This brought back a flood of memories. My second car was a 1980 chevy malibu sedan with the 229 V6. Rear bumper was a 2x6 piece of hickory attached to the car with L brackets, exhaust was merely a suggestion, rear door caved in, and the coup de Gras was the inside driver door handle. It broke off leaving a small stub. So I drilled a hole into the stub, and tied a piece of thick string to the stub and to the parking brake release. Voila! A functional inside driver door handle lol. Keep up the great videos rich, and be blessed
Thanks man! You're the first one I've come across that actually showed how the handle works with the lock. Been trying to figure out how this handle/lock works before I take the door off and replace it, now I have a good idea it's the same problem instead of something further down mechanism. (2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid)
Thank you so much. I’m disabled on a shoestring budget. I’m hoping I can pull this off. I appreciate your help more than I can say. Have a great day. 😊
Knock on wood, but so far this has been the only issue we've experienced with our 140k mile 2012 Fusion. Driver door handle broke a few years ago, and just now the rear passenger (which is never even used!) handle is dangling. Don't even know if it's worth replacing with how little the car's worth at this point, but if we get the time to get around to it I appreciate the OP for the video help.
My Mercury Milan '09 door handle just did this! I was told the Ford Fusion and Milan are the same chassis so this part should work on my Mercury. Many thanks. New sub, and yep, I watched it all the way to the end! Three times! 🙂
Thanks for the video. Just replaced on my 2012 for the second time. Make sure to push the white plastic pc on the cable back into its notch or it won't lock completely. I had to take the unit back off when I realized something wasn't right.
thanks for the video i just broke my door handle the same way i was going to see if my mechanic would fix it for me but i decided to look it up first and im glad i did super simple fix with simple instructions thanks again for the help!
Mine just broke on my 2010 fusion. Gonna go ahead and attempt a repair on my own. Wish these handles were just made of metal to avoid this headache. Thank you for demoing how to remove the door interior
My 2010 Fusion was a super lemon and then some. They had to rebuild my 6F35 transmission twice under 10,000 miles and just never drove right. The dashboard had to be replaced because it constantly oozed some plasticide out of it. The interior driver's door handle broke as well. I liked the car but it was a constant headache.
Excellent thank you so much! These damn Fusions have sooooo many common problems! My wife has spent thousands on her 08 and every time we get it fixed something else goes wrong. Thanks for the video and the part #! Yes, I watched the whole thing! 😉💯
Plastic has it's place but not for latch releases not door pulls. Lent my 14 Fiesta to my business partner and it came back with the driver's door pull broken off. I was pretty pissed when I found out it was only sold as part of the entire panel. Be blessed Rich 👊
I'd do the same thing Rich. If someone don't appreciate the things you do to help people out and learn, then they can go find the Part # themselves. What in the name of the wide world of sports do manufactures use cheap plastic on a part that gets used like a Door Handle? How Silly is that? (Cheap Junk Plastic). "O" well. Job Security for the Tech's, Inconvenience for the Customer / Car Owner. Bummer.
@Ken DAVIS Why cheap plastic ? Because the CEO and shareholders only care about the last red cent they make, they don't worry about repairing cars, those big wigs just go buy another $200,000 Mercedes, BMW, Ferrari, ect. and do not care. It's flat out greed..
I own a 08 Fusion. I know it's gonna happen. If I lived closer to you I'd let you repair my vehicle. 95,000 miles and she still runs great! I have a note pad on my cell that I keep this info in. I wouldn't trade her in for a new car!
Hey thanks for the video. I did all this and replaced my door handle and it works flawlessly. But the exterior handle now won’t pull the door open sometimes? Any idea how that could have started happening? Appreciate this video.
Yep I had to do that twice when I had my 2011 Fusion sport AWD. I did have that cable end break once, would not recommend the Dorman cable at all. Get the oem cable. I do miss that car.
This happened to the drivers door handle on our 2011 Fusion. If you have this happen and are cheap and don't want to fix it, you can pull on the lock to open the door (I think you had to pull the handle first, then the lock, I can't remember as we don't have the car any more). We used our fusion like this for a couple years until some a** rear ended us and totaled it. I just never got around to fixing it. It's like Ford knew this would happen and made a backup way to open the door with the lock, lol.
I replaced mine twice and then just gave up and used it exactly as you described. Every handle at pick and pull was always broken too. Real easy job for people to do, appreciated the simplicity of replacing this part.
