Cardone 42-342 Power Window Motor - Front Left or Rear Left

Cardone 42-342 Power Window Motor

Restore smooth window movement with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement, Cardone 42-342 is engineered from original equipment cores and tested to deliver the speed, strength, and mounting accuracy needed for front left or rear left applications.

Compatible With 1996-1997 Ford Taurus and 1996-1997 Mercury Sable left-side window motor applications, this remanufactured unit is a practical replacement when the original motor slows down, stalls, or stops responding.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment design for proper vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and strength verification
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for reliable operation
• Ball bearings replaced and bushings re-impregnated with lubricating oil
• Internal gears inspected and renewed or replaced with stronger material when needed
• Motor magnets recharged to support efficient performance
• 2-wire design with gear included and through-hole mounting
• Window motor use location: front left and rear left

Product Details

Cardone Power Window Motor 42-342 is part of the brand’s remanufactured window lift motor line, which focuses on restoring OE-level fit and function from reusable original cores. Each unit is assembled with the correct lubricant amount to support quiet operation and long service life, and the output signals and pulse counts are matched for auto up/down applications where equipped. This part cross-references Ford/Mercury OE number F6DZ5423395A for the same application.

Fits 1996-1997 Ford Taurus, front left and rear left. Fits 1996-1997 Mercury Sable, front left and rear left. Cardone 42-342 is a direct replacement for left-side power window repair on these vehicles.

Common Problems This Part Can Help Solve

• Window glass that moves slowly or stops before reaching full travel
• Motor noise with weak or inconsistent window movement
• Window operation that fails after switch input
• Loss of power window function on the front left or rear left door
• Auto up/down operation that no longer completes the full cycle

Installation Notes and Tips

• Confirm the vehicle uses a 2-wire window motor with through-hole mounting before installation.
• Do not bench-test an express up/down motor before it is fully coupled to the regulator; travel limits can be affected.
• If the motor is disturbed from its factory-set position, reset the travel limits using the vehicle service procedure.
• Inspect the regulator, tracks, switch, and wiring if the new motor does not restore normal operation.
• For anti-pinch systems, verify proper initialization after installation when required by the vehicle.

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactured window lift motors are re-engineered, renewed, and tested to match O.E. performance. The remanufacturing process also reduces energy and raw material use compared with producing a new part, supporting an earth-friendly repair choice.