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Explorer/Mountaineer and 1993-99 Ranger
See Figures 1 and 2

  1. Open the window.
  2. Unscrew the door lock knob.
  3. On Explorer/Mountaineer, remove the 2 screws retaining the trim panel located above the door handle.
  4. On Ranger, remove the two screws in the armrest and remove it.
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Fig. 1: Exploded view of the front door trim panel



Fig. 2: Exploded view of the Explorer and Mountaineer 4-door rear door trim panel

  1. If equipped with manual window crank handles, pull off the handle cover, then remove the attaching screw.
  2. Remove the trim cup behind (Explorer/Mountaineer) or around (Ranger) the door handle using a small prying tool. Retention nibs will flex for ease of removal.
  1. If equipped with power accessories, use the notch at the lower end of the plate and pry the plate off. Remove the plate from the trim panel and pull the wiring harness from behind the panel. Disconnect the harness from the switches.
  2. Remove any retaining screws uncovered by the removed trim pieces.
  3. Using a flat wood spatula, insert it carefully behind the panel and slide it along to find the push-pins. When you encounter a pin, pry the pin outward. Do this until all the pins are out. NEVER PULL ON THE PANEL TO REMOVE THE PINS!
  4. Lift slightly to disengage the panel from the flange at the top of the door
  1. Disconnect the door courtesy lamp and remove the panel completely. Replace any damaged or bent attaching clips.
  2. Installation is the reverse of removal.

Hope this helps (remember to rate this answer).

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SOURCE: door handle 1996 thunderbird

sounds like a plastic Sir clip of course you say external handel detached from door consider linkage clip has fallen down!

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SOURCE: how to remove front driver side door panel (2000 ford expedition)

There is a triangular piece, at top corner, covering a screw behind the mirror. Remove that screw. Remove the piece that covers the handle and remove the screw holding the handle to the door. Look through, where door handle was and remove another screw just above where the handle was. This screw is holding the panel to the actual door. Pop the cover off for the automatic door locks and disconnect them. Lift the panel in an upward direction.

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