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Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement Service

How much does a Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement cost?

On average, the cost for a Ford Cortina Car Door Lock Actuator Replacement is $220 with $115 for parts and $104 for labor. Prices may vary depending on your location.

CarServiceEstimateShop/Dealer Price
1967 Ford CortinaL4-1.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$437.30Shop/Dealer Price$512.88 - $699.13
1963 Ford CortinaL4-1.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$401.30Shop/Dealer Price$476.92 - $663.18
1964 Ford CortinaL4-1.2LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$401.30Shop/Dealer Price$476.91 - $663.18
1970 Ford CortinaL4-1.6LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$401.30Shop/Dealer Price$476.87 - $663.11
1964 Ford CortinaL4-1.5LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Front ReplacementEstimate$401.30Shop/Dealer Price$476.94 - $663.23
1970 Ford CortinaL4-1.6LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$401.30Shop/Dealer Price$476.91 - $663.18
1968 Ford CortinaL4-1.6LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Driver Side Front ReplacementEstimate$410.30Shop/Dealer Price$485.67 - $671.75
1963 Ford CortinaL4-1.2LService typeDoor Lock Actuator - Passenger Side Rear ReplacementEstimate$410.30Shop/Dealer Price$486.34 - $672.92
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What is the Door Lock Actuator all about?

A door lock actuator is the component in electronic door locks that is responsible for locking and unlocking the vehicle’s doors. When a button is pressed to lock or unlock a door, the door lock switch triggers the actuator. A small motor in the actuator then triggers a series of gears. The final gear is connected to a rack and pinion set of gears, which converts the rotational motion of the motor into the vertical motion necessary to lock or unlock the door.

Keep in mind:

Some modern vehicles have a complete door lock assembly which can’t be separated into individual components. These vehicles will need the entire assembly replaced, rather than just the actuator.

Our recommendation:

The door lock system shouldn’t be checked unless you notice that something is wrong. As soon as you notice your vehicle behave oddly when you lock or unlock the doors, schedule an inspection.

What common symptoms indicate you may need to replace the Door Lock Actuator?

  • Doors won’t lock.
  • Doors won’t unlock.
  • Doors will only lock or unlock sporadically.
  • Doors make an unusual noise while locking or unlocking.
  • Car alarm goes off randomly.

How important is this service?

A door lock actuator is responsible for locking and unlocking your doors. When the door lock switch is triggered, the actuator’s motor powers a set of gears that lock or unlock your door. When the actuator stops working, there is no communication between the door lock switch and the door locks, and you’ll be unable to lock or unlock the door.

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Jonathan
26 years of experience
Ford Explorer V6-4.0L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Smyrna, Georgia
Jonathan was very knowledgeable and took his time to make sure I understood everything that was going on and what he was doing .

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10 years of experience
Ford Edge V6-3.5L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Grapevine, Texas
Excellent just b! Toby arrived early. Was able to easily explain gongs to me since I am not technical. He was able to repair our car in freezing weather and the test and have me test to confirm it was working again. Thank you Toby for making my life easy! You are amazing!

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5 years of experience
Ford Edge V6-3.5L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Driver Side Front) - Upper Marlboro, Maryland
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20 years of experience
Ford Transit-250 V6-3.7L - Door Lock Actuator Replacement (Rear Hatch/Trunk) - Monterey Park, California
Honest and excellent service. Will be our first call in the future.

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