'07-'14 Ford EXPEDITION/F150 POWER RUNNING BOARD Problems? Here's how I fixed them!
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- Опубліковано 27 бер 2020
- Our new to us 2011 Ford Expedition Limited EL has the power folding running boards. While this is a nice feature when brand new, after 8-9 years of use, the wear and tear can present some problems. We purchased this vehicles with the running boards sold as "inoperable", but with a little time and some elbow grease, they are working like new!
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You're lucky. I bought a 2007 Lincoln Navigator from a GMC dealer and just found out there are running boards! I haven't got them to move yet, but I can see that underneath, there is nothing where the rocker panels are. I got myself a rust bucket! Good job! Glad you got a good deal. Another case of them not wanting to spend one second on a non GM unit! Thanks!
Lubricant works for a little while. Eventually you will find that the motor housing bushings bind as well. I fixed mine by drilling a small hole in the running board motor case about half way up. I used transmission fluid but any hydraulic or power steering fluid will work. Squirt oil in the motor case and put a self tapping machine screw in the hole. I put oil in mine 2 years ago and haven’t had an issue since.
Been little over a year and I haven’t done anything to them since this video and they are still working flawlessly.
I used the Ford TechMakuLoco method. Clean them really well with WD-40 and Kroil (or your favorite rust buster), get them running really well, then clean them out with Brake Kleen, and finally put on the Fluid Film. Ford Dealer told me directly "The motors are shot, the boards are frozen in place, you HAVE to replace them for a few grand". I said NOPE. I went in a week later and showed him smooth as pudding running boards and said "You should be ashamed". He was "wow, tech said they were frozen". I said "Let me talk to the tech". Of course the tech wasn't there...yea...Been working for 3 months now, and I know I'll have to clean and re-apply fluid film again (probably in the fall).
Scott Carden I'm very interested in more info with regard to drilling into the housing. My drivers side running board is not working & the motorr is making a lot of noise. I did the lube thing pb blaster, wd, fluid film and it worked well for 2 months then out of the blue started acting up. Did the lube again, helped the board up into the retract position, now won't deploy at all.
Thank you for the video. The solution didn't work for me, but showing how to disable them was really great, because now I don't have to listen to them struggle each time I drive my truck. Keep 'em coming!
I made a follow-up video and they have been working fine ever since this video aired. You seem like a very nice person 🙄 If you can make better content than me, why don’t you?
@@CoCotheTurtlekick rocks, troll.
@@65SEEJAYFIVE Got it. Thanks!
i had the same issue when i bought my 2012 expedition back in 2017. and got some mud stuck in the joints. dealership cleaned it out and told me that is a known issue and for just to clean the hinges every time i have to go through mud ....which in the Georgia country side happens a lot.
Thanks! Just bought a 2010 Limited and the running boards are a pain, I'm 6'3", and don't need them . Thought I may have tNo Manual with the car so THANKS Again for the video and showing me were the menu is too at the same time.
I couldn’t figure out how to lock the running boards to save my soul thanks bro
Glad to be able to help!
Is there a particular switch or harness that runs to the dash? I have a 2012, just realized that the boards are retractable. Some reason the option on the dash wouldn't allow me to switch from the off position to auto
Did the same thing, dealer told me they were gonna put the truck on the lot with standard running boards on it. I told them it would never sell, they took $1500 off and they work fine lol
The lubercating work for me too on my 2010. They get dirty especially in winter , rinse off and lube.
Love it bro thanks i am going to buy this only
Thank you very much I didn’t know you can disconnect them😳
We have them on a Lincoln Navigator. Had them cleaned and working then the one on the drivers side just stopped all together. Doesn’t budge at all. Ideas?
I was having so much trouble trying to figure out this problem and managed to help me solve it within three seconds of the video😂
Glad I could help!
I would like to know what you were saying bye you unplugged something and plugged in again because I am having an issue with now where do used to go up and down with the door open and closing and then when the door was closed, the steps would go down and now they’re doing nothing they’re staying down
Thank you so much!!!
