1979-93 Mustang Door Lock Actuator Kit by 5.0 Resto

Bought two lock actuators about 3 months ago. Door locks went from frozen to extremely stiff. Locks wouldn't actuate with buttons unless I held them down. I went back in, disconnected the actuators, lock mechanism works effortlessly. Actuators are very stiff even to move in and out by hand. Would accept one could be defective, but both? Save your money, disconnect your bad locks and lean over to lock/unlock the passenger door...

It took longer to remove the door panels than to replace the actuators.

Perfect... came with everything I needed to complete the job.

Fast Shipping And Easy Install. Works Great.

I recently purchased this actuator kit to repair the passenger side lock motor on my 89 Mustang Convertible GT 5.0. The kits honestly comes with everything part needed and a handy tool to assist with removing the door panels. The installation is fairly simple taking about thirty minutes to fully complete. I recommend watching the video, it is very helpful. 4 stars is for the overall product. I would give 5, but one of the door actuators I received appears to be weak in operation. It will function, but sometimes it takes a couple presses of the lock/unlock button and its really slow compared to factory. I decided not to swap the driver side working actuator after seeing the difference in function. On the other hand I would like to give 10 stars to Latemodel Restoration customer service. When I called to inquire about these units maybe being defective or weak, they were very helpful with resolution. Please be advised that instillation will require the use of a large rivet gun capable of receiving 1/4 inch rivets. Your average one found at local stores will not do this. I traveled all over town because I thought the gun I had would work. Save yourself some time, headache, and order it here, the price is the cheapest anywhere I could find and it is necessary for the door locks and other repairs on the car.

These are a PITA to install… Make sure you have half a day! The rivet gun is a must! These rivets are big and most guns don't have the tip to install them! When installed I recommend white lithium spray to lube all of the lock and door mechanics! Hit the power lock up & down a few times to make sure it works properly before reinstalling door panel! Mine didn't but after lube and few pokes on the button it worked like new! Good luck!

First time installing lock actuators. I bought these because my locks where totally destroyed when I bought the car and now that it is winter they would freeze shut. I actually got locked inside my car haha. I put these babies in and they work like a charm no more freezing. I do suggest disconnecting your battery while installing these though I did not and my battery died from having the doors open.

Great product!!! Fits great and works excellent!!! Nice kit with complete installation kit great value for the money!!! I love Latemodel Restoration!!! Thanks

looks like they fit good but wish it came with instructions on if there was any adjustment, they don't travel enough to lock or unlock my doors

Just recently purchased door lock actuators easy to install especially with the video you guy posted up. Works like new!!! A+++

I bought some actuators about two weeks ago and they got here quickly and work great!

I bought this a few weeks ago good price

This is a decent kit. The included tool could be made much better as it is angled too much, not allowing the tool to fully reach under the plastic push pin before pulling the door panel away from the door. I used a similar tool, but with a flatter profile sold by Snap-on which worked much better for removing the push pins from the door without damaging the cardboard door panels. Regarding the online video, it is better to remove the two Phillips head screws that retain the power window and door lock switches to the armrest, than to try and unplug the armrest harness from the door harness. With the switches still connected, you will be able to test your new door lock motors after they are installed before reassembling any door parts. And you will not risk damaging the brittle plastic electrical connector clips that hold the electrical connectors together. Also, with the switches attached the power windows can be easily lowered for removal and replacement of the door panels and raised for replacement of the lock motors. Contrary to the video, I also recommend using pliers for pushing the rollpin through the lock motor rod rather than hammering the pin in. By using a hammer you risk cocking the pin or folding it over. A hammer is just overkill and pliers will easily and smoothly push the pin in place. These aftermarket lock motors seem adequate for the job, but do appear to have lower torque than the original Ford lock motors. These lock motors will not be able to overcome low battery voltage or stiff linkage if you have those problems. The replacement push pins are absolutely necessary for anyone removing door panels with 25-year old push pins as the old pins will be absolutely useless for reattaching the door panels.

bought the setup, the plastic push ins work great, the tool makes things so much easier, but both actuators do not work.
i installed one a while back, straight away it just didnt work, but i just didnt feel like having to do it all over again so i left it. i finally decided to use the second one (which i never used since my passenger lock worked fine) a few days ago, keeping fingers crossed that this one would work.
again, not working. if you just remove from car and push the lock button, the end will spin, like its trying at least, however as soon as u put any pressure whatsoever, it just has no power to move.
i just cant understand how 1 product can have so many people saying theyre not working. youd think the company would get the hint and put a better motor in these or something.
anyway, i do not recommend getting these.
or if you do, id say get from another place, since those places will honor the lifetime warranty on the Dorman parts, whereas its only 1 year from here. for the same part. exact same. same brand, same model, everything.

