passenger side rear door window motor

[sportrak]

I have power to the rear passenger door window but no noise or movement at all. I assume it is the window motor. I searched the archives and I can't seem to find info on how to replace the motor. 2001 sport trac. Any help appreciated. Thanks.

 

[01sportrax]

i had the same with my 01 sport trac took panel off and put wd40 and tapped the motor while i held the button and it started workin. still no problems.

 

[ncranchero]

On the rear doors you have to remove the whole regulator to replace the motor. This involves drilling out the rivets holding the regulator to the door. Not a big problem there but replacing the rivets will be unless you have a rivet gun capable of installing 1/4" rivets. Most people won't have one of those.

Here's one just like mine ....... that I paid much more for, 10 years ago. It's a good one.

http://cgi.ebay.com/18-HAND-RIVET-P...tem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3cac2e7bef

 

[sportrak]

window motor

For future reference, you can drill out the lower rivet (that holds the motor bracket/window regulator) and rotate the motor about 30 degrees to the right (as you are looking at it) and it will come right out. I used a bolt and locknut/washer to replace the rivet. It's clear of all moving parts so the bolt worked well. I also found that I had to drill a hole to access the third bolt on the motor (there is a dimple on the door panel that indicates where to drill). Finally, I found it easier to remove the speaker to gain access (very easy).

 

[ncranchero]

That's how the Ford manual says to do it for the front doors ( and on most other models ) but it said remove the regulator on the Trac. Guess that's a money maker for their mechanics, do it your way/charge their way. Fortunately I haven't had to do a rear motor yet. Good info ! ! ! Thanks