Dorman - HELP Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement P/N:81107
Help your rear door handle mount solidly again with the Dorman HELP Exterior Door Handle Reinforcement, part number 81972. This rear left outside door handle reinforcement bracket is a direct-fit replacement for the 2002-2007 Ford Focus, engineered to drop in like the original on the listed applications.
The reinforcement sits behind the exterior handle inside the door and helps support the handle's mounting point every time the handle is pulled. When the original bracket cracks or breaks, the handle can lose that support.
Signs this part may need replacing include an exterior handle that feels loose, wobbles or shifts in the door, or a cracked or broken bracket found behind the handle. Diagnose the cause before ordering, because a worn handle or latch linkage can cause similar symptoms.
Interchange: 1M5Z5426685AB · 3S4Z5426685AA · 6S4Z5426685AA · 6S4Z5426685B
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
What does the Dorman 81972 door handle reinforcement do?
It is a bracket that sits behind the exterior door handle inside the door and helps support the handle's mounting point when the handle is pulled.
Which door position is this reinforcement for?
It is cataloged for the rear left exterior door handle position on the listed applications.
Will this reinforcement fit my 2002-2007 Ford Focus?
Yes, it is listed as a direct-fit replacement for the rear left door of the 2002-2007 Ford Focus. See the Buyer's Guide tab for full fitment details.
What are signs the door handle reinforcement may need replacing?
Signs it may need replacing include an exterior handle that feels loose, wobbles or shifts in the door, or a cracked or broken bracket behind the handle. Diagnose the cause before replacing it.
What part numbers does the 81972 interchange with?
It cross-references to 1M5Z5426685AB, 3S4Z5426685AA, 6S4Z5426685AA and 6S4Z5426685B.
WARNING: These products can expose you to chemicals including lead and phthalates, which are known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.