How do you replace a window regulator and motor for a 1994 crown Victoria?

Answer 1

I have a 93 vic that I bought that had all 4 windows that would not operate. The regulators that raise and lower the windows were a cable operated type that were in good condition. Problem; the motors would run but would not operate the regulators. There was a clicking sound in the motors. I found out that there is a clutch type overload mechanism in the drive gear of the motors that was worn causing the slipage. Once the motor is removed a quick fix can be done. 1. Remove the small screw that holds the plate where the spline shaft comes thru. 2. If yours are like mine, there is a large bull gear made of plastic with a triangle shaped hole that the spline shaft rest in. 3. You might notice that there is room around the spline shaft that is void. 4. Place (3) about 1/4" balls from an old bearing down in these holes, grease & and re-assemble the drive motor. This acts as a pawl like on a pull rope start lawn mower and the spline shaft will turn the regulator. Notice that the drive motors will now stall in the top & bottm most positions but that is ok as long as you don't keep pressing the switch after the operation cycle. Its a quick fix that works......