the driver side window doesn't work.?

Question

I've got a 1995 ford escort with electric windows. the window wont go down. the fuse is ok. the other window works fine. what can i do???

Answer 1

Don't you just hate electric windows? I like the old kind that just roll up and down. Sometimes if you wait awhile you can try again and it will go up a little each time. Unfortunately, they are pretty expensive to fix.

Answer 2

This of course is the window that usually fails as it is used most often. You have to take the door lining off. Prize off with a screwdriver after removing door handle, arm rest etc - usually held on with cross thresd screws and somewhat hidden. You will see a motor and a scissor action mechanism with a little motor. Probably the motor is burnt out, but it could be that there's a bad connection. Unlug and re-plug in any connections you see. Look for broken wires. Swap over the motor from the passenger door - the one you say works. if this doesn't work in the driver's door, you know the problem is in the wiring. They are usually held in by three 10mm nuts - a small 1/4 inch socket set is best to remove these. Depending how comfortable you are with this, live with the passenger door not working. Get a motor from a breakers' yard, or buy from a Ford agent. I don't know the current price of a new window motor, but you can nearly always get them cheaper from a motor factors - look in yellow pages or internet for a local one. I use Partco or Brown Brothers, but there are loads for Fords. BTW you can sometimes free things off by a liberal dose of WD40 or similar.

Answer 3

Sounds like the motor in that window is bad. Ours did that too. We had to have it replaced.

Answer 4

my landcruiser one didnt work. i pulled it apart and found the little carbon brushes inside were worn away. luck the wire was long enough to un hook it and let a little bit more out. this let the brushes touch and saved over $400.00.