[juancal]

Tried repairing the exterior door handle reinforcement, but ran into a problem when I either broke this rod or lost a clip that was used to hold it in place. It will fit in there, loosely, but will not stay. I talked to the Ford Dealers parts department and he couldn't find a clip or anything for it. What are we missing? How can I make it say and function as it should?

 

[mcgilver]

I am not sure but I believe there should be a plastic clip that surrounds the sheet metal and that the rod then snaps into. see the top of the page on the link below and expand the views if necessary.

https://www.google.com/search?q=foc...ford-focus-exterior-door-handle.html;1280;960

 

[juancal]

I am not sure but I believe there should be a plastic clip that surrounds the sheet metal and that the rod then snaps into. see the top of the page on the link below and expand the views if necessary.

https://www.google.com/search?q=foc...ford-focus-exterior-door-handle.html;1280;960

Thank you for trying to help, but the link that your provided did not work.

 

[mcgilver]

Hi juancal,
Using the Google search engine I typed in "focus exterior door handle assembly pic photo" and it took me to the link with the photos. If you get to the photo, and then want to obtain the part, look for an "auto recycler", or maybe its called a "junk yard", "pick a part" or whatever, in your area - if the dealer can't come up with it.

 

[stonecold]

Search on amazon for door lock rod push clips