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Dorman 97981 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left
| Brand | Dorman 97981 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left |
| Material | Plastic |
| Material | Plástico |
| 10840 | Oui |
| 10840 | Sí |
| 10840 | Yes |
| 10841 | No |
| 10841 | Non |
| Length | 240 |
| Color | Black |
| Color | Chrome |
| Color | Cromo |
| Color | Negro |
| Finish | Brillante |
| Finish | Chrome |
| Finish | Cromo |
| Finish | Gloss |
| Keys Included | No |
| Keys Included | Non |
| Width | 90 |
| Lock Cylinder Included | No |
| Lock Cylinder Included | Non |
| Key Pad | No |
| Key Pad | Non |
| Painting Required | Oui |
| Painting Required | Sí |
| Painting Required | Yes |
| Linkage Included | No |
| Linkage Included | Non |
| Contenidos del paquete | 1 puerta exterior |
| Package Contents | 1 exterior door handle |
| Fits | Ford · 6 vehicles |
OE-style replacement. Matches the original fit and appearance for a straightforward swap.
Plastic construction. Lightweight material with a gloss chrome finish for a clean look.
Paint required. Supplied in black or chrome and ready for finishing.
Cross-references FL3Z1522405EBPTM, FL3Z1522405ECPTM and FL3Z1522405EDPTM for the same application. See all 7.
OE-Style Front Left Door Handle
This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the original handle on select Ford F-150 trucks. It is engineered to match the stock fit and appearance while offering a practical alternative to dealership replacement. Part number 97981 is built for the front left door on 2015-2020 Ford F-150 models.
Key Features
- Exterior door handle for the front left position
- Fits 2015-2020 Ford F-150 applications
- Matches original fit and appearance on the specified vehicle range
- Plastic construction with a chrome or black finish option
- Gloss finish for a factory-style look
- Lock cylinder, key pad, keys, and linkage are not included
- Painting required for proper color matching
- Part number 97981 for easy identification
Product Details
Dorman 97981 is an exterior door handle replacement made for the front left door of the Ford F-150. It is designed around the original handle dimensions and styling so it installs in the same location and maintains the vehicle’s exterior appearance. This part is listed for 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, and 2020 Ford F-150 trucks, and it cross-references Ford OE numbers FL3Z1522405EBPTM and FL3Z1522405ECPTM for the same application. If you are searching for a 2015-2020 Ford F-150 front left exterior door handle, part number 97981 is the direct replacement to compare.
Common Repair Uses
- Broken or cracked exterior door handle
- Worn handle surface or peeling finish
- Handle that no longer opens the door smoothly
- Mismatch between the original handle color and the replacement part
- Restoring the appearance of the Ford F-150 front left door
Installation Notes
Verify vehicle year, make, model, and front left position before ordering. This handle does not include a lock cylinder, key pad, keys, or linkage. Painting is required when a body-color finish is needed, and the final appearance should be matched to the vehicle’s trim and exterior color. Confirm the OE reference and connector/attachment style against the original handle before installation.
Quality Assurance
Dorman replacement parts are engineered to match original fit and appearance for specific vehicle applications. Part number 97981 is built as an OE-style exterior door handle replacement for the Ford F-150 front left door.
| Year | Make | Model | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
| 2019 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
| 2018 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
| 2017 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
| 2016 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
| 2015 | Ford | F-150 | Front Left | Color: Black; Chrome |
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