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1986F150Six

Door handle reinforcement plate?

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https://www.ebay.com/itm/Complete-Performance-Door-Handle-Reinforcement-Plate-for-Ford-F-Series-1980-1997/153583966073?fits=Year%3A1980%7CModel%3AF-150%7CMake%3AFord&hash=item23c2515779:m:mZ51PY1EUjBXw-yDxUJl09w

Rembrant

Re: Door handle reinforcement plate?

Interesting. I wasn't aware that it was even an issue.

1994 F150 4x2 Flareside. 5.0 w/MAF, 4R70W, stock.
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1980 F100 4X2 Flareside. 351w/2bbl w/NP435. Sold in 1995

1986F150Six

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Nor was I.

kramttocs

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In reply to this post by 1986F150Six

Nice find.
We have had frequent issues with our 95 1 ton because of this. The metal where the handle attaches ends up stretching enough to where the linkage doesn't work right. We repaired and reinforced ours but no doubt this is a cleaner solution.

Scott
'Camano' 1986 F250 Supercab XLT Lariat 460/C6
'Chanute' 1980 F350 C&C 400/NP 435 - Gin Pole

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salans7

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I think it was mainly a problem on trucks with cable operated handles.

Steve83

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Right. But that's a really elaborate & expensive fix. These work: