What Are the Essential Steps and Considerations for Replacing a Door Lock Cylinder on Ford Explorer?

The complete replacement of both door lock cylinders and liftgate lock cylinders and ignition lock cylinder as a set during installation will prevent carrying an extra key that functions on a single lock. The manufacturing team will place the replacement key code number on the metal attachment of the new key. Users who need to fix individual lock cylinders must discard the non-functional unit and construct a new lock cylinder per the instructions provided in an appropriate repair package. This package contains information to build a new lock cylinder that matches the vehicle key code. Start cleaning operations by removing the front door trim panel and closing the window and watershield should also be removed. The front door latch control cylinder rod must be disconnected from the door lock cylinder lever. Slide the door lock cylinder retainer off the lock cylinder before proceeding to remove it. After removal the new lock cylinder can be installed by restoring all original steps of disassembly.

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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front Driver Side Part Number: 7C3Z-1521990-A
$50.07 MSRP: $71.63
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Cylinder - Less Keys; Front Left Door Lock Cylinder; Rear Liftgate & Tailgate Locks; Lock Cylinder; Lock Assembly; Lock Cylinder Assy; Lock Cylinder Less Keys; Door Lock Cylinder; Door Lock
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: F85Z-1521990-BA, 8L3Z-1521990-A, F85Z-1521990-BB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1996-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, 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 Cylinder, Front Passenger Side Part Number: 8S4Z-5421990-A
$24.58 MSRP: $35.78
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- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly - Actuating; Door Lock Cylinder, Front Right; Cylinder & Keys; Lock Cylinder Assy; Door Lock Cylinder
- Position: Front Passenger Side
- Replaces: 1L8Z-5421990-AA, 6S4Z-5421990-A, 4M5Z-5421990-AA, 2L8Z-7806082-AA, XS4Z-5421990-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2017 Ford Explorer | Base, Limited, Platinum, Sport, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front Driver Side Part Number: 8E5Z-5421991-B
$85.89 MSRP: $125.02
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly - Lock; Door Lock Cylinder, Front, Front Left; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder Rod; Cylinder & Keys; Lock Cylinder Assy; Door Lock Cylinder
- Position: Front Driver Side
- Replaces: 5L8Z-7821991-AA, 6E5Z-5421991-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Lock Cylinder Part Number: LB5Z-7843262-B
$66.85 MSRP: $97.30
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly - Lock
- 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 Cylinder Part Number: BB1Z-7806082-B
$51.77 MSRP: $74.07
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder Assembly - Lock; Glove Box Lock Kit
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2023 Ford Explorer | Base, King Ranch, Limited, Limited Hybrid, Platinum, Platinum Hybrid, Sport, ST, ST-Line, Timberline, XLT | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV), 6 Cyl 3.5 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Cylinder & Keys, Front Driver Side Part Number: LB5Z-7821991-A
$61.30 MSRP: $89.23
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Cylinder And Housing Assembly - Lock; Door Lock Cylinder, Front Left; Door Lock Cylinder
- Position: Front Driver Side
- 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 Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: F87Z-7822050-BA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Cylinder With Keys
- Manufacturer Note: IGN, F/D, L/G, w/o anti theft, w/central locking system
- Replaced by: F87Z-7843432-CB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1998-2001 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, 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 Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: F3TZ7822050B
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lock Cylinder With Keys; Trunk Lock Cylinder; Door Lock Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1993-1994 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Limited, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS
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Ford Explorer Ignition Lock Cylinder Part Number: F1TZ7822050A
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Lockset - Complete Vehicle; Door Lock Cylinder; Lock Cylinder; Cylinder & Keys
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-1992 Ford Explorer | Eddie Bauer, Sport, XL, XLT | 6 Cyl 4.0 L GAS

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The Door Lock Cylinder in Ford Explorer automobile model is an important part installed in the front doors which controls the latching and unlatching of door using the key found in the car. This mechanism because it has the safety feature of allowing access to the interior of a vehicle and at the same time is easy to use. When used frequently, it can deteriorate making it either hard to lock or unlock the doors and in the process make the key to be either unresponsive or stuck. Although, most of the contemporary automobiles are not fitted with the regular door lock cylinders, in Ford Explorer, they are quite useful. It is therefore imperative that the Door Lock Cylinder undergoes frequent servicing as well as replacement as and when it is required. It is advisable to look out for signs of wear in order to avoid complications and maintain the use of the Ford Explorer.

Ford Explorer Door Lock Cylinder Parts and Q&A

Ignition Lock Cylinder, Front Driver Side
7C3Z-1521990-A
Q: What Are the Essential Steps and Considerations for Replacing a Door Lock Cylinder on Ford Explorer?
A:
The complete replacement of both door lock cylinders and liftgate lock cylinders and Ignition Lock Cylinder as a set during installation will prevent carrying an extra key that functions on a single lock. The manufacturing team will place the replacement key code number on the metal attachment of the new key. Users who need to fix individual lock cylinders must discard the non-functional unit and construct a new lock cylinder per the instructions provided in an appropriate repair package. This package contains information to build a new lock cylinder that matches the vehicle key code. Start cleaning operations by removing the front door trim panel and closing the window and watershield should also be removed. The front door latch control cylinder rod must be disconnected from the door lock cylinder lever. Slide the door lock cylinder retainer off the lock cylinder before proceeding to remove it. After removal the new lock cylinder can be installed by restoring all original steps of disassembly.