Power Window problems of the 2002 Ford Explorer

None of the windows will work, they were operating properly and just quit. This vehicle is unsafe to drive, in an emergency, (such as a crash). The occupants of the vehicle could become trapped in the vehicle because the windows would not operate. If a fire occurred the results could be tragic. Ford is aware of this problem along with several other problems on this vehicle. Yet they choose not to repair or replace any of the known defective components. My vehicle has a lot of miles on it, but this problem along with other problems on this vehicle happens on lower mileage vehicles also.

After starting the ignition on my 2002 Ford Explorer, my husband and I noticed an obnoxious smell in the car. My husband pulled over and looked under the car and did not see anything. I looked at the driver's door and saw smoke coming from the power window buttons. My husband turned off the ignition. He felt the buttons and they were very hot. Eventually the smoke subsided. He later on removed the fuse that correlated with the power windows. He drove the car home without incident.

All 4 windows on my 2002 Ford Explorer no longer work properly. You either can hear they are going to soon fail or have already failed (the driver's side window has already failed and I had to spend over $500 for the repair and now my passenger-rear window has failed and will no longer go back up).

I have a 2002 Ford Explorer. There was no accident or any reason leading up to the failure. Both of my rear door windows can not be moved down (or up). The switch mechanism does not work and needs to be replaced. This is an on-going problem that Ford is aware of, that is costly to the consumer to repair and which could prove fatal should an accident occur and the occupants could not escape through the windows. I feel that a recall needs to be done about this problem as it seems to be a manufacturing/component defect of Ford's.

Rolling down passenger side window when I heard a loud pop and the window slid down and will no longer go up or down.

Power window opener on drivers side quit.

I am presently having problems with the rear passenger windows on my 2002 Ford Explorer. It appears that there is a serious problem with the motor and/or window track system. At present, I am not able to operate neither of the windows. In fact, when and if I attempt to do so, all that is heard is the motor attempting to maneuver the window. Neither one of the windows come down when I attempt to do so operationally. On the other hand, they come down on there own (slides down everyday). Unfortunately, I have to wedge an object on the side of the window, so that one of the windows could stay in place (to no avail, it continues to come down). I have attempted to reach out to winner Ford in cherry hill, n. J. , (where I purchased the SUV, nevertheless, they claim that there are no known recalls, and instructed me to call the Ford manufacturing company ). In taking their advice, I have attempted to call Fords complaint department, just to be told that they are not able to do anything. It is apparent that they are just tossing the problem back on the consumer. I have done some research on the above mentioned problem and have noticed that there are other owners who are having the same, if not, similar problems with the rear passenger windows. Hence, as a result of an incident with winner Ford a little over a year or two ago, I am not willing to invest money into a problem that is obviously manufacturer related. I had purchased a window control (driver's side) that had been recalled and was told that since I purchased the control prior to the recall, I was not entitled to a refund. Your assistance is greatly appreciated. An unhappy consumer, armando andujar p. S. The incident date is a estimate.

Consumer received recall 04v442000 for the rear window, and after numerous calls the parts have not been received by the dealers.

Window may drop unexpectedly when vehicle is operating. Dealer refuses service.

Consumer received a recall letter for the rear window liftgate. The parts have not been received by the dealer. Liftgate bracket NHTSA 04v442000.

I opened the rear window on my 2002 Ford Explorer and the left shock came loose. Went to a car dealership to have it fixed. It has come undone twice since that time. Eeds to be on a recall.

Front passenger side window exploded while vehicle was stopped at a traffic light. When this occurred a piece of glass hit the consumer. Passenger side was unoccupied at the time of the incident. The cause of the widow exploding was yet to be determined.

Rear window on hatch door suddenly emploded when the driver pushed automatic button. Glass shattered immediately with metal molding flying inside compartment all the way up front to driver. Please describe details.

Piston that raises back window flew out on a couple of occasions. Contacted dealer, and dealer could not find cause of problem.

Power rear window has only 3 positions, fully open, open 1" from top, fully closed, once activated there is no emergency stop until the 1" from top position. Window drive motor is very powerful, no waring in place. Could result in crushing of hand and other serious injuries.