Mustang Door Lock Actuator Installation 1979-1993

Bill shows you how to install a Door Lock Actuator on your 1979-1993 Mustang with Power Door Locks.
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Door lock actuator failure is a common problem for older Fox Body Mustangs with power locks. If you're door locks are stuck and nothing happens when you hit the lock or unlock button, your actuator is most likely faulty and needs replacement. While replacing the door lock actuator in 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, 1986, 1987, 1988, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992 or 1993 Mustangs with Power Door Locks can be an intimidating job, when done properly, it really can be pretty simple and only require a little bit of time and hand tools.
This is a universal type door lock actuator which will include several different rods to suit many applications. You will need to use the shortest rod that comes with it.
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[@AE-mrfivepointoh]

Thanks, I followed this step by step and had no problems. All your videos are great for Fox owners that don't want to pay for all the minor repairs that come up on 20+ year old cars.

[@johntaurus5399]

This seems to be exactly the se setup on my 1994 Ford Tempo, they're all four frozen in the unlocked position. The previous owner said she never locked the car so I'm sure that's why. Thanks so much for the video.

[@rickyfargason8859]

I really appreciate your videos on 79-93 5.0 Mustangs. Very informative and a huge help restoring my 90 LX. Thank you very much.

[@BucFanz63]

Nice just got my part in and watching one more time before installing. Replacing door handle with a metal one since I’ll have it apart. Thanks for the Video.

[@david37203]

Thanks for posting the fox body how to videos!

[@mightyjoecobra]

This was extremely helpful! Gave me a better insight on the difficulty and the time needed. Great video

[@Zerogivengarage]

Thanks for the feedback! Make sure you subscribe!

[@dntlss]

This might help someone, when i replaced mi actuators the first time years ago and had limited funds,i actually put a screw in there to hold the actuator with a lock washer after i drilled the rivet out,it worked great and 20 years later and a few more actuators replaced i'm still using the screw, funny thing is, i actually now own a really nice big rivet gun but the screws works fine,i used a screw that was as close to the hole size after you remove the rivet, i put the screw in thru the inside of the bracket hole by tilting the actuator and i used a lock washer with a nut on the outside,works great.

[@rickyromero2671]

I was thinking if I could do the same thing if it would fit. Now seeing your comment I'm going for it

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[@judsonishaan5212]

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[@jordonbrewer2354]

Hm. Might give this a shot if my bracket isn't useable. Good tip, guy. Thanks.

[@dbix11]

you are the MAN

[@darryldoesit966]

wow...thanks !!!

[@harvoa6785]

Bravo!

[@samaniegohummer1]

Awesome video. Saving time and money . Not like lmr

[@curtclyne1467]

1996 ford f350 crew cab rear passenger side lock actuator. As per a utube video, i replaced the broken actuator with a new fox body lock actuator. I had to install the long arm from the original actuator into the new actuator.. I installed this actuator and it will not lock or unlock the mechanism. If I disconnect it, the actuator pushes and pulls the long arm up and down fine. But as soon as I install it to the lock mechanism it does not work. Do you have any suggestions. curt

[@rickyfargason8859]

Thanks Bill. I figured you might say that... lol. I will try opening it again with 2 people, inside and out. If not, I'll have to climb in. Maybe remove seats and console first.

[@johndebeaufortafc3750]

Great vid my door pin on my passenger side door is stuck and wont lock manually or with the power door lock.Also the key wont turn when i use my key.Is it the acuator or could it be anything else?Any help would be appreciated.

[@BucFanz63]

JohndeBeaufortAFC did you ever fix it? Was it the actuator? I have the same problem and figured it is the problem.

[@rickyfargason8859]

Bill, both of mt lock actuators are worn out. Luckily my driver side was in the unlock position, but my passenger side is stuck in the lock position. What advice would you suggest getting to it? I cannot open the door.

[@Zerogivengarage]

If you remove the door panel and disconnect the rod to the actuator you can remove it by hand. Its hard to do in the car but you can get the panel off and get in there.

[@anthony269511]

sooo what would you do, for instance my actuator gave out whrn i closed and locked my car and now it won't unlock? so its pretty much stuck closed

[@Thunderbirdelan]

That shit happened to me too on my 86 tbird so frustrating

[@spoinkalicious]

just a note to anyone screaming at the bracket like i was, pushing the bracket back with a pliers in the gap worked far better than a screwdriver for me

[@bammfiveo]

My actuator in my 88 mustang went out in the locked position on the passenger side, I cant get the door open to fix it..what do I do?

[@jackrabbit7389]

bammfiveo take passemger seat out so you can remove the door panel and unlock it manually from inside the door then you will be able to open the door and have room to work.

[@cashmoneyv197436ify]

Those after market 1's I had 2 brand new in the plastic bag they came with the car I bought I tried 1 didn't have enough power to push the lock I open the other 1 up same thing it would lock or unlock!! So my passengers side I lock it by hand I have a 92 GT I am going to take the OEM out the GT in use it on my notch!! Either way might just go ahead in not even worry about power locks buy them in they don't work!

[@xai38-809]

Nice however my door lock actuators were faulty and i had to just delete them entirely...

[@BucFanz63]

My bracket was dry rotted so had to take to have it riveted in, what a pain in the ass.

[@barrypollack2832]

The video is a little misleading. In the video it says to pry a screw driver against the actuator and the bracket, if you do this you will leave behind a black plastic ring that holds the unit to the bracket making it impossible to just click the new unit into place. If you use this method to remove the actuator you will have to use the same method to install the new one.

[@TheSoxGuy25Show]

‼️‼️For anyone with the actuator stuck in the locked position‼️‼️ Soak the top of the actuator with WD-40 and pull the handle/press unlock button.

[@1234554321ep67890]

It would have been nice to actually see how the rod gets inserted to the lock.

[@rickyfargason8859]

The door will not open from the inside or the outside.

[@bomdigi1]

Might be better with a silicone lubricant vs wd40

[@NINJA4RL]

yep, i never use wd40 on or near electronic/elerctric parts.

[@unionvillagemedia1236]

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[@anthony269511]

sooo what would you do, for instance my actuator gave out whrn i closed and locked my car and now it won't unlock? so its pretty much stuck closed

[@Zerogivengarage]

+Anthony Hernandez If you pull the handle from the inside the door should still unlock.

[@anthony269511]

I've attempted this also and still didnt work :(