I should have watched this video before tearing my truck apart. Passenger side 1998 for Ranger. I got stick on the rivets. Did not know what to do. Watched your video ... piece of cake. Had to run to Wal-Mart afterhours to get bolts/nuts & washers. Thanks again so much. You are absolutely incredible.
Great tutorial! Everything was just as you described. I used 1/4" bolts that were 3/4" long (there's actually quite a bit of open space to have 1" or even 1.5" bolts if you so choose but the 3/4" worked for me). The hardest part of the job was getting the internal door off and back on again lol.
+James Gilbert Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&D_8fVXk
Great tutorial. Thanks a bunch. Followed procedure to a T. Works like a charm. One thing though , the yellow clip on the door rod should be gently pried off by hand or flat screw driver . On divers side push it to back pannel of door. On passenger side is just opposite before using the hammer and punch to bust rivets. Also it must be the first thing connected before putting in the nuts and bolts. Just my 00.02 cents.
+John Gary Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&D_8fVXk
Best video....was doing this job and kept getting stuck at hooking up the damn rod, this vid described and showed how to do the rod easiest way, thank you.
BOLT SIZE: 1/4” and 3/4” long. I used a lock nut on the back and it worked perfectly. For the chisel i used a philips and a small hammer. Repaired a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with this. Thanks Again!!!
Usually there are a couple of small plastic clips that hold the rods to the door panel. It you remove them, you should be able to remove the rods from the door handle and then remove the outer handle from the truck. Hope this helps you out.
Thank you for watching! Below is a link to the parts on our website, they include FREE ground shipping. Hope this helps! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&VideoReply&ATony
SO helpful. Thank you 1A Auto...you guys are amazing! I used 1/4"D x 3/4"L bolts with washer/nut and snugged nice&tight...super. I replaced BOTH sides so now lift gate & both doors are new (2 of 3 broke this past year after 16yrs.)
I ordered chrome door handles instead of those plastic ones that don't last long and I'm going to install them tomorrow, now I know how to, thanks man.
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These instructions actually apply to all manual locked models up to at least 2010, the only difference is the interior panel is a bit different, and you only have to remove a small section of the panel on the newer models (2004-2010), although it makes the removing the rod attached to the handle easier if you do.. Replacing the handle itself, is basically the same.
Thank you for this video. Doesn't look near as complicated as I have been lead to believe. Now I'm going to go do mine myself because I now am confident I can.
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@mstblue Punching out and drilling the rivets is the most technical part. Beyond that it is pretty basic. It probably took me an hour including all the time to film. Probably takes me 30 minutes without filming. I would say a person trying it for the first time should give themselves a good hour.
Thanks for posting this video. I had a broken handle, on the drivers side. I was using the passenger side to open the truck, having to lean across time to get the door open, lol. After i saw this video, i ordered the part, and got the whole job done in about 30 min. I wish i could have bought the part through 1AAuto, but it was out of stock...
You can rivet them back on or bolt them back on. There's not really any certain size, if you get a couple of nuts and bolts from the store that fit through the hole properly without a lot of play, you should be fine. Thank you for your order. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Thanks a bunch. I dont think I would have been able to figure this out without your good video. Actually I had trouble just getting the door panel off, but Ford has a better design than the GMs I am used to. Where the down rod attaches to the lock mechanism is very hard to see how it connects, now I know what to do. I wish the car companies would make door handles out of metal (like they used to) instead of plastic .... I have also had the door handles snap off on my 99 Camry. Seems like everyone who has an older Camry - who lives where there is freezing rain to freeze the doors shut - has this same problem.
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The rod should attach to the new door latch just like it did to the factory one. If you had purchased it through us and there's an issue call our sales line at 888-844-3393 and we'll help you out. Best Regards, 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
hello and my door handle works but its got a little play in it so i have to lift the handle a ways before it starts to engage the door latch do i just have to adjust it or do i need a new handle?
+Richard Schneider Thank you very much, Richard, glad we were able to help! Any other viewers interested in this part please visit the link. www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&D_8fVXk
just bought a 96 model today and the outer door handle on both sides must be out of adjustment , they barely trip the latch at the very top of the upward pull. So are they wore or just need adjustment to this rod you mentioned?
