Cardone 82-3016 Power Window Motor - Front Left

Cardone Front Left Window Motor

Restore power window operation with this Cardone New Window Lift Motor for the front left position. Built for 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar applications, Part Number 82-3016 is engineered to deliver consistent torque, quiet operation, and dependable fitment for the driver-side window system.

Key Features

• Designed with stronger, less brittle gear material than original equipment to reduce premature wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely lubricated during assembly for quieter operation and longer service life
• Load tested for verified performance before it leaves the factory
• Magnets provide the torque needed to handle extreme weather and worn window lift components
• Meets or exceeds OEM performance expectations
• Guaranteed fit and function for the listed application
• Includes gear; regulator not included

Product Details

Cardone’s Power Window Motor line is built from decades of reverse-engineering experience and applies that engineering approach to new window lift motors. For the Mercury Cougar front left window motor application, Part Number 82-3016 is designed to improve durability at the gear set while maintaining the torque and operating characteristics needed for reliable window movement. This makes it a practical replacement for a failing motor in 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar models.

This part cross-references Mercury F8RZ6323209AA and F8RZ6323395AA for the same application.

Common Problems This Part Can Solve

• Window glass moves slowly or stops partway up or down
• Motor runs but the window does not move
• Grinding, clicking, or stripped-gear noise from the door
• Intermittent front left window operation
• Loss of window movement in cold, hot, or wet weather

Installation Notes

Fits 1999-2002 Mercury Cougar, front left. Confirm the vehicle’s window system before installation and transfer any required components not included with the motor. The package includes a window lift motor and instruction sheet; the regulator is not included. Verify connector style, mounting points, and door-side orientation before final assembly.

Quality Assurance

Each motor is load tested to confirm performance and assembled with the correct lubricant amount for quiet, long-term operation. Cardone’s design updates focus on stronger internal gear material and consistent output for the Mercury Cougar front left window motor application. Part Number 82-3016 is a new electrical replacement built to meet or exceed OEM performance standards.