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Dorman 81970 Front Driver Side Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement Compatible with Select Ford Models , Black

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Material Plastic
Brand Dorman
Color Black
Product Dimensions 3.7"L x 3.7"W
Exterior Finish Machined
Handle Type
Lever
Finish Type
Lacquered

About this item

  • Direct replacement - this exterior door handle reinforcement is designed to match the fit and function of the original reinforcement on specified vehicles.Material:Plastic
  • Restores functionality - this handle reinforcement is made to fully restore appearance and functionality after the original reinforcement fails
  • Durable construction - this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality - backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
  • Ensure fit - to make sure this part fits your exact vehicle, input your make, model and trim level into the garage tool
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Customer Ratings
Value for money
4.6
5.0
5.0
4.4
3.8
Easy to install
3.9
4.5
4.5
4.1
2.8
Durability
4.3
4.2
3.7
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handle type
Lever
Lever
Pull Handle
Lever
Pull Handle
Pull Handle
handle material
Plastic
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Alloy Steel
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene
Alloy Steel
style
Compatible
Compatible
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Modern
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exterior finish
Machined
Ready To Paint
Painted
Black
weight
0.29 pounds
180 grams
0.44 pounds
0.2 kilograms
168 grams
132 grams

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Dorman door handles and window cranks, #1 supplier in the aftermarket
Assortment of interior and exterior door handles and window cranks

Handle door and liftgate repairs with ease

Door handles, liftgate handles, and window cranks are subject to extensive wear and tear. Fortunately, our high-quality handles, cranks, and repair kits make these jobs faster, easier, and more affordable than ever before—whether it's a DIY fix at home or a customer repair in your shop.

Our superior handles and cranks are available instantly, offer the same fit and functionality as OE, and we're continually innovating in new technologies to stay ahead of the game. That's why Dorman is the undisputed aftermarket leader.

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It’s easy to get a grip on handle and crank repairs when you choose the aftermarket leader.

Why? Because we have thousands of direct replacements for millions of vehicles readily available, as well as improved designs that increase future durability.

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How Dorman improves on OE designs

Our replacement handles and cranks are engineered to match the look, feel, texture, and function of original parts. But that's not all. Because handles and cranks often fail over time due to corrosion and debris intrusion, we improve on original designs whenever we see an opportunity, such as improving seal or materials.

  • Cut costs, not corners – Get the same fit and function as the factory equipment, for less
  • Increase reliability – Many OE FIX designs featured upgraded gaskets and metal components to help prevent future failures
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Product Description

This exterior door handle reinforcement is designed to match the fit and function of the original reinforcement on specified vehicles, and is engineered for durability and reliable performance. This part is compatible with the following vehicles. Before purchasing, enter your vehicle trim in the garage tool to confirm fitment. [Ford Focus: 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007]

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    Customer reviews

    4.5 out of 5 stars
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    947 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the performance, quality and value of the hardware handle. For example, they mention it works well, it's built great and it'll do the job. Opinions are mixed on ease of assembly and fit.

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    56 customers mention40 positive16 negative

    Customers like the quality of the hardware handle. For example, they say it's built great, better than original equipment, and stronger than the original. Some mention that the handle itself seems sturdy. Overall, most are satisfied with the quality and performance of the product.

    "...or part that I paid for it was easy too install and durability of the part handled very well" Read more

    "...The spring is stronger than the original so I replaced the spring before installation of this new part...." Read more

    "Good mechanism replacement, very difficult replacement procedure, YOUTUBE has excellent reference for this though." Read more

    "...The clips for the lock cylinder are flimsy and barely hold and the door handle on my car ended up being slightly loose after finishing the..." Read more

    52 customers mention52 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the performance of the hardware handle. They mention that it functions just like an OEM, works smoothly, and is priced right. Some say that the product works perfectly to repair their daughters door.

    "Worked great .. not easy replacing but once installed my door opens from the outside again" Read more

    "...That said, this handle is hard to beat for the price. It works smoothly, just make sure to lubricate the latch assembly and the slides on the handle..." Read more

    "Works great, just a Bear to install" Read more

    "...The new latch works just fine." Read more

    24 customers mention20 positive4 negative

    Customers like the value of the hardware handle. They mention that it gets the job done at a good price.

    "...That said, this handle is hard to beat for the price...." Read more

    "Exactly what was needed at a great price." Read more

    "Very tough to install but not amazons fault. Works great and is very affordable" Read more

    "...difficult to install myself, but a local body shop did it for a reasonable price...." Read more

    49 customers mention23 positive26 negative

    Customers are mixed about the ease of assembly of the hardware handle. Some mention that it just made it a lot easier to get installed, while others say that it was very tough to install.

    "Worked great .. not easy replacing but once installed my door opens from the outside again" Read more

    "...too dislike about the price or part that I paid for it was easy too install and durability of the part handled very well" Read more

    "Works as it was meant to. It unlocks and opens the door. Installation was somewhat difficult and modifications were required to get everything to..." Read more

    "This product is as described. It was easy to install." Read more

    38 customers mention26 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the hardware handle. Some mention that it fits perfectly, while others say that it didn't fit perfectly.

    "Fits pretty well, but it's obvious it isn't an OEM piece...." Read more

    "...I am so glad it worked out it fits to a T. Now I know where to buy my replacement piece for the passenger side door just in case it breaks as well...." Read more

    "...old fasteners, as the ones that came with this product were not exact matches to the OEM." Read more

    "fit and worked. Only issue is it included the little part that U-tube said it wouldn't and I BETTER NOT LOSE!!!..." Read more

    The thin lock latch broke immediately
    1 Star
    The thin lock latch broke immediately
    The thin plastic latch that secures the lock cylinder broke upon installation. This job is hard enough with new parts breaking. I couldn't just leave the car un-assembled, so I ended up transferring the spring and latch from the Dorman part to the old Ford part.
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    DANIEL L.
    2.0 out of 5 stars Lamentablemente salió defectuosa, ya que no me rardo ni una semana cuando se volvió a romper 😰
    Reviewed in Mexico on November 19, 2022
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Great Aftermarket parts!
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