Need to replace door

[Vbdon]

My 1997 Ranger XLT needs a new driver side door. What model years have the same door? Any help appreciated! Thanks! Don

 

[RonD]

1995 to 2005 have the same exterior body lines, regular cab or extended cab either will work

 

[Vbdon]

Excellent! Thanks for that information. I've had it 20 years, but my daughter dinged up the driver's side pretty thoroughly.

 

[1990RangerinSK]

1995 to 2005 have the same exterior body lines, regular cab or extended cab either will work

I think that 93-'11 all have the same lines, not just '95-'05.

 

[RonD]

Could be right, but the doors do have differences and are usually broken up 1993/4, 1995-2005, 2006-2011

I think the 2005 2006 difference are the side mirrors

Not sure on the 1994 1995 difference

Fitment is the same 1993-2011 even with 4 door models

 

[sgtsandman]

There may be some minor interior differences, just so you're aware. When I replaced the passenger side door, I had to drill and file a slot for one of the clips. I think it was for the door pull handle. Everything else was spot on.

 

[scotts90ranger]

There are subtle differences through the years, my burgundy '97 came with a white '01 door when I got it with no wiring or door panel/speaker... couldn't have that so went to the junk yard and found a similar color '94 door, bolted right up but the color is a bit different.

That said, the subtle differences are the door lock cylinder is different (different diameter, I roughly rekeyed it myself to use 3 of the pins...), the door panels are slightly different to meet the different dash but isn't a bad fit, the screws for the door panel go in different places and the handles in the arm rest are completely different... I think the door latch was different but the newer one bolted up fine, that was over 2 years ago, I did some fine tuning to the door fitment with a jack and 2x4 a few months ago but that was from the reason it needed a new door I'm guessing...

 

[rumblecloud]

Best bet for exterior and interior is obvious...same year and trim. If you're not in a hurry.
I'm on the mailing list of my pull yard and get notified whenever a 94 rolls in. They list the engine but not the trim, but do post an image from which you can determine the trim. If it looks decent, I go.
Maybe your local yard offers that...?

 

[RonD]

Not on a Ranger but replaced passenger door on a 2 door vehicle and got the whole door for passenger side and then just the interior door panel from the drivers side, so they would match

 

[Vbdon]

I posted recently about door similarities to the 1997 model, and many thanks for your contributions. I've come across some 1996 Mazda B3000, 4000 and 2300 vehicles and I was wondering how compatible they are to the 1997 XLT. Any help appreciated.

 

[sgtsandman]

I think they will bolt up but the sheet metal is bent differently and will not match the body.

 

[97RangerXLT]

As far as I know it will work. The trim is different though and Mazda had trim around the window where Ford did not. I do believe the actual body lines and bare door is the same

AJ

 

[Vbdon]

I think they will bolt up but the sheet metal is bent differently and will not match the body.

Good to know. Thanks

 

[Vbdon]

As far as I know it will work. The trim is different though and Mazda had trim around the window where Ford did not. I do believe the actual body lines and bare door is the same

AJ

I got a striker from a Mazda last week, but didn't examine the door very closely. I will check the trim on my next visit. Thanks!

 

[Vbdon]

Well, the helpful advice from all you contributors certainly came in handy. I harvested a door from 2002 Ranger and a bed from a 2000 model along with some miscellaneous hardware. I installed the door and luckily got a good tight fit after jury rigging the striker. The bed is just sitting in place. Hopefully I'll have that done soon. With a little luck and a lot of Bondo, perhaps it will be on the road to recovery. Any observations or suggestions appreciated.