Rear door latches

[Chris H]

Hi everyone. I'm a frequent lurker, first time poster. Hope I can make this work...



I opened up the rear door panels of my 2002 in an attempt the diagnose and fix the door latches. Both rear doors have been sprung by impatient kids. I found that there is definitely a missing tooth in the latch mechanism. Has Ford made a suitable replacement for this part?



If I ever drive into a lake I want the boys to be able to get out of the car quickly, you know.



(Where's the spell checker?

 

[Hal S]

Chris,

The rear interior door release handles have been improved, but they are still plastic.

I have had to replace mine on one side and haven't had a problem since.

 

[Mike M 4]

Mine done in by impatient spouce and children. Let me know what you find out, the last time I checked the parts were about $15 each from Ford. No replacement avaliable from aftermarket. I believe the project section has good DIY instruction.

 

[Jeff C]

Hal, did you get your parts from your local dealer, or from Rusty? How much, and how were they improved, if you don't mind me asking?

 

[Scott Tanner]

i went through three of the door handles on my '02. the last set have been in there 2 years. i greased the snot out of the last set before i put it in the door. so far so good. the ford dealer gave me a good deal on them because i ranted and caused a stink that a fr%^$^in' door handle should not break like that...