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Continental AC89163 Door Lock Actuator - Front Left or Rear Left
| Brand | Continental AC89163 |
|---|---|
| Position | Front Left |
| Connector Gender | Male |
| Connector Quantity | 1 |
| Material | Plastic |
| Mounting Method | Snap In |
| Terminal Gender | Male |
| Terminal Quantity | 2 |
| Terminal Type | Pin |
| Voltage | 12 |
| Fits | Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln · 91 vehicles |
OE validated fit. Identical in fit, form, and function to the original equipment.
Snap-in installation. Simplified installation with a snap-in mounting method.
Restores locking function. Provides quality performance for a door lock actuator.
Cross-references Dorman - OE Solutions 746-163, Standard Ignition DLA-247 and 1L2Z218A43AA for the same application. See all 14.
OE Door Lock Actuator for Ford and Lincoln
Continental AC89163 is an OE-validated door lock actuator built to match original equipment fit, form, and function. It is designed for 12-volt systems and uses a snap-in mounting style with a single male connector, making it a direct replacement for select Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln applications.
- OE-validated replacement for factory-style door lock operation
- 12-volt actuator with plastic housing
- Snap-in mounting method for simplified installation
- 1 male connector, 2 male terminals
- Restores door locking mechanism performance on supported vehicles
- Fits front left and rear left applications where listed
Detailed Product Overview
Continental AC89163 is engineered for drivers replacing a worn or failed door lock actuator on vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford F-150, Ford Mustang, Mercury Mountaineer, and Lincoln Aviator. As an OE-style actuator, it follows the original equipment dimensions and operating characteristics so the locking system works as intended after repair. This part number, AC89163, is also referenced in cross applications such as Dorman OE Solutions 746-163 and Standard Ignition DLA-247.
Built for long service life and straightforward installation, this actuator is a practical choice when the door lock no longer responds correctly, moves slowly, or fails to engage. Continental AC89163 supports the original locking mechanism on select front left and rear left door positions across 2002-2010 Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln models.
Vehicle Fitment
- Fits 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, front left.
- Fits 2002-2010 Ford Explorer, rear left.
- Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, front left.
- Fits 2007-2010 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear left.
- Fits 2004-2005 Ford Explorer Sport Trac, rear left.
- Fits 2005-2010 Ford Mustang, front left.
- Fits 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, front left.
- Fits 2002-2010 Mercury Mountaineer, rear left.
- Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, front left.
- Fits 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, front left.
- Fits 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, front left.
- Fits 2004-2008 Ford F-150, front left.
- Fits 2004-2008 Ford F-150, rear left.
- Fits 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT, front left.
- Fits 2006-2008 Lincoln Mark LT, rear left.
- Fits 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, front left.
- Fits 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, front left.
- Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, front left.
- Fits 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, front left.
- Fits 2003-2005 Lincoln Aviator, rear left.
Common Problems This Part Can Solve
- Door locks that do not respond to the switch or key fob
- Intermittent locking or unlocking on the affected door
- Slow, weak, or noisy actuator movement
- Lock mechanism that stays stuck in the locked or unlocked position
- Loss of proper central locking function on the listed door position
Installation Notes
Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and door position before ordering. This actuator uses a snap-in mounting method, a single male connector, and pin-style terminals, so the replacement should be matched to the original connector and mounting layout on the vehicle. For best results, inspect the latch and linkage for wear before installation and confirm the locking system operates correctly after replacement.
Quality Assurance
Continental OE validated actuators are built to match original equipment specifications for fit, form, and function. Continental supplies actuator coverage for door locks and other vehicle access points, with designs focused on OE-style performance and simplified installation.
| Year | Make | Model | Body Type | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2010 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2010 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Ford | Taurus X | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2009 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Ford | Taurus X | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2008 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2008 | Mercury | Sable | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Freestyle | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2007 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2007 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | — | 5.4L | V8 | GAS | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | Crew Cab Pickup | 4.2L | V6 | GAS | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | Crew Cab Pickup | 4.6L | V8 | GAS | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | F-150 | Crew Cab Pickup | 5.4L | V8 | GAS | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Freestyle | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Lincoln | Mark LT | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2006 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2006 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | F-150 | Crew Cab Pickup | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Five Hundred | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Freestyle | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Ford | Mustang | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2005 | Mercury | Montego | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2005 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2004 | Ford | Explorer Sport Trac | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2004 | Ford | F-150 | Crew Cab Pickup | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2004 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2004 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2004 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2003 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2003 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2003 | Lincoln | Aviator | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2003 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2002 | Ford | Explorer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Front Left | — |
| 2002 | Mercury | Mountaineer | — | — | — | — | Rear Left | — |
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