Dorman 600-105 4WD Actuator Compatible with Select Ford / Lincoln Models

If you have a F150 that the front end starts howling out of the blue, this is probably the problem. A vacuum leak in the actuators doesn’t allow the 4x4 to fully disengage. Ford quoted me $1200 to replace. If you have basic skills and access to utube, you can do this. Stopped all that noise. Dorman makes quality parts. I was warned not to go cheap. Glad I used Dorman

Winter is never a good time to discover your 4wd isn't working, but of course that's how these things always go. Thankfully this was an easy job, providing you have a good tool set The only "specialty" tool you'll need other than a good socket set and wrenches is a torque wrench. There are a couple of nuts that need to be tightened to spec, and you don't want to chance a bolt too loose. There are some great videos on YouTube that will walk you through the process. I highly recommend the video by Ford Tech Makuloco, he does a great job of explaining every step of the job.To test your hubs, do the following: jack up the front end of the truck. With the ignition off, spin each front wheel by hand. The default position is for the hubs to be locked in, so you should see the wheel turning the half shaft if your hub is properly locking. Next step, start the truck and leave it in 2wd. You should be able to spin each wheel freely and the half shaft should not spin on either side. (In my case, the passenger side would not lock in, and the driver side wouldn't unlock. Go figure.)If both wheels lock and unlock properly, then your problem is possibly in the transfer case or elsewhere.A told, I was probably only a couple hours into this job, and my 4wd works like a champ once more. The process is pretty simple, I was able to do the second hub just from memory after following the video and doing the first one.

works fine

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......

It is working very well and I am pleased with the price and quality

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.

This product was super cheap and not too bad of an install. I have had a low moan or groan when I come to a stop. Really noticeable under 20 MPH. My father and I replaced one and could still hear the noise so we were disheartened. Luckily, we replaced both and the low groaning noise went 100% away. Saved myself probably $1,100 or so I would imagine to have a mechanic do it. Really happy I bought this product. What I found was the problem was in the old actuators. The would hold vacuum is they were held in a static position. If you moved them or lightly shook them they'd lose vacuum and this is where the groaning noise was coming from. The actuator would lose vacuum, not fully retract and then lightly grind on the hub gears. So glad I fixed this. Couldn't be happier