Last Nail in the Coffin?
My '97 F150 has had its share of issues over the years. Starting last fall, if I use the keyfob to unlock the door, it gets stuck in a cycle of endlessly locking the door instead (click, click, click...
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BillyW wrote:
I'm wondering if flawed door lock electronics coupled with a low battery could contribute to totally draining the battery. Since I've totally recharged the battery, I haven't been able to replicate the door lock problem. Of course, I haven't given it much time yet either. A frayed wire could be the culprit. Will investigate that too. Thanks for the input!
By the way I've heard from multiple people with late 90s vintage Explorers relating similar stories! Not just online either!
NO.
The door lock mechanism in the door is nothing more than a MOTOR, it contains NO ELECTRONICS in that motor other than a fuse link in case of overload or overheating.
It IS COMMANDED BY THE BODY CONTROL MODULE (BCM) or sometimes referred to as GEM (Generic Electronic Module).
The Body control module is located on the DRIVERS SIDE near the kick panel.
It is well known that the windshield on a lot of Fords trucks will develop a WATER LEAK ABOVE THE BODY CONTROL MODULE.
The Body control module often DRAINS the battery once damaged by a water leak.. It is also known for causing door lock problems, windshield wiper issues and even no radio..
HERE is one example of the issue..
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This is a well known problem and is not the locks or battery..
