How do you repair a car door on a 2001 explorer that won't open from the inside or the outside It occasionally opens but has been getting increasingly worse?

Answer 1

You will need to take the door panel off. Generally, there are a few control rods that transfer motion which have plastic pivots and attachments. I would suspect one or more of these to be badly worn.To remove the panel, disconnect battery, remove all screws most of which are around the door pull/armrest then gently begin prying door panel starting at the bottom while watching the progress between the panel and door. Then remove handles, door/window switches at this time. Proceed slowly and you will do fine. Good luck.