This is what I am doing for the time being. The only issue is that my door does not lock (the alarm/ignition lockout still works if someone were to open the door). Of course the other option would be to roll the window down and open the door with the exterior handle
Mine only works on the outside. You guys think I could take the REAR drivers side left handle and swap it with the broken front drivers side handle? Nobody sits in my back seat ever.
I am assuming this works similarly for the rear doors as well? Mine the Electric Locks won't unlock FR RL and one door the handle will not engage the RR door.
Rich, unrelated, but I have a 2011 Expedition that I've put 4 airco compressors in, in the last couple weeks. They will work if the weather is cold but as soon as it gets warm bingo. Almost like a defective relay but there are no relays Any suggestions. 2 different shops have worked on it. I'm stumped! Thx for your time. I'm in Hou, TX.
How are you lost when all other people in the comment section got it? I listed everything you need and even the ladies had no problem following the video. I would take it to a Profesional friend because everything was put out directly to you
Would you recommend the Ford Escape S 2016 to 2019 with the regular (non turbo) engine ? I know the Ecoboost had issues just wondering about the S model.
Unrelated to this vehicle but maybe you can help me out. 2012 F150 raptor. Was perfectly fine then one day I turned the truck off and it just wouldn’t start. No crank no start. Every dash warning comes on, no gear indicator. OBD reader unable to communicate with vehicle. All fuses that should have power, have power. All connections near passenger kick panel are fine. Connections by e brake are fine. Any common failure points in these vehicles that could cause this issue? Any help is greatly appreciated! Been at this for a week and I’m stumped. I can rebuild an engine fine but know next to nothing about wiring.
@@FordBossMe truck ran out of warranty for lead frame last year unfortunately. I’m thinking it can’t be the lead frame because of the fact that all of the other warnings come on, no communication with ECU, and there is no mileage, it’s just lines there. That should be a wiring issue, no? The most promising video of yours is the one where you clean/repair all of the ground wires. Will be trying that out today. Would just hate to change lead frame and have it not be that.
This brought back a flood of memories. My second car was a 1980 chevy malibu sedan with the 229 V6. Rear bumper was a 2x6 piece of hickory attached to the car with L brackets, exhaust was merely a suggestion, rear door caved in, and the coup de Gras was the inside driver door handle. It broke off leaving a small stub. So I drilled a hole into the stub, and tied a piece of thick string to the stub and to the parking brake release. Voila! A functional inside driver door handle lol. Keep up the great videos rich, and be blessed
Never touched a car for work until today. Watched this video and replaced my handle in 30 minutes. Thank you!!
Glad it helped!
My 2010 Fusion has had almost no issues, but I'm about to have to replace my second interior latch release. Appreciating the recommendation right now.
Thanks man! You're the first one I've come across that actually showed how the handle works with the lock. Been trying to figure out how this handle/lock works before I take the door off and replace it, now I have a good idea it's the same problem instead of something further down mechanism. (2011 Lincoln MKZ Hybrid)
Thanks for this video! Found a replacement made of metal from Tru Built. I shouldn't have to replace this again.
Thank you so much. I’m disabled on a shoestring budget. I’m hoping I can pull this off. I appreciate your help more than I can say. Have a great day. 😊
Knock on wood, but so far this has been the only issue we've experienced with our 140k mile 2012 Fusion. Driver door handle broke a few years ago, and just now the rear passenger (which is never even used!) handle is dangling. Don't even know if it's worth replacing with how little the car's worth at this point, but if we get the time to get around to it I appreciate the OP for the video help.
My Mercury Milan '09 door handle just did this! I was told the Ford Fusion and Milan are the same chassis so this part should work on my Mercury. Many thanks. New sub, and yep, I watched it all the way to the end! Three times! 🙂
Thanks for the video. Just replaced on my 2012 for the second time. Make sure to push the white plastic pc on the cable back into its notch or it won't lock completely. I had to take the unit back off when I realized something wasn't right.
thanks for the video i just broke my door handle the same way i was going to see if my mechanic would fix it for me but i decided to look it up first and im glad i did super simple fix with simple instructions thanks again for the help!
