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    Default Any Ford F-150 Mechanics On Board?


    My 06 f-150 fx4 is having drivers window problems as it it won't go up or dwn.
    * noticed a couple months ago switch felt funny, window function a lil dicey
    the the switch got kinda stiff and all at once felt like it broke free, and window worked fine for a month or so

    *started slowly malfunctioning. wouldn't always go dwn but would always go up.

    *now i got nothing
    QUESTIONS
    _can a layman repair this?
    _is it the switch or motor?
    _just split the handel for access to the sswitch?

    struggling taking it to the dealer. he wants $45.00 just to check it, $127.00 for a switch and $367.00 if its a motor. just trying to fix it myself. thanks in advance

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    try an auto glass shop

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    Yes, a glass shop deals with removing door panels and window motors all the time. Probly better than a dealer. If nothing else have them diagnose the problem and get the parts from the junk yard. Hope this helps.
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    ford are easy to change 1 plug in and 3 bolts , 30 min job

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    This must be a common problem. I see a lot of folks at the McWindow having to open the driver door to pay and pick up the Macs.

    My Buick had similar problem and so did my Caddy.

    Bought a Toyota. Windows still work.
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    Default I have an 05 f150

    All of the switches have given me problems(it's a supercrew). I just simply pop out the switch. On mine you can pull the trim off of the door handle and pull the switch up and out. Unplug it and take the cover off of the switch(you have to hold unclip both sides to get it off) and you can see the contacts for the switch. For some reason they constantly get residue buildup in them which hampers the contact. I then take a small file and clean the contacts and it starts working like new. I do this about every 6 months or so.

    I have also had the wire come off the regulator on the drivers side window. Window just fell to the bottom of the door. IT wasn't too hard to change....it's expensive , though. I have a relative that owns a service shop so he was able to get it to me for $180.

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    These windows have a couple problems, Switch is one an the other being
    window regulator and motor. If you can play with the switch and get it to work. Than replace the switch. If you hear the window tring to go down or
    up but not going no where. Than the regulator is bad but I would install
    a motor at the same time. If nothing happens when you press the window switch hit your door panel with your hand. If the window starts working. Than replace the motor. Hope this HELPS! By the way I am a FORD TECH.

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    When my regulator went out, I was unable to purchase just the regulator. The dealer was the only place to get it and you had to buy the whole assembly....regulator/motor/and rails.

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    Default purpleworm

    I pull wrenches for a living too, and ditto to what purpleworm said.

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    On my 97 F-150 XLT Lariat, it was the switch. Also the Mirror switch.
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