Dorman 97989 Exterior Door Handle - Front Left

Exterior Door Handle for Ford F-150

This Dorman exterior door handle is a direct replacement for the front left door on select Ford F-150 trucks. Built to match the original handle’s fit and appearance, Dorman 97989 gives you an OE-style solution for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 models without dealership pricing.

Key Features

• Exterior door handle for the front left position
• Fits 2015-2020 Ford F-150 applications with black handle finish
• Plastic construction with a gloss finish
• Painting required for proper color match
• No lock cylinder, key pad, linkage, or keys included
• Direct replacement design for stock-style fit and appearance

Product Details

Dorman 97989 is engineered as a replacement exterior door handle for the Ford F-150 front left door. It is made from plastic and supplied in black with a gloss finish, with painting required to match the vehicle’s exterior color. This handle is intended for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 trucks and follows the original handle’s shape and mounting style for a factory-like appearance. If you are replacing a broken or worn driver-side exterior handle on a Ford F-150, part number 97989 provides a straightforward OE-style option.

This part cross-references Ford OE numbers FL3Z1522405GAPTM and FL3Z1522405GBPTM for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Broken or cracked exterior door handle
• Handle surface wear, fading, or peeling
• Difficulty opening the front left door from outside
• Mismatch after prior body repair or repainting
• Replacement needs for a damaged Ford F-150 driver-side handle

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle year, model, and front left position before ordering. Because painting is required, match the finish to your truck before installation. Transfer any needed components from the original handle if your vehicle uses them, since this handle does not include a lock cylinder, key pad, linkage, or keys. Confirm fitment against your existing Ford F-150 handle and mounting points prior to installation.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs replacement parts to match original equipment fit and appearance for specific vehicle applications. Part number 97989 is built for 2015-2020 Ford F-150 front left use and is intended as a direct replacement exterior door handle.