Help bring solid, secure closing back to your driver's front door with the Dorman door latch assembly (P/N 940-400). This front left door latch fits many vehicles, among them the 1991-2001 Ford Explorer, 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac and 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport; see the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list. It is a direct-fit replacement to consider when the original door latch no longer catches, holds, or releases reliably.
Engineered to provide the same fit and function as the original latch on the specific years, makes and models it covers, it installs in place of the worn factory unit:
- Reliable replacement: has undergone extensive quality and safety performance testing.
- Safety compliant: the part has undergone simulated crash testing under government guidelines.
- Long-lasting repair: cycle testing in an actual vehicle door verifies effective usage for years.
If a sticking, rattling, or non-latching door traces back to a failed latch, this assembly replaces it, helping the door open, close, and secure as intended.
Interchange: APDLA0186 · DLA1942 · DLA1442 · 3L5Z7821813AA · 4L5Z7821813AA · 5L5Z7821813AA · 6L5Z7821813A · 6L5Z7821813B · 6L5Z7821813C · F1TZ7821813A · F77Z7821813AA · F87Z7821813AA · F87Z7821813AB · SK940400 · DLA1218
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
APDLA0186, DLA1942, DLA1442, 3L5Z7821813AA, 4L5Z7821813AA, 5L5Z7821813AA, 6L5Z7821813A, 6L5Z7821813B, 6L5Z7821813C, F1TZ7821813A, F77Z7821813AA, F87Z7821813AA, F87Z7821813AB, SK940400, DLA1218
Frequently Asked Questions
What position is this door latch for?
It is the front left (driver's front) door latch assembly, engineered to replace the original latch on the listed applications.
Is this the right Explorer door latch for a 1991-2001 Ford Explorer?
Yes. It is a direct-fit replacement for the 1991-2001 Ford Explorer, and also fits the 2001-2003 Ford Explorer Sport and 2001-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list.
What are signs this door latch may need replacing?
A door that will not latch, will not stay shut, rattles, or will not release can point to a failed latch. Diagnose the cause before replacing it.
What does this door latch do?
The latch engages the door striker to hold the door closed and releases it when operated, keeping the door securely shut while driving.
How was this door latch tested?
It has undergone extensive quality and safety performance testing, simulated crash testing under government guidelines, and cycle testing in an actual vehicle door.
