Power Window Problems of Ford Explorer - part 1

The driver side windows control buttons are breaking off for no apparent reason. Ford refused to fix faulty windows controls which could cause harm to a person attempting to roll windows up or down. Two buttons have broke off within a matter of a week and are in the shape of a w which could lead to injury. A 3rd button appears damaged as well.

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The contact owns a 2022 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the passenger’s side rear window failed to roll up. The contact stated that after inspecting the vehicle, as a certified engineer, the master control switch on the driver’s side door had remained in the down position allowing for the window to remain down. The plastic around the switch was warped, causing the switch to remain in a downward position to activate the button. The contact manually raised the window and disconnected the connector from the circuit board to allow all other windows to properly function. The dealer was contacted, and it was confirmed that the VIN was not under recall for the failure. The vehicle had not been taken to the dealer to be diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was 43,000.

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The contact owns a 2016 Ford Explorer. The contact received notifications of NHTSA campaign numbers: 24v031000 (structure) and 25v347000 (structure). The contact stated that water was leaking onto the passenger’s side floorboard and passenger’s side door, causing an electrical short with the windows. The contact stated that the window was stuck. The contact left the windows opened to air out the vehicle. The contact used duct tape to secure the structure. There were no warning lights illuminated. The local dealer was contacted and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact was added to a waiting list. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 86,800.

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I’m constantly cutting my fingers when I used the window controls to roll up or down my car windows. I believe this issue is the chrome is coming off and slicing people when they used it. This issue is unsafe and dangerous especially when driving.

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The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. That contact stated that the silver plastic strip on the driver's side power window switch chipped away, creating the potential to cut her finger. No warning lights were illuminated on the instrument panel prior to the failure being experienced. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer or an independent mechanic. After investigating the failure, the contact related it to customer satisfaction program 22b37, but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was undisclosed.

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The contact owns a 2020 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the front passenger’s side window would not remain closed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who diagnosed that the front passenger’s side window regulator module was faulty and needed to be replaced. The regulator module was replaced, and the vehicle was repaired. The contact stated that the same failure recently occurred with the front driver's side window and the vehicle was taken to the local dealer. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 4,800.

The contact owns a 2005 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving approximately 25 mph, the front passengers¿ power window switch failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer for diagnosis. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was unknown and the current mileage was 93,691.

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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.

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Purchased this vehicle for my wife a little over a year ago. At first everything was fine but then at about four months we started having issues with the window not rolling up. The dealer took care of that issue with no problems. Then we take it in for the scheduled maintenance (oil change/tire rotation) & our tires had inside cupping in which the dealer does nothing about & still have not. At around 22k miles my wife notices the vehicle starting to jerk when stopped or moving. Over the past 8k miles this gets worse & gets to where the vehicle has stalled out numerous times (still or moving). I have made an appointment with the dealer to resolve this issue. Not sure the cause yet.

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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.

Driver window stopped rolling down.

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Power window will not work on the rear driver side or the front passenger side of the vehicle. They first stopped, started again then stopped completely. Also, cannot be operated from the driver's door. Also, the cable on the liftgate window will fall every time the window is lifted.

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The left side power widow motors failed at the same time. Ford motor CO. Says it is normal. I disagree. This is the second time the driver side window motor has been replaced in three years.

Power window opener on drivers side quit.

Electric windows for back seat passengers were inoperable. Driver side back passenger window motor was replaced in August 2006 with 21,000 miles on the vehicle. Passenger side back window motor was replaced in August 2007. Driver side back passenger window quit working in September 2007, but has not been taken to get fixed yet. The windows had at different times did not work sometimes when I tried to lower them . I did not take the vehicle in until the window hadn't work in several days.

Driver's side auto window fails to operate. Had it repaired once and failed again within a week. Taking it in for 2nd repair.

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.

Glass is literally hanging from the front passanger window frame. This is resulting in obstruction of vision.

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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.

Back (rear) window does not close properly. Requires numerous attempts.

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.

My 2000 Ford Explorer's passenger-side rear power window shudders when it is rolled down. Yet Ford has instructed me through our local dealer that it is a common problem in Explorers, hence it is deemed "normal. " I had followed the proper channel to complain to Ford's vp of customer relations but they just notified me by mail the matters considered closed. Following are more details. 1. First visit on may 7, 2003. Dealer claimed weather strip was too brittle. Part ordered. 2. Second visit on June 4, 2003. Weather strip replaced. Problem persisted. 3. Third visit on September 12, 2003. Lubed regulator. Problem persisted. 4. Last visit on October 22, 2003. Dealer contacted Ford technical assistance and was told to check for loose bolt, which was replaced. Problem was still there when I picked up the car. 5. Service representative was instructed by Ford to inform me that the shuddering is common to all Explorers and is considered "normal. " hence, though problem is not fixed, Ford will not authorize any more repairs. Indeed, an examination of other Explorers in dealer's lot prove that many have the same shuddering problem, while some shake even more violently than mine does. In all cases, the problem seemed to be confined to the rear windows. Even the dealer representative admits the operation of those shuddering windows is not normal. I submit to you that an ill-fitted window that binds can shatter and seriously injure any passenger sitting next to it. If all Explorers have a loose bolt in the seat-belt assembly, they wouldn't consider that normal just because it happens with high frequency. Be it a quality or design oversight, Ford cannot be allowed to use a low standard as excuse to renege on a warranty repair.

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Multiple issues with my 2003 Ford Explorer which include the electronic mother board having been replaced twice (under warranty), cracked liftgage (not under warranty cost $300), transmission rebuild approx 90,000 ($3000), dome lights do not turn off, door ajar lights, electric rear windows do not open, o/d light flashes and now the final problem after having replaced my transmission in July 2011 is a drive train or drive line issue. At approximately 45 mph after dropping from a higher speed, a thumping happens. Diagnosis for this issue has been 3 days still with no final determination.

While driving rear window exploded without warning. Dealer notified.

The driver's power window button was very sensitive. The slightest touch/bump caused the window to open fully. The consumer almost had an accident due to this problem, while driving in a rain storm.

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.

Back in may 2002 my drivers door lock stuck in the locked position it has power locks and I could not get it unlocked unless I pulled the lock button up while I pressed the power lock and unlock switch open an close a multiple amount of times. I brought it to a Ford dealer and had it fixed,it cost me $219. 35 nit was the door lock actuator that needed to be replaced,it has been 1 year almost to the day and it failed again. I think is a big saftey problem because if there is a fire or there is an accident and the automobile ends up in a lake or river the door lock can get stuck locked and a person could get stuck in the automobile.

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Driver's side electric window motor is going out. The motor seems to have trouble rolling the window up and down, and speeds up and slows down when operating. Dt.

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