Ford Explorer No Power Windows
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- Got an Explorer and none of your power windows work? I made this video just for you...and the other 900,000 Explorer owners having the same issue. haha. Watch this simple vido for the fix.
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Thank you, sir! I checked fuses and relays; all were good. After watching the video I “juggled around” the wiring boot, all my windows went up and the mirror switch worked again. Now I know what to look to repair! I appreciate you sharing your knowledge!
Thank you so much for this video. My passenger window and right rear window stopped working for a while now and I couldn't figure out how. You explained everything so clearly and also the importance of a good quality repairing wire and the features of it. I never thought of that especially when you mentioned it maintaining flexibility in even cold weather. That crucial. It all makes sense and you're hilarious, especially with the fast food and non-working window dilemma lol. Awesome video doctor!
Just what I needed to fix the windows in my POS....Thank you!
O.K.... You are my go to mechanic for my Ford Explorer from now on. Great presentation. Very relaxed. Easy to follow. I love the do it right the first time approach. Thank you Tim
KILLER! The power windows on my 05 explorer crapped out tonight. Thank you bro!
I would never give Tim a thumbs down. I always give Tim a thumbs up. I always like his videos. There always educational and great information.
You're a good man!
Tim does great work and a truly honest and kind man. He has done work on my vehicles and taught me things to do my own work. He is one to be appreciated.
Thank you Matt! Hope you are doing well.
@@ThecardoctorTV I am. Just found your channel and I am dealing with this exact issue . Thanks for all you do.
I just did the repair like you showed and it worked perfect. Thanks.
Hey great job o learned a lot, this was honestly really amazing, one comment when soldering put solder pen on one side and solder on other side made sure the wires hear up enough to melt solder across. Makes in bold inside and out
Great video my friend! Just what I need to finish troubleshooting! Thank you!
Thank you now my windows work! I found the wires striped and soldered and done.
Good info Tim. Can always count on work with those Exploders around. And I need my foo-foo drinks!
You would not believe how saturated the market is here for coffee shops and espresso stands. There is literally one on just about every corner. And I must admit. I visit them regularly.
Thank you for making this an easy project. You are a whole lot of awesome.
I just fixed my explorer! Power windows and door lock working again, Thank you!!!
I fixed my explorer ,thanks
U just saved me. I moved that boot around in the door hinge, not thinking I’d be that lucky, and…. I no longer have to worry about coming out to a wet ass in the morning!!! I have a 2000 explorer that I only need to last me a couple more weeks! 🙏🙏🥳🍻
Tim, you were correct. Three wires on 05 Explorer. Unfortunately I could not solder. I had to use butt connector. But it’s working now. Thank you very much!!!
Nice job thanks, glad I seen this b4 replacing the window motor, I took the switch apart and cleaned out the carbon dust, now to find the broken wire.
Nice solder job and hey. Nice shop! Keep up the goodness. John
Just did this to my grandfathers explorer and saved him from the rip off artists at my local repair shop and it worked like a charm. All I did was crimp the wires together and fuse them with a hot air gun. Grandpa is very happy 😊
I can't wait to check my wires in the am. Been opening my car door for my fast food for too long. Thank you!! 💚🎸
Hey thanks! Found 2 broken wires, and the ground wire broken but the insulation still covering the break. Had to feel it to find it. Think the blue/black wire was the same, but didn't want to cut it, so half-assed it by running wire (inline fuse too) straight to the battery. POS now AOK, gotta have my foo foos.
Thanks for the help, my 05 xlt had the same faliure in the same spot. This video saved me tons of hours of stress, and in -20 degree weather that's a big deal. But I wish you showed how to properly pull that switch panel, I broke both tabs.:( Anyway thanks so much, the wife is happy again.
awesome you fix that wire exactly how I would have done it with the heat shrink and solder lot of people wouldn't go that way because it's too much work.
Tools in the mail from a great channel, how cool is that? Explorers keep mechanics and techs busy that's for sure. Your repair will last longer than the vehicle. :)
CZcams is amazing. And the people here are just as amazing. What a great community. Blessings my friend.
Thanks for the great video. I replaced the switch and took apart the boot to look for a broken wire. I found none. Maybe the wires slipped back into the door and into the engine area. How many wires should be going through the boot? Any other thoughts?
Thanks exactly what you describe after i bought switch was bout to do the motor.crazy thing was only one window was working pass back.other three nothing then i found black wire and green wire broken like video now just two rear work must be more broken wires.thanks
Hi Doctor, my 2004 exploder had the same problem broken black ground wire in rubber wire channel by door hinge. Works now, Thanks...
Thank you very much for the video. It was very helpful. Now I just need to buy a test light.
Great video! Working on one now that has the same problem. I will check the wiring never would have expected that kind of an issue. Thanks !
Thank you for your help. It wasn't the ground but there was another cable cut.
Hey how could anyone give you a thumbs down? You are A great person. I think everyone loves your videos and channel. Including me.
