Cardone 40-290 Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for Ford Applications

The Cardone 40-290 windshield wiper motor is a remanufactured OE-style replacement built for front wiper systems on select Ford vehicles. It is re-engineered, tested, and matched to original equipment performance for dependable windshield clearing on Aerostar, Bronco, F-100, F-150, F-250, and F-350 applications.

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on restoring factory function with remanufactured components that are checked against OE standards before final testing on the vehicle. The 40-290 is a practical choice when you need a direct-fit front wiper motor for older Ford trucks and vans.

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
• Final function testing performed on the vehicle
• 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 improve durability
• Grommet mounting with blade terminal type
• Package contents: wiper motor and instruction sheet

Product Details

Cardone part number 40-290 is a remanufactured windshield wiper motor for front-position Ford vehicles. It is engineered to restore consistent wiper movement and parking function on applications such as the 1980-1986 Ford Bronco, 1980-1986 Ford F-150, 1980-1986 Ford F-250, 1980-1986 Ford F-350, 1980-1983 Ford F-100, and 1986-1997 Ford Aerostar. This part cross-references Ford E0TZ17508B and E2TZ17508A for the same application.

Cardone’s remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, making it an earth-conscious replacement option without changing the OE-style fit and function expected from a front windshield wiper motor.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow, erratic, or inconsistent wiper movement
• Wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield
• Poor parking position at the base of the windshield
• Electrical or mechanical wear inside the original wiper motor

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify vehicle fitment before installation, especially on Ford Aerostar, Bronco, and F-Series applications. This unit does not include a washer pump, and some vehicles will not operate the motor correctly if the washer pump is defective. Bench test the wiper motor and washer pump before replacing either component.

If the wipers do not park correctly and the vehicle does not use hidden wiper blades, check crank arm position on the motor shaft and adjust it to restore proper park location. For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm whether the vehicle uses a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone 40-290 wiper motor is remanufactured to OE standards, with critical components tested, bearings serviced, magnets recharged, and solder points reflowed during the rebuild process. Final testing is performed to confirm function before the part is released for service.