Notices
1999 - 2016 Super Duty 1999 to 2016 Ford F250, F350, F450 and F550 Super Duty with diesel V8 and gas V8 and V10 engines
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by: Real Truck

Windows will not go up

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 07:50 PM
  #1  
randomhero1172's Avatar
randomhero1172
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,130
Likes: 0
From: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Windows will not go up

Well, put my driver side window down today and it will not go back up. No signs of the motor going bad (not slow, or laggy going up or down) just seems like it got stuck. Wiring seem to be good. No chaffed wires or exposed wired, I think its the switch its self. Is this possible? I tried pulling it back up after i took off plastic cover but its just stuck and will not budge. Any ideas? Thanks every one
 
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:03 PM
  #2  
F350-6's Avatar
F350-6
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
If you suspect the switch, have you tried either shorting the up and power wire together, or trying the switch from the other side to see if that fixes the problem?
 
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:11 PM
  #3  
randomhero1172's Avatar
randomhero1172
Thread Starter
|
Posting Guru
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 1,130
Likes: 0
From: Bloomfield Hills, MI
Its the driver side window - so no alternate switch. But yes, i pulled apart the entire up/down switch unit and the "up" position on the driver side window doesnt feel right at all. Im pretty sure this is the problem. Thanks for the quick reply
 
Reply
Old Jul 29, 2008 | 08:34 PM
  #4  
F350-6's Avatar
F350-6
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
I haven't played with this (only 259k on the truck so it hasn't broke yet), but bear with my thought process here. You've got 4 rocker switches on the drivers door, and the drivers window won't go up. Can you re-wire the switches so that the passenger up/down button controls the drivers window and vice versa? If it's not wired that way, can you pull the passenger side switch (just leave it loose) and hook it up to the driver side window wires to see if that fixes the problem?

I'm also picturing a 3 wire type switch, so you should be able to just short the power wire (power wire will probably feed more than just one switch) to the window up side of the switch wire and make the window go up that way. Just don't cross the wires for too long in the up position. You don't want to strip out the gear.
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 08:33 PM
  #5  
F350-6's Avatar
F350-6
Post Fiend
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 26,966
Likes: 50
From: Texas
Did you ever get this figured out Joe?
 
Reply
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 09:21 PM
  #6  
Smokiesman's Avatar
Smokiesman
Posting Guru
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,427
Likes: 1
From: Bryson City NC
I had the pass window drive me crazy! Would work fine and bam! would be down and not go up and it would of course start to rain!!! Turned out bad window motor!! Had a bad spot on the armature and if it stopped on that spot no workee!! Bought a rebuilt motor at a local parts house and been fine since!!!


Smokie
 
Reply




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:23 AM.

story-0
10 Ways Ford is LOSING to the Competition

Slideshow: 10 ways Ford is losing to the competition

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 09:52:01


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now

Some great targets in today's expensive world.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-15 09:35:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level

Slideshow: The VelociRaptor Expedition gains a lift, upgraded suspension, Brembo brakes, and trail-ready equipment while retaining the stock 440-horsepower EcoBoost V6.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-12 11:01:55


VIEW MORE
story-3
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals

Slideshow: Top 10 Fords at 2026 Ford Nationals

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 11:10:08


VIEW MORE
story-4
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership

Based on years of owning multiple modern Ford products.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-09 10:53:36


VIEW MORE
story-5
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches

SPONSORED: From muddy boots to rain-soaked cargo, these upgrades address some of the most common frustrations Ford truck owners face every day.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-06-08 18:50:34


VIEW MORE
story-6
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained

Here's everything you need to know about every Ford engine available for the 2026 model year.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-05 12:58:01


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Ford trucks that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 09:51:16


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: the best gifts for dads & grads

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:58


VIEW MORE
story-9
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath

Slideshow: Called the Fortress, the 850-horsepower pickup combines Raptor underpinnings with military-inspired features, survival equipment, and a starting price of $285,000.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-03 11:38:36


VIEW MORE