Mine just broke on my 2010 fusion. Gonna go ahead and attempt a repair on my own. Wish these handles were just made of metal to avoid this headache. Thank you for demoing how to remove the door interior
Just think you should know a 21yo female with ZERO car knowledge just fixed her door because of you❤️
This is a very beautiful thing and this is exactly what I wanted to achieve with this channel
My 2010 Fusion was a super lemon and then some. They had to rebuild my 6F35 transmission twice under 10,000 miles and just never drove right. The dashboard had to be replaced because it constantly oozed some plasticide out of it. The interior driver's door handle broke as well. I liked the car but it was a constant headache.
👏👏👏👏. I had to do the same thing to my ‘93 Chevy Silverado. Manufacturers make them cheap, sell them high. Keep’m coming Rich, God Bless y’all
Thank you. Good explanation and the video helped me knock this out in about 20 minutes. This worked perfectly for my wife's 2007 Fusion.
Excellent thank you so much! These damn Fusions have sooooo many common problems! My wife has spent thousands on her 08 and every time we get it fixed something else goes wrong. Thanks for the video and the part #! Yes, I watched the whole thing! 😉💯
Plastic has it's place but not for latch releases not door pulls. Lent my 14 Fiesta to my business partner and it came back with the driver's door pull broken off. I was pretty pissed when I found out it was only sold as part of the entire panel. Be blessed Rich 👊
My rear passenger door handle snapped just recently, thanks for the guide!
Yep same exact principle almost
I'd do the same thing Rich. If someone don't appreciate the things you do to help people out and learn, then they can go find the Part # themselves. What in the name of the wide world of sports do manufactures use cheap plastic on a part that gets used like a Door Handle? How Silly is that? (Cheap Junk Plastic). "O" well. Job Security for the Tech's, Inconvenience for the Customer / Car Owner. Bummer.
@Ken DAVIS
Why cheap plastic ? Because the CEO and shareholders only care about the last red cent they make, they don't worry about repairing cars, those big wigs just go buy another $200,000 Mercedes, BMW, Ferrari, ect. and do not care. It's flat out greed..
I own a 08 Fusion. I know it's gonna happen. If I lived closer to you I'd let you repair my vehicle. 95,000 miles and she still runs great! I have a note pad on my cell that I keep this info in. I wouldn't trade her in for a new car!
Super common I've seen a broken cable once or twice 💪🇺🇸🚗🔧💯
Thank you it worked. Now i dont have to roll down my window to open from outside to get out.
Just broke this bc an old woman changed lanes and side swiped my car. Pulled the handle too hard and snapped it. Buying replacement now. Thanks
Great video! Thanks! I had Ford replace one in our 2011 fusion. I'm not paying them again to do it on our 2010. 😂
Thank you !! This helped so much mine broke!
Thanks Rich just picked up a 08 fusion for my daughter only had 32,000 miles. Sure I will be doing this some day
Right on!
How much??
Awesome step by step instructions appreciate it bud ty
Volkswagen would have 38 types of fasteners holding just the door handle on of which there'd be 72 variants of. Don't ask how I know.
My 2010 Fusion had this exact same problem way back when. They replaced the interior door handle under warranty. It felt very tight afterwards.
Hey thanks for the video. I did all this and replaced my door handle and it works flawlessly. But the exterior handle now won’t pull the door open sometimes? Any idea how that could have started happening? Appreciate this video.
Thanks man! Watched your video threw and gave it a like! I appreciate it!
Yep I had to do that twice when I had my 2011 Fusion sport AWD. I did have that cable end break once, would not recommend the Dorman cable at all. Get the oem cable. I do miss that car.
This happened to the drivers door handle on our 2011 Fusion. If you have this happen and are cheap and don't want to fix it, you can pull on the lock to open the door (I think you had to pull the handle first, then the lock, I can't remember as we don't have the car any more). We used our fusion like this for a couple years until some a** rear ended us and totaled it. I just never got around to fixing it. It's like Ford knew this would happen and made a backup way to open the door with the lock, lol.
I replaced mine twice and then just gave up and used it exactly as you described. Every handle at pick and pull was always broken too.
Real easy job for people to do, appreciated the simplicity of replacing this part.
Yea Thai works if you don’t have the money at the moment and it doesn’t damage ya car
This is what I am doing for the time being. The only issue is that my door does not lock (the alarm/ignition lockout still works if someone were to open the door). Of course the other option would be to roll the window down and open the door with the exterior handle
@mrath how did it stop locking is this way the reason it damaged
@@bryan4404 Not sure. It stopped locking properly at the same time it became difficult open the door from the inside.
