Is this a valid concern/pet peeve?

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Just about every passenger pushes down on the door to stabilize themselves getting in/out, instead of using the intended built-in handle bars.

It's been annoying the hell out of me, but I haven't said anything cuz I'm hoping the doors are sturdy enough.

I'm month into ownership on a '24 max and wanna know if I should just live with people's tendencies cuz the doors will be fine, or if I should say something lol.
 

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I had a 2015 Ford Expedition 4x4, purchased new. I took very good care of the vehicle, inside and out.

I had several friends and family members (when riding in the right front seat) who would rotate their legs toward the door opening, and then slide out of the seat and onto the ground - instead of using the A-pillar grip and stationary running board. They would not use the A-pillar grip or use the running board.

It caused a wear pattern on the edge of the seat that faces the door opening. I had dune (tan) color interior, and some blue color would transfer to the seat from the passenger’s blue denim jeans and their sliding out of the seat and onto the ground.

Suggest your friends use the A-pillar grip and running board (perhaps you could tell them you are afraid they would fall or trip if they just pushed on the door).
 

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I had a nice E350 van. My boss was a huge person. Also had some really huge oversized coffee jug. I had to give him a ride one day, and he kept trying over and over to shove that huge cup into the side pocket of the door, the plastic would spit it back out. On his fifth attempt, the plastic finally cracked. Thanks Gene....
 

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I had several friends and family members (when riding in the right front seat) who would rotate their legs toward the door opening, and then slide out of the seat and onto the ground - instead of using the A-pillar grip and stationary running board. They would not use the A-pillar grip or use the running board.
Yea, my wife had a little bit of an issue with this (getting in & out) when we first got our Expy, but she got the hang of it pretty quickly, after I reminded her a few times what the A grip was for, hahaha :)

My son OTOH, got it from day 1....
 
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Thx all for the response. I agree I should just be direct and tell everyone. Is there a risk of damaging the door if people kept pushing down on it?
 

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Thx all for the response. I agree I should just be direct and tell everyone. Is there a risk of damaging the door if people kept pushing down on it?
Doubtful, unless it was someone who weighed like 400+ lbs, as the doors on these trucks are some of the sturdier & well made parts in them (but still not indestructible), especially the older models :D

Just yesterday, I had a guy get out of my Expy and acted like he was afraid to firmly shut the passenger door, which resulted in the dash warning about it being ajar... I had to tell him twice not to worry about putting some more ass behind his actions, which finally remedied the issue on the 3rd try nottaproblemo, but he still looked worried as I drove away....
 

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Hand/handle... Getting out/getting in and closing/opening doors, it's just common sense! That being said, I have to remind youngsters sometimes and am not super **** about my stuff, but not at all shy about it. I was there as a kid and closed a car door touching the paint and the owner was cool about it and told me to use the handle...with my hand/how it is designed to be HANDled... Not a hard concept/lesson. $$$ custom paint jobs folks try and keep cherry, etc. and I want to be able to know how to treat others stuff properly, like a gentleman. Especially if I'm getting to enjoy it also. Etiquette/manners HANDling others stuff is important, I think. Vehicles/guns/tools/artwork/doors/homes/etc. literally everything that isn't your own property, just easy to treat with respect and leave it better or at least as good as you found it, then the world will be a better place...
 

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Just about every passenger pushes down on the door to stabilize themselves getting in/out, instead of using the intended built-in handle bars.

It's been annoying the hell out of me, but I haven't said anything cuz I'm hoping the doors are sturdy enough.

I'm month into ownership on a '24 max and wanna know if I should just live with people's tendencies cuz the doors will be fine, or if I should say something lol.
My wife rotates and slides out, bypassing the running boards completely. It annoys the hell out of me. I’ve refrained from saying anything for the past two years as she’s truly great and treats me like gold. (Even more so since some major medical “issues” came to light with me this past February) I don’t want to sound like I’m nitpicking…but in my head?
 

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It’s not like the doors are heavy on the expedition, as the body panels are made out of aluminum. And even if there would be trouble with hinges, it’s an easy fix. Don’t bother saying much, because if you do:
A: Why did you get a expensive new vehicle
B: Don’t pick passengers up and tell them to get their own @$$ a ride.

Just my opinion. I use my SPP with wifey, 4 kids and a dog. So don’t worry about someone putting extra weight on a door hinge. It’s not a collectors car.
 

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There is no way in hell your passengers are doing any harm to that door pushing down on it as they're getting in or out. I'm pretty particular about a lot of things in life, especially with cars. In my opinion, you just gotta let this one go. As long as they're not dinging your door into things when they open it, just let them be.
 

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Kind of a pet peeve for me.

This is what the seat looks like after 500k miles (and before replacing): IMG_6406.jpg

Copy the picture post it in your truck and tell them to lift their ass off the seat before stepping down or they will be put on the Not Worthy to Ride in Truck list.

Speaking of pet peeves, my wife is murder on cars, her car becomes a rolling kitchen and bathroom counter with stuff everywhere. I bought a new 95 Mustang off the lot and when I got home with the car, the wife asks: "So do I get a key?" I said sure but I want to over a few things first. I took her out to the car and said, First always lock the car wherever you go, and when you unlock the door, don't be jamming the key all around trying to find the keyhole, look and put the key directly in. Okay, now notice when I get in, as I swing my feet into the car, I don't kick the door speaker cover. I don't want it to get all marred up. Go ahead and get into the passenger seat. When putting the key into the ignition the same applies as the door lock. Don't be hunting around scratching up the steering column. Wait, let me see your key ring. (She pulls out this massive thing with a bunch of keys and I don't know what all) Okay, I says, You're going to need to get a key ring for just this car key. I don't want all those keys and crap on your key ring swinging back and forth scratching the steering post. Next, no kids eating in the car, and put the groceries in the trunk, I don't want to spend six months smelling sour milk "accidently" spilt on the back seat. And another thing, wherever you park, park far away from the store entrance, fat people don't park way out in the parking lot and they're the ones who swing their car doors way open and ding adjacent cars. Oh another thing, at which time she said, "oh forget it" and went into the house. Which is exactly what I hoped she would say.
 

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Just tell them to use the handle or they will slip on the door and running board you have generously polished with Armor All.
 
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