How to Replace Front Interior Door Handle 09-14 Ford F-150
Difficulty: Intermediate · About 40 min · Ford F-150
Replace the front interior door handle on a 2009–2014 Ford F-150 by releasing the master switch and door panel, transferring the latch cable, and testing the handle.
Tools you will need
- Socket Extensions
- Flat Blade Screwdriver
- Socket Driver
- 6mm Socket
- 8mm Socket
- Ratchet
- Small Hook
Parts and supplies
- Front interior door handle
Steps
Remove the master switch and panel fasteners
Switch off the ignition. Pry off the covers behind the door handle and remove its two 8 mm bolts, then remove the two 6 mm fasteners at the bottom of the panel. Lift the master switch with a small hook and unplug its connectors.
Lift off the door panel
Raise the panel off its upper clips and support it while disconnecting the latch cable and mirror-switch connector. Set the panel on a protected surface and keep its wiring from catching on the door frame.
Transfer the interior handle
Release the old handle from its panel retainers and install the replacement in the same orientation. Reconnect the latch cable and route the switch wiring through the panel opening before returning the panel to the door.
Reinstall the panel and test
Align the panel with its lower clips, then lift and press it into the upper retaining position. Reconnect the mirror and master-switch plugs, refit the handle bolts and lower fasteners, and test the latch, windows, and mirror controls.
Check your vehicle’s repair manual for exact specifications and fit.