Should be able to slide the door panel straight up and off, dont try pulling straight out on the panel or it will break the tabs!
Originally Posted by '02HD#3982
Our '95 Cougar had the "lift to remove" door panels too.Dont know when they started,,,,but it beats the shyt out of the old ,plastic "S.O.B." push retainers that usually broke.Definately a to Ford.