Cardone 40-2003 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for OE Fit

Cardone 40-2003 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor built for direct-bolt installation and OE-style fitment. It is engineered, tested, and reconditioned to match original equipment performance for dependable operation on the road.

Compatible With select Ford Ranger, Ford Explorer, Ford Thunderbird, Mercury Cougar, Mazda B-Series trucks, and other listed applications, this part number 40-2003 is a practical replacement when the original front wiper motor is worn, intermittent, or no longer parks correctly.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for a precise vehicle fit
• Main components tested or gauged to OE standards, including armature, field, bearing, parking switch, or pulse board as applicable
• Motor bearings re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubricated for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets 100% recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points 100% reflowed to extend life expectancy
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces energy and raw material use versus making a new part
• Blade terminal connection, direct-bolt mounting, and 3 mounting holes

Product Details

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line is rooted in remanufactured OE replacement parts, and this application follows that same approach. The 40-2003 is built for front wiper systems on vehicles such as the 1987-1993 Ford Mustang, 1995-1997 Ford Ranger, 1995-1996 Ford Explorer, and 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar. It is supplied without a washer pump and includes the wiper motor plus instruction sheet.

This part cross-references Ford F4SZ17508A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow, erratic, or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers that stop in the middle of the windshield
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Noise or drag caused by worn internal motor components

Installation Notes and Tips

• Verify the vehicle uses the listed 6-terminal, 1-plug configuration where noted in fitment.
• This unit does not include a washer pump; confirm washer pump compatibility before installation.
• If the wipers do not park correctly, check crank arm position on the motor shaft and reset to the hidden-park specification when required.
• Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either part if the system will not operate.
• For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm the vehicle’s rain sensor and control module setup before diagnosis.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is re-engineered and tested to match OE performance, with final functional testing performed on the vehicle. The remanufacturing process also supports reduced material waste, making it a responsible replacement choice for long-term service.

Fits 1987-1993 Ford Mustang, front; Fits 1989-1997 Ford Thunderbird, front; Fits 1989-1997 Mercury Cougar, front; Fits 1990-1995 Ford Cougar, front; Fits 1991-1996 Ford Escort, front; Fits 1991-1996 Mercury Tracer, front; Fits 1995-1997 Ford Ranger, front; Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B2300, front; Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B3000, front; Fits 1995-1997 Mazda B4000, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford E-150 Econoline, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford E-250 Econoline, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, front; Fits 1995-1996 Ford Explorer, front; Fits 1996-1997 Ford F-100 Ranger, front; Fits 1997 Ford Explorer, front; Fits 1997 Mercury Mountaineer, front.