FYI for others, here are the things you'll need: a size 20 star/Torx screw head for the door handle panel screw, the size 8mm bolt socket for the inside bolt connecting the door handle piece to the door, and the 7mm bolt socket for the secondary door panel. It'll save you a trip or two if you don't already own these tools. Thank you so much for this tutorial! You saved me a bunch!
Done! Took a whopping 30 minutes with your great instructions. Part was about $35. Dealer wanted $80 for part alone. Dealer wanted $190 to do he job. Big thanks!
First car repair I didn't just pay someone else to do, and it works great! Took me about 45 minutes. It looked simple and straightforward but I still procrastinated for 2 weeks. I was just nervous about messing something up. But everything works great! Thank you and everyone else who posts videos like these. I appreciate you.
Thank you!!!! I cannot believe how many people have this issue. Should be a recall!!! It's a major safety issue not being able to open your door. Thanks for the video, your awesome!!!
I just replaced my father in laws handle on his 2009 Fusion. Thank for taking the time to record this tutorial. He was quoted $250.00 parts and labor for replacing 1 handle. We purchased the part for $57.00 and did the work ourselves in 20 minutes. You sir are awesome!
This video gave me the confidence to give it a try instead of accepting the cost and inconvenience of visiting a dealership. Much easier than expected, saved me money, time. Once I removed the broken handle I could once again open the door by tugging on the wire while I wait for the replacement to be delivered. The video is absolutely spot on.
thanks for the video bro. I have a 2012 fusion that the handle just broke a few days ago. Not wanting to wait to fix because was worried about the lock not working when it should. so called dealer and made apt to get handle fixed. Was quoted over $200 to fix. after watching your video and seeing how easy it was to replace, I went on Amazon and found door handle along with door panel pry tool for under $30. took 2 days to receive and less than 45 min to put on. your video saved me over $175. thanks again! now just have to call dealership and cancel my apt. which still isn't for 3 days.
thank you for the video, it helped guide me to fix my own door. currently my window is also broken but because of your video i might be able to do that as well. the washer you found randomly goes on the screws for the bottom or for the little button. they dont do much its not needed
Thank u so much. It took me just 30 mins to replace it. Guys this is so easy. If u dont figure out, u are nerd . The handle cost me like 34 bucks in ebay with shipping included. What else u want. Great done.
Nice, clear video and explanation without adding unnecessary comments and conversation. What was a shock to me and thinking of an expensive repair bill, I am now relieved that I can easily do the job myself. Great job!
Excellent video. I watched, then ordered my parts and picked up the tools I needed. It took about 15 minutes to fix each door handle. I had three broken handles, one so broken the door would not lock. Thank you for saving me a load of money. Thank you!!!
I also want to thank you for a very easy to follow and straight forward instructions. I bought the part months ago on Amazon and have procrastinated, using your by-pass trick an much easier then putting down the window. Finally went step by step with your video and no challenges. Getting that initial cap off was tricky since a screwdriver didn't work. I used a grooming finger nail file. I appreciate the pointer on where to start pulling the door panel as it came off easy as I went around. Great to get back to opening the door with one hand as it should be.
bobneub, man cannot thank you enough for this video. The wife just came home with this issue on our 2006 Fusion. I started the task but then in the same place as you started worrying about applying TO MUCH pressure and breaking more parts. Can in and looked and your video was there for me. I was in the other in about 2009 when the mirror got knocked off the door but had forgotten the magic to get in there. Thanks again one last time. Now I am anticipating the $$$ shock when I go order this part. John
Great video! I decided to purchase a door handle and do this myself following viewing this video. I purchased the part from Amazon and a door panel remover for both under $30. It took me less than 30 minutes, and could have taken less that 15 minutes had I brought my tool box outside. Thanks for this video.
Thank you!!! My boyfriend was able to use the guidance from this video to fix his door!!! I feel more comfortable knowing he has easy access out of his car!! Also really cool to watch him do it himself!
thanks duuude, your tutorial video was a great help, you held that camera very steady, you were as detailed as can be without being over detailed, and that little work around on how to open the door from the inside was a tremendous plus for me, many thanks
Thanks for this tutorial. I had my door handle broken. I ordered the part on eBay for $26. I got it yesterday and I just finished replacing it today. Your instructions worked perfectly. Thanks.
Thanks man. Was a ton of help. Took me about 30 minutes. There's no need to unplug any of the wires. The hardest part was the taking out the metal lock cord and reattaching it to the new handle. On Ebay, you can get the part new with free shipping for about $20.
