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Dec 20, 2008 | 09:00 AM

mfp4073

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window regulator replacement advice

I am going to replace my window regulator on my pass side to fix the problem I have been having. There is a seller on ebay that has them with motors complete and shipped for $60. I can get the regulator only through ford for 45. Which would you do?

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Parts-Accessories_Car-Truck-Parts-Accessories__FORD-RANGER-MAZDA-TRUCK-WINDOW-REGULATOR-MOTOR-93-05-L_W0QQitemZ390013898043QQddnZPartsQ20Q26Q20Accesso riesQQadiZ2865QQddiZ2811QQadnZCarQ20Q26Q20TruckQ20 PartsQ20Q26Q20AccessoriesQQcmdZViewItemQQptZMotors _Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories?hash=item390013898043 &_trksid=p4506.c0.m245&_trkparms=72%3A543|65%3A12| 39%3A1|240%3A1318

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Dec 20, 2008 | 01:11 PM

michigan66

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What year? Do you need just the regulator or the regulator and motor?

Dec 20, 2008 | 04:18 PM

mfp4073

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the 99 in my sig. The problem I am having is my regulator has stripped gears at the end of the range of motion (up position).

Dec 20, 2008 | 04:27 PM

Rockledge

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Sounds like a no-brainer, you need to get the whole motor/regulator assembly or else buy from Ford. Make sure you support the window glass before you remove the assembly. You're gonna need to drill some rivets out; use some appropriate nuts and bolts (preferably with a dab of loctite) in their place.

Dec 20, 2008 | 04:59 PM

jimdandy

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If it is just a gear problem, check for a gear kit. I know the explorers have them. Much, much cheaper.

Dec 20, 2008 | 06:00 PM

mfp4073

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My understanding is that the complete assembly will have the motor already installed....so I wont have to do any riveting of the motor to the regulator.

Dec 20, 2008 | 08:05 PM

Hank85713

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dont know about the newer trucks, but the ones I got out of a 97 fgor my 94 were not riveted to anything. pretty much the motor bolted to a bracket on the bottom and the motor lined up with the regulator. No plastic gears so they may have changed.