How to remove and install the inner Door Handle and Door Latch on a Ford Explorer?

To begin the process of treating with the door trim panel and water shield, use the screws to unlatch the inner door handle assembly from the door. Subsequently, remove the handle link from the handle and the lock cylinder. For models from year 2001 onwards, the front door glass run channel bolt near the lower rear of the door has to be dozed and the glass guide fastener has to be loosened for the adjustment of the door glass. Get rid of the rods in the latch, then take out the latch screws and sliding away the latch assembly through the use of the Torx screws which holds it firmly to the door. For installation, it is done in the reversal of the process of removal and in the process, make sure that the rod retaining clips will be installed if a new latch is being put. Well push the control rod and place the lock cylinder rod on the latch then screwed to fasten it, examine the handle and lock before fixing the water shield and door panel back.

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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5421813-B
$146.44 MSRP: $229.18
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- Other Name: Latch; Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-7821813-B, BB5Z-7821813-C
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5426413-A
$149.88 MSRP: $232.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock, Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 8A5Z-5426413-A, CG1Z-5426413-B, BB5Z-7826413-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5421812-C
$146.69 MSRP: $229.57
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: MB5Z-78264A27-D
$296.17 MSRP: $437.60
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: MB5Z-78264A27-F
- Replaces: LB5Z-78264A27-E, LB5Z-78264A27-L, LB5Z-78264A27-G, LB5Z-78264A27-J, MB5Z-78264A27-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: BB5Z-7821813-C
$146.44 MSRP: $229.18
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: DG1Z-5421813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2016-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: BB5Z-7821813-B
$146.44 MSRP: $229.18
You Save: $82.74 (37%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: DG1Z-5421813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Gate Latch
Part Number: 7L1Z-7843150-D
$118.56 MSRP: $173.33
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Gate Latch, Latch Assembly, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: 7L1Z-7843150-A
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2012 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: FA1Z-7443150-B
$197.87 MSRP: $292.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch Assembly - Tailgate; Latch, Latch Assembly, Lock, Lock Actuator
- Replaces: DS7Z-7443150-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2024 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Control Rod Retainer
Part Number: E83Z-5421952-B
$4.40 MSRP: $6.26
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clip - Link
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Replaces: 3F2Z-16219A64-A, 3F2Z-16219A64-DAA, 3F2Z-16219A65-BA, 3F2Z-16219A65-CA, 5F2Z-17219A65-AA, 3F2Z-16219A65-CAB, 3F2Z-16219A64-BA, 3F2Z-16219A64-CA, 3F2Z-16219A64-DAB, 5C5Z-78219A65-AC, 1L3Z-16219A64-CA, 1L3Z-16219A65-B, 1L3Z-16219A65-CA, 3F2Z-16219A64-DA, 3F2Z-16219A65-BAC, 4C2Z-15219A64-BAB, 1L3Z-16219A65-CB, 1L3Z-16219A64-CB, 5F2Z-17219A64-CB, 6F2Z-17219A64-EA, 6F2Z-17219A64-FA, 5C5Z-78219A65-AB, 6F2Z-17219A64-AAA, 6F2Z-17219A65-AAA, 6F2Z-17219A65-CA, 5F2Z-17219A64-AA, 5F2Z-17219A65-AB, 6F2Z-17219A64-DA, 6F2Z-17219A64-CAA, 6F2Z-17219A65-BAA, 6C2Z-15219A64-BA, 1L3Z-16219A64-B, 6F2Z-17219A65-DA, F65Z-18264A36-A, 3F2Z-16219A65-A, 6F2Z-17219A64-BAA, F68Z-16219A65-BA, XF2Z-16219A65-FB, YF2Z-16219A64-AAB, YF2Z-16219A65-AAB, XF2Z-16219A64-CAA, XF2Z-16219A65-FA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 1991-2007 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L, 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 5.0L | 4AT 4R44E, 4AT 4R55E, 4AT 4R70W, 4AT A4LD, 4AT AODE-E, 4AT AODE-W, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 5AT 5R55E, 5MT, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5421813-A
$126.18 MSRP: $195.08
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2013-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5421812-B
$152.60 MSRP: $225.47
You Save: $72.87 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-7821812-C, BB5Z-7821812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Release Rod Retainer Clip
Part Number: XR8Z-65219A24-AA
