window motor bushing info

[4.6rx7]

I have been surfing posts and i noticed alot of tutorials on fixing the power window bushings the kits are like $20 at autozone what we always did was take the gear section apart clean all fragments of old bushing out and instead of getting new plastic bushings which will only break again in the future we use 7/16 nuts this setup will out last the motor itself works on all ford lincoln and mercury window motors

 

[93 LX]

what bushings are you talking about?

 

[4.6rx7]

its the little plastic ones in the gear part the ones that crumble and the motor sill works but the gear wont ove the window

 

[jrichker]

The plastic bushings are a safety clutch to keep you from injuring you, your child, or pet if they get stuck in the window as it rolls up.

 

[4.6rx7]

well if someone isnt smart enough not to roll the window up with someone in it they sould use the plastic then

 

[93 LX]

Dude sometimes lil kids or pets can push the button and get hung up in the window.

 

[4.6rx7]

for 1 kids should not have your keys or be playing in the car for 2 if the car is running to where they could do that trhey should be in a seat belt or carseat not hanging out the window

 

[93 LX]

yeppers you are right and kids always do as they are suppose to right? I know I have 2 and they made it to adulthood so I think for me that would not be a problem but cant seem to keep those dogs in line. Hmm maybe one day they will get the concept of not looking out the window.

 

[4.6rx7]

no dogs allowed in my cars and my kids know better not trying to argue it is a simple cheap fix compared to buying a bushing kit the nuts are like .75 for 3