Cardone 40-297 Windshield Wiper Motor - Front

Remanufactured Wiper Motor for Ford and Mercury

The Cardone 40-297 remanufactured windshield wiper motor is built for direct-fit replacement on select Ford and Mercury vehicles. It is re-engineered and tested to match original equipment performance, helping restore consistent windshield wiping on front applications.

Compatible With 1986-1994 Ford Tempo, 1986-1994 Mercury Topaz, 1987-1993 Ford Mustang, 1991-1994 Ford Escort, 1991-1994 Mercury Tracer, and 1992-1994 Ford E-Series vans with the listed motor configurations. This part number, 40-297, is a remanufactured OE-style solution for vehicles that use a blade-terminal, direct-bolt wiper motor.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for proper vehicle fit
• Each unit is tested or gauged against OE standards before final function testing
• Motor bearings are re-impregnated or replaced as needed
• Output gear lubrication is applied for load capacity and service life
• Motor magnets are recharged for performance and reliability
• Weak solder points are reflowed to improve durability
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing reduces raw material and energy use versus new part production

Product Details

Cardone’s Windshield Wiper Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE replacement parts built for dependable operation. The 40-297 is engineered to restore proper wiper movement on front windshield applications, including Ford Mustang, Ford Escort, and Mercury Tracer models listed in the fitment data. It is supplied as a direct-bolt unit with three mounting holes, blade terminals, and no washer pump included.

This part cross-references Ford and Mercury OE numbers such as E7ZZ17508A and E63Z17508A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Inoperative front windshield wipers
• Slow or inconsistent wiper motor operation
• Wipers stopping in the middle of the windshield
• Poor parking position at the bottom of the windshield
• Electrical or mechanical wear in the original motor assembly

Installation Notes

Fits 1986-1994 Ford Tempo, front; 1986-1994 Mercury Topaz, front; 1987-1993 Ford Mustang, front with 2 plug motor and motor without washer pump; 1991-1994 Ford Escort, front with 2 plug motor and motor without washer pump; 1991-1994 Mercury Tracer, front with 2 plug motor and motor without washer pump; and 1992-1994 Ford E-150 Econoline, E-150 Econoline Club Wagon, E-250 Econoline, E-350 Econoline, and E-350 Econoline Club Wagon, front with the listed washer pump compatibility note.

Verify the connector style, mounting pattern, and washer pump arrangement before installation. If the wipers park incorrectly, the crank arm position on the motor shaft may need to be adjusted to restore proper hidden-park alignment. For moisture-sensitive systems, confirm the vehicle’s rain sensor and control module setup before replacing the motor.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured wiper motors are re-engineered and tested to match OE performance, with component-level inspection and final functional testing completed before release. The remanufacturing process also supports reduced material waste compared with producing a new part.