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR, you are a lifesaver! I cannot imagine being patient enough to hold a camera in one hand and going through the process, but for that you deserve many kudos! Thanks again!
I had this same problem and saved myself a lot of time by just prying the top of the panel 3-4 inches and taking the door handle off. It was enough room for me to work without having to take the entire panel off. Thanks for the video! I might have to take the entire panel off one day.
Thanks a million! I did it in on a 2010 Fusion in about 10 minutes and it only cost $18. It had been replaced before, as the screw cover was gouged and the door handle assembly itself was loose and barely hanging there. Strange that there is only 1 bolt and no tabs to keep it from swiveling. I made sure to get it tight. I didn't have to completely remove the panel or unhook any wires. Some people have said the dealer charged them over $200. Wow!
This was very helpful to replace my 2010 fusion model - it let me know exactly what to expect. It took me about 30 minutes total, from getting the tools to putting them away. Really great tutorial! I ended up needing a star-shaped head for 3 of the screws (one short in the door handle casing and two long in the door panel), a 7mm ratchet head for the window control casing, and an 8 mm ratchet head for the door handle bolt.
Great tip on how to open door until you change the handle. Using the info in the video I was able to change it out in under 15 minutes. Knowing where to apply pressure to pop door panel off was very helpful, including the tip on lowering the window. Purchased the part on eBay for $33.90 with free shipping.
This video saved my life... or rather my wallet 😊 Mine was so broken that I had to open my window, reach out, and open the door with the outside handle. I have an 2006 Fusion but it wasn't different at all and the handle was about $20-$30 on Amazon. But yes, this video was super helpful and for a girl that has no idea when it comes to cars, you made this fix incredibly easy. Thank you!
Zhai-Yeng White. I have a 2006 Ford Fusion as well and this just happened to me. Unfortunatly it could not happen on at a worse time. Im jobless and a single mom. I think ill keep doing the opening door from the outside trick until i can afford the part. I already hated this car because ot has a recall.... Now this. :(
My door handle broke last night, just purchased the replacement. I will place in just a few minutes... Thanks for the informative, yet simple instruction video...Should make for an easy installation.
Very good video, much more down-to-earth for the average guy as opposed to a show-off mechanic with expensive tools doing it as fast as he can. Can't learn anything that way.Thanks!
Excellent video! Showing the trick of opening the door with the lock was incredibly helpful while I waited for the part. Your instructions were very easy to follow, and I just fixed it no problem. I was able to complete the work without disconnecting any wires and would recommend that approach. The wires are long enough to rest the panel on the ground. a set of "panel clip pliers" saved me a lot of frustration. Thanks a million!
Great video. I usually break a few things when doing repairs. I watched it a few times and kept it on my phone as I did it step by step. It only took about 10 minutes, and this video made all the difference. Thanks for posting.
I actually had this happen to my 2012 Fusion yet your instructions were the same and dead on. Instead of waiting for the part to ship I simply went to local Ford dealer and paid about $17 more, well worth the downtime savings. Only took around 20-25 minutes once I got rolling. Thanks again
+Joan Piwowar I would think so. Mine is an 08 and get look the same. I did a Google search to find the OEM part number from Ford and ordered it from an Amazon seller.
Thanks for posting the vid. Professional cheapskate but amateur mechanic so this gave me the confidence to give it a shot. Was easy knowing what was hiding behind that panel. Great tip to remember to keep the wires out when re-mounting... Glad I had my old Torx bits to remove a few of the screws.
Awesome video, my moms car handle has been broken for about 3 months and since we've been tight on money she hasn't wanted to take it in so she's just been rolling down the window anytime she wants to open the door, now I'll be able to do it for her.
Thanks my 2006 Mercury Milan just broke this morning I really appreciate the tip about using the door lock as a handle vs. rolling down the window like a chump. Your Fusion interior is the exact color as my MIlan. Very helpful!
Just did this, this morning. I have an '08 Ford Fusion. Luckily, I didn't have to take the door panel off, just loosen up the top right panel and pull it up through the gap I was able to make. Probably not the best way to do it, but it worked. Now, I got me a new door handle that works like a charm! :)
+Tidyrious Alas...I wanted to pull mine up through a big gap, but 2 door panel clips fell off in the process...falling to the bottom of the inside of the door. So, I had to pull the panel off anyway :( It might work if one is extra careful, though. But the instructions in this video are right on the mark!
