Dorman 742-188 Window Motor - Front Right or Rear Right

Dorman 742-188 Window Lift Motor

This Dorman window motor is built as a direct replacement for specific Ford, Mercury, and Lincoln-era applications that use a hardwired or plug-in power window motor design. It is precision-engineered to match original fit and performance for dependable window operation in the front right or rear right position.

Key Features

• Direct replacement window lift motor for select vehicles
• Hardwired/plug-in connection style for application-specific fitment
• Window lift gear included for proper motor-to-regulator engagement
• Package contents: window lift motor
• Fits front right and rear right positions on listed applications
• Cross-references ACI 83279 and Cardone Reman 42-3045 for the same application

Detailed Description

Dorman 742-188 is a replacement power window lift motor engineered for select 2005-2009 Ford and Mercury vehicles, including Ford Five Hundred, Ford Freestyle, Ford Taurus, Ford Taurus X, Mercury Montego, and Mercury Sable. It is built to match the original motor’s fit and operating characteristics, helping restore normal window movement when the factory motor has worn out. This part number 742-188 is intended for vehicles that use a hardwired or plug-in motor connection and includes the window lift gear.

Compatible With 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, front right and rear right; 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, rear right; 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, front right and rear right; 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, front right and rear right; 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, front right and rear right; and 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, front right and rear right. For 2007 Ford Freestyle, front right fitment applies to vehicles built to 7/31/06.

What It Helps Fix

• Slow or weak window movement
• Window that will not move up or down
• Intermittent power window operation
• Noisy or failing window motor operation
• Loss of power window function at the front right or rear right door

Installation Notes

Regulator, mounting hardware, and wiring harness are not included. Verify the connector style and position before installation, and confirm vehicle build date for the 2007 Ford Freestyle front right application. Inspect the window regulator and related components for wear before installing the new motor.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this replacement motor to match original equipment fit and performance for the listed applications. Part number 742-188 is built for specific vehicle years, makes, and models to support reliable window operation after the original motor has failed.