I have a 2016 f150. Had the same issue. I used motorcycle chain lubricant and it worked great. The plus is that unlike other oils dirt and crap doesn’t seem to collect in the oil and cause the unit to get gummed up again. I just give them a spray in the spring after cleaning them up and do it again in the fall to keep things in tip top shape
I know it's kinda off topic but do anybody know of a good place to watch new tv shows online ?
@Pedro Julius flixportal =)
@Alejandro Forest thanks, signed up and it seems to work :) I appreciate it!!
@Pedro Julius Happy to help =)
We have a 2010 Ford F150 Platinum 4 door. Alot of things look like our truck: interior, assume that's pearl paint, same rims. The driver's side running board periodically hangs up like this and spraying down with lubricant has been the fix so far. It has 165,000 miles, we and former owner kept it washed and had the carwash do the undercarriage more often in the winter. We're in the northeast where salt is used on the roads excessively in the winter. Well, there's some rust at the bottoms of the wheelwells so took it to our preferred bodyshop to get them fixed. To do this they took the bed off. I stopped by to see how things are going but it was after hours. Holy crap! The frame is really rusty! Will be going in to discuss this: is it normal, fixable, safe?? Mentioning this to you to give you a heads-up because I noticed quite a bit of rust on your undercarriage. You may want to investigate that. I'd attach a picture but I don't know how.
Where are the solenoids that you’re talking about that you plugged in?
Good job buddy
Thanks 👍
Mine just started doing that. Thanks your're a life saver!!!
Which one do you have?
@@truckdriver534k2 Ford expedition 2008 King Ranch
FYI IF YOUR RUNNING Boards stop working and you have a suburban there is a button next to the outlets by the AC that you press and it and it turn them on / off your welcome
Nice how much did you pay for your truck.... ? I'm looking to buy a 2008 expedition XLT 90k miles so I don't know how much is worth it to buy....I'm in California......Ty
My left side is stuck and not working. It makes a very annoying sound when I open and close the door. I did not find a solution and when I tried your method it did not work. I think I should buy a new one
I liked your video and have the same problem, so I'm going to try your method. But also, my message center in my 2012 ford expedition seems very dim unlike yours which is bright and easy to read. Do you know if I can make it brighter?
There's a roller button kind of under the left side of the steering that controls the dash lighting
All the new stuff
Has many a gizmo.
Looks like your step
Is kind of a no-go.
You're smarter that the sensor.
So give it a try.
If you don't make them go
Your family will cry.
Maybe a sensor
Maybe some grease.
Maybe a relay
Is resting in peace.
Looks like the lube
Fixed it real quick.
You're smarter than Cadillac.
The boards work real slick!
Thanks for the fun! :-)
Haha Mark, your comments are the best! Thanks for keeping up with my channel!
To be or not to be
Can you please share the link to where you bought your running boards
They came factory on the Expedition. Very similar to the Amp Research steps.
I have a 2015 Expedition with power running boards. The problem I have is similar but different - My passenger side board is deployed and the motor runs while the vehicle is being driven. The motor runs when we open and closed the door but the board doesn't move. I cleaned the hinges and also sprayed with lubricant. Still nothing. Any ideas or help??
Sorry for the late reply as you may have gotten this fixed already, but my guess is that the gears or something stripped in the motor and while it works/runs, it can’t engage the actual running board.
Did you get this fixed/looked at? Mine just started doing something similar … it makes a really loud sound when I open the door (is in down position) and when I close the door it makes the loud sound but only goes up about 1-2 inches.
Hi. Are they still working? My 2016 starting making a noise today and I have never lubed them. I think I'll libe them up and exercise them before attempting to replace the actuator. Does anyone have an opinion on what lubricant would be best?
Still working well to this day. I just keep them clean and lubed up, especially in winter 👍🏻
@@65SEEJAYFIVE wow. That's great. Thanks for the speedy reply. I'm headed out to buy some Fluid Film in the am. Mine just started making noise so hopefully I'm in time.
How many motors are there per running boards
Just one per side
Has this fix lasted you? Or have you had to relubricate?
Been working flawlessly ever since!
