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TYC 660236 Window Motor and Regulator Assembly - Front Left

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Reliable Front Left Window Motor and Regulator Assembly

The TYC 660236 window motor and regulator assembly is designed to restore smooth power window operation for your Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, or Marauder. This front left assembly combines durable metal and plastic components with a built-in motor to ensure consistent performance.

  • Complete assembly with motor included for front left window
  • Power-operated window motor for reliable functionality
  • Cable configuration designed for precise window movement
  • Constructed from metal and plastic for durability
  • Compatible with Ford Crown Victoria, Mercury Grand Marquis, and Marauder models

Product Details and Specifications

The TYC 660236 is a power window motor and regulator assembly specifically engineered for the front left mounting position. Featuring a cable-type configuration, this assembly integrates both the motor and regulator components into a single unit. The combination of metal and plastic materials balances strength and weight, providing a durable solution for your vehicle's window system. This assembly does not include installation hardware or instructions, so professional installation or prior experience is recommended. The part number 660236 ensures compatibility with select Ford and Mercury vehicles, including the Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, and Marauder.

Common Applications and Problem Resolution

  • Restores power window function when the window fails to move up or down
  • Replaces worn or damaged window regulator cables causing window misalignment
  • Addresses motor failure resulting in unresponsive window controls
  • Eliminates window noise or jerky movement due to faulty regulator components
  • Solves issues with window sticking or slow operation on front left door

Installation Notes and Tips

This assembly is designed for the front left door and requires removal of the door panel for installation. Since installation hardware is not included, retain original fasteners or source compatible hardware separately. Verify the part number 660236 matches your vehicle’s requirements before installation. Professional installation is recommended to ensure proper alignment and electrical connections.

Quality Assurance and Warranty

TYC manufactures this window motor and regulator assembly to meet or exceed OEM standards for fit and function. The combination of metal and plastic materials provides durability under normal operating conditions. While installation hardware and instructions are not included, the product is backed by TYC’s quality control processes. Please consult the warranty terms provided by TYC or your distributor for specific coverage details.

BrandTYC
Part Number660236
ConfigurationAssembly - cable
Mounting PositionFront left
Installation Instructions IncludedNo
PowerPower
Hardware IncludedNo
Components IncludedComplete assembly
MaterialMetal and plastic
Motor IncludedYes

This part fits 132 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelSubmodelBody TypePositionNotes
2011FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2011FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2011FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2011MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2010FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2010FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2010FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2010MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2009FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2009FordCrown VictoriaFleetSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2009FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2009FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2009MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008FordCrown VictoriaFleetSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2008MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007FordCrown VictoriaFleetSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2007MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaLX SportSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaFleetSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2006MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaLX SportSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005FordCrown VictoriaSpecial EditionSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005MercuryGrand MarquisGSLSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005MercuryGrand MarquisUltimate EditionSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2005MercuryGrand MarquisLimited EditionSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004FordCrown VictoriaLX SportSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2004MercuryMarauderSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003MercuryGrand MarquisLSESedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2003MercuryMarauderSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002FordCrown VictoriaLWBSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2002MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2001MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
2000MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1999MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1998MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1997MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1996MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1995MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1994MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993FordCrown VictoriaPolice InterceptorSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1993MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992FordCrown VictoriaLXSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992FordCrown VictoriaBaseSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992FordCrown VictoriaTouring SedanSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992FordCrown VictoriaSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992MercuryGrand MarquisLSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.
1992MercuryGrand MarquisGSSedanFront LeftComplete Assembly with Cable Configuration, Power, Motor included; Front Left Mounting Position, Hardware not included.

* 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:

3552-1984L

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