Dorman - HELP Tailgate Handle P/N:80208
Replace a cracked, broken or loose tailgate handle with the Dorman tailgate handle, part number 80238 from Dorman - HELP, an exterior handle you use to operate the tailgate latch from outside the vehicle. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 1999-2007 Ford F-450 Super Duty. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
If a worn or broken handle is why your tailgate is hard to release, this direct-fit replacement for the listed applications replaces it.
Signs a tailgate handle may need replacing include a handle that is cracked or broken, one that feels loose or floppy, and one that no longer releases the latch when operated. A stuck latch or a fault in the connecting linkage can cause similar symptoms, so check those parts before you replace the handle.
Interchange: 360319 · 7L3Z9943400AA · F65Z9943400AAA · F75Z9943400AA · F87Z9943400AAN · XL5Z9943400AAE
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Which vehicles does the Dorman tailgate handle 80238 fit?
It fits many vehicles, including the 1999-2007 Ford F-250 Super Duty, 1999-2007 Ford F-350 Super Duty and 1999-2007 Ford F-450 Super Duty. See the Buyer's Guide tab for the full list.
What does an exterior tailgate handle do?
It is the outside handle you use to operate the tailgate latch so the tailgate can be released and lowered.
What are signs my tailgate handle may need replacing?
Common signs are a cracked or broken handle, one that feels loose, or one that no longer releases the latch. A latch or linkage fault can cause similar symptoms, so check those parts too.
Is this a direct-fit replacement?
Yes. It is designed to match the original handle's fit and function on the listed applications, and it has been tested to confirm proper fit and durability.
Which part numbers does it replace?
It cross-references to 360319, 7L3Z9943400AA, F65Z9943400AAA, F75Z9943400AA, F87Z9943400AAN and XL5Z9943400AAE.
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.