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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 05:27 PM
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Door wont open

I have a 96 F-250 extended cab that I just replaced the drivers door striker and hinge pins and bushings. I closed the door to test my work and now it won't open with the outside or inside handles. Both handles look to be attached and functional still since I didn't touch them. I need to adjust the hinges some since they are a little off but I can't get the door to open at all. Is there a trick to getting it to release from inside the door cavity?
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 07:44 PM
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Try leaning in to the door from the outside, pushing in to take the pressure off the striker, and then try the outside handle.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2018 | 07:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Binkowski
Try leaning in to the door from the outside, pushing in to take the pressure off the striker, and then try the outside handle.
I did that as well.
 
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