The locks on my 89 Mustang hatchback for the doors have never worked. I eventually replaced the locks themselves and then decided to finish by replacing the actuators for the power door locks. They seem to be not functioning on most Fox Body Mustangs I've seen due to water getting into them. These seemed to be covered better to prevent that problem. I was pleasantly surprised how easy they went in and how they worked great right off the bat. The only problem is that the rivet they use is slightly bigger than most hand rivet guns will handle, and I ended up having to purchase a large rivet gun, with a long handle that you use both hands on you squeeze together. It cost me around $50, I may have been able to use a nut and screw instead but I wanted to do it right, and after the purchase of the rivet gun it went together excellently and tightly. As usual shipping was fast and excellent and the product was was just as described thank you LMR

I got the original kit with 2 actuators even though only one of my doors wouldn't unlock. The first one took me about 3 hours because of difficulty with the rivet and the break in period for the actuator. (wouldnt unlock until about 50 or so cycles) Then my drivers side crapped out a few months later, so I pulled out the other side and it didnt pop the lock, but I figured it needed break in. But after 3 more months its a no go. But when the late model staff got word that my unit was defective they immediately sent out a new one + a rivet. Popped it in today and it works like a charm! Thanks guys, I can now use my keyless entry in my 93 mustang again. Awesome product and awesome service!

Nice kit, great price. Removal tool is great to have allowing you to pull panel without damaging it. The kit comes with replacement push pins in case you damage the originals upon removal.

The actuators are made identical as originals, and video is spot on about installation, but both failed to lock or unlock door. It's not that these in particular aren't working, there's current going through both units and spin the arm but once inserted into the door mechanism, they appear to be too weak to lock/unlock door. Kinda disappointed.

This kit is spot on if you need to replace your power locks. Everything needed is top quality. The only, very minor, issue that I had was finding the right rivet tool to mount the actuators. Having a single sheet of paper with the specs of the parts would be nice.

For reference: the rivets are 5/8. The typical rivet tool at your parts store is not enough. Recommended tool: http://www.harborfreight.com/heavy-duty-17-1-2-half-inch-hand-riveter-with-collection-bottle-66422.html

I've replaced quite a few of these in foxes and SN-95's. They are super simple to remove and install but the rivet gun required for installation sucks and is almost impossible to use. So far the LMR actuators are the best available IMO. Nice that this kit comes with the door panel clips and tool also. I wish the actuator could be made into a bolt in kit. Of all the great technology we have in Mustang's, why can't we have a bolt in actuator?

I brought this to replace my old water damged lock actuators and push pins for the door panel was great too it made convenient since I broke most of the old pins latemodelresto has been making restoring my mustang such easier with great kits like this and I plan to use them for the rest of my restoration of my mustang

I recently bought this kit and it came with everything needed to replace the old actuators from start to finish and it even came with a tool to easily remove the old trees that I'll be using in the future on other projects for sure but be careful not to lose the spring dowels they are hard to find!

I bought the door lock actuator kit for my 1990 mustang. It didn't take long to get them and my husband put them in. They work great it is nice to have door locks that work. The price was a lot better than other places I seen & cheaper than taking the car in someplace to have them installed.

I finally got around to getting these in. Overall y fit well and the install video was very helpful. The only Things to look out for are the units need to be cycled alot (maybe 50 tines) and I had to lubricate the mechanism inside the door.
Worth the money.

great kit with all the parts you need, good installation video available, so installation went well; the old ones were in bad shape, hopefully I'll find the electric issue to make them work; fast shipping, once again lmr is a great place for foxbody parts

I just received this today it was packaged perfect nothing was really loose and it only took a day and a half to get to me I haven't installed them yet due to rain but whenever I get them installed I'll write another review on how they performed!!

Could not lock my doors because the old actuators were frozen. I watched the video from LMR ,followed the steps,and everything works like it should. I like that the rivet looks just like the original. Nice tool for removing the door cards too!

I was unable to lock my doors at all. Bought these. Received them a couple days after I ordered them. Took me about an hour to install. Make sure you have a big enough rivet tool. Now locks work great again. Awesome part easy to install.