Great video and well done. I followed this video and got my Ford Fusion 2009 driver side door lock fixed in 15 min. I would like to simplify the procedure a little bit, since based on what I did with Fusion 2009, I don't think all these steps are required. a. I opened the 4 screws as described in the video. b. I lowered the driver side window glass so that the head can go through the window and I can peep into the door panel from the top. This is important. c. I only had to pry open the clips from the top left, top center and top right corner of the panel. Didn't need to take the whole door panel off. That gap was enough to put my hand in from the top of the panel, take the lock off and put a new one. d. I didn't need to take the power window roll-up/roll-down control panel off, since I wasn't taking off the whole panel. On a side note, I used the lock "Dorman 81702 6E5Z 5422601-A" and Pry tools (Kinglake Item: B00HNMLQAG) from Amazon.com. Screws were pretty easy to open.
Thank you so much. Watching this tutorial convinced me this was a DIY job. Had I been able to find my torx head screwdriver quickly, this would have taken less than 15 minutes.
Thank you for posting this. It was clear, and easy to follow. I am by no means a mechanic, but about $40 to Rock Auto and about 25 minutes later, my 2007 Fusion is all set. Thanks for giving me the confidence to knock this out myself. Andrew, Acton, CA
First of all thank you so much for the tip on how to open the door from the inside while it was broken so I did not have to roll down my window and open it from the outside. I ordered the part on amazon for $22.00. (Ford 2011 Fusion). Ford was going to charge me $84 for the part and then labor. Your video was very helpful and very easy to follow. It took me about 30 minutes from beginning to end. Lots of $$$$$ saved.
excuse my French but I fucking love you. had no clue the hack for bypassing the nuisance of not being able to open from the inside existed! I don't have to fret about looking ghetto as heck for the next couple of weeks. YOU'RE AMAZING! By the way, I found that "halfway" was right at the 2ND "CLICKING NOISE"--- So, NO GUESSWORK in where "halfway" is. If I could hug you right now, I would. Thank you sir!!
Thank you for posting this video on repairing the car door handle. I have the same issue. So, I will shop for the car door handle and repair it myself. God Bless you and thank you for being so kind and helping others with this type of concern.
thank you, thank you, thank you! actually a very easy job but I wouldn't have even attempted it without your video. You saved me at least $150. Thanks again!
08 Fusion SEL here with 72,000 mi. - driver's door handle broke this weekend. Waiting on the part and will hopefully be able to replace it later this wk. Thanks for the vid!
Thank-you! I knew I was probably looking at a couple hundred dollars, now I'm confident I can fix it myself. Thanks also for the trick on how to open the door. I've been putting the window down and using the outside handle, which is a pain.
Awesome video! I've had my handle broken for about a year now on my 2008 Ford Fusion, only because I was afraid of the price at the dealership. Thanks for the help!! 👍👍
Got the part on ebay for $15. I didn't take the whole door off just got the top two loose and it gave me plenty of room to remove the handle and reconnect . Job took 5minutes. Great video though. Thank you.
Nice video, of course some of the bolts on the door were changed to "hex" head screws but still got it changed asap because of this video!!! Thanks, labor at dealer here is $140/hr tax included!!!
I have a 2008 Lincoln MKZ same problem same fix . Your video the absolute best thank you. Outside of the little screws the best tool for the job is a good sized quarter inch flat head screw driver. and a wash rag (for between the trim and driver) to keep hard edges off the trim. Thanks again
thank you for this video...the handle on my 2010 Fusion broke a few weeks back. I learned from your video how to open the door before I fixed it. recieved the part today and fixed it really quickly after watching this video. thanks again!
Thank you for this video! Mine broke & I just do not have the money to take it to the dealership to have repaired. You made it look simple enough for me to be able to do!
This was a big help! Your instructions worked on my 2007 Lincoln MKZ. When removing my door panel, I started on the bottom retaining clips and it made the top ones easier to get to.
Best video ever! I used this to accomplish my 2008 Ford Fusion, I had to get the special star tool for the beginning screws but besides that, it was as easy as you said. Thanks again!
Thank you for posting this video! After watching, I was able to fix the handle in less than 30 minutes. And thank you for mentioning the sizes for the tools!!
This just happened to me on my 2007 Fusion in the parking lot an hour. Thank you for the video, and thank you to B Moff in the comments for the link to the part on Amazon.
Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot! Just a note that saved me a little work. I was able to pull just the top portion of the door cover back far enough to replace the handle.
