window rolls down, but not back up
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window rolls down, but not back up
hello, long time listener, first time caller.
I have a 03 expediton, the window on the passenger side will roll down but will not roll back up, we replaced the motor but that wasn't it(realize now this was a hasty decison). We then tried taking the switch from the drivers rear door and swaped it with the passenger front, that didn't fix the problem. The switch from the passenger front works on the driver rear window though.
Any ideas on what the culprit is? btw i searched the tsb's and through 10 pages of the search, no luck
thanks in advance!
mike
I have a 03 expediton, the window on the passenger side will roll down but will not roll back up, we replaced the motor but that wasn't it(realize now this was a hasty decison). We then tried taking the switch from the drivers rear door and swaped it with the passenger front, that didn't fix the problem. The switch from the passenger front works on the driver rear window though.
Any ideas on what the culprit is? btw i searched the tsb's and through 10 pages of the search, no luck
thanks in advance!
mike
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The regulator and motor are separate pieces. I've had to replace both front regulators on my '03. My symptoms sound a little different to yours tho. Up and down were both slow and I could hear a grinding sound. Eventually it wouldn't go up at all without help. Not a big job to replace. Search for "yardbird", he posted an excellent how-to with pics on the regulator replacement. It's several years old now but you should be able to find it.
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Replace the master switch in the driver's door. The power and control wiring first runs through it, then it goes on to the other door switches.
You might try beating on the front passenger switch in the driver's door to see if you can make the window go up. This would at least confirm the switch is the problem.
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I remember a post on how-to clean the window switches.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ow-switch.html
Check this link out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...ow-switch.html
Check this link out.
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To clarify: It goes down with power, and then?
a) no motor at all going up?
b) motor groans to a stop?
c) creaking, squeaking occurs and it stops?
a) bad switch, somewhere
b) just like mine, tracks need to be cleaned and lubed, silicone the rubber parts. Ford did not get this one just right. Many others have same problem..
c) possible b), but also could regulator or cables messed up.
If its any consolation, I too replaced the motor, only to find that it was the same afterwards....
a) no motor at all going up?
b) motor groans to a stop?
c) creaking, squeaking occurs and it stops?
a) bad switch, somewhere
b) just like mine, tracks need to be cleaned and lubed, silicone the rubber parts. Ford did not get this one just right. Many others have same problem..
c) possible b), but also could regulator or cables messed up.
If its any consolation, I too replaced the motor, only to find that it was the same afterwards....
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The problem was solved. It turned out to be the driver's master switch.
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Possible Alternate problem to look for.
I know this user has solved the problem, but I wanted to add my 2 cents, as I used this thread to help solve the problem. I went step by step thru this thread to fix RR window not rolling up. Found that it was a dirty contact in the drivers master switch. Put it all together only to find that the window still wouldn't roll up using the RR switch. That's when I noticed that the small plastic post that actuates 'up' had literally melted off. Electrical works fine. Anyone have any insight into what causes this? ('01 SuperCrew)
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I have an 05 super duty that also had the same problem with the switch as your super crew, and needed the switch replaced. I think that the switch gets hot from the bad connection and melts the internals. That's my opinion
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I fixed this problem
2004 F250 Crew Cab SuperDuty, 6.0 Diesel
Passenger side window would roll down but not back up and there were no sounds coming from motor or door when I tried to roll it back up.
$123 replacement switch panel from local parts depot. Popped the old one out, unplugged 4 power plugs from bottom of units, popped new one in.
Everything worked fine. Easy fix except for the cost of the part.
This is what I bought
http://www.switchdoctor.net/ford-win...m-4-door-.html
Passenger side window would roll down but not back up and there were no sounds coming from motor or door when I tried to roll it back up.
$123 replacement switch panel from local parts depot. Popped the old one out, unplugged 4 power plugs from bottom of units, popped new one in.
Everything worked fine. Easy fix except for the cost of the part.
This is what I bought
http://www.switchdoctor.net/ford-win...m-4-door-.html
2001 Expedition driver power window won't roll back up