1994 Ford Explorer Door lock button broken off. Door won't

1994 FORD EXPLORER
209,000 MILES • V8 • AWD • AUTOMATIC
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LARAN
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My 4 year old son decided to kick the door lock button while it was unlocked. The button broke off and now the door won't open. What can I do to diagnose and fix the problem?
Jun 28, 2010 at 1:46 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Did he kick the switch (electric) or the manual one on the top of the door panel?
Jun 30, 2010 at 11:59 PM
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LARAN
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He kicked and broke off the manual switch on top of the door panel.
Jul 1, 2010 at 11:58 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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What you need to do is remove the door panel. Chances are the linkage from the lock is broken or disconnected.
Jul 1, 2010 at 1:20 PM
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LARAN
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Yeah, I've been fiddling with a coat hangar to get the door open. I don't think I'll be able to get the panel off until I do.
Jul 1, 2010 at 1:27 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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You can remove it with the door closed, it's just a pain.
Jul 1, 2010 at 8:57 PM