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Pyro

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71 mustang grande
Hello I have looked at this site a bit and figured I would sign up and ask for a little help. I have had my stang for a long time, its been in the family since the 80's It was a by the numbers car until I got a hold of it and now its more of a resto mod.

If anyone knows how to get the door lock to release I would be so thankful. I am tired of going in dukes of hazard style.

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Hello and welcome from coastal Alabama! The broken door handle is a common thing to break. I'm not sure of the fix other than to replace it with a good one.

 
Welcome to the site! I'm a complete noob, so I have no idea how to help you, but in the week or 2 since I've been here I can say that this site has a lot of really knowlegeable folks, so hopefully someone can help you with your question.

 
::welcome:: to the one functioning door handle club.

This was the one feature Ford engineers preserved and passed along to fox body Mustangs.:dodgy:

 
well come from Florida.Your door handles are made of pot metal and prone to failure, alas. I've repaired many, but, frankly, replacing is the simplest way to go-2 screws and a clip and they're out. You'll find old Lincoln Town Cars use the same (early 80's I think) handles. New ones can be purchased as well--right to your door. Nice looking Pony!

 
You'll find old Lincoln Town Cars use the same (early 80's I think) handles.
The Lincoln Continental Mark IV (1972-1976), Mark V (1977-1979) and the Panther-platform Mark VI (1980-1983) + Town Car (1980-1989) use the same.

Given the latter are common in junkyards, sourcing a replacement should not be difficult.

-Kurt

 
::welcome:: from Maine,nice looking pony, I 've got relatives in Mesa.

 
Welcome from Virginia. I have the service receipt from the dealer where my door handle was replaced under warranty in 1973, so it is a common failure, even when new.

 
Welcome from Chesapeake VA!

 
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