+alonzo caudill Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to perform this repair we carry the door handles shown in this video on our website www.1aauto.com/exterior-door-handle-pair/i/1adhs00082#UA-cam&CTA%20Comments&
Before I get started on this, I noticed that your description skips right over listing the '00 model. Was this an oversight or is the process of changing a 2000 Ford Ranger door handle completely different from every other iteration during that ten-year span?
+Shaun Ng Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! For anyone else looking to replace their exterior door handles, 1A Auto carries the parts here: www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
+TheFloridaPappy You're welcome! Thanks for watching. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
I have followed your instructions to remove my broken handle, how ever the rod that opens the latch came off in my hand. On my 2000 Ranger the connection of the Rod is a slot. The end that works the latch can not be seen to reattach it. Any sudgestions? Max
I have a 98 Ranger and I'm actually having a problem with the rod that attaches to the outside handle from the inside. It's bent and it's preventing the outide door handle from correctly latching on and activating the latch to open the door. I've tried to access it and bend it to a straighter position, but it's proven difficult to get into the door and do that. Can you give me some advice with fixing this problem?
The lower left side of that metal loop actually fits snugly inside a hole on part of the door latch which goes up and down when you open the door.This has not been mentioned on any of these videos!!
+A K Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement door handle shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Okay you're not showing any pictures of installing the bolts and stuff and you didn't show after you drilled out the rivets can you re rivet or do you have to use bolts and what size bolts into the does the new door handle come with a bolt or do you have to go find them yourself
I have a 95 Ranger just like this. When I put my key in, the truck chimes and dome light on as if a door is open. Chiming constantly while Im driving. Do you have any idea what the problem might be?
+Bill Wilson Thanks for checking us out! We currently don't have a video on this issue with a repair but it may have to do with the ground for the ignition chime and always being activated. That would be the best place to start without purchasing a part. If there is no issue with that, we would recommend taking this to a mechanic and having them physically look into this for you. 1aauto.com
HI Grant, You need to punch out the middle of both rivets (as shown), and then drill out the rest of the rivet. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I followed the procedure shown in the video but the "yellow clip" broke. The new handle is on now but I can't connect it to the latch assembly. How do I replace the yellow clip? I'm now worse off than I was before.
i have a 94 ford ranger, i have just replace driver side door latch i noticed that the rod that aloows outside handle to open door does not fit the new latch i put in, inside handle fits fine and the lock fits fine, the latch came with a smooth hole that is slightly smaller than stock that opens up and clips together, my question is. can i buy a rod that is smoothed at bottom intsead of threaded?
If you click on the link in the video you will be taken to them on our website. They're the same ones as shown in our video. Thanks for asking. Have a great day! 1aauto,com 866-403-3393
is that the same brittle plastic clip that the tailgate rods clip into? I had mine snap the 2nd time I tried to open the tailgate when I bought my truck
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I should have watched this video before tearing my truck apart. Passenger side 1998 for Ranger. I got stick on the rivets. Did not know what to do. Watched your video ... piece of cake. Had to run to Wal-Mart afterhours to get bolts/nuts & washers. Thanks again so much. You are absolutely incredible.
Great tutorial! Everything was just as you described. I used 1/4" bolts that were 3/4" long (there's actually quite a bit of open space to have 1" or even 1.5" bolts if you so choose but the 3/4" worked for me).
The hardest part of the job was getting the internal door off and back on again lol.
+James Gilbert Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&D_8fVXk
Tried 1.5" bolts (for ease of threading nuts) and they protruded too much into the window path.
Great tutorial. Thanks a bunch. Followed procedure to a T. Works like a charm. One thing though , the yellow clip on the door rod should be gently pried off by hand or flat screw driver . On divers side push it to back pannel of door. On passenger side is just opposite before using the hammer and punch to bust rivets. Also it must be the first thing connected before putting in the nuts and bolts. Just my 00.02 cents.
One of those jobs done mostly by feel... Always fun!
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1a auto there's many things I would b lost on if it wasn't for your videos, thanks a bunch you helped a lot and didn't even get your hands dirty!
