I has a floppy.... door handle.

[pocket-rocket]

My drivers side door handle has some slop and flop in it. It moves about 1/2" before you actually feel resistance from the latch mechanism. I was thinking it was probably a bushing in the end of one of the rods going to the latch. I know I've seen it on other Rangers before, but has anyone actually checked into it to see what is causing it?

 

[retep88]

Pull off the door panel and check it out. You should be able to see if there is any play in the linkage.

 

[4x4junkie]

There's a retractor spring on the handle that's seems to be known for breaking. Only symptom is the floppy handle (it doesn't do anything else).
Mine's been like that for maybe 10 years now.

 

[srteach]

I had the same problem. Found that the connecting rod (latch to handle) is offset, and over time had become more so. You can remove the rod and extend the total length or buy new ones from Ford (about $10 each). I straightened both bends in the rod very slightly to extend the overall length and re-installed them. Slop gone.

4x4junkie is talking about a loose handle, I'm talking about lots of play in the handle before you feel tension.

 

[pocket-rocket]

Awesome, I will have to check both out, thank you gentlemen