Door Lock actuator

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Door Lock actuator

March 21, 2011, 01:57:32 PM

Need a driver side (not sure if there is a difference from side to side) power door lock actuator for my '88 T-bird.

Priced new at Ford and they are like $145!

Door Lock actuator

Reply #1 – March 21, 2011, 03:09:56 PM

Holy ! I thought I'd be smart and look them up at AutoZone. $237 there! I guess Ford is the bargain basp00get price this time. Either that or some member here may sell you one cheap. Sorry mine are spoken for. (Installed and working)

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Reply #2 – March 21, 2011, 03:27:08 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=250686093753&viewitem=&sspagename=STRK%3AMEWNX%3AIT

It doesn't list it for our cars, but this was the correct one for my 84, just bought it a month ago.

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Reply #3 – March 21, 2011, 04:42:18 PM

I called my local Advance Auto and NAPA and they said they could not even get them...I'm surprised AZ could. Jeez thats HIGH though.

I will check into that ebay one. Thanks.

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Reply #4 – March 21, 2011, 04:48:46 PM

Check with this guy. He has one listed for an '86 for $65.00. It may be the same.

http://www.classiquecars.com/thunderbirdelectrical80s.htm

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Reply #5 – March 21, 2011, 07:37:15 PM

Quote from: ivygreen;356029

Check with this guy. He has one listed for an '86 for $65.00. It may be the same.

http://www.classiquecars.com/thunderbirdelectrical80s.htm

I emailed him. Thanks man.

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Reply #6 – March 21, 2011, 09:50:10 PM

I pulled one off my passenger side for someone who never followed up with me. It's just sitting around. Look up if they are the same and if they are and you want it, PM me. It does not look side specific.

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Reply #7 – March 22, 2011, 09:45:35 AM

I have a set from the 86 doors I stripped. I was told when I bought the doors they were new. I can dig them out and get pics if interested.

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Reply #8 – March 22, 2011, 10:23:35 AM

PM's sent

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Reply #9 – March 22, 2011, 07:16:49 PM

Have your Ford parts guy pull up the # for the actuator. Then have him punch that same # into the computer and it will list all the applications that it fits. I did this for a driver side window motor on the 84 and found that it was the same as the right rear on an 84to? town car....dime a dozen.

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Reply #10 – March 29, 2011, 03:41:38 PM

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-21842K/79-93-Ford-Mustang-Door-Lock-Actuator-Kit

60 bux.... they come with interchangeable top rods for use in a myriad of cars.....

Protip: When installing a new actuator, lube the rod with grease. Moisture in the moving parts is what kills them. I have them seize up before the motor goes.

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Reply #11 – March 30, 2011, 03:07:08 AM

That´s just what I wanted to say, go to latemodelrestoration.com

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Reply #12 – March 30, 2011, 08:46:45 AM

Quote from: V8Demon;356665

http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/item/LRS-21842K/79-93-Ford-Mustang-Door-Lock-Actuator-Kit

60 bux.... they come with interchangeable top rods for use in a myriad of cars.....

Protip: When installing a new actuator, lube the rod with grease. Moisture in the moving parts is what kills them. I have them seize up before the motor goes.

I never even thought of looking there! One of the members here is sending me a used one but if it goes out I will be looking at late model restoration for a new one.

Thanks for the tip!

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Reply #13 – March 31, 2011, 08:51:56 PM

Hi, I believe a have a few and if I remember correctly they had 87 part numbers on them. Emil me at mercurycat21@hotmail.com and I will see what I can dig up this weekend. I also believe they are the same from side to side.
Good Luck
Ken

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Reply #14 – April 01, 2011, 07:25:52 AM

I bought that kit and it is a piece of !!! they are so tight I almost bend my key and I have to push the lock down while hitting the lock button, do not buy for a t-bird I finally took them out