Great video, I used the temporary open trick until part got here. It took less than 10 minutes to change. I only took off plastic around broken handle and then took out handle bolt, bolt on side of door and then popped out top of panel enough to get old part out. Connected the new handle and bolted then popped door panel top on, then put 2 screws back in. Done under 10 min.
Got my inside driver door handle for my 07 Fusion from Rock Auto Parts for $30-$32. Put it on myself in about 15 minutes. The guy in the video unplugged the wires that control the windows from the door panel unit that he removed. You don't have to do that. You do have to remove the window panel control, but then just gently lower the door panel enough so you can get to the job. You're not working on the power window unit, you just want to get to the door handle. This job is easier than changing a tire! I too ended up with an extra washer....LOL
My 2011 fusion broke the handle around 70,000 miles I work for ford so I bought all four interior door handles with my discount and just replaced them all in one shot in 20 minutes. Finally on the 2013 body style they changed the interior door handles and I'm happy to say that they are actually made well this time.
Hello and THANKS in advance! I have a 2008 Lincoln MKZ and this is EXACTLY the same setup for my vehicle. The handle I will be installing is for the right rear passenger side. I haven't installed it yet because I am still waiting on the part but thank you very much for the informational video. Very Informative and straight to the point...Thumbs up from me!
FYI for others, here are the things you'll need: a size 20 star/Torx screw head for the door handle panel screw, the size 8mm bolt socket for the inside bolt connecting the door handle piece to the door, and the 7mm bolt socket for the secondary door panel. It'll save you a trip or two if you don't already own these tools. Thank you so much for this tutorial! You saved me a bunch!
T, I didn't know you were still using google plus!
Terence Ng Thanks for the tips. Glad my video helped.
THANKS!!!!!!!!!! door handle was 11 bucks on amazon. Your video saved me time and swearing. start to finish about 20 minutes
Done! Took a whopping 30 minutes with your great instructions. Part was about $35. Dealer wanted $80 for part alone. Dealer wanted $190 to do he job. Big thanks!
First car repair I didn't just pay someone else to do, and it works great! Took me about 45 minutes. It looked simple and straightforward but I still procrastinated for 2 weeks. I was just nervous about messing something up. But everything works great! Thank you and everyone else who posts videos like these. I appreciate you.
Thank you!!!! I cannot believe how many people have this issue. Should be a recall!!! It's a major safety issue not being able to open your door. Thanks for the video, your awesome!!!
Ok... within 32 seconds this guy gives a tip worthy of a thousand thumbs up!
I just replaced my father in laws handle on his 2009 Fusion. Thank for taking the time to record this tutorial. He was quoted $250.00 parts and labor for replacing 1 handle. We purchased the part for $57.00 and did the work ourselves in 20 minutes. You sir are awesome!
hi I am a single parent who always come here for informational videos and yours truly help me thank you so much
This video gave me the confidence to give it a try instead of accepting the cost and inconvenience of visiting a dealership. Much easier than expected, saved me money, time. Once I removed the broken handle I could once again open the door by tugging on the wire while I wait for the replacement to be delivered. The video is absolutely spot on.
thanks for the video bro. I have a 2012 fusion that the handle just broke a few days ago. Not wanting to wait to fix because was worried about the lock not working when it should. so called dealer and made apt to get handle fixed. Was quoted over $200 to fix. after watching your video and seeing how easy it was to replace, I went on Amazon and found door handle along with door panel pry tool for under $30. took 2 days to receive and less than 45 min to put on. your video saved me over $175. thanks again! now just have to call dealership and cancel my apt. which still isn't for 3 days.
Thank you so much for this video. It took me about 45mins to complete too. I am so proud of myself.
thank you for the video, it helped guide me to fix my own door. currently my window is also broken but because of your video i might be able to do that as well. the washer you found randomly goes on the screws for the bottom or for the little button. they dont do much its not needed
Thanks, dude! If you don't already own a #1 Dad mug, treat yourself. You earned it.
Thank u so much. It took me just 30 mins to replace it. Guys this is so easy. If u dont figure out, u are nerd . The handle cost me like 34 bucks in ebay with shipping included. What else u want. Great done.
Nice, clear video and explanation without adding unnecessary comments and conversation. What was a shock to me and thinking of an expensive repair bill, I am now relieved that I can easily do the job myself. Great job!
Excellent video. I watched, then ordered my parts and picked up the tools I needed. It took about 15 minutes to fix each door handle. I had three broken handles, one so broken the door would not lock. Thank you for saving me a load of money. Thank you!!!
