[Xris]

Yall have no idea how appreciative that I am for all your help. My rear window motor stopped working, so I pulled it today and sure enough those plastic bushings had grenaded inside of it. I went to the parts store, they didn't have just the bushings...they had the whole gear kit for $20. I passed on that and got some heater hose and then came home and cut sections off a small bolt to go in the center of the heater hose. It works like a charm and has a little give, but I guarantee this will last alot longer than those plastic bushings. Thanks again

Do you have pics in regard to what this setup looks like? Mine stopped working last week. If I can do this cheap...I say why not. Besides I need to get this thing done ASAP...getting hot and humid and the window is stuck shut! Thanks!

 

[Xris]

I mentioned in a previous post that my window would not go down. Finally got the chance to take it apart last night (the motor) and found that the torque pins were in good shape...no explosion. I tested the wiring and it was fine. Is there anyway to test the motor? Try a direct hook-up to an electrical source to see if it will turn? If it is not the torque pins or gear then what is the problem...can it be fixed or do I have to go buy another stickin motor? Thanks everyone!

I was hoping it was the pins...may be a worse case scenerio though.

by the way if I have to purchase another motor at least I will have two sets of gears and pins! Still in good shape!

 

[Xris]

Door Motor

Six...it was the door motor. I'll try messing with the set screw to see if I can get'er working. If that dos'nt work I'll hit it with a frickin' hammer!

 

[Xris]

Tap it ! Xris

If it doesn't work then take it out and pound on it until you're smilin' !:toothless

Sixlitre

Six - It worked. I first did some adjusting with the screw, did'nt seem to help. Then I gave it a few taps around the canister and I got slight movement. Form there I played with the screw and kept tapping until it was constent. The same thing probably happend to my other window motor a few years back. Good thing I kept it...you never know what parts you can salavage. The torque pins on the "removed" unit were in better shape then the ones I currently had in. So I swapped them out, slammed some grease in, installed and voila! Window working smooth!

Lessons learned...a summary:
1) Before you think your motor is all bad check the torque pins and gear
2) Work with the adjusting screw
3) If that dosn't work...tap it with a hammer...man's best friend!
4) Always save parts that may be useful down the road!!!!

Thanks everyone...you just saved me $35-$45!

 

[Xris]

two questions....

my passengers side window is stuck down, it wont budge either, motor seems to be completely shot, no power coming from it at all..

1. it looks easy to replace and drill the holes, but will the window being stuck down, get in the way of the replacement of the window motor?


2. can you purchase window motors at a parts store, or are they too specific of a part, and have to order online?

Sliq -
1. no the window will not be in your way when trying to access the motor. The motor is located left of the track and window.
2. I just recently (as of last week) purchased a remanufactured motor from O'Riellys/Checker/whatever. So yes you can get them from the auto store. Just let them know year or bronco, motor, etc. I was able to score the reman motor for $39 with discount! Normal will cost around $50.

 

[Xris]

Interchangable Motors

Also...thought i would post this from Dustball...
Ford
1986 - 1989 Aerostar 1968 - 1970 Fairlane
1981 - 1992 Bronco 1978 - 1983 Fairmont
1985 - 1987 Bronco II 1968 - 1970 Falcon
1965 - 1972 Country Squire 1965 - 1967 Galaxie
1987 - 1989 Country Squire 1965 - 1974 Galaxie 500
1965 - 1972 Custom 1972 Gran Torino
1967 - 1972 Custom 500 1974 Gran Torino
1974 - 1977 Custom 500 1981 - 1982 Granada
1981 - 1983 E-100 Econoline 1965 - 1978 LTD
1981 - 1984 E-150 Econoline 1980 - 1986 LTD
1990 E-150 Econoline 1987 - 1989 LTD Crown Victoria
1981 - 1984 E-250 Econoline 1977 - 1979 LTD II
1990 E-250 Econoline 1969 - 1972 Mustang
1981 - 1984 E-350 Econoline 1969 - 1972 Ranch Wagon
1990 E-350 Econoline 1974 Ranch Wagon
1975 - 1976 Elite 1968 - 1972 Ranchero
1990 - 1992 F Super Duty 1985 - 1987 Ranger
1981 - 1983 F-100 1984 - 1994 Tempo
1981 - 1992 F-150 1967 - 1972 Thunderbird
1981 - 1992 F-250 1977 - 1979 Thunderbird
1981 - 1992 F-350 1968 - 1972 Torino

Lincoln
1966 - 1972 Continental 1977 - 1979 Mark V
1969 - 1971 Mark III 1989 Town Car
1972 - 1976 Mark IV

Mercury
1964 - 1967 Caliente 1969 - 1970 Marauder
1966 - 1967 Capri 1967 - 1978 Marquis
1987 - 1989 Colony Park 1983 - 1986 Marquis
1966 - 1969 Comet 1965 - 1968 Montclair
1975 - 1977 Comet 1968 - 1976 Montego
1965 - 1968 Commuter 1965 - 1974 Monterey
1969 - 1979 Cougar 1965 - 1968 Park Lane
1981 - 1982 Cougar 1968 Parklane
1966 - 1967 Cyclone 1984 - 1994 Topaz
1975 - 1978 Grand Marquis 1966 - 1967 Villager
1983 - 1989 Grand Marquis 1978 - 1983 Zephyr
1965 - 1967 Marauder

 

[Xris]

sweet, well I can see what I'll be doing this afternoon /tomorrow if I'm too lazy haha

so its literally just 3 or 4 bolts, then cut wires, re attach wires to the new motor, bolt back in, and done?

Assuming that the motor has never been serviced, you will need to drill the one hole (dimpled) to gain access to the hidden bolt. UNbolt, pull motor, clip wires, insert new motor...rewire...viola!

Seriously bud...this took me 5 minutes to do the last time. Of course I have become somewhat of an expert over the years!

I felt like a one-man NASCAR pit crew!

 

[Xris]

haha nice, okay, it just seems too easy I think haha. It looks like I could get it from Summit shipped for 43 or 59 in the store, I'll prob spend the extra money and get it today, so I can get it done, and take the plastic bag off the door :doh0715:

If you have never done it before, give yourself 30 minutes. Reread some of the how-to posts before your motor comes that way you have all the tools ready and you know exactly what to expect. Have fun...good luck!

 

[Xris]

thanks for your help xris, and to stagmata I think it was, who had the write up. I got a new one for 58 bucks plus tax at Autozone today, and its installed now, works great... Although it looks like it was the pins in the other one, so I could have just got the pin set, but we live and learn, I'm just happy its working

Did you have a core return? Or do you still have the old motor? If you still have the old motor spend a little more, get the torque pins and have a back up! The passenger side window motor also is a direct replacement for the tailgate motor...just an FYI.