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Sep 16, 2004 | 07:54 PM

blksbeach

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Driver Window Off Track

I have a '98 Expedition. Couple of days ago driver-side window started to rattle (fully up/down or in-between), then today while lowering window the glass tilted forward about 45 degrees and got hung up. Was able to get glass realigned and fully up.

Question: Best way to remove door panel and tighten window hardware.

All else seems okay (i.e. weather stripping, tightness of closed door, etc.)

thanks

Sep 16, 2004 | 09:21 PM

JerNla

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That happend to our 2002, still under warranty so we brought it in. They had to replace the window track.

Sep 20, 2004 | 11:12 AM

blksbeach

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Found culprit. There is a screw, washer/nut combo on either side of window track (front/rear) that connects to the window (rise/lower) assembly. Removed interior door panel. Screw, washer/nut combo was missing. Found hardware inside and bottom of door. Retrieved, put hardware back in place, tightened both (front/rear) screw, washer/nut combos and all works fine. Approx. 35 minutes.

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Dec 23, 2004 | 12:30 AM

Abnsteel06vette

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i was told you have to glue the glass to the brackets...what kind of glue did you use?

Dec 23, 2004 | 10:14 AM

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On my 98 expy I had the adhesive fail and the window became separated from U-channel bracket. After many calls and estimates ($50-$200) I ended up doing it myself. I went to painters supply and picked up a structural urethane product ($20). Took me 30 minutes and back to normal. Make sure the window is clean where it contacts the u-channel before applying new urethane.(I used dremel with "soft" wire wheel to remove old adhesive).

Jan 3, 2005 | 12:43 PM

The Besh

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Driver window off track

I had the exact same problem on my '97 Expy, but my only way out was to
pay my friendly Ford dealer $295.00 to fix it ! Sounds like this should have been a recall item.