Cardone 42-345 Power Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone 42-345 Power Window Motor

Restore front-left window operation with this remanufactured Cardone power window motor. Built as a direct-fit O.E. replacement, Cardone 42-345 is re-engineered from original equipment cores and tested for speed, strength, and fit on the vehicle application.

Fits 1996 Ford F-100 Ranger, front left. Fits 1996 Ford Ranger, front left. Fits 1997-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger, front left. Fits 1997-2002 Ford Ranger, front left.

Key Features

• Remanufactured Original Equipment replacement for proper vehicle fit
• 100% tested on a simulated window fixture for speed and load performance
• Internal components inspected, gauged, and renewed for consistent operation
• Lubricated during assembly for quieter movement and longer service life
• Compatible with the original mounting and regulator design
• Gear included; regulator not included
• 2-wire design with 3 mounting holes and through-hole mounting

Product Details

This Cardone Power Window Motor line focuses on restoring factory-style window lift performance with remanufactured OE cores. For applications with auto up/down features, output signals and pulse counts are matched to the vehicle, and the motor is shipped in the full-up position. The internal gears are inspected and renewed or replaced as needed, and the magnets are recharged to support efficient operation. Cardone 42-345 is a practical choice for a Ford Ranger front left window motor replacement when the original unit has failed or become slow, noisy, or intermittent.

This part cross-references Ford F57Z1023395AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Front left power window will not move up or down
• Slow or weak window lift operation
• Intermittent window movement from worn motor components
• Noisy window motor operation from internal wear
• Window stops before reaching the fully closed position on auto-up systems

Installation Notes

• Fits 1996-2002 Ford Ranger, front left, and 1996-2001 Ford F-100 Ranger, front left, according to the listed applications
• Includes a kit connector and instruction sheet
• Do not bench-test an express-up or anti-pinch 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 after installation
• Inspect the regulator, tracks, switch, and wiring if the window still binds or only moves in one direction

Quality Assurance

Cardone remanufactures this window lift motor from original equipment cores, then inspects, gauges, renews, and tests the unit before release. The process is designed to deliver OE-style fit and dependable operation while reducing raw material and energy use compared with producing a new part.