Cardone 42-3017 Power Window Motor - Front Left, Rear Left or Rear Right

Cardone 42-3017 Power Window Motor

Restore smooth window movement with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Cardone 42-3017 is a direct-fit O.E. replacement built from original equipment cores, then re-engineered and tested to deliver factory-style operation for the long haul.

The Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE fit, renewed internal components, and application-specific performance. For vehicles with auto-up or auto-down functions, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the application, and the motor ships in the full-up position.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment part for direct vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength verification
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reuse or replaced when out of spec
• Bearings replaced, bushings re-impregnated with lubricating oil, and armatures fully tested for insulation
• Internal gears renewed or replaced with stronger material to resist wear and breakage
• Motor magnets recharged for efficient, reliable operation
• Assembled with the correct lubricant amount for quiet operation and long service life
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use versus new part production

Product Details

This remanufactured window lift motor is built for direct replacement in select Ford, Mercury, and Mazda applications. It is a 2-wire motor with a threaded stud mounting type, 3 mounting holes, and gear included. The part number is 42-3017, and it is intended for front left, rear left, and rear right window motor locations depending on vehicle application. This part cross-references Ford (e.g., 2L8Z7823201BA, 6L3Z1827000AA) for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Slow or weak power window movement
• Window glass that will not raise or lower consistently
• Noisy window operation caused by worn motor internals
• Intermittent window function from worn brushes, gears, or bearings
• Failed OE window lift motor replacement needs on Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute

Installation Notes

• Compatible With 2001-2007 Ford Escape, front left
• Compatible With 2001-2005 Ford Escape, rear left
• Compatible With 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner, front left
• Compatible With 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, front left
• Compatible With 2008 Ford F-150, rear right
• Regulator not included
• Do not bench-test express-up or anti-pinch motors before installation; travel limits may need to be set after the motor is fully coupled to the regulator
• If the vehicle uses an anti-pinch system, follow the service manual procedure to reset the motor after installation when required

Quality Assurance

Each unit is remanufactured from an OE core, inspected, gauged, and tested to match original performance expectations. Cardone has supplied remanufactured window lift motors for decades, with a process focused on fit, function, and long-term reliability.