Cardone 42-317 Power Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone 42-317 Power Window Motor

Cardone 42-317 is a remanufactured power window motor built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement for the front left position on the 1998 Ford Windstar. It is engineered, renewed, and tested to restore window lift performance with the fit and function expected from an original equipment-style part.

For Ford Windstar owners dealing with slow, noisy, or inoperative window movement, this Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE mounting, regulator compatibility, and tested output for dependable operation.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment core for direct vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reuse or replacement as needed
• Lubricated for quiet operation and long service life
• Compatible with OE mounting and regulator design
• Motor magnets are recharged to support efficient operation
• Gear included; 2-wire design; 3 mounting holes; through-hole mounting

Product Details

This Cardone remanufactured window lift motor is built for the front left window on the 1998 Ford Windstar and is supplied with the gear installed. The remanufacturing process includes inspection of bushings, bearings, armatures, and internal gears, with worn parts renewed or replaced to bring the unit back to specification. Cardone also matches output signals and pulse counts for applications with auto up/down operation, and ships those motors in the full-up position.

This part cross-references Ford F78Z1623395AA for the same application. Cardone has produced remanufactured window lift motors for nearly half a century, using OE cores and a controlled rebuild process to deliver consistent performance.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Power window motor failure on the front left door
• Slow or weak window movement
• Noisy window operation from worn internal motor components
• Window that stops moving due to motor wear or loss of strength
• Intermittent operation caused by degraded motor internals

Installation Notes

Fits 1998 Ford Windstar, front left. Confirm the vehicle uses a 2-wire motor with 3 mounting holes and a through-hole mounting style before installation. If the vehicle has an auto-up or anti-pinch system, do not bench-test the motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator; doing so can require travel-limit reset after installation. Follow the vehicle service manual for any required initialization or limit-setting procedure.

For diagnosis, verify the regulator, switch, wiring, and tracks are in good condition. Worn weather-strips, dirty switch contacts, or a damaged regulator can create symptoms that resemble motor failure.

Quality Assurance

Each unit is remanufactured from an original equipment core, inspected, gauged, and tested before release. Internal gears are renewed or replaced as needed, and the motor is assembled with the proper lubricant amount to support quiet, reliable operation. Cardone’s remanufacturing process also reduces raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.