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Standard Ignition S-843 Window Defroster Connector

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Window Defroster Connector for Ford and Lincoln

Standard Ignition S-843 is a male window defroster connector built for electrical repair work on Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury vehicles. It uses one male terminal and one wire to restore a secure connection where the original connector has failed, corroded, or broken.

Standard Ignition S-843 is engineered with high-grade materials for strong conductivity and consistent electrical contact. It is a practical OE-style repair connector for rear window defroster circuits and related harness applications on a wide range of Ford and Lincoln platforms.

Key Features

  • Male connector and male terminal design
  • 1 terminal and 1 wire configuration
  • Built for rear window defroster electrical repair
  • High-grade materials for reliable conductivity
  • OE-style pigtail and socket replacement from Standard Ignition
  • Part number S-843 for easy identification

Detailed Description

This Standard Ignition S-843 window defroster connector is designed for technicians replacing damaged electrical connectors in rear defogger and related HVAC or switch circuits. It is listed across many Ford, Lincoln, and Mercury applications, including Ford Edge, Explorer, Flex, Taurus, Mustang, Escape, F-150, and Lincoln MKX, MKT, and Navigator. The connector supports repair work where the original plug no longer maintains a dependable connection.

This part cross-references Hygrade Tuneup 759 for the same application. Standard Ignition S-843 is a direct-fit electrical repair component for vehicles such as the Ford Explorer, Ford Taurus, and Lincoln MKX when the original connector has failed.

What It Helps Fix

  • Broken or heat-damaged rear defroster connector terminals
  • Intermittent rear window defogger operation
  • Corrosion at the connector interface
  • Loose electrical contact in HVAC or switch harness connections
  • Failed pigtail connections on Ford and Lincoln electrical systems

Installation Notes and Tips

  • Verify connector gender and terminal style before installation.
  • Match the vehicle application to the exact year and model listed in fitment.
  • Inspect the mating terminal and harness for corrosion or heat damage before splicing.
  • Confirm the repair location on rear defroster, HVAC floor mode door actuator, or power seat switch circuits where listed.

Quality Assurance

Standard Ignition uses high-grade materials and long-term product development focused on technician needs. The S-843 is built to restore dependable electrical contact in applications where original equipment connectors have failed.

BrandStandard Ignition
Part NumberS-843
Connector GenderMale
Terminal GenderMale
Terminal Quantity1
Wire Quantity1

This part fits 251 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelPositionNotes
2012FordEdgeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2012FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2012FordFlexN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2012FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2012LincolnMKTN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2012LincolnMKXN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordEdgeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordF-250 Super DutyN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordF-350 Super DutyN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordFlexN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011LincolnMKTN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2011LincolnMKXN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordEdgeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordFlexN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010LincolnMKTN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010LincolnMKXN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2010MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordEdgeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordFlexN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordFusionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009LincolnMKSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009LincolnMKXN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009LincolnMKZN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009MercuryMilanN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2009MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordEdgeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordFusionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008LincolnMKXN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008LincolnMKZN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008MercuryMilanN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2008MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordEscapeN/A
2007FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordFive HundredN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordFreestarN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordFreestarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2007FordFusionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007LincolnMKZN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007MercuryMilanN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007MercuryMontegoN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2007MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordEscapeN/A
2006FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordFive HundredN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordFreestarN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordFreestarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2006FordGTN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006MercuryMontegoN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2006MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordEscapeN/A
2005FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordExpeditionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordFive HundredN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordFreestarN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordGTN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005FordThunderbirdN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005LincolnAviatorN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005LincolnNavigatorN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005MercuryMontegoN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2005MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordEscapeN/A
2004FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordExpeditionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordF-150N/A
2004FordFreestarN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004FordThunderbirdN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004LincolnAviatorN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004LincolnNavigatorN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2004MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordEscapeN/A
2003FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordExplorer SportN/A
2003FordF-150N/A
2003FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordThunderbirdN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2003LincolnAviatorN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003LincolnTown CarN/A
2003MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2003MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordE-150 EconolineN/A
2002FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2002FordE-250 EconolineN/A
2002FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2002FordEscapeN/A
2002FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordExpeditionN/A
2002FordExplorerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordExplorer SportN/A
2002FordExplorer Sport TracN/A
2002FordF-150N/A
2002FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordThunderbirdN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2002LincolnContinentalN/A
2002LincolnLSN/A
2002LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002LincolnNavigatorN/A
2002LincolnTown CarN/A
2002MercuryMountaineerN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2002MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001FordE-150 EconolineN/A
2001FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2001FordE-250 EconolineN/A
2001FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2001FordEscapeN/A
2001FordEscapeN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001FordExpeditionN/A
2001FordExplorerN/A
2001FordExplorer SportN/A
2001FordF-150N/A
2001FordMustangN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2001LincolnContinentalN/A
2001LincolnLSN/A
2001LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2001LincolnNavigatorN/A
2001LincolnTown CarN/A
2001MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2000FordE-150 EconolineN/A
2000FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2000FordE-250 EconolineN/A
2000FordE-350 EconolineN/A
2000FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
2000FordExcursionN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2000FordExpeditionN/A
2000FordExplorerN/A
2000FordF-150N/A
2000FordMustangN/A
2000FordTaurusN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2000FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
2000LincolnContinentalN/A
2000LincolnLSN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
2000LincolnNavigatorN/A
2000LincolnTown CarN/A
2000MercuryMountaineerN/A
2000MercurySableN/ARear window defogger module connector compatible with rear HVAC floor mode door actuator harness and power seat switch.
1999FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1999FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1999FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1999FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1999FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1999FordExpeditionN/A
1999FordExplorerN/A
1999FordF-150N/A
1999FordMustangN/A
1999FordWindstarN/A
1999LincolnNavigatorN/A
1999LincolnTown CarN/A
1999MercuryMountaineerN/A
1998FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1998FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1998FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1998FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1998FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1998FordExpeditionN/A
1998FordExplorerN/A
1998FordF-150N/A
1998FordMustangN/A
1998FordRangerN/A
1998FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1998LincolnNavigatorN/A
1998LincolnTown CarN/A
1998MercuryMountaineerN/A
1997FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1997FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1997FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1997FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1997FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1997FordExpeditionN/A
1997FordExplorerN/A
1997FordMustangN/A
1997FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1997MercuryMountaineerN/A
1996FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1996FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1996FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1996FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1996FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1996FordMustangN/A
1996FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1995FordCrown VictoriaN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1995FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1995FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1995FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1995FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1995FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1995FordF-250N/A
1995FordF-350N/A
1995FordMustangN/A
1995FordTaurusN/A
1995FordWindstarN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1995MercuryGrand MarquisN/ABlack; 1 Term. Female
1995MercurySableN/A
1994FordCrown VictoriaN/A
1994FordE-150 EconolineN/A
1994FordE-150 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1994FordE-250 EconolineN/A
1994FordE-350 EconolineN/A
1994FordE-350 Econoline Club WagonN/A
1994FordF-250N/A
1994FordF-350N/A
1994FordTaurusN/A
1994MercuryGrand MarquisN/A
1994MercurySableN/A
1993FordCrown VictoriaN/A
1993MercuryGrand MarquisN/A

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

1P13913U2Z14S411KBA57-517075988862301EC201PT5678PTA1751WPT371

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.