When a door or tailgate window slows, stalls or stops responding, the Dorman window motor, part number 742-250, is a window lift motor designed to drive the regulator that raises and lowers the glass. It fits many vehicles, among them the 1981-1996 Ford F-150, the 1971-1973 Ford Mustang and the 1981-1996 Ford F-250. See the "Vehicles it fits" section for the full list. Depending on the application, it is cataloged for the front left, front right, rear left, rear right or tailgate window position.
- Direct replacement: built to perform like the original equipment motor on the listed makes, models and years.
- Ideal solution: when the factory motor fails from damage, fatigue or collision impact, this unit is engineered and tested to help bring back original equipment window operation.
- Durable construction: designed and built to strict specifications for dependable performance.
- Trustworthy quality: supported by a US-based team of product experts and more than a century of automotive experience.
Dorman OE Solutions developed this power window motor as a direct-fit replacement for the listed applications. Signs the motor may need replacing include a window that moves slowly, stops partway or will not move at all, or grinding or clicking from inside the door when the switch is pressed. A faulty switch, damaged wiring or a worn regulator can cause the same signs, so diagnose the cause first. If the original motor has failed, this motor replaces it.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will this work as a 1981-1996 Ford F-150 window motor?
It is listed for the 1981-1996 Ford F-150 and the 1981-1996 Ford F-250. Check the "Vehicles it fits" section for your exact vehicle and the correct window position.
Is this also a 1971-1973 Ford Mustang window motor?
Yes, it is listed for the 1971-1973 Ford Mustang. The "Vehicles it fits" section shows every listed application and window position.
What does a window motor do?
It drives the window regulator, the mechanism that raises and lowers the glass when you press the window switch.
What are signs the window motor may need replacing?
Slow movement, a window that stops partway or will not move, or grinding from the door can mean a failing motor. A bad switch, wiring or regulator can cause the same signs, so diagnose first.
Which window positions is this motor cataloged for?
Depending on the application, it is listed for the front left, front right, rear left, rear right or tailgate window. Your vehicle's position is shown in the "Vehicles it fits" section.
