Symptom Chart: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems - Mechanical

Diagnostics in this service manual assume a certain skill level and knowledge of Ford-specific diagnostic practices.

Condition	Possible Sources	Actions
Hard to open or close a door from either door handle	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST A
A door is difficult or does not open from the exterior door handle	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST B
A door is difficult or does not open from the interior door handle	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST C
The exterior door release handle sticks	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST D
The interior door release handle sticks	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST E
Squeak-rattle-chucking noise from door	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST F
The manual door lock cylinder is inoperative	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST G
The key-in-ignition chime is inoperative or always on	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	REFER to: INSTRUMENTATION, MESSAGE CENTER AND WARNING CHIMES .
Ignition lock cylinder cannot be returned to OFF	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	REFER to: STEERING WHEEL AND COLUMN ELECTRICAL COMPONENTS .
Ignition lock cylinder difficult to turn	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST H
Key is hard to insert into the ignition lock cylinder	Refer to the PINPOINT TEST	GO to PINPOINT TEST H