Lift Gate Problem

[R93ExplorerSport]

Got a 93 Explorer Sport, had a delivery truck at 7-11 back into my truck a couple months ago while i was inside and did some decent damage. Didn't touch the paint. His rear bumper slammed into my rear windsheild wiper shoving the whole panel in a good inch or two, breaking the motor and some of the latch internals. I'm replacing the motor tomorrow, but have no idea how to replace, or fix, or really where to buy replacement parts for the handle. It just spins and pops. I've done a good search on here and on the web, but can't find nothin. Can someone help me out with some diagrams or how to's or something??

 

[wood1]

First welcome.

I don't have a lot of info but I can help a bit. Remove the screws in the plastic door panel and slide it up to remove. If you try to pry it off you will break the tabs, it's not held on like the front door panels with those christmas tree fasteners. As far as the handle, Ford or a junk yard I guess.

Good luck.

 

[yellowcat]

maybe ebay?

 

[R93ExplorerSport]

First welcome.

I don't have a lot of info but I can help a bit. Remove the screws in the plastic door panel and slide it up to remove. If you try to pry it off you will break the tabs, it's not held on like the front door panels with those christmas tree fasteners. As far as the handle, Ford or a junk yard I guess.

Good luck.

Yea i got the panel off. Junk yard would be the best bet, and cheaper. Directfordparts.com has what i need i think, just tryin to find a "how to" diagram to help me out. Thanks for the info though.

maybe ebay?

They have everything except what i need.