks and unlocks the doors to enhance a vehicle's security measure against break-ins to the interior of the automobile. This assembly can be operated either manually or automatically making it possible for each individual or centrally lock the doors. In regard to the Ford Explorer Door Latch Assembly, the design play an important role in making the closure of the door smooth and secure thus enhancing the security of the vehicle. In the course of these years, different styles of Door Latch Assembly have been used in Ford Explorer and these were crafted to take a long time. Nevertheless, these assemblies could easily wear out from constant use and may usually need to be replaced in case of problems such as a broken outer door handle, sticking mechanisms or unable to turn the door lock button. For the Ford Explorer Door Latch Assembly to function to its premier and provide the security required, then it has to be properly maintained.

Ford Explorer Door Latch Assembly Parts and Q&A

Latch Assembly, Front Passenger Side
6L5Z-7821812-C
Q: How to Service and Repair the Front Door Latch Assembly on Ford Explorer?
A:
The repair process of the front door latch requires starting with disconnecting the battery ground cable. Commence by removing the Door Lock Cylinder before removing a front door latch. The door trim panel must be removed with the door latch remote control by unscrewing it while disconnecting its remote control link from the door latch remote control. The next step requires separation of the door latch actuating rod from the door latch before you extract the rear glass run channel by loosening its bolt. The door latch needs removal after unscrewing it while also disconnecting it from the power door lock actuator. End the final step by detaching the door latch push button rod from the door latch. The reverse order of these removal steps should be followed with correct assembly of the remote control rod together with the door latch push button rod and lock cylinder rod to the front door latch before new latch installation. Vehicle abnormal drive symptoms may temporarily appear after battery removal and reinstallation because it needs to learn its adaptive strategy following the disconnect/reconnect procedure. Normal driving conditions must be reached through 16 kilometers (10 miles) of continuous operation.
Lock Actuator, Front Driver Side
6L2Z-78218A43-B
Q: How to Remove and Replace the Front Door Latch Assembly on Ford Explorer?
A:
The first step to replace the front door latch requires removing the front door trim panel followed by setting the watershield to the side. The foam insulating block slides forward to free the two clips after which you remove the screw and associated energy absorbing foam pad. You must now disconnect the front door latch electrical connector by both releasing the actuating cable locator from the door frame and the harness locator from the door frame. Open the clip then detach the exterior front door handle actuating rod followed by disconnecting the front door push button rod from the door frame retainer. The front door lock cylinder actuating rod needs to be disconnected from the lock cylinder if it exists. Safely detach the front door latch by removing its three screws. Follow this order to install the component while screw torque should reach 12 Nm (106 lb-in). Then proceed with the reversal steps from removal.