Door stuck shut need help

[ediddily]

07 expedition xlt
The driver side rear door outside latch doesn't work (wife heard something fall inside) plus the child lock is on so I can't open the door from inside or outside. Does anyone know how to get it open?
If I roll the window down, can I use a coat hanger to open?

 

[Don Hall]

From several Google posts regarding this subject, it seems the only solution is to remove the door panel, and service the lock.

 

[ediddily]

i am aware of the requirement to remove the door panel, but can the door panel be removed with the door stuck shut?

 

[Yupster Dog]

i am aware of the requirement to remove the door panel, but can the door panel be removed with the door stuck shut?

Here you go

https://www.expeditionforum.com/thr...ocked-with-safety-latch-on.41074/#post-364721

 

[ediddily]

Thank you, this lead worked!
For those looking for a solution for the same problem.
-Note the location of the child lock based on the other door and the unlock position
(Mine was at the same level as the arm rest and unlock is down)
-From the inside, pull back the weather strip.
-Use a long flat blade screwdriver. (I used a 9")
-Stick it straight down between the door and the body trying to smack the lock lever.
-Work the screwdriver up and down and few times.
-Check to see if the door opens
-If not, repeat previous 2 steps.

You can do it, I did.