Probably some of my old employees I fired. Haha. No, everyone here has been very nice to me. Good seein you.
VERY helpful found out had the same problem thanks👍
Thankyou, I've been without my windows for months now they work again
Why would anyone would give thumbs down this people dont need to do this videos but they do and help without youtube most of you wont be doing repairs in ur cars or house .. thanks for the video Mr Mechanic .. Bless
Thank you for the encouragement!
I think some people go around to really good videos just to put a thumbs down, because their life is crap, and it makes them feel powerful.
Thanks very much really helps me getting the ideas of how to work with it..
dude to take that panel off on the door just grab it from the front and pull back and up you don't need a tool. watch your videos all the time I think you're one of the best ones out there for Ford
You have to take the door handle bezel off before trying to remove the window switch bezel.
Hi Tim, good ta see ya. Good Info, that type of problem is sort of common even on other makes, I have had to do it on my chevy and gmc trucks. But mine are old trucks, 94 and 95, but everything I have is old just like me. Good video...Thanks
I think these Explorers had broken wires straight from the factory. Makes since for a twenty year old wire to break but I don't know about ten. Anyway it was another easy fix. Take care friend.
Excellent video I will try it on my 95 Ford Explorer let you know how it turn out
Nice quick diagnosis & repair Tim! First thing I do is peel the boot back and do a quick visual...saves a lot of my time & the customer's $$.
Good call. Me too but I figured I could add a little drama and suspense for the production. The customer was super happy with the repair and cost. Thanks for visiting.
The Car Doctor Absolutely it helps your viewers troubleshoot their cars plus adding a little drama is good after laughing about foo foo drinks
This was just what I needed. I tested the window fuse so I knew it had to be something else, and now I'm going to get right into it, Thanks so much!
I pulled the switch box and discovered someone had connected a secondary ground wire by wrapping it around the black ground wire and tapping it over, and screwing it to the door frame. I had my voltmeter and was going to test the blue power line, so I turned the ignition key to power it, and suddenly the whole system was dead, nothing, no console lights, nothing. I blew something somewhere!
Tim the Tool man Taylor
Nice fix Doc and it's okay to practice on cars but there are a lot of doctors out there that practice on people.
I know. And you know they only have to work on two models; male and female. We got all kinds of models. We are true doctors. Now for a pay raise.
Careful now don't test the patience of your
patients.
Wanna raise go to the second floor.
Thank you. Great video with easy to understand instructions.
Great video thanks for sharing. I hate power windows. lol. I just had a problem with mine. Thank God the car was under warranty. Good to see you again. Twenty thumbs up
Ah a thumbs down isn't always a bad thing. I don't believe that it means that the person didn't like him but perhaps didn't agree with the repair, the color of the trim tool set, the way he wears his hat, camera angle, ect... Sometimes it is for something silly. Ya he is a good guy and I wouldn't give him a thumbs down.....-John
Wow, 20 Thumbs up. YES!!! Your the man.
THANK YOU!! YES! This is what it was for me!
Thank you so so much for the video!! Super helpful 😊
Great video Tim...I'll take that repair any day of the week over window motor replacement!! lol
I know, I hate those too. I always cut my arm and spend twice as long as it pays to do it.
You gave me something look for thanks dude your the man
Very informative! Thanks!
Thank you very much for the video I've had some problem with mine yesterday and it's exactly what was wrong thank you
Hi great info on why the windows don't work. Thank you. I have another issue with the power lock on the drivers door. When I close the door it automaticly locks the door. But if you pull on the inside door handle one or two times before shutting the door it will not automaticly lock the door. What could be causing this problem do you possibly know. Thanks in advance.
Great repair Tim and keep up the good work!
Will do sir. Thanks for visiting.
@@ThecardoctorTV , thanks for such a good video, your time and honesty and helping others, I think I got the same problem, it used to work by shouting the door only, now don't even do that, I did check the fuses and relays but nothing, I'll be checking on that henge, thanks to your video, may the Lord bless you with more wisdom, till next time,
THANK YOU THIS HELPED VERY MUCH
I fixed ! Thank you so much!
Thank you very much, sir, for your knowledge and you share with us
thanks your grate ,i got a f150 95 great condition same problem ,ill have a look tommorow,
I'm going to check this on my explorer. Hope it's the same thing. Thanks for video.
Probably is
thanks very much for your support. very good video.
Great video. The best video so far (explaining how to fix the front left window) My questions are what is the thin red wire for? What is the thin blue wire for?
NOOOOO, NOT THE RED WIRE. 😁
Thannks man very helpful your video.
Perfect on the broken wire in boot drivers door.thank you
excellent! Glad it helped
Great video Tim ! good fix.
I guess I got lucky again. Hope I continue to be lucky cause I don't want to have to work too hard here. Haha. Take care.
This fixed my windows in an 03 Sport trac thanks
Was this affecting all of the windows; even from each individual door switch? Or did the others still work separately?
