outside door handle

[linchero]

hi im new here from n.c. i have a 88 festiva today its snowing so i decided to run the car a bit the driver side door was frozen i broke the black vinyl handle off . my question is can i use a passenger side out side door handle for replacement which i just so happen to have another door?or is there another way of opening the driver side door if that dont work. thanks:

[wybnrml]

Yes, you can use the passenger side. I believe you just have to switch the clip that holds the rod.

And Welcome to the site!

[Safety Guy]

Welcome! Our style door handles aren't the best when things freeze up. You need to be really careful and patient and use your other hand's fingers to pry on the door itself so you don't break the handle off.

Karl

[linchero]

Handle

i moved from fla i wasnt thinking about the frozen door it happened so fast .boom!!! it just snapped off.this is the best car that ive owned.never let me down after 7 years ,has only 120000 miles bought with 15000 miles for seven hundred in fla.:hello1:

[Pu241]

Had is actually glass reinforced Polyamide, vinyl would never holdup!

I believe wybnrml is correct, they are symmetrical and should be interchangeable.

It is useful to know where in FL you are.
The FL crew is well represented at many of our meets, so you might want to become a part of that by putting in your location.
It also helpful in cases where you actually do need parts!
Welcome!

Go to User CP (top of the Page in the blue bar)
Control Panel(left side of screen)
Edit Profile-scroll to bottom of page to location.

[GenevaDirt]

lol....John I think he said he moved....so we want his new location....the Florida crew is big enough!

[bravekozak]

The Ford part number for the handle is F0BZ-6122405-A.
Green Sales Company currently show three in stock.

[Pu241]

lol....John I think he said he moved....so we want his new location....the Florida crew is big enough!

Yes, you are correct, he now resides somewhere in NC.
I need to read things more closely!

[LoneManWolf]

Yes, you are correct, he now resides somewhere in NC.
I need to read things more closely!

You are still the best with helping with how to fill that info out though
less coffee and less speed reading and you'll be unstoppable

welcome to the site Linch
i believe others have already answered your question which is good to know because i didn't know they were interchangeable either

[lanemeyer14]

Hey, another NC member from florida! Definitely update with your location....NC crew is getting huge!

[linchero]

handle

they want $40.00 plus $10.00 for shipping for the handle. might as well use the one i got, thanks for info.

[batstiva]

Or, visit a boneyard near you. I think I got my spares for 5 bucks for the pair.

[linchero]

handle

i have another festiva which runs good the passenger door doesnt open it rubs against the fender so ill just take that one off.to cold to do it now, just have to wait till spring and climb over my console.

[Paul39]

Linchero,

Some silicone spray lube or armor all rubbed over the door gasket and door frame will keep the door from freezing shut.

If you are in Western North Carolina, we have freeze - thaw - freeze - thaw all winter, along with rain - freeze.

Water gets on the gasket and freezes to the frame.

I have ripped gaskets apart opening the door, as well as breaking door handles.

Paul

[linchero]

Handle

Thanks paul i work in asheville at allans jewelry and pawn on patton ave three days a week. i live in mitchell county.