Standard Ignition DLA-127 Door Lock Actuator - Front Right or Rear Right

Door Lock Actuator for Ford E-Series and Thunderbird

Standard Ignition DLA-127 is a door lock actuator built for rear right sliding-door applications on select Ford E-Series vans and front right door applications on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar models. It uses a 2-terminal blade connection with male connector and terminal ends, and it is supplied without the latch.

Key Features

• Door lock actuator for body electrical repair
• Male connector gender and male terminal gender
• 2 blade terminals for direct electrical connection
• Without latch for applications that reuse the existing latch assembly
• Engineered for rear right and front right positions listed in fitment
• Standard Ignition DLA-127 for service replacement use

Detailed Description

This Standard Ignition door lock actuator is intended for technicians replacing a failed lock motor or actuator assembly on Ford E-150 Econoline, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, E-350 Super Duty, Ford Thunderbird, and Mercury Cougar vehicles. The DLA-127 follows the fitment shown for rear right sliding-door service on E-Series vans and front right door service on Thunderbird and Cougar models. Standard Ignition builds these actuators with professional-grade construction and application-focused engineering to address common OE failure points in door lock operation.

This part cross-references 8D1010 and DLA221 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear right sliding door that will not lock or unlock on Ford E-150 Econoline and related E-Series vans
• Front right door lock failure on Ford Thunderbird and Mercury Cougar
• Intermittent or nonresponsive power door lock operation
• Weak, slow, or noisy actuator movement
• Locking issues caused by actuator wear in the door assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the connector style, terminal count, and latch configuration before installation. This DLA-127 is listed without a latch, so confirm that the existing latch assembly is being reused. Match the vehicle position exactly: Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline, rear right; Fits 1997-2002 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, rear right; Fits 1992-2002 Ford E-250 Econoline, rear right; Fits 1994-2002 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, rear right; Fits 1999-2002 Ford E-350 Super Duty, rear right; Fits 1994-2000 Ford E-350 Econoline, rear right; Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, front right; Fits 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, front right; and Fits 2003 Ford E-150, E-150 Club Wagon, E-250, and E-350 Club Wagon, rear right, with sliding door and the listed date restriction.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition applies decades of research and development to its door lock actuator line, with a focus on service parts that address common original equipment failure issues. The DLA-127 is built for professional repair work and consistent electrical operation in the listed applications.