Angela R. Hunt So cool. Glad I could help. Thanks for letting me know.
I also want to thank you for a very easy to follow and straight forward instructions. I bought the part months ago on Amazon and have procrastinated, using your by-pass trick an much easier then putting down the window. Finally went step by step with your video and no challenges. Getting that initial cap off was tricky since a screwdriver didn't work. I used a grooming finger nail file. I appreciate the pointer on where to start pulling the door panel as it came off easy as I went around. Great to get back to opening the door with one hand as it should be.
Glad it was useful. Thanks for letting me know
bobneub, man cannot thank you enough for this video. The wife just came home with this issue on our 2006 Fusion. I started the task but then in the same place as you started worrying about applying TO MUCH pressure and breaking more parts. Can in and looked and your video was there for me. I was in the other in about 2009 when the mirror got knocked off the door but had forgotten the magic to get in there. Thanks again one last time. Now I am anticipating the $$$ shock when I go order this part.
John
Great video! I decided to purchase a door handle and do this myself following viewing this video. I purchased the part from Amazon and a door panel remover for both under $30. It took me less than 30 minutes, and could have taken less that 15 minutes had I brought my tool box outside. Thanks for this video.
Thank you!!! My boyfriend was able to use the guidance from this video to fix his door!!! I feel more comfortable knowing he has easy access out of his car!! Also really cool to watch him do it himself!
Thank you sir. Great instructions, so no surprises. Took a leisurely 30 minutes. Ordered the handle from Amazon for about $30.
thanks duuude, your tutorial video was a great help, you held that camera very steady, you were as detailed as can be without being over detailed, and that little work around on how to open the door from the inside was a tremendous plus for me, many thanks
Thanks for this tutorial. I had my door handle broken. I ordered the part on eBay for $26. I got it yesterday and I just finished replacing it today. Your instructions worked perfectly. Thanks.
Rafael Pena I'm so glad to hear that. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks man. Was a ton of help. Took me about 30 minutes. There's no need to unplug any of the wires. The hardest part was the taking out the metal lock cord and reattaching it to the new handle.
On Ebay, you can get the part new with free shipping for about $20.
+Grant Garner Glad the video helped. Next time I won't unplug those wires.
THANK YOU SO MUCH SIR, you are a lifesaver! I cannot imagine being patient enough to hold a camera in one hand and going through the process, but for that you deserve many kudos! Thanks again!
Yes, the camera did slow me down, but I knew it would help someone in the end. And I'm glad to see it has. Best wishes to you!
I had this same problem and saved myself a lot of time by just prying the top of the panel 3-4 inches and taking the door handle off. It was enough room for me to work without having to take the entire panel off. Thanks for the video! I might have to take the entire panel off one day.
Thank you sir! Had it changed in an hour with this video!
Thanks a million! I did it in on a 2010 Fusion in about 10 minutes and it only cost $18. It had been replaced before, as the screw cover was gouged and the door handle assembly itself was loose and barely hanging there. Strange that there is only 1 bolt and no tabs to keep it from swiveling. I made sure to get it tight. I didn't have to completely remove the panel or unhook any wires. Some people have said the dealer charged them over $200. Wow!
This was very helpful to replace my 2010 fusion model - it let me know exactly what to expect. It took me about 30 minutes total, from getting the tools to putting them away. Really great tutorial! I ended up needing a star-shaped head for 3 of the screws (one short in the door handle casing and two long in the door panel), a 7mm ratchet head for the window control casing, and an 8 mm ratchet head for the door handle bolt.
+valtheconqueror Thanks for letting me know. Glad I could help.
Great tip on how to open door until you change the handle. Using the info in the video I was able to change it out in under 15 minutes. Knowing where to apply pressure to pop door panel off was very helpful, including the tip on lowering the window. Purchased the part on eBay for $33.90 with free shipping.
Cool. Glad this was helpful.
This video saved my life... or rather my wallet 😊 Mine was so broken that I had to open my window, reach out, and open the door with the outside handle. I have an 2006 Fusion but it wasn't different at all and the handle was about $20-$30 on Amazon. But yes, this video was super helpful and for a girl that has no idea when it comes to cars, you made this fix incredibly easy. Thank you!
+Zhai-Yeng White So glad I could help you. Thanks for letting me know.
Zhai-Yeng White. I have a 2006 Ford Fusion as well and this just happened to me. Unfortunatly it could not happen on at a worse time. Im jobless and a single mom. I think ill keep doing the opening door from the outside trick until i can afford the part. I already hated this car because ot has a recall.... Now this. :(
My door handle broke last night, just purchased the replacement. I will place in just a few minutes... Thanks for the informative, yet simple instruction video...Should make for an easy installation.