Great kit and great value. I have an 88 T-bird Turbo Coupe and thought I would give this kit a try even though the application is not for T-birds. All I had to do was swap the brackets with the original ones. The actuators are the same.

I bought my 91 GT and the power door locks didn't work. Drivers side actuator was missing and the passenger side didn't work. I bought these new actuators and the install was a piece of cake and they worked perfectly! Thanks LMR!!!

I have been putting off purchasing this for a a while and now that I've gotten them I don't know why it took me so long. Thank you for the fast service and the quick shipping I will purchase from latemodel again!

Having replacement pins and the tool help make this an easy fix. Seem like a big job but it's not, just take your time and work carefully if you have never removed the door panel or drilled out a rivet.

Drivers side motor stopped working. Bought the kit and replaced both in a morning with interruptions. Great kit I did have to buy a larger rivet gun, Mine didn't have the large hole size. great Kit.

My door locks haven't worked in 10 years and now they are like new. Easy installation with the included kit. Fits perfect and works exactly as described. The installation video was very helpful.

The video is spot on about installation. Follow it exactly and this should be a piece of cake. The rivets are a little annoying and makes me wounder why they haven't made a bolt on actuator.

These door actuators fit perfectly and the rivet gun, also purchased from LMR, was very handy. I've used it for other things on my '91 hatch. Keep up the great work Latemodel Restoration!

Thanks to these I now have working door locks again on my 93 Cobra. Installation was a breeze thanks to the rivet gun I had previously purchased from LMR to install outer door handles.

work great for about 6 months but then started going bad and now one doesn't work at all the other one is not far behind it had it less than two years but only work for 6 month

Great kit, everything fits.
It is a time consuming project, so don't get into a hurry.
You need to borrow or buy the large rivet tool they recommend before you start.

Yes! I bought this about a month ago, they arrived on time. Installation was as described now I can hear the click of my locks. Love the product and the price.

Bought this kit about a year ago and everything has been working great no issues at all and installation took me about an hour and half from start to finish.

The kit has everything you need to replace both actuators. The video on the site is clear and informative. I would highly recommend LMR parts to anyone.

Installed these two in my 93 Cobra. Great fit, easily done. Tools comes in handy, door plugs improves panel fit. Locks work perfectly now.

Very easy installation. It takes longer to remove the door panel. But they seem to be week not sure why maybe they need a break in period

Just bought my 2nd fox and realized the drivers side power door actuator was not working. Quick order to LRS and now i have power locks!

I bought the kit watched the video and had both sides working in less than 30 minutes. Everything I needed was included in the kit.

Door lock actuators are of better quality then what LMR sold years ago. Both locks move effortlessly now. Happy with the fitment.

These actuators went in easy and work perfect. I was able to use the old bracket which saved time and the need for the rivet gun.

I bought this kit and it was just what I needed. I had some questions but LMR has great customer service and was able to help me.

New actuator was easy to install with a rivet gun and works great. Make sure you lube the lock mechanism while the panel is off.

Great kit for renewing power door locks! Comes with everything you need. Installs quickly with just a few tools. Great product!!

What can I say, another perfect replacement for my doors, I know they are going to last a long time by looking at them! Thanks!

I bought this about two months ago and one quit working already. Customer service got me helped out, and a good replacement!

Someone took out the actuators on my 89. So I ordered this kit. Installed them. And now my door locks work. Thanks LMR

LMR does a great job w/ this kit; every item required to replace faulty actuators, right down to matching rivets!

great web site very informitive on how to fix. part fits great. I will get my stuff from LMR from now on.

I was glad to find these. The help to install video was a great help. Would recommend these to anyone.

Can't beat the price. Easy to install. Watched video on how to install and had no problems. Thanks

Nice actuator ..great price and even came with the special hard to find rivets needed. Thanks!

Easy to install and do not need rivet cunning screw and washer worked just fine

Fit just like the original just like all the parts I have purchased from LMR

These work perfect and now my door locks work again!! Very easy to install!!

kit contained every thing needed to complete the job, actuators work great.

Bought about 2 days ago and they pop up and down like a new car!

Works perfect. Door panel more sturdy from new push pins.

took around 10min per door an I have working locks again

Awesome easy to install instructional video is perfectl

Perfect fit and very helpful "How to" video.

They worked great and easy install.

They fit perfect and worked great.

Good stuff I will bye again

This is the second set I have had to buy within the last 3 years. The first set worked for about 6 months before quiting, this set works, because they are new, but only when they are outside of the door. I cant get them to work inside when they are connected to the door lock system.