Interior door handles awkward to grab

[JimParker256]

Well, I thought the picture with A & B options was an attempt to be funny, but when everyone piled on, it got kinda out of hand, especially when it descended into name calling. I hope the OP got something besides grief from the discussion.

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[Tailender]

I like that the handle has an opening. I can grab it from the back side and not have to turn my arm so much when my RA is acting up.

 

[rclee]

I'm OUT!

 

[Decayed]

FWIW when mine was new it took some time to get used to the handle position. Now I like it. YMMV.

 

[Rivers90]

It took me 52 hours to realize you were referring to the unlocked padlock and locked padlock symbols as I was focused on the yellow capital A and B in the picture. FYI when I get out of my mavs in my garage I use the release lever and grab the end of the "doiturway" handle with my thumb between the two left most pair of screws and my index finger along with my multifunction function finger providing pressure to prevent thumb from sliding off. See pic of properly open doors.

Maybe you need to post a video to make it clear?

jk LOL

 

[Timothyd]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

I was thinking of adding an additional handle but I've gotten used to it. Yeah, good for me

 

[Timothyd]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

I was thinking of adding an additional handle but I've gotten used to it. Yeah, good for me

 

[Brent Karrett]

Yes, weird.
Seems they’re cantilevered the opposite of how they should be.

 

[Aaron F]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

I've had the same issue. I'm short, so it might have to do with my seat position relative to the handle as well. But, I've never had another vehicle with so many "door ajar" "vehicle is not in park" messages after getting into the car. I can certainly close it harder, but I feel like I'm giving it a good moderate pull without slamming it as it is.

 

[TheSEARCH]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

Wow long thread I didn't read it all. I was at auto show and got to check out the Maverick, I agree the door handles are weirdly located. I guess after time you get used to them Strange design for sure.

 

[LADemien]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

I received my 2022 Lariat Lux AWD 4K Tow in August and have had zero impact by this issue. I have noticed that the truck cab is very airtight, and cracking a window just a little bit allows the doors to close just that much easier. Try that and see if there is any improvement with door closure.

 

[Garyintexas]

Been driving the Maverick a lot lately delivering griceries for Wal Mart which requires a lot of getting in and out. I find I get the Door ajar message a lot. Not really digging the door handles. Not sure why they cut them off. Awkward to grab and the leverage to close seems off.

I admit it was a bit weird at first. However, after driving it for 2 or 3 days I was good. I’m a Field Technician & drive 500-700 miles a week. I’m not sure how long you have been driving the Maverick, but give it another week or so & you should get used to it.

 

[Rentman1225]

Here is the solution to the door handle problem. Just put one of these on the inside and outside:

I'm not an engineer, but you may have a design flaw. It looks like you can easily get locked inside your vehicle.

 

[Scupking]

I thought the door handles would be an issue before I got the truck but as soon as I got in for the first time it was not an issue for me or anyone that has been in my truck.

 

[AutobahnSHO]

I received my 2022 Lariat Lux AWD 4K Tow in August and have had zero impact by this issue. I have noticed that the truck cab is very airtight, and cracking a window just a little bit allows the doors to close just that much easier. Try that and see if there is any improvement with door closure.

Tesla actually does this automatically. Open a door and that window goes down half an inch, close the door and the window closes.

I rarely have the top up on my old Miata but it's funny when I close the door with the windows up and the back window gets pushed out a bit for a second. Kinda funny to watch.

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