Cardone 40-2005 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for OE Fit

The Cardone 40-2005 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured OE-style replacement built for direct fit and dependable operation. It is engineered and tested to match original equipment performance for select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury front wiper applications.

Compatible With 1995-2002 Ford Crown Victoria, front; 1995-2002 Ford Grand Marquis, front; 1995-2002 Mercury Grand Marquis, front; and 1995-1997 Lincoln Town Car, front.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper 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 recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points reflowed to extend service life
• Direct bolt mounting with 3 mounting holes and blade terminal type
• Washer pump not included

Detailed Description

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line is built around remanufactured OE cores that are re-engineered, tested, and finished to restore factory-style wiper function. Part number 40-2005 is a direct bolt replacement for front wiper systems on the Ford Crown Victoria, Ford Grand Marquis, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Lincoln Town Car listed above. This part cross-references Ford and Lincoln OE numbers F5AZ17508A and F7AZ17508AA for the same application.

The remanufacturing process focuses on the internal wear points that affect wiper speed, parking, and long-term reliability. That includes bearing service, magnet recharging, lubrication, and electrical rework before final functional testing on the vehicle.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative windshield wiper motor
• Slow or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers that stop in the wrong position
• Intermittent wiper operation caused by worn internal components
• Parking issues related to motor or crank arm alignment

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses the front wiper motor configuration listed for this part number before ordering. If the vehicle does not have hidden wiper blades, parking misalignment is often related to crank arm position; adjust the crank arm angle on the motor shaft using the vehicle service procedure if needed. If the original system includes a washer pump interaction, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacement, since some systems will not operate correctly when the washer pump is defective.

For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm the vehicle is equipped with a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror before diagnosing control issues.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured wiper motor is tested against OE standards and then function-tested on the vehicle. The process is designed to restore original performance while reducing the energy and raw material required to produce a new part.