The windows
in my 95 xl ford explorer gave up pretty much all at the same time! I had a
look a a new electric motor on ebay and in autopart stores but they seemed way
to expensive to repair all 4. If you have trouble with the 4 windows before
buying anything make sure it’s your buying the right parts, it could be the GEM
wich is a small computer that controls the electrics in the cabin I think it
includes the windows, alarm, the 4x4 engage or at least the dashboard lights
for the 4x4, I think it controls the sunroof as well im not sure. Anyway it
could also be the main controls on the driver side door or it could be dirty
conection on the switches, a blown fuse etc …etc.. the most common problem is
that the little gears inside the electric motor on each window grind themselves
flat and slip resulting in the windows not moving but you are still able to
hear the motor working!. You can either buy a new motor and replace them very
expensive or you can buy the plastic gears and replace those wich is cheaper
but its more work.
I did the second
option, I bought the gears from rockauto.com just because the price was
acceptable and got on with the job.
You have to
remove the plastic panel that covers the door to do this you have to remove 3
screws one that is near the rear view mirror and two on the handle you use to
close the door you need a Philips for them after this remove the plastic piece that’s
on the handle to open the door, now you can pull on the panel and it should pop
start from the bottom on one side and move your way around, the switch and
handle piece will stay connected to the door. Once the panel is lose pull it
out and hold it you need to unplug the light bulb on the bottom righ side just
twist it and it comes right out.(disconnect the negative from the battery)
Put the
panel somewhere safe away from dogs that like to chew on everything! Now theres
a plastic film you need to pull of or at least the bottom bit, try to have the
window up when you do this and put a wood stick or something to hold it up. Now
theres 3 bolts to remove I think they are 10mm , first fin the motor its inside
the door, when you locate it un bolt the bolts and pull him out and unplug the harness
now you can work on it pull out the old gear and place the new one in. now put
it back together just follow the steps in reverse.
I can send
some picks if needed. Remember make sure it’s the