Dorman 49235 Door Window Switch - Front Left

Power Window Switch for Ford and Mercury

This Dorman door window switch restores driver-side window control with a direct replacement design that matches the original switch’s appearance and function. Built for a plug-and-play installation, Dorman 49235 is a practical choice for Ford and Mercury vehicles with a front left 5-button switch layout.

Compatible With 1986-1997 Ford and Mercury applications, including Ford Taurus, Ford Mustang, Ford Explorer, Ford Tempo, Ford F-350, and Mercury Sable and Topaz, this illuminated black-and-silver switch is made for a clean OE-style fit.

Key Features

• Direct replacement door window switch for the front left position
• Matches the original switch appearance and function
• Illuminated design for improved visibility
• Black and silver finish with plastic housing
• Female connector with male bullet terminals
• Simple plug-and-play installation
• Part number 49235 for easy identification

Detailed Description

Dorman 49235 is engineered as a replacement power window switch for vehicles that use a 5-button driver-side door switch. It is designed to restore normal window operation without requiring a dealer-only repair path. The switch uses a plastic housing, illuminated face, and OE-style layout to maintain the look and feel of the original interior control. For shoppers searching for a Ford Taurus power window switch, Mustang driver window switch, or Explorer front left window switch, this part number 49235 provides a direct-fit solution.

This part cross-references DWS1149 and E6DZ14529A for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Nonresponsive power window controls
• Intermittent window switch operation
• Broken or worn driver-side switch contacts
• Illumination failure in the switch assembly
• Interior switch replacement after physical wear

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle uses a front left, 5-button door window switch before ordering. This switch uses a female connector and bullet-style terminals, and no wiring harness, mounting hardware, or instruction manual is included. Confirm the connector style and switch layout against the original unit for proper installation on Ford F-350, Ford Explorer, Ford Tempo, Ford Mustang, Ford Taurus, Mercury Sable, and Mercury Topaz applications.

Quality Assurance

Dorman manufactures replacement electrical components to match original equipment form and function. Part 49235 is built for durability and direct replacement use in the listed Ford and Mercury applications.