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Old 09-10-2017, 01:09 AM
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Door handle interior

Why do the interior handles on driver side 94 f159 keep breaking I have bought 3 in the last 4 months and I but the metal ones any tips lol
 
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Old 09-10-2017, 01:48 AM
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My 94 F150 is that same way or worse. I have been rolling my electric window down to open my driver's side door from the outside handle for a while now. I know I need to replace my top hinge pin and bushings, and probably need to do some work inside my door on the linkage.

All I can suggest to you if you don't have any noticeable binding to fix, keep the door latch lubricated as best you can.
 
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Old 09-10-2017, 01:56 AM
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Handle

It always breaks right at the 8 mm bolt I don't have to pull hard to open it either in thinking of making a steel handle and just welding it on where it bolts to
 
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Whatever works. I would try and not attach the steel handle too permanently in case you ever have to remove the door panel.
 
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Old 09-10-2017, 03:09 AM
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Door panel comes off without removing door handles.
 
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I doubt the handle is the problem. The cable that runs from the handle mechanism to the latch typically stretches over time and makes the door harder to open - so you pull harder to get it to unlatch. Doesnt take long before you break the handle. Try out buying a new door handle cable before welding anything you'll regret. Also, the 1980-1986 trucks (?) came with a METAL inside door handle.

Here's a screenshot of what rockauto sells for the cable:


 
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