+John Gary Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the auto repair part shown in this video on our website. Here is a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA+Comment&D_8fVXk
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Best video....was doing this job and kept getting stuck at hooking up the damn rod, this vid described and showed how to do the rod easiest way, thank you.
AT around 2:48 on the video we show you how to unclip or remove the rod. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393 FREE SHIPPING in the lower 48 states.
BOLT SIZE: 1/4” and 3/4” long. I used a lock nut on the back and it worked perfectly. For the chisel i used a philips and a small hammer. Repaired a 2000 Ford Ranger XLT with this. Thanks Again!!!
Usually there are a couple of small plastic clips that hold the rods to the door panel. It you remove them, you should be able to remove the rods from the door handle and then remove the outer handle from the truck. Hope this helps you out.
Thanks for the complete explanation and great camera work! Much appreciated!
Thank you for watching! Below is a link to the parts on our website, they include FREE ground shipping. Hope this helps!
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www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&VideoReply&ATony
Another great video from 1A. Easy peasy, except punching out that second rivet... Appreciate you guys!
Indeed video to show inside down rods for latch and lock
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SO helpful. Thank you 1A Auto...you guys are amazing! I used 1/4"D x 3/4"L bolts with washer/nut and snugged nice&tight...super. I replaced BOTH sides so now lift gate & both doors are new (2 of 3 broke this past year after 16yrs.)
+Jay R Thank you for your feedback! We are happy we could help!
I ordered chrome door handles instead of those plastic ones that don't last long and I'm going to install them tomorrow, now I know how to, thanks man.
+A F Thank you for watching. We're glad to hear your repair will go smooth. Please let us know at 1-888-844-3393 if we may further assist you. 1aauto.com
These instructions actually apply to all manual locked models up to at least 2010, the only difference is the interior panel is a bit different, and you only have to remove a small section of the panel on the newer models (2004-2010), although it makes the removing the rod attached to the handle easier if you do.. Replacing the handle itself, is basically the same.
Thank you for this video. Doesn't look near as complicated as I have been lead to believe. Now I'm going to go do mine myself because I now am confident I can.
+Char Bottom Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1aau.to/m/Shop-1AAuto-c
Thanks for the video, helps out, plus now I know where to get parts for my old cars,,,
@mstblue Punching out and drilling the rivets is the most technical part. Beyond that it is pretty basic. It probably took me an hour including all the time to film. Probably takes me 30 minutes without filming. I would say a person trying it for the first time should give themselves a good hour.
Your video helped me to replace door handle on 2002 Ranger. Worked perfectly. Thanks for the help!
Thanks for posting this video. I had a broken handle, on the drivers side. I was using the passenger side to open the truck, having to lean across time to get the door open, lol. After i saw this video, i ordered the part, and got the whole job done in about 30 min. I wish i could have bought the part through 1AAuto, but it was out of stock...
@gabrielmontagemaker You could try to go into the other door if it opens, and open the one that's broke from the inside so that you can repair it.
You can rivet them back on or bolt them back on. There's not really any certain size, if you get a couple of nuts and bolts from the store that fit through the hole properly without a lot of play, you should be fine. Thank you for your order. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Take a close look at that latch. if the "claws" are jammed into the up position, you can tap them down with a flat head screw driver
My god thank you so much for such a detailed video!! Just replaced my broken handle and it works perfect 🙏
+David Newkirk Thank you! We love empowering our customers and showing how to perform DIY auto repairs with our high-quality auto parts. 1AAuto.com
You could take the door panel off on the other side of the car to see where it goes. Hope this helps you out.
Thanks a bunch. I dont think I would have been able to figure this out without your good video. Actually I had trouble just getting the door panel off, but Ford has a better design than the GMs I am used to. Where the down rod attaches to the lock mechanism is very hard to see how it connects, now I know what to do.
I wish the car companies would make door handles out of metal (like they used to) instead of plastic .... I have also had the door handles snap off on my 99 Camry. Seems like everyone who has an older Camry - who lives where there is freezing rain to freeze the doors shut - has this same problem.
