Cardone 85-2044 Windshield Wiper Motor - Rear

Rear Wiper Motor for Escape, Mariner, and Tribute

Restore rear wiper operation with this new Cardone windshield wiper motor, part number 85-2044. It is built for the rear position on select Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, and Mazda Tribute models, with design updates aimed at durable, quiet performance in everyday driving and harsh weather.

Key Features

• New Cardone windshield wiper motor for rear applications
• Stronger gear material than original equipment to reduce wear, stripping, and breakage
• Precisely lubricated assembly for quiet operation and longer service life
• Load tested for reliable performance before release
• Magnets engineered to deliver torque for demanding weather and worn linkage conditions
• Blade terminal connection with 2 mounting holes and eyelet/grommet mounting type
• Package includes the wiper motor and instruction manual

Product Details

Cardone 85-2044 is a rear windshield wiper motor designed for 2001-2007 Ford Escape, 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner, and 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute applications. This part is built from Cardone’s long-running remanufacturing and reverse-engineering experience, with updated internal gear materials and controlled lubrication to improve durability and operating consistency. It is a direct-fit style replacement for rear wiper service where the original motor has failed, become noisy, or no longer parks correctly.

This part cross-references Ford 4L8Z17508AB and Mazda EC0167450A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Rear wiper motor failure on Ford Escape, Mercury Mariner, or Mazda Tribute
• Intermittent or inoperative rear wiper movement
• Noisy rear wiper operation caused by worn internal gears
• Wiper blades stopping mid-sweep or failing to park correctly
• Performance loss from torque reduction in the motor or linkage system

Installation Notes and Tips

Fits 2001-2007 Ford Escape, rear. Fits 2005-2007 Mercury Mariner, rear. Fits 2001-2006 Mazda Tribute, rear. This wiper motor does not include the washer pump. If the vehicle uses a hidden-park setup and the blades stop in the wrong position, check crank arm alignment on the motor shaft and follow the vehicle-specific reset procedure. If the system will not operate after installation, bench test the wiper motor and washer pump together, since some systems will not run if the washer pump has failed.

For moisture-sensitive systems, a rain sensor mounted inside the windshield near the rearview mirror sends input to the control module, which then adjusts wiper motor speed. Verify the vehicle’s equipment before replacement when diagnosing rain-sensing operation.

Quality Assurance

Cardone designs this new wiper motor line as an improvement over the original design, using stronger gear materials, controlled lubrication, and load testing to support dependable operation. E-waste compliant: Yes.