Replace a worn, corroded exterior handle with the Dorman tailgate handle, part number 79606, a Dorman OE FIX exterior tailgate handle that adds an extra gasket for a better seal. It fits many vehicles, among them the 2004-2014 Ford F-150, 2008-2009 Ford F-250 and 2011-2016 Ford F-350, as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications.
Over time, tailgate handles often corrode and fail as water and debris work their way in. Dorman's direct replacement addresses that weak point with an added gasket, designed for a better seal and longer life.
- Upgraded design: This tailgate handle includes an added gasket intended to keep water from getting into the handle.
- Matching appearance: The textured black plastic is made to match the look and feel of your vehicle's original handle.
- Seamless replacement: The handle is designed to match the dimensions and specifications of the stock handle.
- Quality engineering: Dorman designed it in the United States, and the company brings decades of automotive aftermarket experience.
If the exterior handle itself is the failed part, this 79606 replaces it. If the tailgate still won't release, check the latch and linkage as well. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list of compatible vehicles.
Interchange: 4L3Z9943400AAA · 8L3Z9943400AA
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
4L3Z9943400AAA, 8L3Z9943400AA, 79606
