rear window off track?

[ksuwildcats2004]

I have a friend who has a 2001 explorer sport track and the rear window has come off track. Motor is working fine just need to know how to get access so he can get to the window to put back on track.Thanks Roger

[shorod]

Are you referring to a rear door window, or the rear cab window?

-Rod

[ksuwildcats2004]

Sorry ,rear cab window.

[shorod]

Doesn't sound like it will be as simple as being "off track." If it's like so many other window regulators, there will be some cracked and broken nylon gizmos that need to be replaced as part of the window regulator.

Rear Window Glass — Power


Removal and Installation

1. Remove the C-pillar trim panel. For additional information, refer to «Section 501-05».

2. Remove the vehicle jack. For additional information, refer to the Owner Guide.

3. Position the rear of the carpet aside.

µ 4. Position the rear window glass regulator access panel aside.

1 Remove the screws.

2 Remove the nut.

3 Position the rear window glass regulator access panel aside.

µ 5. Remove the rear window weatherstrip moulding.

6. Position the rear window glass to the center position using the following procedure.

1 Start with the ignition key in the OFF position.

2 Turn the ignition to the ON position.

3 Press the rear window glass control switch vent button six times.

4 Turn the ignition key to the OFF position.

5 Press the rear window glass control switch vent button six more times.

6 Turn the ignition to the ON position. At this point the rear window will move up and down approximately 20 mm (0.8 in). This movement signifies that the rear window glass motor has entered into the initialization mode.

7 Hold the rear window glass control switch in the full up position until the rear window glass stops in the full up position.

8 Hold the rear window glass control switch in the full down position until the rear window glass stops in the full down position.

9 Hold the rear window glass control switch in the full up position until the rear window glass in the center position and release the switch.

10 Turn the key to the OFF position.

µ 7. Remove the rear window glass bolts.

8. Note:
When securing the rear window glass note that the rear window glass and module will be removed with the rear window glass in the secured position.

Secure the rear window glass in the full up position.

µ 9. Remove the 12 rear window glass module nuts.

10. Push the rear window glass module out at the top.

µ 11. Note:
In order for the rear widow glass to function correctly the locating clip must engage the pinch weld at the rear of the cab during installation.

Lift the rear window glass module from the rear of the cab to disengage the locating clip.

12. Remove the excess foam butyl from the window opening.

µ 13. If necessary, remove the center rear window glass from the module.

µ 14. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

l Apply 6 mm (0.23 in) Foam Butyl or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSB-M2G234-C to the rear window glass module.

l Start at the bottom and work around the module.

15. Index the rear window glass motor. For additional information, refer to «Rear Window Motor Initialization» in this section.

-Rod

[ksuwildcats2004]

Thanks for the info Rod