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

Start by taking out the door trim panel and water-shield from 2001 and newer cars. With a screwdriver, carefully loosen the screws that keep the inner door handle assembly attached to the door. Remove the bolt holding the front door glass run channel at the bottom rear of the door, then disconnect the handle link from both the handle and lock cylinder. Find the glass adjuster, ease off the screw and play with the glass to align it. Disengage the rods from the latch, unscrew the latch bolts, and take out the whole latch unit by removing screw fixtures holding it inside the door. To reinstall the lock, follow the removal steps in reverse. Before putting the door panel back on, check that the new latch comes with rod retaining clips. Attach the control rod and lock cylinder rod to the latch when you install it. Tighten the latch screws good and tight.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Lock Controller
Part Number: F75Z-9943170-AA
$65.22 MSRP: $98.82
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- Other Name: Control
- Replaces: F65Z-9943170-AL
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Control Rod Retainer
Part Number: E83Z-5421952-B
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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
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Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
- 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 8L2Z-7821812-A
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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 Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Control Assembly
Part Number: AL2Z-78218A64-AB
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Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch; Control Assembly, Latch Assembly, Lock Module
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaces: 8L2Z-78218A64-AA, 6L2Z-78219A64-AAA, 9L2Z-78218A64-AA, AL2Z-78218A64-AA, 6L2Z-78219A64-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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:
- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Control Assembly, Latch Assembly, Lock Module
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaces: 6L2Z-78219A65-AA, 6L2Z-78219A65-AAA, AL2Z-78219A65-AA, 8L2Z-78219A65-AA, 9L2Z-78219A65-AA
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 6L2Z-7821813-BA
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-7821813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Front Driver Side Door Latch Assembly
Part Number: 5L5Z7821813AA
Product Specifications
- Other Name: Latch
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission - 5R44E/5R55E, 5-Speed Manual Transmission - R1HD, Four-Wheel Drive, Left Hand Drive, Two-Wheel Drive
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Part Number: AL2Z-78218A64-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
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- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 9L2Z-78218A64-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78218A64-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 8L2Z-78218A64-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78218A64-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 6L2Z-78219A64-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Passenger Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78218A64-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: AL2Z-78219A65-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 9L2Z-78219A65-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Part Number: 8L2Z-78219A65-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 8L2Z-7821813-A
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: 8L2Z-7821813-B
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2008-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)
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Ford Explorer Sport Trac Latch
Part Number: 6L2Z-78219A65-AA
Product Specifications
- Position: Driver Side
- Replaced by: AL2Z-78219A65-AB
- Warranty: This genuine part is guaranteed by Ford's factory warranty.
Fits the following Vehicles:
- 2007-2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac | 6 Cyl 4.0L SOHC EFI, 8 Cyl 4.6L | 5-Speed Automatic Transmission 5R55S, 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), Left Hand Drive, Rear-Wheel Drive (Left Hand Drive)

Ford Explorer Sport Trac Door Latch

The Door Latch in Ford Explorer Sport Trac vehicles is mainly tasked with the responsibility of locking the doors to protect the contents of the car interior from people who have no business getting into the car. This component can be by hand and or by the use if electronic controls so that one can control the car locks individually and at once. For many years, several types of the Door Latch have been used in the Ford Explorer Sport Tracs to provide proper door closure and security. Most importantly, these may subtly depart from the specified goal by using different locking systems. Reasons that may attract the replacement of the Door Latch include defective outside handle, problematic latching mechanism or a flawed door lock button. In general, the Door Latch is one of the components necessary for the Ford Explorer Sport Trac to function properly and ensure the safety of the passengers.

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Ford Explorer Sport Trac 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 Sport Trac?
Posted by Joed L.
A:
Start by taking out the door trim panel and water-shield from 2001 and newer cars. With a screwdriver, carefully loosen the screws that keep the inner door handle assembly attached to the door. Remove the bolt holding the front door glass run channel at the bottom rear of the door, then disconnect the handle link from both the handle and lock cylinder. Find the glass adjuster, ease off the screw and play with the glass to align it. Disengage the rods from the latch, unscrew the latch bolts, and take out the whole latch unit by removing screw fixtures holding it inside the door. To reinstall the lock, follow the removal steps in reverse. Before putting the door panel back on, check that the new latch comes with rod retaining clips. Attach the control rod and lock cylinder rod to the latch when you install it. Tighten the latch screws good and tight.
Answered by Ford Parts Specialist Jack / Aug 09, 2023

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