Nice video! I have a 1996 TC that i have replaced all 4 regulators because of broken or stretched cables. I've found that the secret to making the regulators last is to keep the glass channel runs cleaned and lubricated with silicone spray. Use the silicone that dries. One last thing, the '96 shop manual states to lubricate the regulator's mechanism with Teflon grease. Ford sells the grease in what looks like a pint paint can. The grease just happens to be baby blue in color. Didn't mean to wright a book. Just thought I might share something that may help someone one day.
One of the most needed videos with ford car's. I always push down on those pull strap clips and use my pick on the bottom at same time . Haven't broken one since. Thanks
This is great, thank you! I just bought a 1992, and I have this to do on all but the driver's door, since they failed within two weeks of getting the car. 😂 I also had to fix broken plastic screw sockets inside the window switch. I ended up rebuilding them using zip ties melted with an old soldering iron. It took time, but they're now right as rain!
I totally agree with those little covers tabs always being broken. Subsequent to this happening if no new covers are sourced, one solution is to use some butyl tape ( usually used for holding windshields and glass in place on older cars before urethane became popular ) to hold them on to the screw behind them. Actually works pretty well at keeping them in place .
Interesting how the set up in this Town Car is a bit different than the earlier ones. Sad to hear that the regulator has cables! But they are what they are. Thank you for another instructiona video, Tony.
Tony, Hello very good explanation and video. It appears i need to do all 4 doors this same way on my'90, Town car. Glad i came across your video.. wish me luck.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I just bought a 1990 and it’s my first car 😭 only thing wrong with it was windshield wipers needed replacing all 4 window motors and that’s literally it guy ordered the wrong ones for it 65,146 miles I paid 1600 for it owner passed away son was trying to fix what his dad never finished and decided to sell it I’m so happy with my purchase I love old cars ❤️
I never knew that this generation used rivets to mount the window motor to the door frame. I know on the 98 and beyond they use torx bolts ( much easier). Just purchased a 97 dirt cheap in perfect condition. Going to fix a few things and flip for profit it needs a window motor in the rear. Glad I watched this first.
I really like the way you explain things in depth, however, the camera was too close to the door for me to follow you through the whole process. Other than that, thanks for your videos!
Thank you. It's hard without an extra person to hold the camera. I think most people can accomplish it with my teachings. Most people get the job done.
Very interesting. Boy you sure have more patience than I do. What a job. Not only need patience but to be a contortionist too. You would think the geniuses that design these things would make it easier to access for repairs. Not to mention maybe make the parts out of something like steel that won't predictably fall apart. Sadists.
Most people don't push the window up before attempting. Then shatter the window when drilling out the rivets .Always push the window up and tape it up while working
Thank you! However, I'm trying to somewhat retire, and that is why I'm doing videos to show people how to do these these themselves. I do charge $75.00 per hour at this time.
Thanks! They are all over eBay. 👇 www.ebay.com/itm/372646485348?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RtXQNpYyTDu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RitHQGxcQy2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
Nice video! I have a 1996 TC that i have replaced all 4 regulators because of broken or stretched cables. I've found that the secret to making the regulators last is to keep the glass channel runs cleaned and lubricated with silicone spray. Use the silicone that dries. One last thing, the '96 shop manual states to lubricate the regulator's mechanism with Teflon grease. Ford sells the grease in what looks like a pint paint can. The grease just happens to be baby blue in color. Didn't mean to wright a book. Just thought I might share something that may help someone one day.
Thank you! Those regulators are a big reason why I like the 89 and older ones.
One of the most needed videos with ford car's. I always push down on those pull strap clips and use my pick on the bottom at same time . Haven't broken one since. Thanks
Thank you!
This is great, thank you! I just bought a 1992, and I have this to do on all but the driver's door, since they failed within two weeks of getting the car. 😂 I also had to fix broken plastic screw sockets inside the window switch. I ended up rebuilding them using zip ties melted with an old soldering iron. It took time, but they're now right as rain!