@gabrielmontagemaker If the handle works on the drivers side when attached. I would re-attach it to the door with screws or rivits.
awesome video, made it a simple 20 minute job
Do you know if the ranger and mazda have the same rods that connect the handle to the door lock operator
1auto rocks!
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Thanks for the video. I'll be ordering a Metal (I'm surprised my stock plastic handle lasted this long in Wisconsin) from you later. Cheers
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Thankyou very much. Just followed this well done video and replaced my handle on my 95 Ranger.
+Jay T You're welcome! Thank you for the feedback.
Thank's, you made it look easy & by following your direction "it was".
The rod should attach to the new door latch just like it did to the factory one. If you had purchased it through us and there's an issue call our sales line at 888-844-3393 and we'll help you out. Best Regards, 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
Im going to be replacing mine so im glad i found this video
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@dpl1108121 Yes you can use rivets.
This is very helpful. I will buy the product at your store for my appreciation. thank you
That looks difficult to replace. How long did it take exactly to replace it?
1aauto i just ordered a pair of handles from you guys and i was wondering, as far as hardware goes, what diameter and length bolts should i get??
same here
I just did the same door latch on my Ranger 2001, worked like a charm
StagArmslower what size bolts did you use
Great work.
Very helpful! Best video we found!
hello and my door handle works but its got a little play in it so i have to lift the handle a ways before it starts to engage the door latch do i just have to adjust it or do i need a new handle?
Thanks for the very helpful video. What size bolts did you use?
Good job boddy
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Great video, which is why I just bought the handle from you. And no BS, that website is the easiest to use, too.
+Richard Schneider Thank you very much, Richard, glad we were able to help! Any other viewers interested in this part please visit the link.
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Thanks alot for this video! Help me out alot with my FORD RANGER door handle suituation.
You may want to take the handle to the hardware store with you and try 1/4" bolts to see if they will work for you.
You would need to somehow remove the door panel so that you can get to the rod to pop the door open.
Thank you so much for this - made the job so quick!
The mounting base, is more than likely different.
Thanks for this, it really helped a lot!
thx a ton!!! I was struggling with that...but only for a minute!! thx again
Thank you for watching!
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Great work. Torx T15 is needed on my 2008 instead of T20.
just bought a 96 model today and the outer door handle on both sides must be out of adjustment , they barely trip the latch at the very top of the upward pull. So are they wore or just need adjustment to this rod you mentioned?
Now help me fix my ghost wipers on my 99 Ford ranger...lol
I just ordered from 1aauto this part. I didnt know id have to buy hardware. So what size bolts should I buy?? Nice video btw, good for newbies
How about using a carriage bolt from the outside in so you won't scrape your fingers when grabbing the handle?
The title says 93-00, but in the video it says only till '97. I tried this on a '98 and the bar inside does not snap out as shown.
I did mine on a '08 b2300; da video helped great, thanks lot 4 helping.
+alonzo caudill Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to perform this repair we carry the door handles shown in this video on our website www.1aauto.com/exterior-door-handle-pair/i/1adhs00082#UA-cam&CTA%20Comments&
Thanks brother 👍 Just finished.you the man!!
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I enjoyed your video. It was very helpful. Thank you!
+RM Hutchins You're welcome. Have a great day 1aauto.com
Thank you this really helped me.
The video title said 93-00, but as I play the video says 93 to 97 handke replacement
Before I get started on this, I noticed that your description skips right over listing the '00 model. Was this an oversight or is the process of changing a 2000 Ford Ranger door handle completely different from every other iteration during that ten-year span?
+C.J. Severs This repair will work with '00 models. We will update the description. Thanks for pointing that out and good luck with your repair!
thx for the tutorial. it helped alot
+Shaun Ng Thank you for watching. Please let us know how the repair comes out! For anyone else looking to replace their exterior door handles, 1A Auto carries the parts here: www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
what are the specifics on the bolts, nuts and washers, *1A*?
Great video 👍
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Thanks, for the great video. It will be a great help.
+TheFloridaPappy You're welcome! Thanks for watching. For anyone else who might be doing this job, we carry the parts shown in the video on our website. Order from us and we'll cover the shipping. Here's a link: www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Helped out a lot... Thanks!