Nice job! 🙂🐶🐕
Mine only works on the outside. You guys think I could take the REAR drivers side left handle and swap it with the broken front drivers side handle? Nobody sits in my back seat ever.
No don't do that fix it right
I am assuming this works similarly for the rear doors as well? Mine the Electric Locks won't unlock FR RL and one door the handle will not engage the RR door.
Great video Rich
Good to know. I have a 2011 Fusion. No problems so far, but if it does come up, I know what to do.
Rich, unrelated, but I have a 2011 Expedition that I've put 4 airco compressors in, in the last couple weeks. They will work if the weather is cold but as soon as it gets warm bingo. Almost like a defective relay but there are no relays
Any suggestions. 2 different shops have worked on it. I'm stumped! Thx for your time. I'm in Hou, TX.
I've not worked on these systems honestly
I went to close the door and the black plastic part popped up did I break it as well ? 😢
Could you possibly list all the tools we'll need for this? Something T20 Torx and 7mil hex bit? Idk man I'm lost
How are you lost when all other people in the comment section got it? I listed everything you need and even the ladies had no problem following the video.
I would take it to a Profesional friend because everything was put out directly to you
we need made in USA steel again
All this plastic parts make me sick!
awesome work buddy
My passenger side door won't open from the outside and inside. You have a video on how to fix that?
No i don't
Thank you so much!!!
Do u know anything about Ford explorer window trim flying off on highway? Thanks.
Look in my library it's there
Type in Google or TH-cam search -
Ford Boss Me A Pillar Trim Explorer
Used to specialize in power window repair . I could practically take any door panel off with my eyes closed . Good times !
Thanks alot!!
Would you recommend the Ford Escape S 2016 to 2019 with the regular (non turbo) engine ? I know the Ecoboost had issues just wondering about the S model.
With the 2.5L engine yes but that's it
Good job 👍 I have a question. Is this car reliable 2011 Ford crown Victoria 4.6L V8 The mileage is at 89,285 4 speed automatic transmission.
Absolutely
Okay 👍
The whole world used to use them as Taxi and cop car fleets. They will go to 300k miles if cared for.
Unrelated to this vehicle but maybe you can help me out. 2012 F150 raptor. Was perfectly fine then one day I turned the truck off and it just wouldn’t start.
No crank no start. Every dash warning comes on, no gear indicator. OBD reader unable to communicate with vehicle. All fuses that should have power, have power. All connections near passenger kick panel are fine. Connections by e brake are fine. Any common failure points in these vehicles that could cause this issue? Any help is greatly appreciated! Been at this for a week and I’m stumped. I can rebuild an engine fine but know next to nothing about wiring.
Lead frame issue with transmission, call local dealer to you and see if your truck has the lead frame extension coverage for replacement
Also check my videos under a basic search of
Ford Boss F150 No Crank No Start and See the most common problems
@@FordBossMe truck ran out of warranty for lead frame last year unfortunately. I’m thinking it can’t be the lead frame because of the fact that all of the other warnings come on, no communication with ECU, and there is no mileage, it’s just lines there. That should be a wiring issue, no? The most promising video of yours is the one where you clean/repair all of the ground wires. Will be trying that out today. Would just hate to change lead frame and have it not be that.
@@brushlessmicrot I'm following! I hope you get it fixed!
Where can you get the parts?
Dealer
Thank you
Thanks!
If the door handle doesnt work how did you get the door to open
Roll the window down reach to the outside of the vehicle and then open the door from the outside handle and then roll the window back up
@@FordBossMe the outside not working I didn't tighten it back up and close the door not knowing the inside one wasn't working
I own a 08 fusion and it’s always the driver side front door ughh but other then that the car is really good 😊😊
What do you think.about buying A 2007 ford fusion for 2500??
Do it
@@FordBossMe I'm going to look at it in an hour? Anything I should look for? It does have a lil body damage and the trunk is bolted closed
Had this same problem on my 09 Lincoln MKZ
I think you mentioned in another video that you have another channel, I would like to check this out but cannot find it.
I have a maintenance channel
Ford Boss Maintenance 101
@@FordBossMe Thank you! Appreciated! 👍
What if the cable get short
It doesn't just get short, if that's the case it needs replaced or something on the cable is stuck pulled in somewhere
Just got a 2011 ford fusion just happened to me..
This could be a serious safety issue .. should be a recall in my view