Power windows are inoperative.

[Mechanic 1]

02 EXPLORER XLS , LOST ALL WINDOW FUNCTIONS ! Checked power at the master switch,ok,replaced switch and still not working ...I'm up for any suggestions.

 

[BrooklynBay]

Welcome to this forum! I've moved your thread into the stock 2002-2005 section. Check the wiring between the door & frame for broken connections.

 

[BigRondo]

Welcome aboard!


I had similar electrical issues with my 02 xlt. The dome lights would stay on until the battery saver feature turned them off, 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, 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.

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). They can be difficult to find. 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

Hope this helps out! :biggthump

 

[Ridetime4]

I'm going to check my door wiring area more throughly. I'm hoping this could fix my problems with the power windows, power locks, and all windshield wiper issues with them not working. They were working great last week now nothing. Hope this is it.

 

[BigRondo]

I'm going to check my door wiring area more throughly. I'm hoping this could fix my problems with the power windows, power locks, and all windshield wiper issues with them not working. They were working great last week now nothing. Hope this is it.

It looks like you have a 98 Sport. If that's the case then you should try posting in the 2nd Gen Sub Forum. Click here to go to the Stock 1995 - 2001 Explorers Sub Forum.

If you do have a 3rd Gen (4 Door, 2002-2005), post the year and model here and we go from there.