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Major complaint to Ford . . .

PetesPonies
In owning, restoring other's cars, trucks, etc . .  I have had my hands on many vehicles over the years. More specifically my hands inside doors of said vehicles. The Bullnose Ford trucks have the absolutely worst door design in regards to placement of the door latch rods, lock rods, etc. The worst !!  Shame on Ford.
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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Re: Major complaint to Ford . . .

PetesPonies
This post was updated on .
I guess we don't have anyone here who has been in there or plans to be inside the door?
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

grumpin
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grumpin
Oh yeah, My 92 Bronco needs a new window motor and I'm not getting it done because of the access.

Works pretty good in the summer!
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona
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Re: Major complaint to Ford . . .

PetesPonies
What you want to do is not bad. That is accessible. What I'm talking about is the outside door handle and lock, access. That is squarely behind the window track. What you want is easy peasey  :)
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

grumpin
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Re: Major complaint to Ford . . .

grumpin
Yup. Still don't want to do it! Ha!

Had to do all you're talking about on an 88 F250 Diesel I had.

Worked in a lot of tight spaces, but man, some things seem ridiculous.
Dane
1986 F250HD SC XLT Lariat 4x4 460 C6-Sold
1992 Bronco XLT 4x4 351W E4OD
1998 GMC Sierra SLE K1500 350 4L60E
Arizona
85lebaront2
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85lebaront2
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Pete. they haven't improved, our 2011 Flex, the door handle is a royal PITA to get out and back in, compounded by being almost entirely plastic. I found this gem out when I had to change the keyless entry hidden "keypad" it would wake up when you swiped it, but would not reliably take the code.
Bill AKA "LOBO" Profile

"Getting old is inevitable, growing up is optional" Darth Vader 1986 F350 460 converted to MAF/SEFI, E4OD 12X3 1/2 rear brakes, traction loc 3:55 gear, 160 amp 3G alternator Wife's 2011 Flex Limited Daily Driver 2009 Flex Limited with factory tow package Project car 1986 Chrysler LeBaron convertible 2.2L Turbo II, modified A413

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PetesPonies
I've been inside of others that  aren't bad at all. I do believe they can design around putting things where they are practically inaccessible  :)
Pete's Ponies
Mustang RUSToration & Performance

1982 F100 Flareside
1983 Bronco

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FuzzFace2
I knew when I was gutting my doors for the rebuild that going back together is going to be fun ............ NOT!

Oh I also have the sliding locks to deal with.
Dave ----
Dave G.
81 F100 flare side 300 six / AA OD / NP435 / 2.75 gear
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1980-Ford-F100?page=1
81 F100 style side 300 six/SROD parts truck -RIP
http://cars.grantskingdom1.com/index.php/1981-Ford-F100
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