@@65SEEJAYFIVE Great to hear! Congrats on your purchase, its a nice ride! 👍
Mine didn’t work
Spray them and force them till they start working the coat hinges in a thick high temp aviation grease just slather it on hinges only you'll never have another problem water won't wash it off and it keeps all corrosion and grit from get did this a year ago after having problems been working great for 2years now and I live on gravel with deep puddles of muddy gritty water
Almost a year later and they are still working flawlessly.
The running boards may be turned off in the settings on the dash. Scroll through the settings and turn them on first. If that doesn’t work. Check the fuse for them. If they still don’t work and are really rusty then motor and hinges replacement is probably needed. And if you are thinking of doing it at home just to let you know they are very hard to come apart. Very hard!!
well i lubed my 07 LINCOLN NAVIGATOR real well ,n the boards drop when i come to a stop.,then go in as i drive.WHAT NOW?
@Nicolas Medrano you likely have a wiring issue or a bad door sensor they get a signal through wire harness and computer to recognize when doors open and close I would check the wiring going to the motors for the steps see if you have a wire rubbed through then check wiring further in hope that helps
@@14022240625 THANK YOU SIR!
I bought a 2010 limited Expedition and One side didn’t work…they gave me 500 off bc of that.
I go to look at it and the motor was unplugged!
Lol 😂
There's a place that can add android auto and Apple car play to our sync 1 systems.
Unfortunately not if you have the dvd system or so I was told.
Running board motor
Ok so the company that builds them for ford doesn’t lubricate them properly from factory. As I I am sure you know they are very expensive to repair or replace. Mine on my 2014 started to malfunction and stick. I was looking for a more permanent solution. I removed the running boards by unbolting them from the frame and unplugging them. Flip them over on a pair of sawhorses. I drilled a small 1/8 hole in each gear case careful not to get to many shavings inside. I them filled the gear cases half full of synthetic motor oil but probably any synthetic lube will work.I them put a self tapping hex Head screw in each hole and put them back on. It’s been almost 3 years and I’ve not added lube or had an issue.
Now with yours if the gears are not stripped which I don’t think they are. And if the motor is not burnt up. Which the fuse should have blown first. There is a fuse for them. When you lube the outside of them it only works on the external bushings. Most of these fail due to a gear case bushing.
The screw is in a spot that I can get to with the running boards on the vehicle and high enough to hold lube. I have a 2014 king ranch. I’m active on expedition forum or contact me at scottcarden2018@icloud.com
Thanks for the advice! Very cool info.
thanks for that advice. I just picked up a 2012 King Ranch that I want to keep working for a long time. I also just emailed you regarding the rattling of the shaft that connects the front and rear mounts. thanks!
Do you have any pictures of where you drilled these out at?
Yes I have some I took with my scope. The hole I drilled is in the motor gear case.
Unfortunately I can’t upload the photos to the Utube comments.
Yes you should have sir😂
Take care of that motor, they require special attention
You still have this vehicle? The running boards still work? Typically that only works for a short time. Real solution is the pull the board off and replace the motor. It’s a bitch to do but better long term solution when the lube quits working.
Still have it and they are still working to this day. I hit them once a year with some spray lube and try my best to keep the road salt/grime off of them.
Give them awhile they will stop again
BRIAN THOMPSON then I’ll buy new motors 👍🏻
@@65SEEJAYFIVE did that still issues
They are $1200 a piece
They're not going to need new motors. So if you notice they start getting slow again don't wait until there fighting to go up and down because then you'll kill the motors. I have had 2 F-150s with them and still have them now and I live in CT so there is some up keep needed. So the best thing you can do is take the hinges off and put them in a vise sideways and try to get silicone spray in the hinges and keep going back and forth. Then flip it so you can do the other side of the hinges until it feels loose. There simple to take off and definitely worth keeping up with because there way over priced. They don't just sell the motors. Each hing with the motor is $600.
Go look at his video, they still work.
I hate videos that dont get straight to the point. Smh
Then make your own since you can obviously do much better.
Ford sucks
I’m sure Ford really cares about how you feel
😂😂😂im sure they do care specially when you take them to court
The recurring problem you will have with that Expedition is that it will regularly be a Ford.
Okey dokey
Guess you need to hop back in your Prius and go troll somewhere else.
Need the motor dat lift it up and down
Mine has 180k miles. Original engine and trans.