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Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement Service

How much does a Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Thunderbird Exterior Car Door Handle Replacement is $151 with $11 for parts and $140 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1991 Ford ThunderbirdV6-3.8LService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$232.84Shop/Dealer Price$255.90 - $316.98
2004 Ford ThunderbirdV8-3.9LService typeExterior Door Handle - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$357.03Shop/Dealer Price$411.62 - $571.28
2005 Ford ThunderbirdV8-3.9LService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$346.55Shop/Dealer Price$398.55 - $550.36
2003 Ford ThunderbirdV8-3.9LService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$376.31Shop/Dealer Price$435.75 - $609.88
2002 Ford ThunderbirdV8-3.9LService typeExterior Door Handle - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$401.31Shop/Dealer Price$468.47 - $662.46
1991 Ford ThunderbirdV8-5.0LService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$223.83Shop/Dealer Price$245.29 - $305.17
1994 Ford ThunderbirdV6-3.8L TurboService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$495.59Shop/Dealer Price$584.86 - $848.47
1995 Ford ThunderbirdV6-3.8L TurboService typeExterior Door Handle - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$495.59Shop/Dealer Price$584.85 - $848.44
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What is the Door Handle or Door Latch all about?

The car has at least two door handles per door: one on the inside and another on the outside. Due to frequent use, they will eventually break down and could need repair. Sometimes the handle itself is fine, but there is a problem with the door latch assembly that prevents the door from shutting and locking properly.

Keep in mind:

  • Sometimes the visible part of the door handle needs to be replaced, and sometimes the mechanism hidden inside the door needs to be replaced.
  • If the exterior door handle doesn’t work, there’s a good chance that the interior door handle is also faulty.
  • If physical damage (such as an accident) has caused the door handle to break, there may also be damage to the door lock switch or door lock actuator.

How it's done:

  • Remove the door panel to gain access.
  • Remove and replace the broken door handle.
  • Inspect door latch and replace if not working.
  • Check door for proper operation.
  • Reinstall door panel.

Our recommendation:

As soon as you notice that your door is having difficulty opening, you should schedule an inspection. If your exterior door handle stops working entirely, stop trying to use it: trying to force the door can cause further damage. If you notice that your exterior door handle is feeling fragile, you should also schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Door Handle or Door Latch?

  • Door will not open.
  • Door will not shut.

How important is this service?

An exterior door handle exists so that you can open your vehicle from the outside. When the exterior door handle malfunctions, you’ll have to enter your vehicle from a different door, or keep your window rolled down so you can use the interior door handle (if it works). An exterior door handle that doesn’t work is a large nuisance to any driver.

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Ford Thunderbird V8-3.9L - Brake Pads Replacement (Front, Rear) - Las Vegas, Nevada
We thought Bryan was great! He was really personable, knowledgeable, and efficient. He explained what he was going to do and kept us informed as he went along. He did a thorough job of inspecting our car's needs for some other work we were considering. He gave us a quote for future work immediately, and described what we needed, as well as telling us what we didn't need to be done. It was a great experience, and we will ask for him when we want to do further work.

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Ford Thunderbird V8-3.9L - Strut Assembly Replacement (Front) - Las Vegas, Nevada
This is the third time we've had Bryan at our home, working on our 2004 Thunderbird. He's excellent. He's on time, friendly, fast, and does a great job. We are really pleased with him, and will request him whenever we need work done. He's a great guy!

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