My effen door handle just broke off! I just got home and went to get out of the LS and pop! the handle was now in my hand. :Bang Effen cheap azz plastic pos. Anyhow, does anyone know the part # for the handle. I would like to fix this asap. Thanks.
I hate my LS right now
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mikepietras04
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Don't remember the part number.... but dont worry..... easy fix.... take off the door panel, drill 3 rivets, put in 3 new rivets... you're ready to go......... but yeah, i felt like an ass rolling down my window and reaching outside to open my door when it happened to me
Try Maxx at 5 star ford also. (ad on right side of the page) He usually has the best prices on OEM parts
Thanks guys, I'll give those places a try to see what they can get me. I agree with mikepietras04, I feel ashamed when I pull up in my nice shiny Lincoln and then roll down the window to open the door. I had a '79 Grand Prix that did the same thing...on both sides...twice.
luckieleo
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wow. a couple months ago, my door wouldnt open from the inside OR the outside. just out of the blue. completely different problem, but i took it in, and they charged me $500 to replace an $80 part!!! it had come loose, and eventually the cable that pulls open the door with the handle got worn out.
it took them 3 hours to get the panel off!!!!
i've taken that panel off in 10 minutes, but then again, the door was able to open when i did it.
i can definitely relate! its a pain in the a$$
seems i dont have the common problems, the probs that i have are just plain crazy!!!
it took them 3 hours to get the panel off!!!!
i've taken that panel off in 10 minutes, but then again, the door was able to open when i did it.
i can definitely relate! its a pain in the a$$
seems i dont have the common problems, the probs that i have are just plain crazy!!!
eL eS
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mine busted too. I fixed it at home. 500 bux man I would still be cursing.
luckieleo
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eL eS said:
still cursing, and still paying for it.
eL eS
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luckieleo said:still cursing, and still paying for it.
I have found that each trip to the dealer will cost no less than 500 dollars. 500 must be a magic mark for them. I have never gotten out for less than that.
This just happened to me a couple weeks ago. I took it to a guy I know and the part was around $40, I think it cost $55 for everything. It really sucks to have to roll the window down to get out. I still find myself doing it now that it is fixed.JohnnyB said:
eL eS
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My exterior handle did work a few weeks ago. could have been a fluke I had to open the rear door and reach the handle from the inside. It hasnt happened since. I attributed it to the doors not unlocking with the remote but now that I think about it. The passenger side doors opened becasue my son got in the front door just fine.
I dont like the idea that I might get trapped in the car becasue the door handle failed.
I dont like the idea that I might get trapped in the car becasue the door handle failed.