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I noticed the interior door handles on both front doors have pretty wide gaps / seems. Looks like they are made up of two pieces (inner and outer) and the the seem is pretty wide making a gap. I'm not expecting porsche like interior fit finish, but is this normal or something I should go to the dealer about ? . . I'll post a couple pics tomorrow.
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I noticed the interior door handles on both front doors have pretty wide gaps / seems. Looks like they are made up of two pieces (inner and outer) and the the seem is pretty wide making a gap. I'm not expecting porsche like interior fit finish, but is this normal or something I should go to the dealer about ? . . I'll post a couple pics tomorrow.
I couldn’t say for sure until you post pics, but it definitely does not sound normal.
 
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The seem is slightly spread when the handle starts to curve , you can see into the handle almost. If I push I can get them to mate up , the back doors are not like this, only front
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I can't imagine the folks at the dealership can do anything about it but break some internal clips when they take it apart..... thus making it worse.

I'm totally impressed with the interior in our 2019 Ranger. The types of gaps you are pointing out aren't even something I would comment about with a passenger, let alone take the time to post on a forum about.

Different expectations...

Working at a dealership has to be one of the most tedious jobs in the country.
 

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The seem is slightly spread when the handle starts to curve , you can see into the handle almost. If I push I can get them to mate up , the back doors are not like this, only front
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Oh… sorry to say, but yeah I think that is normal. It is one of my pet peeves on this truck. It would have been nice if they could have wrapped them in leather or something, but it is what it is unfortunately
 

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If that really bothers you go check out how much the hood overhangs the front fenders. Get back to us when you see that one! ?
 
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Thanks for all the replies guys, I am alittle overly particular at times . . .in any case glad to hear everything looks normal
 

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The seem is slightly spread when the handle starts to curve , you can see into the handle almost. If I push I can get them to mate up , the back doors are not like this, only front
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Mine has a small split by the curve so I'd guess it's pretty normal. Passengers side is the same way. I'm pretty OCD and this is the first time I noticed it. Thanks! lol




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Mine has a small split by the curve so I'd guess it's pretty normal. Passengers side is the same way. I'm pretty OCD and this is the first time I noticed it. Thanks! lol




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Sorry ! Lol . . . I have a few other things I picked up if you really wanna be thrown into a spin
 

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Sorry ! Lol . . . I have a few other things I picked up if you really wanna be thrown into a spin
NO! ?

I've got stuff to do around the house today without having to go over my truck with a magnifying glass. ?
 

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NO! ?

I've got stuff to do around the house today without having to go over my truck with a magnifying glass. ?
Whatever you do, don’t look at the plastic trim around the park brake boot!… oops ?
 

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