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!
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)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
PM's sent
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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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.
That´s just what I wanted to say, go to latemodelrestoration.com
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!
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
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
I have a used one coming from a member here. Finding parts for these cars is always a trip!
I would have sent them back then. Never had an issue like that with mine.....
That was dumb of me, I thought because they were for a stang that is why they didn't work
Sounds as if they were binding from the get go. It's funny. Here's what I've been through.
My passenger door actuator is the original to the car. The original driver side took a about 5 years ago. I ordered a replacement from the dealer. It lasted 9 months and the motor burned out. $135 down the drain. I then found the LMR ones. First one lasted a while before some moisture got down into the rod and froze it up. I think this was from leaving the window cracked by mistake one night while it rained. Second one is currently on car. I made sure and greased the rod before install. So far, so good.
yeah these were so tight I couldnt even pull these in and out, chinese !!!!lol