I'm going to try and add two pictures of the door mechanism in my F47 Panel (Canadian #, US F1). The cam that is operated by the outside door handle has worn away and will not retract the latch. I can probably weld some metal on and the re grind the cam but if I can get a replacement it would be the best solution. I might as well get the right side mechanism as well since it is probably worn.
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The top picture shown the frame that attaches inside the door and the handle fits into the square hole. The bottom pictureshows the cam and the wear on it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

 

I had the same problem and just refurbed by existing latches. Once I got them apart, the welding and grinding was a piece of cake. The handles stand straight and proud like they just took door latch Viagra!!!

 

Oh I just have a tear in my eye - all my FTE youngsters are growing up!

Tee hee.

Yeah Wood, but ya needed to give him the link to that thread.

I think this might be it:

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/7...r-handles.html

It's a piece o' cake!

If you need any advice "Wood" will be glad to help out

 

The link took me to where I thought this fine forum would go. I guess I get out the old mig an have a ball.

 

I agree, I had the same problem, it's pretty simple. I think it took me about an hour from removal to reinstallation.