I have followed your instructions to remove my broken handle, how ever the rod that opens the latch came off in my hand. On my 2000 Ranger the connection of the Rod is a slot. The end that works the latch can not be seen to reattach it. Any sudgestions?
Max
Great information to know.. Very Helpful
I have a 98 Ranger and I'm actually having a problem with the rod that attaches to the outside handle from the inside. It's bent and it's preventing the outide door handle from correctly latching on and activating the latch to open the door. I've tried to access it and bend it to a straighter position, but it's proven difficult to get into the door and do that. Can you give me some advice with fixing this problem?
The lower left side of that metal loop actually fits snugly inside a hole on part of the door latch which goes up and down when you open the door.This has not been mentioned on any of these videos!!
Very helpful, thank you
Is the metalic door handle opener the same from the 93 to 2003 models?
Thanks for the Video will it be the same for the 1990 ford ranger thanks
Thank you for watching. The process may be a little different. We will keep this vehicle in mind for future videos.
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Lifesaver, thank you.
+A K Thanks for watching. If any of our viewers needs to make this repair, we carry the replacement door handle shown in this video on our website. Here's a link to them www.1aauto.com/1A/DoorHandleExterior/Ford/Ranger/1ADHS00082?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony
Do you have a video for inside back passenger door handle?
Okay you're not showing any pictures of installing the bolts and stuff and you didn't show after you drilled out the rivets can you re rivet or do you have to use bolts and what size bolts into the does the new door handle come with a bolt or do you have to go find them yourself
Perdón para la puerta derecha es el mismo procedimiento?
Hola Diego, los pasos serían los mismos
I have a 95 Ranger just like this. When I put my key in, the truck chimes and dome light on as if a door is open. Chiming constantly while Im driving. Do you have any idea what the problem might be?
+Bill Wilson Thanks for checking us out! We currently don't have a video on this issue with a repair but it may have to do with the ground for the ignition chime and always being activated. That would be the best place to start without purchasing a part. If there is no issue with that, we would recommend taking this to a mechanic and having them physically look into this for you. 1aauto.com
CAREFULLY pull off the water shield... RIIIIIIIIIIP. lol
Watershield? We don't need no stinking watershield
Will I be able to use this tutorial for fixing my 2010 Ford Ranger?
It may be similar, but this tutorial is only made for the models up to 2003. Thanks for watching! 1aauto.com?UA-cam&CTA%20Comment&ATony 866-403-3393
Thank u.
would this work for a 2004 mazda b2300? i know the vehicles are closely related.
Do you need to punch out the right rivet and drill the left or can you punch both?
HI Grant, You need to punch out the middle of both rivets (as shown), and then drill out the rest of the rivet. Hope this helps you out. Have a great day! 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
I ordered the door handle and so what size bolts should I get?
I have those same style side view mirrors can they be replaced with side mirrors from a 09 ranger ?
I followed the procedure shown in the video but the "yellow clip" broke. The new handle is on now but I can't connect it to the latch assembly. How do I replace the yellow clip? I'm now worse off than I was before.
If you go to the dealer, they should be able to get a clip for you. Hope this helps you out. 1aauto.com 888-844-3393
thanks brah!
i have a 94 ford ranger, i have just replace driver side door latch i noticed that the rod that aloows outside handle to open door does not fit the new latch i put in, inside handle fits fine and the lock fits fine, the latch came with a smooth hole that is slightly smaller than stock that opens up and clips together, my question is. can i buy a rod that is smoothed at bottom intsead of threaded?
Is there any way to do this without the t20 torque driver?
What brand of replacement do you recommend?
If you click on the link in the video you will be taken to them on our website. They're the same ones as shown in our video. Thanks for asking. Have a great day! 1aauto,com 866-403-3393
is that the same brittle plastic clip that the tailgate rods clip into? I had mine snap the 2nd time I tried to open the tailgate when I bought my truck
+WCGwkf It might be similar on the same. you should be able to get a replacement from the dealer. Thanks for checking us out. 1aauto.com
I had to remove the window channel to get to the white clip holding the door handle rod
do you have a video on how to replace the latch on inside door of ford explorer?
We currently do not have an auto repair video that shows this particular repair.