ford ranger xlt v6 4.0l

Hi All, Recently picked up a 2001 Ford Ranger v6 4.0 with 63k. Just replaced the spark plugs, radiator fan, leaking thermostat housing, coolant flush, and timing chain tensioners. Mainly did the tensioners since getting to the thermostat housing was half the battle. No odd noises I can recall...

So Ford wants $200 for the parts to fix one handle. First part is the handle with one cable connected to the lower latch. Second part is upper latch with cable to door handle. Since you can obviously secure the cables to the handle I have a few questions. First. Can you connect a cable to the...