You are a life saver my friend. Was struggling pretty bad and then your video showed up! Thankyou for taking the time to show us the way, god bless you!

Thank you so much for this video! In two days we couldn't put the door handle back on, but now I think you resolved our issue! Thank you!

Thanks for the video. I'm a. Mechanic for over 23 years and this has to be one of the hardest door handles to install if you never done it. I tried in a fusion what sucks about those cars is to get your hand into the door you have to remove the window regulator. Unless you have skinny arms and long fingers. Thank you again

Thanks a ton my guy I literally went through a rabbit hole to refind this video like and subscribe it's amazing how I followed the same videos that led me to break and had to reorder one

Awesome the mechanism locks forward once you push it far enough. Video was a huge help !

Just finished my wrap and you sir are a life saver

Thanks a million!! My door kicked my butt, but your video helped a bunch. I modified your process by inserting a thin flat tip screwdriver in the rounded slot on the springloaded mechanism on the backside of the door to hold the latch assembly in place and used a thin feeler gauge to slide the handle over the tip of the part of the mechanism visible from the outside of the door.

OMG, Thanks to you I got the handle back in!!!! Thanks a million. I spent an hour on that handle until I watched your video.

I just wanna say thank you for this very informative video. This helped me out tremendously. I was stumped and couldn't figure it out and after watching your video it gave me a better understanding of how it works. I replaced the door latch to my 2015 ford fusion and it wasn't that easy. Once again Thank you!

Man, you’re the best, thanks! It was 2017 ford edge tho, but the same handle design style, ford’s instructions didn’t work for me as well, yours did! Thanks again!

Thanks a lot my guy, literally hours figuring this out

This is Exactly what I am looking for for instructions thank you

I guess it goes in and out easily as long as the screw isn't out all the way. As long as it's within the 2 tracks, it should keep the inside hook in place, ready for the handle to snap back as you tighten the screw. I have a fusion with 4 doors and only had this issue with 1 door and it was when I ruined the screw and had to take it completely off, which let the metal hook snap away causing us all this lengthy headache of trying to put it back in. Thanks for this video. You're a hero

Same as ford edge, add to your description if you can, this video saved me after working on it for 2 hours, thanks for the video

I took 5 hours to install this handle thank you for video

Having the same issue on driver and passenger door now I'm hesitant to even want to take off door handles when wrapping a car but I will try this method thank you for the video👍🏿

Thank you so much just wrapped this s550 and you saved my life 😂

Thanks for the help! You seem like the type of guy I wanna have a beer with!

this vid helped me out ALOT!!! thanks

Bro u are indeed God-sent .i wrapped my car and the passenger side handle went back in less than 40 seconds but the driver’s side handle was a pain.took it to the dealership and they said its gon cost $516 cuz they have to tear the door apart bla bla bla.i looked up ur video and followed the directions and violà!i got it in.after driving the the door handle sticking out for 4 days ur trick worked.thanks so much.I subscribed!

@fredrico3026

3 жыл бұрын

You can have the 500 sent to me haha. Yeah that's ridiculous to charge that much just for the door handle. Glad you got it.

Excellent video for removing a door handle on a 2015 mondeo. Thanks.

Thanks man this help me out on a 2018 Fusion.

Damn thanks so much, I been stuck on this for a couple days trying to get that handle to latch in there. On a 2015 fusion is the same way.

Extremely helpful, thank you!

You helped me out a lot on this one.. 2016 MkC not identical but same concept. THANK YOU!

@surfhippie

5 жыл бұрын

i got this same make, model, and problem! how did you get the door handle back in?

@dans8955

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfhippie There is a small hole accessible from the inside of the door you can fish a screwdriver in through there to hold the metal tab open rather than using a finger like he did because there is no finger access.

@dans8955

5 жыл бұрын

@@surfhippie sorry about the delay, it was awkward and difficult but it worked..

Thank you bro you really helped a lot

some heroes don't wear capes thanks man

I work on fords for work.it wont always go right first time or every time but this is what you should do,when you need to remove a handle on the later fords hold the handlein the most outer position as possible,then holding it there slacken the tork screw off un till the hold lock plate keeps the handle in the out position .the handle will come out,the lock plate is in the right place to refit it when ready as long as you don't touch the screw again.when you refit you tighten the screw and the plate will release the handle and it will pop back to the door panel again.if you don't get it first time remove the inner mech and reset in your hand,you can see it moving and put it back in to the car.you will have the inner panel any way to retrieve the wire that drops in to door because ford didn't think off that when they made them.

Here in 2024! Just wrapped my door! Man if this works!

Sir I need you help I need these door handles for my 2016.mustang and I cant fine them online please drop a link if you know where to find them Specially that small tringle piece

I just took whole mechanism out to study it. What is simplest way is to take door panel off take speaker out and roll window down. Push on two clips that holds glass. And the easy access to handle. Take a long screwdriver and push the two forks on handle. Screw on side just tightens it up.