+Kevin McClanahan Glad I could help.
Very good video, much more down-to-earth for the average guy as opposed to a show-off mechanic with expensive tools doing it as fast as he can. Can't learn anything that way.Thanks!
+ohhhwolfy Glad you appreciated my down to earth style. :-) And I'm glad it helped.
Excellent video! Showing the trick of opening the door with the lock was incredibly helpful while I waited for the part.
Your instructions were very easy to follow, and I just fixed it no problem.
I was able to complete the work without disconnecting any wires and would recommend that approach. The wires are long enough to rest the panel on the ground.
a set of "panel clip pliers" saved me a lot of frustration.
Thanks a million!
Glad you got it done. Happy to help.
Thank you. Thank you.
Your directions were excellent and, as a result, I changed the handle in only a few minutes.
All the best.
Great video. I usually break a few things when doing repairs. I watched it a few times and kept it on my phone as I did it step by step. It only took about 10 minutes, and this video made all the difference. Thanks for posting.
I actually had this happen to my 2012 Fusion yet your instructions were the same and dead on. Instead of waiting for the part to ship I simply went to local Ford dealer and paid about $17 more, well worth the downtime savings. Only took around 20-25 minutes once I got rolling. Thanks again
I just changed mine out from watching this video. Thanks so much! You saved me over 100 bucks by this video!
Excellent video. My 2010 Fusion handle just broke last night and your video has given me confidence to do it myself.
Replacement handle came in today and the process was identical for the 2008 Milan. Awesome video. It took maybe ten minutes to do the entire thing.
John Burley Do you think it would be the same for the 2007 Milan? It sure looks like mine in the video. Thanks
+Joan Piwowar I would think so. Mine is an 08 and get look the same. I did a Google search to find the OEM part number from Ford and ordered it from an Amazon seller.
John Burley Thanks- I see one on Amazon, it says it should fit my model.
Thanks for posting the vid. Professional cheapskate but amateur mechanic so this gave me the confidence to give it a shot. Was easy knowing what was hiding behind that panel. Great tip to remember to keep the wires out when re-mounting... Glad I had my old Torx bits to remove a few of the screws.
Awesome video, my moms car handle has been broken for about 3 months and since we've been tight on money she hasn't wanted to take it in so she's just been rolling down the window anytime she wants to open the door, now I'll be able to do it for her.
Thanks my 2006 Mercury Milan just broke this morning I really appreciate the tip about using the door lock as a handle vs. rolling down the window like a chump. Your Fusion interior is the exact color as my MIlan. Very helpful!
Just did this, this morning. I have an '08 Ford Fusion. Luckily, I didn't have to take the door panel off, just loosen up the top right panel and pull it up through the gap I was able to make. Probably not the best way to do it, but it worked. Now, I got me a new door handle that works like a charm! :)
+Tidyrious Awesome. Glad the video helped.
+Tidyrious I wondered if pulling it up through a big gap between the panel & the door might work. I haven't done mine yet...I'll have to try that.
+Tidyrious Alas...I wanted to pull mine up through a big gap, but 2 door panel clips fell off in the process...falling to the bottom of the inside of the door. So, I had to pull the panel off anyway :( It might work if one is extra careful, though. But the instructions in this video are right on the mark!
+ohhhwolfy Glad the video helped.
Thanks for adding this! Bought my replacement part and door pin tool for $45 on Amazon. This video saved me a ton of money!
Great video and well done. I followed this video and got my Ford Fusion 2009 driver side door lock fixed in 15 min.
I would like to simplify the procedure a little bit, since based on what I did with Fusion 2009, I don't think all these steps are required.
a. I opened the 4 screws as described in the video.
b. I lowered the driver side window glass so that the head can go through the window and I can peep into the door panel from the top. This is important.
c. I only had to pry open the clips from the top left, top center and top right corner of the panel. Didn't need to take the whole door panel off. That gap was enough to put my hand in from the top of the panel, take the lock off and put a new one.
d. I didn't need to take the power window roll-up/roll-down control panel off, since I wasn't taking off the whole panel.
On a side note, I used the lock "Dorman 81702 6E5Z 5422601-A" and Pry tools (Kinglake Item: B00HNMLQAG) from Amazon.com. Screws were pretty easy to open.
