How to install replacement door handles for 98 ford ranger pickup

The Mountaineer & Explorer are basically the same vehicle - have a look at this video:


How To Install Repair Replace Exterior Door Handle Ford Explorer 98 04...

Inside door handle should have some screws that need to be removed and the window crank will have a c-clip behind it . or some you have to pop the cover off the window crank

You disconnect the lever linkage, it pulls out of the hole after turning the plastic retainer 90 degrees. Then, remove the 2 10mm nuts from the lever... and reverse the procedure to install the new lever/handle.

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There should be an access panel on the bed side of the tail gate. If you have a liner installed on the tail gate you will need to remove it to gain access to the panel. Panel is probably held on with torx screws but you may get lucky and have regular bolts. just remove panel and the lock rods are held to the handle with little clips, just pop them off and remove the nuts that hold the handle assembly onto the tailgate, install is just the revers order.

SECTION 501-14: Handles, Locks, Latches and Entry Systems 2001 Escape Workshop Manual REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION Exterior Front Door Handle Removal and Installation

1. Remove the front door trim panel. For additional information, refer to Section 501-05 .

1. Position the watershield aside.

1. NOTE: The tie strap does not need to be reinstalled.
   If equipped, remove the tie strap from the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the screws and position the anti-theft guard aside.

1. Release the clip and disconnect the exterior door handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the anti-theft guard.

1. Remove the exterior door handle screw.

1. Remove the exterior handle actuating rod.

1. Remove the exterior door handle lock cylinder cover.

1. Remove the exterior door handle.

You will need to remove the door panel to gain access to the handle. Roll the window up or down as needed to get to the nuts that attach the handle to the door. You will also need to remove a rod the goes to the door lock. You will see the rod after the door panel is removed. Good luck.

ok. first u remove the door panel(s), with the window rolled up, u will be able to see the back side of the exterior door handle. there will be three bolts, they are size 10metric. there is also a rod attached to the handle held in place by a plastic clip, remove the rod, then remove the three bolts. from the outside remove the exterior door handle being careful not to scratch painted surface. Repeat for the other door(s). Repeat this for installation.

Remove the door panel and on the inside of the door is a clip or a couple of nuts you'll need to remove. The door handle will fall out.

If it's an exterior door handle that you need to replace on your 00-07 Ford Focus, this video will show you how to fix it.