Awesome, thank you! You'll get it all fixed.
You make me want to go out and get a classic to tinker on! Definitely choose a Lincoln for sure.
They sure are something!
I totally agree with those little covers tabs always being broken. Subsequent to this happening if no new covers are sourced, one solution is to use some butyl tape ( usually used for holding windshields and glass in place on older cars before urethane became popular ) to hold them on to the screw behind them. Actually works pretty well at keeping them in place .
Very true. I like double sticky 3M trim tape as well.
Interesting how the set up in this Town Car is a bit different than the earlier ones. Sad to hear that the regulator has cables! But they are what they are. Thank you for another instructiona video, Tony.
You're welcome. Yes, 1990 is when they switched to cables, and they never switched back. I'll stick with my 89.
Tony, Hello very good explanation and video. It appears i need to do all 4 doors this same way on my'90, Town car. Glad i came across your video.. wish me luck.
You're welcome, and thank you! I have videos for the front and back. Please subscribe and stay tuned.
Bro me to I’m glad I found this
Thank you!
@@tonyscarcare5657 I just bought a 1990 and it’s my first car 😭 only thing wrong with it was windshield wipers needed replacing all 4 window motors and that’s literally it guy ordered the wrong ones for it 65,146 miles I paid 1600 for it owner passed away son was trying to fix what his dad never finished and decided to sell it I’m so happy with my purchase I love old cars ❤️
What a great deal! Congratulations!
Love my LTC. If you know, you know. If you don’t know, I can’t explain it to you. 💙
I never knew that this generation used rivets to mount the window motor to the door frame. I know on the 98 and beyond they use torx bolts ( much easier). Just purchased a 97 dirt cheap in perfect condition. Going to fix a few things and flip for profit it needs a window motor in the rear. Glad I watched this first.
Thanks. I hope it helped you out.
Pretty informative. Thanks. I have a '96 but don't know if I'm gonna try and tackle that.
Thanks! It's pretty much the same thing. There's not much to it.
I really like the way you explain things in depth, however, the camera was too close to the door for me to follow you through the whole process. Other than that, thanks for your videos!
Thank you. It's hard without an extra person to hold the camera. I think most people can accomplish it with my teachings. Most people get the job done.
Very interesting. Boy you sure have more patience than I do. What a job. Not only need patience but to be a contortionist too. You would think the geniuses that design these things would make it easier to access for repairs. Not to mention maybe make the parts out of something like steel that won't predictably fall apart. Sadists.
It is pretty bad.
Most people don't push the window up before attempting. Then shatter the window when drilling out the rivets .Always push the window up and tape it up while working
For sure!
Another good job!
Thanks Ma!
I just bought a 1990 Towncar one owner with 49,600 mile and have to do all the window except drivers window.
The driver window has probably already been done.
How can this be done with the window in the down position. Can I manually crank the window up?
You can pull the window up by hand. Especially if someone holds the switch in the up position while you do it.
Great job Tony...whats your hourly rate? Or is charged by the job?
Thank you! However, I'm trying to somewhat retire, and that is why I'm doing videos to show people how to do these these themselves. I do charge $75.00 per hour at this time.
@@tonyscarcare5657 I can certainly understand the retirement thing...good luck in all you do Sir...
Thank you very much!
Great video but where's the parts list, links.
Thanks! They are all over eBay. 👇
www.ebay.com/itm/372646485348?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=RtXQNpYyTDu&sssrc=4429486&ssuid=RitHQGxcQy2&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
What kind of light bulb or size is in the door ? I need one or two
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@@tonyscarcare5657 thank you so much 🙏🏽
You're welcome.
Any idea what the part # is for the broken pieces inside the window motor itself?
Go to eBay and type in Ford window motor torque pins. They are all over.
Any Advance Auto with a HELP section normally stocks these in packs of three.
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Thanks, buddy!
I was gonna do this myself but after watching this disaster no way.
It's given so many other people the confidence to do it themselves and save money.
It's easy. If you have a functioning brain. You have to have a functional brain.