Hey are u suppose to have the screw tighten or loosen? Please help

My gaaaaawwwwddddd finally!!!! Thanks!!!!

Some heros dont wear capes.

Thanks man!! Unfortunately the previous owner had my car wrapped and when they removed the door handle on my driver's side that mechanism broke

How did you get to access the medal latch

I'm in this same boat for wrap lol...Thanks!!

Can someone tell me what to hold inside the circle area? There’s nothing for me to grab that will hold the latch in place. Do I have to loosen it or tighten the screw?

@phantasmagorezzyzx

Ай бұрын

Did you ever figure this out? Same boat. Found the latch but there’s nothing to hold it

Does the screw need to be tighten or loosen ? Please help

My fix has been to use fishing line to pull the lock tab towards you while pushing handle in takes a few try’s to get the feel for it but I do it fast

@fredrico3026

6 жыл бұрын

Yes, I have realized that using thread, zip tie, or sometimes 550 cord will work without having to go from the inside on some cars that have the same issue.

@ksilcustomz6047

5 жыл бұрын

Question is how do you get the fishing line in and around the metal latch to even pull it foward?

Wow gracias pase toda una tarde y no podía vi tu video y me sirvió muchas gracias ya ye sigo mi maestro soy tu saltamontes 🙏

Idk how you did it but it doesn’t work, when I stick the screwdriver into the latch to hold the teeth’s, I try to push down the small tab on the other hole and everytime it doesn’t go down & hold the latch

FOR THE LOVE OF GOD THANK YOU!

I lost the bolt that goes in the door panel the torx screw. Anyone have a clue what thread and length I need? Wrap shop misplaced both

@fredrico3026

4 жыл бұрын

Try taking out rhe screw from another handle. Being careful of course because you're not supposed to.

@ItsBassi

4 жыл бұрын

found it (i lost both sides) online. if anyone has had this problem like me lol its Bolt Part#:W715340S450B

You make it look so easy. I pushed over the pointy tab inside the door and cant reset it. Been trying for two days now and nothing.

Muchas gracias tenía horas muy bien video

When you pressed inside to hold it, is metal piece exposed? Or are you pressing on the plastic?

@fredrico3026

6 жыл бұрын

Braulio Navarro you press on the metal piece from the inside that you can see through the hole on the outside. If you don't have long arms you'll need an assistant to do one or the other.

Hey man is it the same process for the passenger side ?

I've been trying to get my door handle back in 2015 mustang after wrapping the door. When I get the screw driver to hold the latch the place where you hold with your finger. I dont see a place that holds the latch. The two plastic pieces that decompress when you loosen the bolt seems to move the opposite direction when the latch has tension. Everytime I try the latch flips back and I cant hold it in place. Any ideas of what I'm doing wrong?

@Xtant518

6 жыл бұрын

Adam Vega the main thing is pushing the latch Mechanism that moves in and out with the handle all the way forward . When pushed all the way forward it will hold its self there . Now instal the handle while turning the screw back in and it will suck it right back into place They deff suck to do

@abuning939

5 жыл бұрын

Did you end up getting it Adam? I find myself in the same boat. I feel like I'm missing something that should be obvious

@rafaelromero6831

2 жыл бұрын

@@abuning939 did you ever figure it out?

Thank u bro. 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

Do you need to disconnect the battery in order to remove the door handle? Just asking since I have to wrap the same model.

@fredrico3026

5 жыл бұрын

There's no need to do that.

Waooo ,muchas gracias , thanks so much !

Awesome job mike! My cars now broken

@fredrico3026

4 жыл бұрын

Well maybe if you paid attention to the fact this was a Ford Mustang and not a totalled 90's Civic.

@ChrisBuilt92

4 жыл бұрын

mike3026 ahh that’s what it was

Yesssss it workkkedd

Do you know where i can find the keyhole cover but from the passanger side?

@ttjesus4542

3 жыл бұрын

Did you ever figure it out ?

@saulcoello3076

3 жыл бұрын

I bought the whole handle with the cover on eBay a couple of years ago, it was cheaper than the cover on the dealership.

@ttjesus4542

3 жыл бұрын

@@saulcoello3076 i did too, I’m fixing it right now but can’t seem to make the handle stay in. It pops out.

I am copying and pasting a comment from below because this is important to know about these handles! I appreciate the initial video but that is not how to get this done properly. "I work on fords for work.it wont always go right first time or every time but this is what you should do, when you need to remove a handle on the later fords hold the handle in the most outer position as possible, then holding it there slacken the torx screw off un till the hold lock plate keeps the handle in the out position .the handle will come out, the lock plate is in the right place to refit it when ready as long as you don't touch the screw again. When you refit you tighten the screw and the plate will release the handle and it will pop back to the door panel again." I also found out that if you screw the catch mechanism up by unscrewing it too far then it can be reset by holding the handle catch out with a pick and screwing in on the torx screw until the catch mechanism stays in the outer position properly which then allows you to put the back handle block in and the door handle partially in and start screwing the torx the rest of the way in. At some point the door catch will pop in, catching the handle properly and engage it. I was so frustrated until I red the comment below and figured this out.