Thank you so much. Watching this tutorial convinced me this was a DIY job. Had I been able to find my torx head screwdriver quickly, this would have taken less than 15 minutes.
Glad it helped!
I just did this to my car using your help! your video is 100% spot on and easy to follow! thanks a million! my car door works once more!!!
Brian Leffel Nice. I'm glad you were able to fix it.
Thank you for posting this. It was clear, and easy to follow. I am by no means a mechanic, but about $40 to Rock Auto and about 25 minutes later, my 2007 Fusion is all set. Thanks for giving me the confidence to knock this out myself.
Andrew, Acton, CA
Andrew Lewis That's awesome. Glad it worked. Thanks for letting me know.
First of all thank you so much for the tip on how to open the door from the inside while it was broken so I did not have to roll down my window and open it from the outside. I ordered the part on amazon for $22.00. (Ford 2011 Fusion). Ford was going to charge me $84 for the part and then labor. Your video was very helpful and very easy to follow. It took me about 30 minutes from beginning to end. Lots of $$$$$ saved.
This convinced me I could do it myself instead of paying a mechanic. Thanks!
Thank you, thank you, THANK YOU!!! I fixed my own door after watching your video and saved myself labor charges!
Thanks bud! Got this done quickly. I popped the upper right and middle snaps enough to reach in and disconnect old handle. Was super easy. Thank you.
Daryl2rombino Awesome! Glad to help.
Thanks for the video. My father and I changed the door handle today in an hour. The video was very helpful.
+Marvin Watkins Thanks for letting me know. Glad I could help.
excuse my French but I fucking love you. had no clue the hack for bypassing the nuisance of not being able to open from the inside existed! I don't have to fret about looking ghetto as heck for the next couple of weeks. YOU'RE AMAZING! By the way, I found that "halfway" was right at the 2ND "CLICKING NOISE"--- So, NO GUESSWORK in where "halfway" is. If I could hug you right now, I would. Thank you sir!!
Thank you for posting this video on repairing the car door handle. I have the same issue. So, I will shop for the car door handle and repair it myself. God Bless you and thank you for being so kind and helping others with this type of concern.
Happy to help. All the best to you.
thank you, thank you, thank you! actually a very easy job but I wouldn't have even attempted it without your video. You saved me at least $150. Thanks again!
So glad to hear this.
Awesome video. Snapped mine this morning. Seeing you fix it will make my job easier
08 Fusion SEL here with 72,000 mi. - driver's door handle broke this weekend. Waiting on the part and will hopefully be able to replace it later this wk. Thanks for the vid!
Thanks again for this! My wife has a 2008 Milan, and I was able to do this in an hour. 30 minutes was lost looking for a screw. Smh at myself...
Thank-you! I knew I was probably looking at a couple hundred dollars, now I'm confident I can fix it myself. Thanks also for the trick on how to open the door. I've been putting the window down and using the outside handle, which is a pain.
Awesome video! I've had my handle broken for about a year now on my 2008 Ford Fusion, only because I was afraid of the price at the dealership. Thanks for the help!! 👍👍
Gloria Cantu Glad to help.
Got the part on ebay for $15. I didn't take the whole door off just got the top two loose and it gave me plenty of room to remove the handle and reconnect . Job took 5minutes. Great video though. Thank you.
Nice video, of course some of the bolts on the door were changed to "hex" head screws but still got it changed asap because of this video!!! Thanks, labor at dealer here is $140/hr tax included!!!
I have a 2008 Lincoln MKZ same problem same fix . Your video the absolute best thank you. Outside of the little screws the best tool for the job is a good sized quarter inch flat head screw driver. and a wash rag (for between the trim and driver) to keep hard edges off the trim. Thanks again
+Daniel Daly Glad to help Daniel
thank you for this video...the handle on my 2010 Fusion broke a few weeks back. I learned from your video how to open the door before I fixed it. recieved the part today and fixed it really quickly after watching this video. thanks again!
Took me about 10min. I didn't even disconnect the wires on the bottom part
+Don Garvey So glad my video helped. Thanks for letting me know.
where did you get the 2010 part
Thank you for this video! Mine broke & I just do not have the money to take it to the dealership to have repaired. You made it look simple enough for me to be able to do!
You're the man and saved my ass! I woke up this morning with the same problem and you saved me a lot of anger and frustration :)
This was a big help! Your instructions worked on my 2007 Lincoln MKZ. When removing my door panel, I started on the bottom retaining clips and it made the top ones easier to get to.
Chris Cooper Nice. Thanks for letting me know.
