96 Explorer broken tailgate handle

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Joe - 19 Dec 2006 05:12 GMT

A tail light went out on my 96 explorer. When I tried to open the
tailgate, the handle broke. How can I get the tailgate open to
fix/replace the handle and change the bulb.
Local police don't like me driving around without tail lights.

Thanks for the help

Joe

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gordo - 20 Dec 2006 04:00 GMT

>A tail light went out on my 96 explorer. When I tried to open the tailgate,
>the handle broke. How can I get the tailgate open to fix/replace the
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> Joe

If the shaft is still protruding from the gate, just clip some vice grips on
to it.

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Joe - 20 Dec 2006 04:39 GMT

>> A tail light went out on my 96 explorer. When I tried to open the tailgate,
>> the handle broke. How can I get the tailgate open to fix/replace the
[quoted text clipped - 6 lines]
> If the shaft is still protruding from the gate, just clip some vice grips on
> to it.

The Handle is still in place and turns, the break is internal.

Thanks

Joe

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