Dorman 79359 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Exterior Door Handle for Taurus and Sable

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original front left handle on select Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models. It is built to match the stock fit and appearance while offering a practical alternative to dealership replacement. Part number 79359 is made for vehicles that use a black handle with a key lock hole.

Key Features

• Replacement exterior door handle for the front left door
• Plastic construction with a smooth black finish
• Includes a key lock hole and key pad cutout
• Package contents: exterior door handle only
• Engineered to match original fit and appearance on listed applications

Detailed Product Overview

Dorman 79359 is an OE-style exterior door handle for the front left position on 2004-2007 Ford Taurus and 2004-2005 Mercury Sable models, plus 2003 Taurus and 2003 Sable vehicles built from 1/08/03 onward. The smooth black plastic design follows the original handle layout for vehicles equipped with a keyhole, making it a straightforward replacement for worn, cracked, or broken exterior handles. This part cross-references Ford OE number 3F1Z5422405BAG for the same application.

Common Repair Reasons

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Handle that no longer opens the door properly
• Faded or damaged black handle finish
• Missing or worn keyhole handle assembly
• Restoring the original look of the front left door

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify front left fitment before ordering, since this handle is specific to listed Taurus and Sable applications. Confirm that your vehicle uses a black exterior handle with a key lock hole and key pad cutout. Compare the original handle shape, mounting points, and lock opening to the replacement part before installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are engineered to match the fit and appearance of the original component on specific vehicle applications. Part number 79359 is built for direct replacement use on the listed Ford Taurus and Mercury Sable models.