1988 Power Door Lock Actuator-Question

[HammerDown]

What's going on here?

A few times in the past... I've purchased the power door lock actuator for my 1988 F250 from eBay.

Now...it's no longer listed for a 1988 F250...but they have it for a 1989...what gives?

Even Rock Auto... isn't listing it for a 1988, but viewed below they show it for a 1989 and up.
Same with eBay...not listed for 1988 F250???

It should be the same exact actuator...correct?

https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog...+diesel,1124299,body,door+lock+actuator,13257

https://www.ebay.com/itm/Power-Door...482593?hash=item1e6d392d61:g:4AMAAOSw5p5dHP-W

 

[Selahdoor]

A few times in the past???

How often do you replace that?

 

[HammerDown]

A few times in the past???

How often do you replace that?

I've owned my truck since new (1988) including one original OEM, I have a collection of 5 dead door lock actuators.
The passenger side just died.

 

[Selahdoor]

Wow. Do you know why they keep dieing?

By the way, the original question... Yeah, it seems like one of those sneaky ways to get rid of old vehicles... Just starve them for parts. Even if the parts are actually available...

 

[HammerDown]

Wow. Do you know why they keep dieing?

By the way, the original question... Yeah, it seems like one of those sneaky ways to get rid of old vehicles... Just starve them for parts. Even if the parts are actually available...

They die because the aftermarket units are made in china and/or I constantly use my truck for a local driver...in-out-lock-unlock-repeat over and over-and over several times a day.
Also, sometimes moisture travels down the actuator rod into the motor.
So...I'm guessing, the 1988 actuator is the same as the 1989 actuator?

 

[Selahdoor]

If it was the same in the past, it hasn't suddenly become different...

 

[HammerDown]

If it was the same in the past, it hasn't suddenly become different...

But it's not being listed for a 1988 F250 anymore.
And...I don't know if, it may be different from a 1989...get it now?

 

[nostrokes]

Should be the same. Parts like that usually don't change unless there is a major redesign of where they are used. If it was me, I'd buy it.

 

[saburai]

Dorman has this one listed for '88. Does that look like yours?
https://www.dormanhdsolutions.com/p-10652-746-147.aspx
Found this one for '87-'91, so they should be the same provided the yours looks the same.
https://www.partsgeek.com/gbproducts/DC/5327-05179169.html?utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_content=DN&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Base&utm_term=1987-1991+Ford+F250+Door+Lock+Kit+Standard+Motor+Products+87-91+Ford+Door+Lock+Kit+1988+1990&utm_source=google&utm_medium=ff&utm_campaign=PartsGeek+Google+Basecid=6774379819&aid=79287199093&keyword=833170039664:la-833170039664&kid=833170039664&gclid=Cj0KCQjw9fntBRCGARIsAGjFq5HsEO9xeYNU5Yqhix-yLUGL3uTXXrGpkkwcqQgPA9UJo1kfDROEwYsaAqOTEALw_wcB

If you have Amazon prime:
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-746-147-Door-Lock-Actuator/dp/B000IZ2Y06

Here it is on ebay for $46 shipped:
https://www.ebay.com/p/74407477

 

[chillman88]

That's why the power locks on my crew cab don't work. I'm constantly bumping the switch with my knee and I really need all four. One or two wouldn't be bad but man that adds up fast. I can deal with turning a key at that price lol!

 

[HammerDown]

Should be the same. Parts like that usually don't change unless there is a major redesign of where they are used. If it was me, I'd buy it.

That's what I tend to believe, the same exact actuator fits several years and applications...but WHY delete a 1988 F250 from the list???
eBay $17.00 worst case it's a paper weight.

 

[HammerDown]

Dorman has this one listed for '88. Does that look like yours?
https://www.dormanhdsolutions.com/p-10652-746-147.aspx

If you have Amazon prime:
https://www.amazon.com/Dorman-746-147-Door-Lock-Actuator/dp/B000IZ2Y06

Here it is on ebay for $46 shipped:
https://www.ebay.com/p/74407477

The Dorman actuator looks exactly like the priors I've have purchased...but why is it no longer listed for a 1988 F250???
eBay shows then for $17.00 (but not for a 1988 F250)???

 

[nostrokes]

There's no rime or reason as to why these companies do this. I guess they are just trying to get is out of these old rigs by limiting what parts we can find to keep them going..

 

[IDIBRONCO]

Maybe somebody at the place that makes them made a typo and just, plain didn't include 1988. Go with what you know works, not with what they say in the listing.

 

[HammerDown]

Just ordered the actuator for a 1989 F250 extended cab...even though my truck is a 1988.