Car & Truck Exterior Door Handles for Ford Explorer
Ford Explorers have many large components, such as the engine and transmission, which have to work properly in order for the car to travel. However, numerous smaller components, such as external door handles, must also function for the car to be practical. Cars like the Ford Explorer need to have functional exterior handles in order to run properly and to be used effectively by their drivers.
What are the benefits of replacing door handles?The ability to enter the car is a critical part of every drive. If a handle is not working properly, it can cause issues and delays. Faulty doors may deteriorate over time, which can increase the chances that you will be stuck in or out of your car, or will not be able to open the door easily. Some replacement door handles can increase security by featuring fingerprint requirements or codes that you must enter before you can open your car’s doors. These requirements make your vehicle safer and protect it from loss.
How do exterior door handles work?Exterior door handles work by using a rotor with a series of teeth. Unlocking the door frees the rotor mechanism and allows it to operate. Sometimes, this motion occurs as the result of a key turning a lock. In other instances, a button energizes an electronic lock, which allows the door to unlock. Pulling allows the rotor to latch onto the teeth on the door and enables the door to be pulled open. This mechanism is different from the interior handle, which loosens a latch on the interior side and allows the door to open.
How do you replace an exterior car door handle?- Remove the door panel.
- Attach the door handle apparatus to the latch, which keeps the door closed.
Several types of exterior door handles are available for Ford Explorer doors. For example, the exterior door handle for a 1998-2003 Ford Explorer and a 2001-2005 Explorer Sport Trac fits many models and has the spring and teeth needed to open any car. This part has a simple black finish that can work with many types of vehicle doors.
In some cases, you may want the look of a more fashionable type of exterior handle without the expense. Available products include the U152/U251 chrome-plated décor four-door handle cover trim for the 2002-2010 Ford Explorer. This product, which is a chrome cover that can be placed over replaced or original Ford Explorer handles, allows you to easily and simply accent and improve the appearance of your Explorer.