Dorman 97951 Exterior Door Handle

Chrome Exterior Door Handle for Ford and Lincoln

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for specific Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX applications. It is engineered to match the original fit and appearance of the stock handle, while offering a cost-effective alternative to dealership replacement. Part number 97951 is built for chrome-equipped vehicles and is listed for multiple front and rear door positions.

Key Features

• Brand: Dorman
• Part number: 97951
• Exterior door handle with keyhole cover
• Plastic construction with chrome color and chrome finish
• No lock cylinder included
• No key pad, linkage, or keys included
• No painting required
• Direct replacement styling for OE appearance

Detailed Description

Dorman 97951 is a chrome exterior door handle replacement made to match the original handle’s fit and appearance on select Ford and Lincoln vehicles. It is listed for front right, front left, rear left, and rear right door positions depending on application, including Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, and Lincoln MKX models. This part cross-references OE numbers BA1Z78218A14A and CA1Z78218A14A for the same application.

Use this handle when you need a chrome exterior door handle for a Ford Explorer front right, Ford Edge rear right, or Lincoln MKX front right application. The part number 97951 is also referenced for additional Explorer, Edge, and MKX door positions shown in the fitment list below.

Fitment

• Fits 2018-2019 Ford Explorer, front right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2015 Ford Explorer, front right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2011-2012 Ford Explorer, front right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2017 Ford Explorer, rear left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2016 Ford Explorer, front left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2013 Ford Explorer, front left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2015 Lincoln MKX, rear left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2014 Ford Edge, front left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2012 Ford Edge, front left. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2014 Ford Explorer, rear right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2014 Lincoln MKX, rear right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2013 Ford Edge, rear right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2011 Ford Edge, rear right. Notes: Color: Chrome.
• Fits 2011-2013 Lincoln MKX, front right. Notes: Color: Chrome.

What It Helps Address

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Peeling, faded, or mismatched chrome handle finish
• Handle that no longer matches the original OE appearance
• Need for a replacement Ford Explorer or Ford Edge door handle
• Need for a Lincoln MKX exterior handle at a specific door position

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the door position, model year, and chrome finish before ordering. This handle does not include a lock cylinder, key pad, linkage, or keys, so reuse existing components where applicable. Confirm the vehicle’s original handle style and keyhole cover configuration against the fitment details for your Ford Explorer, Ford Edge, or Lincoln MKX.

Quality Assurance

Dorman replacement parts are engineered to match original fit and appearance on the listed applications. Part number 97951 is built as an OE-style exterior door handle replacement for the specified Ford and Lincoln fitments.