Product Description
Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer and Lincoln Aviator Chrome Door Handle Covers, 8 Pieces, No Passenger Key Access (DH43330)
DH43330 is an eight-piece chrome door handle cover kit shared by three four-door SUVs: the Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer from 2002 to 2010, and the Lincoln Aviator from 2003 to 2005. QAA's note reads "Does not include passenger key access," so the passenger-side cover has no keyhole. The covers are polished chrome-plated ABS plastic and imported.
The three SUVs
- Ford Explorer, 2002-2010, nine model years
- Mercury Mountaineer, 2002-2010, nine model years
- Lincoln Aviator, 2003-2005, three model years
Each row is tagged 4-door SUV. The Aviator window is the shortest, so confirm your year carefully if that is your vehicle. The Fitment tab shows all three rows exactly as cataloged.
The passenger door
Before ordering, look at your passenger front door handle. If it has no lock cylinder, this kit matches. If it does have one, a solid cover would sit over it and block the key, so call us before you buy and we will help you sort it out.
What is in the kit
Eight chrome pieces for four doors. The catalog does not label each piece, so use the product photos to match them to their positions and sort them by door before you begin.
Chrome-plated ABS, explained
ABS is a tough, molded plastic. QAA's Explorer covers are chrome plated and polished, and being molded to shape, they surround the handle area in chrome instead of a flat strip. On an SUV that already wears chrome trim, the covers help tie the look together.
Installing
The covers mount with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle. Wash each handle area with soap and water, wipe it with a degreaser, and let it dry. Test-fit each piece against its handle, then press it firmly for several seconds once it lines up. Do one door at a time so pieces never get mixed up, and keep the SUV dry for a while afterward. See the Installation tab for complete steps.
One kit, three badges
Because QAA catalogs the same part for the Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln, a household with more than one of these SUVs can order the same part number for each, as long as every vehicle falls within its row and lacks a passenger lock cylinder.
Working on an SUV
A small step stool can help you see each handle straight on. Work around the Explorer a door at a time, checking each cover before moving on to the next. Step back after each door to check that the covers sit at a consistent height along the Explorer.
A quick checklist
Model on the list, year inside that model's range, four doors, and no passenger key cylinder. Four yes answers mean this kit is the right fit.
Questions
For the Explorer covers, Quality Automotive Trims takes calls at 877-752-3811; mention DH43330, and check Specs for the UPC.
DH43330 specifications
| Brand | QAA |
|---|---|
| Part number (MPN) | DH43330 |
| UPC | 691821395453 |
| Part type | Door Handle Cover Kit |
| Pieces in kit | 8 |
| Material | Chrome Plated ABS plastic |
| Finish | Chrome plated |
| Coverage / notes | Does not include passenger key access |
| Mounting | 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape |
| Origin | Imported |
| Fits | 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator and 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer |
Fitment: DH43330
| Vehicle | Years | Body style |
|---|---|---|
| Ford Explorer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, SUV |
| Lincoln Aviator | 2003-2005 | 4-door, SUV |
| Mercury Mountaineer | 2002-2010 | 4-door, SUV |
Fitment is listed exactly as QAA catalogs it. Confirm the body style as well as the year and model. Questions? Call Quality Automotive Trims at 877-752-3811 with your year, make, model, and body style.
Installation tips: Door Handle Cover Kit
- Unpack all 8 pieces and match each one to its position on the vehicle, using the product photos, before fitting any of them.
- Each piece mounts with 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape, so clean and dry the mounting surface first; the tape needs paint or trim free of dirt and wax.
- Align the piece and press it firmly into place, working along its full length so the tape bonds evenly.
- Fit one piece at a time and compare each with the product photos and the pieces already in place.
These are general tips. Follow any instructions packed with your kit if they differ.
FAQ: DH43330 Door Handle Cover Kit
Which vehicles does DH43330 fit?
The 2002-2010 Ford Explorer and Mercury Mountaineer, and the 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, 4-door SUV.
Does it have a passenger keyhole?
No. QAA notes it does not include passenger key access.
How many pieces?
Eight.
What is it made of?
Polished chrome-plated ABS plastic, imported.
How does it attach?
With 3M automotive-grade acrylic foam tape. QAA states the tape will hold for a lifetime without causing any damage to the surface of the vehicle.
