what about keyless entry via keypad or fob?
that doesnt open door either?
Nope, that’s why I made the thread it was frozen and neither my fob or key unlocked the door. That night was a soaking rain and next morning it was all frost and ice.
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what about keyless entry via keypad or fob?
that doesnt open door either?
Then its this part, right?
surface warming, liquid or otherwise wouldnt help that?
https://www.expeditionforum.com/threads/door-doesnt-latch-in-freezing-03-expy.34171/#post-283020
I appreciate the discussion & feedback. I however disagree that the problem with my 2003XLT driver door not latching in extra cold freezing weather is door alignment. Its clearly only during a deep freeze (5 degrees Fahrenheit or less) and almost always every year - just the first couple big freezes of the winter for some odd reason. Alignment seems spot on and owned since new. I seem to recall that I can observe the latch staying open even after closing door and door fully seating against body but latch not latching so it just bounces off. PITA! Of course I could be wrong, everyone can always be wrong. I know that.So much to say, so little time!
Mr Sticker - Most likely you have a door alignment issue. You door is most likely low or right because of a worn hinge. The latch on the actual door frame can be loosened and moved small distances to align. The latch can’t close around the bar because the weight of the door is preventing it. Locking and unlocking moves it slowly to the point it can close(This is REALLY bad for the actuator and mechanism). Take it to a good body shop!
All Expy’s have external keys holes on the Driver door, just the keyless models are covered up behind plastic. That serves one purpose. It insulated the metal from the elements and moisture. That helps to prevent ice lock in the actual mechanism.
The sprays like I suggested above help with that condition by coating the metal and preventing the ice from forming! That same spray can be used on the actual mechanism on the side of the door, but long term a good grease is also suggested. That lubricates the mechanism and prevents water from staying around.
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I appreciate the discussion & feedback. I however disagree that the problem with my 2003XLT driver door not latching in extra cold freezing weather is door alignment. Its clearly only during a deep freeze (5 degrees Fahrenheit or less) and almost always every year - just the first couple big freezes of the winter for some odd reason. Alignment seems spot on and owned since new. I seem to recall that I can observe the latch staying open even after closing door and door fully seating against body but latch not latching so it just bounces off. PITA! Of course I could be wrong, everyone can always be wrong. I know that.
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The nicest thing about a remote start is that you can warm up the car and de-ice the windows before you get in it. Really appreciate that stuff in the dead of a 10-degree New York winter at the seashore.
When this happens with my 2003 Expy .... I cycle the electronic door lock a few times, maybe the handle, open & close it in between and I can get it to latch. Once I discovered this it has worked every time. No guarantees it will work for everybody.Loki,
The doors not latching in cold weather is actually a thing with these trucks. My 2015 doors will bounce back open when you close them in really cold weather. I’ve had all my doors do this only on the Expedition. I’ve never had it happen on any other vehicle. Huge pain to unthaw them with a mini torch so I can close the doors and drive down the road. They recalled F150’s for it but have yet to do this for the Expedition. https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.usatoday.com/amp/775137001