I know you've heard it from everybody before, but I'll say it again: YOU DA MAN!!! Thank you, sir.
I've had both my door latches break (at different times) and used this video as guidance both times. Thanks!
+Matthew Stence That's so cool. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for the video. The temp use of the LOCK handle to open the door from the inside, great help until new part arrives.
Just a quick note of thanks for the video - it make this repair only take 10 minutes and a $20 part, instead of a $$$ trip to the dealer. :)
Southern ofTexas Awesome. Glad to help.
that helped alot. I have a 2007 and the rear driver side handle is broken. Ordered a new one. Good to see it's not a huge headache to replace. thanks
Thanks a bunch for this video, handle broke a couple of days ago and it's good to see it's pretty simple to fix.
Best video ever! I used this to accomplish my 2008 Ford Fusion, I had to get the special star tool for the beginning screws but besides that, it was as easy as you said. Thanks again!
Thank you for posting this video! After watching, I was able to fix the handle in less than 30 minutes. And thank you for mentioning the sizes for the tools!!
+Jon C Awesome. Glad this helped.
Very Helpful and easy to follow. Same process as my 2006 Mercury Milan. Thanks for taking the time to make this!!
Very informative, thanks! The dealership wanted 57.99 + Tax for the part, I found a replacement on ebay for 36.99 + Free shipping.
This just happened to me on my 2007 Fusion in the parking lot an hour. Thank you for the video, and thank you to B Moff in the comments for the link to the part on Amazon.
***** Cool. Glad it helped. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for the video! Helped me a lot! Just a note that saved me a little work. I was able to pull just the top portion of the door cover back far enough to replace the handle.
Thank you!!! I had a man that was going to charge me $75 to do it but now I get to keep my money.
Thanks for taking the time to make this video. Had this problem today.
Great video, I used the temporary open trick until part got here. It took less than 10 minutes to change. I only took off plastic around broken handle and then took out handle bolt, bolt on side of door and then popped out top of panel enough to get old part out. Connected the new handle and bolted then popped door panel top on, then put 2 screws back in. Done under 10 min.
+Scott Cline 10 min? Wow. I think I'd have been faster if I wasn't holding the camera while working. :-)
Thanks sir! I was having this problem since 3 months, now its fixed in 25 minutes!
+Alfonso Candia Glad to hear that!!
Thanks to this video I was complete with the replacement in about 15 minutes.
+Marc Paul Payzant Thanks for letting me know. Glad I could help.
Yup. I replaced 3 handles today. This definitely helped me out. Thanks!
That unlock button as a handle trick is a life saver lol
Got my inside driver door handle for my 07 Fusion from Rock Auto Parts for $30-$32. Put it on myself in about 15 minutes. The guy in the video unplugged the wires that control the windows from the door panel unit that he removed. You don't have to do that. You do have to remove the window panel control, but then just gently lower the door panel enough so you can get to the job. You're not working on the power window unit, you just want to get to the door handle. This job is easier than changing a tire! I too ended up with an extra washer....LOL
+slaginess Thanks for the tip. Next handle I have to fix I'll keep the wires plugged in.
My 2011 fusion broke the handle around 70,000 miles I work for ford so I bought all four interior door handles with my discount and just replaced them all in one shot in 20 minutes. Finally on the 2013 body style they changed the interior door handles and I'm happy to say that they are actually made well this time.
Thanks a bunch for a clear and real video. I'm going at it today with two handles.
I cannot thank you enough! Worked like a charm. All the best!
Bobneub, Thanks for the "spot on" video. Great tip on opening the door from inside the car.
Great video, thanks for the help! With the help of this video I had the new handle installed in about 15 minutes.
Thanks. Glad to hear this was useful.
Thanks! Easy repair that literally took no more than 15 minutes. Don't be afraid to give those clips holding the door in a tug!
Hello and THANKS in advance! I have a 2008 Lincoln MKZ and this is EXACTLY the same setup for my vehicle. The handle I will be installing is for the right rear passenger side. I haven't installed it yet because I am still waiting on the part but thank you very much for the informational video. Very Informative and straight to the point...Thumbs up from me!
Thanks for posting! I will be tackling this project next weekend. :)
Update: The replacement went well and no surprises thanks to your video.
Thank you for the awesome video! I was able to replace my broken handle on my 2010 Fusion without any issues because of your video.
Thank you for showing how to fix this problem. This has saved me quite a bit of money
ccross04 So glad it helped. Thanks for letting me know.
Thanks for this, makes life so much easier.