Power Window Motor: Service and Repair

1994 Ford Aerostar AWD V6-245 4.0LSECTION Service and Repair




Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

NOTE: On vehicles equipped with EEC, when the battery has been disconnected and reconnected, some abnormal drive symptoms may occur while the EEC processor relearns its adaptive strategy. The vehicle may need to be driven 10 miles or more to relearn the strategy.

2. Remove the door trim panel.

3. Disconnect power window motor wire harness connector.








4. Check inside the door to make sure electrical wires are not in line with holes to be drilled in the door inner panel. Using a 12.7mm (1/2-inch) diameter drill bit, drill two holes in the door inner panel at the drill dimples located opposite the two unexposed motor drive retainer screws.









5. Remove the three motor mount retainer screws using two drilled holes and existing larger hole access to screw heads.

6. Push the motor toward the outside sheet metal to disengage the motor and drive from the regulator gear. After the motor and drive are disengaged, prop the window in full up position.

7. Remove the motor and drive from inside the door.

WARNING: AEROSTAR HAS A COUNTERBALANCED SPRING. WINDOW MUST BE IN UP POSITION TO REMOVE POWER MOTOR OR BLOCKED TO PREVENT WINDOW FROM SUDDENLY RAISING, CAUSING POSSIBLE INJURY.


Installation

1. Install a new motor and assembly. Tighten motor retaining screws to 5.6-9.6 N-m (50-84 in-lb).

2. Install two pieces for Pressure Sensitive Waterproof Tape D6AZ-19627-A or equivalent body tape 25.4mm (1 inch) square over drilled holes.

3. Connect power window motor wiring, and battery ground cable.

4. Remove glass prop and check window operation.

5. Make sure door drain holes are open.

6. Install trim panel.
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
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  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.