@fredrico3026

2 жыл бұрын

That doesn't always work that's why I made the video.

Hope anyone can help me. I wrapped it, and now when i want to install the handles... it just wont work.. on the driver side the 2 hatches can move and i can get the handle in, but the passenger side, the 2 latches are just blocked, wont move and wont let the handle to get inside. impossible, rock solid and just wont move a slightest. tried everyting. anyone can help??

@jrodbruno

5 жыл бұрын

Linus Zekoviq I curious, did you end up figuring it out or taking it to ford? Thinking about trying it myself

@MisterZeko

5 жыл бұрын

@@jrodbruno it went to shit. Not even the fucking mechanics could figure it out at first. Took them 2 Days to fix it

This does not seem to work on 2019 and later cars due to a redesign of the door handle reinforcement. I ended up removing the entire door handle/lock assembly and found a plastic "finger" that limits the return travel of the door handle catch, so that the door handle can not be put back no matter what you do. Once the door handle/lock is on the bench, it is easy to reset the catch behind the "finger" so that it is held wide open. If it releases again, you have to take the whole assembly off again, as the "finger" is between the door skin and the door handle reinforcement when it is all installed. Thanks.

@fredrico3026

4 жыл бұрын

They keep improving a crap design to make it more crappy.

I’m struggling. Still can’t get it. Someone help

Your mustang is so beautiful. What color is that? And what are all the mods you have done ?

@fredrico3026

7 жыл бұрын

This is not my mustang, so I am unaware of what mods were installed. We merely wrapped it for a customer. The guy that does the main wrapping knows all about it. facebook.com/Wrap-Kings-Vinyl-1269152696464629/

Thanks man i've been at it for so damn long, makes me want to push the engineer down the stairs

*this did not work for me but* what worked is that I turned the screw all the way in. Then pulled the metal piece all the way out and then the undo the bolt again. The metal piece stayed in that position by itself. To be honest with you I have been doing the same crap for the last hour and only worked now... i tried the same thing before and didnt work. I did not have to hold anything In the other hole.

Cant get it to work 2020 s550 ecoboosy

Спасибо дружище

hey Mike 3026 I need help with my mustang can u please answer some questions

@fredrico3026

3 жыл бұрын

Depends...what's up

G.O.A.T

What’s going on mike, quick question, do you have to have the door panel off in order to fix this problem?

@fredrico3026

3 жыл бұрын

Yes. That is how you get to the mechanism inside.

@VHart07

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredrico3026 thank you sir.

@michelsealy3782

3 жыл бұрын

You could use a pick to pull the latch all the way out instead of removing the interior trim and using you're hand to to do it.

@fredrico3026

3 жыл бұрын

@@michelsealy3782 I'll try that next time. I think i remember that I didn't want to scratch the new film and that's why I avoided picking it from the outside. Hopefully there will not be a next time!!!

@michelsealy3782

3 жыл бұрын

@@fredrico3026 great video. Was having having a hard time finding proper info on it. I'm putting one together fresh out of the paint booth today. This video is saving me from a big headache lol

Damn, you can reinstall my handles any day.

I need help

Is the screw fully off?

@fredrico3026

7 жыл бұрын

It is in there but fully loose.

Were do I buy that magnet

@fredrico3026

3 жыл бұрын

Metro restyling

Dude you don't need to push the holder with your finger. just turn that T27 screw all the way to the left and it will hold the aluminum tong in the open position and you can push the handle in it's place.

@fredrico3026

2 жыл бұрын

The point of the video was for those who have tried your method to no avail. In the real world, that method doesn't always work.

Mine isn’t aligned with both teeth I’m going crazy!

You should really mention you have to take apart the interior door panel so you can get you finger in there that is a critical miss on your part!!

Doesn't work on a 13 fusion, figured out a way to lock it out. Figured out the right way kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKKny5ZwesfMmNo.html

This solution definitely help me put the handle back, however he missed the part about tightening or loosening the adjustment screw on the side of the door. For the drivers side, I had to completely take out the screw in order for the handle to get sucked in by the metal piece. And for the passenger side, I had to tighten a little for it to work, it took me several tries, but I was able to put it back together. Last time this happened, the dealer told me that part of the handle “broke” and I had to pay over $400 to get it “replaced”. What a bunch of scumbags they are.

@fredrico3026

5 жыл бұрын

I suppose the difficulty varies by vehicle. I didn't have to remove the screw. I loosened it the way Ford says to, so the video is assuming everyone got to that point without difficulty.

Can't stand these hard to install door handles. And I've been in the bodyshop trade for 40-plus years

Guys 2 fuxking hours….. 2 fuxking hours!!!! The driver side door is different here’s a link to a KZread video on a 13’ford fusion with the SAME ISSUE FOR THE DRIVER SIDE DOOR. You’re welcome….. kzread.info/dash/bejne/hKKny5ZwesfMmNo.html