$14.30 MSRP: $20.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Clip
- Position: Passenger Side/Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS) , 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5421812-A
$155.91 MSRP: $230.37
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: BB5Z-7821812-A, 8A5Z-5421812-E
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2015 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: DG1Z-5426412-A
$151.35 MSRP: $234.65
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Lock, Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 8A5Z-5426412-A, BB5Z-7826412-A, CG1Z-5426412-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2011-2019 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.0L EcoBoost (240PS), 4 Cyl 2.3L TIVCT DI TC, 6 Cyl 3.5L Cyclone Petrol TIVCT, 6 Cyl 3.5L DOHC T/C, 6 Cyl 3.7L DOHC | 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F Mid-Range, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F50, 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6F55, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Front-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: MB5Z-78264A26-E
$306.86 MSRP: $453.40
You Save: $146.54 (33%)
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: LB5Z-78264A26-D, LB5Z-78264A26-K, MB5Z-78264A26-A, MB5Z-78264A26-C, LB5Z-78264A26-H, LB5Z-78264A26-F
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2025 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Lock Actuator
Part Number: LB5Z-78219A65-P
$339.32 MSRP: $507.20
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Latch Assembly, Lock Actuator
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: LB5Z-78219A65-S, LB5Z-78219A65-J, LB5Z-78219A65-K, LB5Z-78219A65-D
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2020-2022 Ford Explorer | 4 Cyl 2.3 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FLEX, 6 Cyl 3.3 L FULL HYBRID EV-GAS (FHEV)
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: 8L2Z-7821812-A
$39.35 MSRP: $56.53
You Save: $17.18 (31%)
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Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-7821812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: 6L2Z-7821812-BA
$39.35 MSRP: $56.53
You Save: $17.18 (31%)
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-7821812-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2006-2008 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: 6L2Z-7821812-A
$70.43 MSRP: $102.97
You Save: $32.54 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Does Not Include Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Passenger Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Latch
Part Number: 6L2Z-7821813-A
$88.43 MSRP: $129.28
You Save: $40.85 (32%)
Product Specifications
- Manufacturer Note: Does Not Include Door Ajar Switch
- Position: Driver Side
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2002-2005 Ford Explorer | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L Romeo SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55W, 5-Speed Manual Transmission (M5R4), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission (6R80), 6-Speed Automatic Transmission 6R60, Four-Wheel Drive (Full Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Left Hand Drive), Four-Wheel Drive (Part Time) (Right Hand Drive), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

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Ford Explorer Door Latch Parts Questions & Experts Answers

Control Rod Retainer
E83Z-5421952-B
Q:
How to remove and install the inner Door Handle and Door Latch on a Ford Explorer?
Posted by Ciro I.
A:
To begin the process of treating with the door trim panel and water shield, use the screws to unlatch the inner door handle assembly from the door. Subsequently, remove the handle link from the handle and the lock cylinder. For models from year 2001 onwards, the front door glass run channel bolt near the lower rear of the door has to be dozed and the glass guide fastener has to be loosened for the adjustment of the door glass. Get rid of the rods in the latch, then take out the latch screws and sliding away the latch assembly through the use of the Torx screws which holds it firmly to the door. For installation, it is done in the reversal of the process of removal and in the process, make sure that the rod retaining clips will be installed if a new latch is being put. Well push the control rod and place the lock cylinder rod on the latch then screwed to fasten it, examine the handle and lock before fixing the water shield and door panel back.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist George / May 30, 2025