When did cars stop having running boards?
When did cars stop having running boards?
A running board served as a step to a vehicle’s cabin, and sometimes could be wide enough to serve as a place to sit or even lie down for an adult. During the 1920s and 1930s, car design was evolving rapidly to become more sleek and aerodynamic, which largely eliminated the need for running boards.
What was the problem with my Lincoln Navigator?
I have a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. I was having issues with the power running boards on the driver side working intermentely. I replaced the running the running board motor assembly.
What was the original part number for a Lincoln Navigator?
The original part number was “7L74-14C177-AG. The dealership said the new part number is EL7Z14C177A. Dealership cost is around $300.00, Online is around $200.00. I found one in a junkyard from a 2010 Lincoln Navigator (part number 9L7414c177-AB) for $50.00.
Where can I find the running board module?
After calling about 6 dealerships , one gave me the correct part number and location. The running board module is located in the door pillar next to the driver seat. Pop off the trim and it is half way up in the pillar. The part numbers changed a lot. The original part number was “7L74-14C177-AG.
Why did I not get a power running board for my navigator?
The power running boards are the only option I did NOT get when I ordered my ’04 Navigator. The reason was that they were having trouble with the power running boards in the 2003s and I saw no reason to get involved in that. They know there’s an issue.
I have a 2007 Lincoln Navigator. I was having issues with the power running boards on the driver side working intermentely. I replaced the running the running board motor assembly.
How much does it cost to replace running board on Lincoln Navigator?
Customer Care contacted my service rep who then contacted the zone manager for Ford in this region, and they have agreed to cover $1,300 of the cost of replacing these running boards.
Why are the running boards moving in and out of the car?
This causes the covers to warp so that over time they will collide with the undercarriage of the Navigator, forcing the board to return to the out position. In my case, the running boards were moving in and out as I was driving. Naturally, the first place a mechanic will focus on is the motor.
