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One solenoid with E3 manufacturer code date compared to one solenoid within E7 code manufacture date.
One solenoids actuator is straight while the other is hooked
In order to make it work on my 87 car I have to cut off the hook
Apparently Ford made solenoids in the year 87 so that they would show up on 88 vehicles and beyond this is why my 87 20th does not have this solenoid
What I'm saying is my 87 vehicle has an 83 door lock solenoid
It depends on the options on the car. The latch mechanism was different for cars with keyless entry, so the solenoid hook was also different. I've seen 3 different types over the years. The rods all interchange, BTW.
Just to nit pick, It is a motor not a solenoid.
This is probably the third version :)
(http://obrazky.trinom.org/obrazky/1d54_PB070094.JPG)
It came from late 80s Crown Vic
Yes, that's the third one. :)
my 87LS has the straight 90deg hook (no keyless entry)
my 87 20th anny has the straight 90deg hook (has kelyess entry)