Most likely because the actuator has stopped working. See related link below.
After searching on the internet, there is no recall issue for the 2004 Ford Escape concerning the back door lock. The lock can be fixed by taking apart the lock manually or brought to the garage for repairs.
The door ajar sensor, on a 2005 Ford escape, is located inside the door panel behind the door lock. There is a sensor on each door.
your gem has gone bad if and only if you cant use the butten in the door as well if you can un lock it from inside then you have another problem
There is a solinoid that actuates the lock mechanisim. Either you are not getting power to it due to faulty wiring or switch, or the solinoid is bad itself.
Lock on driver frot side is not working
Call the ford dealer and get it
Henry ford
Ford!
you press the lock button
you can lock the driver side door on my 2001 ford explorer sport but it wont unlock with key nor key pad you have to go through passanger door
This spring broke inside the driver's door keyless entry pad door lock on my 2001 Ford Explorer Sport. Where do you connect this spring on the door lock?
There should be