Driver side rear window

[scottrappley]

I have an 03 explorer limited and the driver side rear window will not go down. I can press either the button on the drivers door or the button on the rear door and nothing happens. I tried to move the window by hand just to see if it was somehow stuck but I do not think that is the case. Has anyone else had this problem and if so how do I fix it? Some detailed instructions would be nice. Thanks for any assistance.

 

[BigRondo]

Could be a number of things:

1. Faulty Master Window Switch (driver's door)
2. Broken/damaged wire in the boot between the body and the driver's door
3. Broken/damaged wire in the boot between the body and the driver side rear door
4. Faulty window motor/regulator

I would check for broken/damaged wires first:

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. Most recently all 4 windows 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 2 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. Since only one windows doesn't work then the ground wire for the windows must be good.

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.

Here is a great link for troubleshooting the power windows, thanks to theofam for this great link Dead Link Removed I have this in a pdf file and can send it to you upon request.

Here is a great thread for replacing the window regulator, thanks to Dr_Z for this great link http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=243401

I have sent you a PM with the diagrams for the power window system. These should help you to locate and fix the problem.

Hope this helps out!