Cardone 42-341 Power Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone 42-341 Power Window Motor

Cardone 42-341 is a remanufactured front left power window motor for select Ford Windstar applications. Built as a direct-fit OE replacement, it is re-engineered, tested, and renewed to restore smooth window movement and dependable operation.

This Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on OE-style fit, matched performance, and long-term reliability for everyday repair work on the Ford Windstar front left window.

Key Features

• Remanufactured OE replacement for a precise vehicle fit
• Fits 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, front left
• Direct-fit design with 2-wire configuration
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 3 mounting holes with through-hole mounting type
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed during remanufacturing
• Motor output is tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength
• Magnets are recharged to support efficient operation
• Quiet operation supported by controlled lubrication during assembly
• Earth-friendly remanufacturing process reduces raw material and energy use

Detailed Description

Cardone 42-341 is a remanufactured power window motor engineered from original equipment cores and restored to OE performance standards. It is designed for the front left window on 1995-1997 Ford Windstar, 1998 Ford Windstar with 11-tooth gear, and 1999-2003 Ford Windstar with aluminum gear housing. The motor is supplied with the gear and is intended for use without the regulator.

Each unit is fully tested, with internal parts inspected and measured, bushings re-oiled, bearings replaced as needed, and armatures checked for insulation integrity. For Ford Windstar front left window repair, part number 42-341 provides a practical OE-style replacement that supports consistent window travel and dependable operation. This part cross-references Ford F58Z1623395A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Slow or weak front left window movement
• Window that will not raise or lower consistently
• Intermittent power window operation
• Noisy or rough motor operation caused by wear
• Loss of normal window travel due to motor fatigue

Installation Notes and Tips

• Compatible With 1995-2003 Ford Windstar, front left, using the listed application details
• Verify gear housing style and tooth count before installation on the 1998 Windstar application
• Do not bench-test express-up or anti-pinch motors before they are 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
• Inspect the regulator, tracks, switch, and wiring if the window still binds or moves unevenly after replacement

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured window lift motors are built from original equipment cores, then re-engineered, renewed, and tested to match OE performance. The remanufacturing process includes component inspection, gauging, lubrication control, and simulated-load testing to help deliver reliable operation in service.