Cheap Ford Mustang Central Locking Motor

Yes, the Ford Mustang has been fitted with electric central locking motors as standard across its modern generations, including the fifth-generation (S197, 2005–2014) and sixth-generation (S550, 2015–2023) cars sold in the UK. Each door typically has its own locking motor (actuator) built into the door latch assembly. If one door stops responding to the key fob or switch, a failed locking motor is a common cause.

Both years fall within the sixth-generation S550 platform, but Ford made running changes to door hardware during the S550's production run, and 2018 saw a facelift update, so parts from either side of that boundary may or may not interchange. The locking motor is typically integral to the door latch mechanism, so the latch design matters as much as the generation. We'd recommend confirming the exact part against your registration with the breaker before buying.

These are entirely different body generations with different door structures and latch designs, so the locking motors are very unlikely to be interchangeable. The S197 and S550 platforms share very few body components, and door actuators are specific to the latch assembly used in each generation. Stick to sourcing a part from within the correct generation and confirm the exact year match with the breaker.

For central locking motors, trim level and engine choice do not affect fitment — all Mustang variants within a given generation use the same door latch and locking motor architecture regardless of whether the car is a V6, EcoBoost, or GT. You may find cosmetic differences in door furniture between trims, but the locking motor itself is not trim-specific. Focus on matching the generation and model year rather than the engine or trim badge.

On most Mustangs the locking motor actuator itself can be the same unit, but the full door latch assembly it sits within is handed — meaning the OS and NS latches are mirror images and are not interchangeable. When sourcing from a breaker, make sure you specify which side you need (offside for driver's right, nearside for passenger left in a left-hand-drive car — noting UK-supplied Mustangs are left-hand drive). Always double-check the side with the breaker against your specific door.

On the Mustang, the locking motor (actuator) is typically integrated into the door latch assembly rather than being a fully separate serviceable component, so used parts from breakers are usually sold as a complete latch unit. Some specialists do strip and sell the actuator alone, but availability varies. When getting a quote through Findapart, confirm with the breaker whether they can supply the motor separately or only as a full latch, and make sure the year matches yours.