So that's how you use those damn things. I fiddled around with mine for hours, but all the rest got in the way....Who knew they come out of that holder..LOL. Great video buddy. Glad to see you getting some use out of those things. all the best -John
I figured if I used a screwdriver to pry that switch off you would probably be giving me a hard time. Haha. Been using them lately. They work pretty good. Thanks a ton!
LOL oh ya you know I would have been yelling at you through the monitor..LOL I think they are ok for most trim. I like the idea that they are a hardened plastic and will be more gentle on plastic trim. Where as a metal one could gouge the plastic. all the best buddy -John
I have the same problem. Could a flickering door ajar light and door chime also be caused by this? To dome light has to be manually shut off when parked as well.
Thank you !!!
It was a great help !!!
Thank you for sharing you are the man👍
TY so much and you have a kind nature and voice. You make it look easy but.... I know Jack when it comes to working on cars😂 I was kept in the kitchen 😆This is what is wrong with my EXACT SAME CAR and now I have a video to show someone to check this problem.
Excellent tips thank you guys
Saved me a bunch of money and time thanks
great video as always
Than you very much..gonna check the wires to see if thats my problem
Great video, thanks!🙂
Thank you so much, you really help me fix my window
My 2005 had this exact same wire break. Fixed it today.
I will the trim tools. Thank all of you guys.
Thank you i never though to check that part, i hope i can do it again thank you
You got this! Thanks for watching
Yeah thankyou I'm going to try to see if I can repair the windows switch they won't go down or up. I'm gonna try to look.
thank you for this video. A few questions since I am experiencing this problem now with our Ford Explorer 2000: a) wires look intact b) relay and fuse are good. I used a test light to check the switch and some areas have voltage, some do not. Any thoughts/suggestions?
thanks for the video! cus of you i was able to fix my wimdow!! and $ave big. it was 200 dollars just to get this problem looked at anf i knew it was only 1 of 3 things! thanks alot!
right on!
I occasionally lose all power to the switch so none will work but if I open then close the door it has a tendency to work for awhile. As a note my locks work fine it's only the windows that are affected. I'll check the wires in the boot when it's not raining again. Thanks for the video, this should help me out.
You describe my problem exactly till the point!!! Lol 😀
Good job does it effect the mirror control too.
Thank you! I am now able to repair my own car wires!
Thank you for the video's.
Great information!!
Hey anything that helps me get my Foo Foo Drinks deserves a thumbs up!
Glad to help...have a few extra shots on me!
Great, best trouble soothing and rectification ❤
Great job, great video!
Thanks
Hi I have a 1998 Ford Expedition. My power locks on all doors don't work with old, new key fob or manually to lock or unlock
I've recently noticed that when im driving at night and turn on the lights none of the lights of the driver side panel where the bottons are don't come on, but they do on front and rear door pax buttons.
Any idea of you can help me with I would appreciate it.
Thank You
Okay so my four windows do not work, the rear window and roof top window do work and so do my side mirrors. the lock doors works only to lock but not to unlock. I popped the button control cover and could not find anything unusual. Did not use voltage tester etc as I don't really do any mechanical work per say and so don't have the tools. Any thoughts? Thanks
Thank you, and just asking wouldn't it have been better to fish a wire from switch to break going to main part of vehicle rather than having to solder points?
If you're going to do a repair... always solder and increase the wire length so that the solder joints are inside the footwell kick plate and inside the door panel. These wires are notorious for breaking... better to have a non-soldered wire within the boot. Also... use the Best Wire you can buy... "arctic rated" for cold climes etc... stock wire breaks so improve the design
Thanks man!
Very helpful!
Thanks for the info.
I was wondering if you can help me with my problem. I have a ford explorer 2005 model ,and well my master window switch wont work . My lock switch does work, on the passeger side or the rear sides try they all so dont work .Can you help me
2002 Ford explorer. I repaired some wires in the boot. I got back my mirror and everything was working. Then after spraying wd 40 at the door ajar locks. Soon after that, I lost the window up and down. and the door lock stopped.
Also, the radio and inside lights went out. My windows were stuck open. I ran a batter thin wire to the switch. And the windows all were working Until I removed the power. I am planning on cooking at the boot wires again. Do you have any ideas about the interior lights and the radio going out? I checked the fuses they are good.
What about the individual windows won't work but the main switch of the driver only works? I can not wind down the windows individually.
did you ever have to replace #62 the power windows circut breaker alsi
2005 Ford SportTrac.. windows inop..radio inop..dome light inop...all this was intermittent..now off completely. Everything I see points to the instrument cluster.. can you possibly do a vid on that? Thanks for such good info. As far as the boot area..I did have door locks that were inop..found broken wire and spliced. Checks good.
Wish you could recommend a good mechanic here in Colorado springs as I have the same problem with my 2002 Ford explorer
I have a friend in Boulder.
I was figure out thanks!