Ford - where quality is job 1...

[Snow]

...and are products are #2. So after putting some gas in the fox, I reach for the outside door handle, gentle pull up in the sweet spot, and SNAP! Guess those were the stock plastic ones after all... sheesh!

[J8127]

When I worked at Super Suds I broke a ladies door handle, the manager came out and super glued it back on and told me not to say anything.

[Supradedupra]

When I worked at Super Suds I broke a ladies door handle, the manager came out and super glued it back on and told me not to say anything.

holy crap... that sucks for her

[NotoriousGreaseMonkey]

When I worked at Super Suds I broke a ladies door handle, the manager came out and super glued it back on and told me not to say anything.

Ppl wonder why I had such a problem with Stupid Suds....

[Snow]

That's horrible! I just spent 40 minutes replacing it - I had the parts and riveter on hand as I knew that eventually they'd snap... first time replacement for me. The passenger door will probably be a lot quicker know that I know wtf I'm doing :)

[Gt]

I hope u didn't replace it with another plastic pos. You can either order metal ones, or find them in the j-yard.

[Mhiggs]

That sucks...good thing it was an easy fix.

[tomwid]

Hmmm.. would this explain why Ford topped the list for #1 maker of Lemons in 2005? LOL I thought Dodge would be up there.

Ford: 591
Chev: 357
Dodge: 106
Chrysler: 56
GMC: 69
Lincoln: 96
Lexus: 201
M-B: 228
BMW: 77

More here:

http://myfloridalegal.com/webfiles.nsf/WF/MRAY-6VJQNF/$file/2005AnnualReport.pdf

[Snow]

I hope u didn't replace it with another plastic pos. You can either order metal ones, or find them in the j-yard.

No way I'd put the same junk on! I got a metal set from 50resto :)

Also, after straightening out a couple rods and wd40ing the hell out of the mechanism from both inside and out, the door handles open the door with no effort :)

[slowLX]

Steven ripped my drivers side handle off at the track one time. I got the metal ones and haven't had a problem since.

[towelie]

Steven ripped my drivers side handle off at the track one time. I got the metal ones and haven't had a problem since.

Yeah but you gotta admit they were already pretty fucked when you got it sometimes I could barely open them.

[slowLX]

I never had a single problem with the handle. But no one ever knows to pull UP, they all pull the handle out and ask me to unlock the door.

[shakin]

my old camry's door handles outside and in broke after 90,000 miles... and it was a 97. don't judge ford too quick!