Cardone 42-3021 Power Window Motor - Front Right or Rear Left

OE-Style Window Lift Motor for Ford and Lincoln

The Cardone 42-3021 is a remanufactured power window motor built as a direct-fit Original Equipment replacement. It is engineered, renewed, and tested to deliver O.E.-level performance for the front right or rear left window positions on select Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications.

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line focuses on remanufactured OE cores that are restored for proper fit, smooth operation, and long-term reliability. This approach helps maintain factory-style mounting, regulator compatibility, and electrical function without changing the original window system design.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment window motor for direct-fit replacement
• 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
• Motor magnets are recharged to restore efficiency and consistent operation
• Internal gears are inspected and renewed, with stronger replacement material used where needed
• Assembled with the correct lubricant amount for quieter operation and longer service life
• Compatible with O.E. mounting and regulator design
• Includes gear and instruction sheet

Detailed Description

Cardone 42-3021 is a remanufactured window lift motor for select 2002-2004 Ford Explorer, 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, and 2003-2004 Lincoln Aviator applications. It is built for the front right and rear left window positions listed in the fitment data and is intended for vehicles that use a 2-wire motor with a through-hole mounting design. The motor ships in the full-up position for auto up/down applications and is matched to the vehicle’s output signals and pulse counts where required.

This part cross-references Ford 1L2Z7823394AA and Lincoln 2L7Z3395AA for the same application. If you are replacing a worn power window motor on a Ford Explorer, Mercury Mountaineer, or Lincoln Aviator, this remanufactured unit provides an OE-style solution that follows the original mounting and electrical layout.

What It Helps Fix

• Window glass that will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window movement
• Intermittent window operation
• Noisy or rough window motor operation
• Loss of auto-up or auto-down function after motor failure

Installation Notes and Tips

• Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer, front right.
• Fits 2002-2003 Ford Explorer, rear left.
• Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, front right.
• Fits 2002-2003 Mercury Mountaineer, rear left.
• Fits 2003-2004 Lincoln Aviator, front right.
• Fits 2003 Lincoln Aviator, rear left.
• Do not bench-test an express up/down motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator.
• If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, travel limits may need to be reset using the vehicle service procedure.
• For anti-pinch systems, confirm the vehicle’s switch and module setup before installation.

Quality Assurance

Each Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is inspected, tested, and renewed to meet O.E. performance expectations. The remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part, supporting a more earth-friendly repair choice.