2003 Explorer - Power Window Issue

[fleetwoodd]

My 2003 Explorer has a front passenger side window issue that I could use some advice on how to fix.
The window will only go down using the front passenger side switch. However, it will not go back up unless, the battery is disconnected and then reconnected. Then the switch will work and the window will roll up fine.

The driver's switch for the passenger side window will only roll the window back up once the battery has been disconnected and then reconnected. It will not roll the window down.

Any ideas on what might be causing this? Thanks!

 

[FordFool2]

Several explorers develop problems with wire harness to the drivers side door, right in the door jamb area. You have some of the symptoms.

There are several threads on this. Here is one: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=275396&highlight=door+harness

 

[BigRondo]

Welcome aboard fleetwoodd!!

Like FordFool2 said, broken/damaged wires in the boot between the body & driver door are common with the 3rd Gen Ex. Having said that:

I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, the accessory delay wasn't working, the driver side puddle light didn't work, the keypad on the door would set off the alarm when I pressed it, the door ajar light would flash and beep at highway speeds, the radio would shut off as soon as I turned the key off, the delayed accessories didn't work, etc. The alarm would beep twice when I armed it. Recently all 4 windows stopped working. Most recently the driver door lock actuator stopped working.

A lot of electrical issues can be traced back to broken/damaged wire(s) in the boot between the body and the driver's door. I found 3 broken wires and repaired them. The thin black ground wire was broken and after repairing it all was back to normal. When the windows stopped working, I repaired the thick black ground wire and the windows now work like a champ. I had to repair the pink/black wire to fix the driver door lock actuator.

Here is the thread for removing the door panel: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=303524

Here is a great thread for checking for broken/damaged wires, thanks to synyster for this awesome write-up: http://www.explorerforum.com/forums//showthread.php?t=270081

Be sure to take your time when looking for broken/damaged wire(s). Check all the wires for breaks/damage. When you think you're done looking, look again, and again, and again. A bright flashlight can be very helpful.

If all else fails, here is a great link for troubleshooting the power windows, thanks to theofam for this great link Dead Link Removed

I have this downloaded and can send it upon request.

Good luck.

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