WAI 360342 Exterior Door Handle - Front

Exterior Door Handle Overview

The WAI 360342 exterior door handle is a direct-fit replacement for front door applications on select Ford and Mazda trucks. It is built for metal handle applications and supports a clean restoration of broken, worn, or damaged exterior entry hardware.

Compatible With Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series models, this handle is a practical choice when the original exterior handle no longer opens the door smoothly or has visible wear. The WAI 360342 helps restore normal operation without changing the vehicle’s original door layout.

Key Features

• Exterior door handle for front door applications
• Metal application noted in fitment data
• Direct replacement format for a factory-style repair
• Compatible with select Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series trucks
• WAI part number 360342 for easy identification

Detailed Description

WAI 360342 is an exterior door handle for front-position fitments on the Ford Ranger and Mazda B2300, B3000, B4000, and B2500. Fitment includes 1999-2009 Mazda B4000, 1999-2008 Mazda B3000, 2001-2009 Mazda B2300, 1999-2001 Mazda B2500, and 2004-2011 Ford Ranger applications with metal handle notes. If you are replacing a damaged handle on a Ford Ranger or Mazda B-Series truck, this part number 360342 provides a straightforward replacement path.

This part cross-references Monroe Shocks & Struts (e.g., 172286, 182286) for the same application.

Common Repair Uses

• Broken exterior handle that no longer opens the door properly
• Cracked or loose handle assembly
• Worn handle surface from repeated use
• Replacement after impact or corrosion damage
• Restoration of normal door entry function

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and front-door application before ordering. Confirm the metal handle note in the fitment data matches the original part on the vehicle. Compare the original handle shape and mounting points to the replacement before installation.

Quality Assurance

WAI manufactures replacement parts for automotive repair applications, and part number 360342 is cataloged for specific front-door fitments on Ford Ranger and Mazda B-Series trucks.