[DeTomaso] Late model window motor

[Charles McCall]

I bought Ford Taurus motors for my late model car, as this is a common
retrofit for the Ford era cars.

I took my door panel off and pulled the mechanism out and found that the
metal bracket to which the motor is mounted is completely different from
the early cars. There was no material where I would need to bolt the new
motor to the bracket. I put everything back the way it was, and the Taurus
motors are back on the shelf.

I mention this as I don't believe this has been commented in the past. If
you are looking for a challenge, then perhaps you could fabricate a new
bracket, duplicating the old style, and use a Taurus or Windstar motor on
this bracket? But you should know that it isn't plug-and-play as on earlier
cars...


On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 6:48 PM, Chris <Chrispantera at sepanteras.com> wrote:

> Does anyone know of a window motor replacement for late model cars (9000
> series)? Switch and all electrics test okay, the gear looks worn but not
> broken, the motor runs but is very tired sounding and extremely slow in
> movement. In fact it's slower going down than going up.
> I've regreased the motor gear, removed/cleaned/regreased the regulator and
> track. Even removed the window to relieve the weight, the motor still acts
> the same.
> Took the motor to the local electrical repair shop where he said it was
> working so there was nothing he could do. I told him it's okay without a
> load, but once connected to the regulator and track, it's slow again. His
> only suggestion was to check the ground.
> Contacted a few vendors, their suggestion is to replace with older
> regulator
> and motor (+/- $500) and/or install the Vader system (+/- $750). Looking
> for
> alternatives before spending that much on a window.
> Thanks,
> Chris
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