Dorman 600-105 4Wd Actuator For Select Ford/Lincoln Models , Black

I first bought a pair of knockoffs for about half the price. One failed within a month. So I bought 2 of these, that are the same brand as my local parts store, for half of the local dealers price. I've been driving on them all summer, and they're still working fine.

I bought for a grinding noise in my front end for my 2015 F150. The install ain’t bad if you know what you’re doing. I have a few thousand miles on the part and it is working good.

Did not come with the installation bolts. It would have been nice if these were included. I am glad ordered this actuator instead ofI the OEM fix . This works just like the 4WD system was meant too. Before I changed the actuator I capped the vacuum lines and drove with the actuator and CV engaged. I have to say it was very loud and mileage dropped by about 1 L per 100 km. If that is what the oem fix does. I would not want it. Installing a functioning actuator is the way to go.

I ordered this Dorman 600-105 Locking Hub Actuator for my 2014 F150. It was a perfect fit; but I damaged it upon installation. I did not fully engage the gear to the splines on the CV axle and the nylon ring broke; resulting in the same noise upon driving. My fault. So, I ordered a "Genuine Ford" P/N 7L1Z-3C247, as a few YouTube reviews and others here say"Its Genuine Ford- none better", or somesuch. Well, I've got news for you- after receiving my "Genuine Ford" part, it had the EXACT same marking on it- they both say "Warn Industries" on them, and they both have the EXACT same pink spot of paint on them. The "Ford" part had the Ford part number on it- but on the Dorman part, this number had been machined off. Identical parts- BOTH made by Warn...........Well, the Ford part was only a couple bucks more than the Dorman, but the Ford part took several days to arrive, so I think getting the Dorman part is a no brainer.If BOTH are manufactured by Warn Industries, why doesn't Warn sell them also?Well, problem solved, and the truck is nice and quiet now. While installing the actuator, a couple videos mention applying vacuum to it while placing it into the hub- this retracts the gear collar and makes it MUCH easier to get in place without damaging the part. Be VERY careful pushing the CV axle back into place- that is how I broke a couple while installing... but again, my fault.Yes, this part is a "Genuine FORD"- vendor part. SAME ITEM.Now you know where Ford gets them......

Bought a set of these and Installed them on each side of my 2004 Ford F150 Crew Cab XLT 4x4. Also installed the revised oem Ford 4wd actuator Vacuum Solenoid with water-drip cover at the same time.The old hub actuators were making scraping noises while coasting and weird hissing noise while under load. Turns out one side was completely ripped open and was creating a vacuum leak, and therefore there wasn't full disengagement of the front axles because the applied vacuum was being lost due to ripped bellow.Dorman Hub Actuators seemed like they had better quality rubber used on the inside vacuum bellows and came pre-greased. Put alittle extra Marine grease to be safe, bc of the salt on the roads here during snow season. Installed with no problems. Truck feels like it coasts with alott less drag and just feels more responsive to light throttle presses. That would be a small vacuum leak if i remember correctly on how they work.. Vacuum applieed disconnects front axles...??Anyway, great product that I expect to last awhile. Would buy again. Already recommended to a few friends.