Dorman 742-189 Window Motor - Front Left or Rear Left

Dorman 742-189 Window Lift Motor

Dorman 742-189 is a power window lift motor built for specific Ford, Mercury, and Taurus-family applications. It is engineered to match original fit and operating performance for a direct replacement in the rear left or front left door, depending on vehicle application.

Key Features

• Direct replacement window motor for select Ford and Mercury vehicles
• Hardwired/plug-in design for application-specific electrical connection
• Includes window lift gear
• Window lift motor only; regulator not included
• Mounting hardware and wiring harness not included
• Fits rear left and front left positions on listed applications

Application Details

Compatible with 2008-2009 Ford Taurus, rear left; 2008-2009 Ford Taurus X, rear left; 2008-2009 Mercury Sable, rear left; 2005-2007 Ford Five Hundred, rear left; 2005-2007 Ford Freestyle, rear left; 2005-2007 Mercury Montego, rear left; and 2005 Ford Freestyle, front left. This Dorman 742-189 window motor is a fitment-specific replacement for vehicles that use the listed door and position configurations.

This part cross-references Cardone Reman 42-3066 for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Window glass that no longer moves up or down
• Slow or weak power window operation
• Intermittent window movement from a worn motor
• Noisy operation caused by internal motor wear
• Loss of power window function at the rear left or front left door

Installation Notes

Verify the vehicle year, make, model, and door position before ordering. This replacement uses a hardwired/plug-in connection style and does not include the regulator, mounting hardware, or wiring harness. Confirm the existing connector style and door assembly condition before installation. The included window lift gear supports proper transfer of motion to the window mechanism.

Quality Assurance

Dorman designs this window lift motor to match the fit and performance of the original unit in the listed applications. It is intended as a direct replacement for select Ford Taurus, Ford Freestyle, Mercury Sable, and related models covered by the fitment data.