power window motor?
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'90 is the first year of the "aero" body style for those, so it may have the cables abortion in it. Then on the other hand everything else in this particular model year is "leftovers" from the '80s, so you may just be lucky and have the good old medieval torture device instead. Actually this is exactly why '90 is my favorite year for the older towncars, newer body with the sweet 302/AOD combo - aaah, the potential for stupid power for fairly cheap... lol
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From: huntington beach
i replaced the dvrs. side motor in mine with a used one. i tested it before i installed it and it operated smooth but when i did install it the window vibrates as it goes up/down. you guys have any ideas about that???
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Ok my window started acting up today.... have to help it go up or down... can hear something slipping. My only question is why hasn't anyone posted pics of what sounds like a pretty simple fix?
I am going to try and do mine in the morning, will let ya all know how it turns out.
I am going to try and do mine in the morning, will let ya all know how it turns out.
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Remove your door panel slowly after unclipping everything and removing the screws. Be careful not to yank your power door lock and window harnesses. Disconnect your harnesses, remove the panel and set it aside. If you have door weather skins still, remove it carefully. Your door weather skin may be held on by gorilla snot, so go easy when pulling it off so you don't ruin it. Locate the power window motor. You'll see one of the screws and have a general idea of where the other two are located. If gorilla snot is all around said area, scrape it off. You'll see two tiny center punches. These are where you need to drill. I suggest drilling with a smaller drill first and work your way up to the big drill. After drilling, you'll have access to the other two screws. I recommend having a telescoping magnet handy for this. Make sure your window is propped up. I used a screwdriver though a hole in the door closest to the window. Remove the three screws from the power window motor. Grab the motor firmly and push it away (towards the outside of the door) with a slight twist. Remove the motor. Replace it or do whatever you think necessary.
At Ford, whomever decided not to drill the proper holes in the proper locations on the door for the power window motor, should be hit in the face with a framing hammer.
At Ford, whomever decided not to drill the proper holes in the proper locations on the door for the power window motor, should be hit in the face with a framing hammer.
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It had to be some desk jockey engineer!