Women in distress - power window and door lock problem

[vward9]

I have been having problems with my 1996 Ford Explorer limited Edition's window's and door lock's. I have been told that the Master control panel switch need's to be replaced. I don't think that is the case because I can hear the motor and switch click whenever I hit the lock/unlock switch on the master control panel. Also all windows being controlled from all the other door panels will only work from the master panel. The left side lock/unlock door on the master panel only works for the passengers rear left side door, the right side doors will not lock/unlock at all. May I add when I am using my remote the same applies to all the door's except the trunk and rear left passenger door. What is going on here, someone please help. Tired of using a key entry.

 

[drdoom]

I'm not sure but I believe I would check for broken wires in the door jamb conduit. On mine I just had to clean the plug and put some dielectric on it.

 

[koda2000]

broke wires in the driver's side door jam are very common to window and lock problems on these vehicles. there's also a wire corrosion problem on a splice in the wire bundle under the rear carpet that causes locking problems. lastly, there is a module (GEM = general electrical module) that controls things like windows and locks, which can go bad. unfortunately, the only way to find the source of the problem involves a lot of expensive diagnostic time unless you're doing it yourself.