People are Jerks

[Colleton]

Apparently someone's passenger side door lock broke and they needed a cheap replacement. Either that or they were trying to break into the car? I have no idea how they managed to get the part out of the door.

This is my son's '15 GT. I'll see about ordering the parts for him. Anyone know if the door can still lock in this condition?

It's a big pic, so I'm just going to post a link: http://chattypics.com/files/stolen_lock_kjlydn7nwz.jpg

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[GMB Racing]

that wasn't a stolen lock that's how the punch the locks to steal things

 

[Jiki05]

Jerks? I have more colorful language to describe those morons.

 

[Wriggly]

I love the thread title. That was a real revelation. Sorry your kids car got damaged. Thankfully it doesn't look like they damaged the sheet metal.

 

[NoVaGT]

Your son can't handle such a thing on his own? No insurance?

 

[Houston Kid]

Your son can't handle such a thing on his own? No insurance?

Why you gotta be a dick? None of your business as to why he is asking for his son. Maybe that is not your intent but it reads like it.

I have no pertinent information about the OPs question. I like the GIF you posted on the electric blanket though. Surely that poster was joking.

 

[VooDooDaddy]

Your son can't handle such a thing on his own? No insurance?

Think DEDUCTIBLE....

Most people have at least a $500 deductible concerning the comprehensive portion of their policy which would negate filing a claim??

 

[HoosierDaddy]

that wasn't a stolen lock that's how the punch the locks to steal things

How does that work?

And I don't understand how there isn't any sheet-metal damage unless someone was being extremely careful which is not expected of the kind of person who would do that.

 

[NoVaGT]

Why you gotta be a dick? ....

Well......because people are jerks. And I'm people.:lol::lol:

 

[ronemca]

Unfortunately the issue may be more complicated than the pass. door cylinder.

A replacement door lock cylinder means a different key. Which means the original key will obviously not open the pass. door. Which could mean that the driver's door cylinder and the trunk cylinder must also be changed. And if the ignition is not PTS...:doh:

This may end up being somewhat involved (and pricey!)

BUT...

I can think of three options that may lessen the impact:

1) see if the pass. door cylinder can be replaced with a dummy plug. They exist for sure - I've seen them - but not sure if applicable to this car.

2) settle for having a different key for the pass. side lock (or just give up on using a key on that side) * This may be problematic; it may ybe tricky to source one new cylinder from a dealer. May be worthwhile to grab one from the recycler.

3) if the ignition is PTS, then a pair of new key cylinders -- or three, counting the trunk -- may not be too pricey.

Depending upon which alternative you choose, there will be a few bucks in labor costs, unfortunately. Doors & trunk only are not too bad; the repairs can be completed without removing the door panels, then all you'll need is a new cap (painted) If it's the ignition too...

The bottom line remains the same, though:

Repeated and painful kicks to the head of the actors. Sorry this happened to your family.

 

[NoVaGT]

Think DEDUCTIBLE....

Most people have at least a $500 deductible concerning the comprehensive portion of their policy which would negate filing a claim??

Repairing that properly will cost way more than $500.

 

[rum_punch_ruby]

Well......because people are jerks. And I'm people.:lol::lol:

The jerk store called, they're running out of you! (How has no one else quoted Seinfeld yet?)

 

[Colleton]

He says that the door still locks and unlocks properly with the key fob and the interior buttons. I'm thinking the part that was pulled is simply the key lock and not the actual locking mechanism for the door. If he didn't need something to attach the painted cover to, I'd say skip the key lock.

Your son can't handle such a thing on his own? No insurance?

Classy. He has insurance and is working and going to college. I just want to help him out.

 

[ronemca]

Yes - the rotating cylinder is separate from the mechanism that actually locks the latch.

Try for the dummy filler I mentioned. It'll retain the painted cap and cost a fraction of the alternative!

 

[Sig556]

Apparently someone's passenger side door lock broke and they needed a cheap replacement. Either that or they were trying to break into the car? I have no idea how they managed to get the part out of the door.

This is my son's '15 GT. I'll see about ordering the parts for him. Anyone know if the door can still lock in this condition?

This is what it looks like when a small slide hammer with a sheet metal screw in the end is used to gain entry.

To answer your question. Your Ford dealer can order replacement parts for the car. I would remove the door panel and see how extensive the damage is or if other interior door parts are required.

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