2005 Ford F-150 Window Switch Repair

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  • @relaxlove.3678
    @relaxlove.3678 5 років тому +5

    First of all, Im a woman. I have been riding around with my window down for MONTHS! I followed your instructions to the letter. MY WINDOW WORKS!!! THANKS SO MICH!! Dirty connectors!! Im elated!! New subbie!

  • @hokieinidaho
    @hokieinidaho 10 років тому +6

    I can't thank you enough, this was not only informative, but your video quality and focus was top notch. The ole feller knows what he's doing!

  • @paultroye7990
    @paultroye7990 5 років тому +6

    After buying my second unit I decided to Google it and found your video I took them both apart and fix them wow there's a lot of Texas dirt in these things thank you once again and have a blessed day

  • @SJoi
    @SJoi 3 роки тому

    THANK YOU!!!! My dad's window has been broken for over a year. It would go down but not up. He was ready to take it to the mechanic, who said it was his motor. I found your video and followed the steps. It worked! My dad can't believe we did this ourselves. Thanks again!

  • @archstanton2729
    @archstanton2729 8 років тому +5

    Thanks from the UK for a well presented free repair.
    Cured my 08 F150 intermittent drivers window and saved me having to import parts.
    Top man.

  • @DaveHarriman
    @DaveHarriman 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks from another satisfied viewer! I fixed both the switch on the drivers door and rear door on my F350! The switch was a little different, but the principle was the same! The penny trick is going to come in handy on some other jobs, too.

  • @evilbob5270
    @evilbob5270 7 років тому

    Not a mechanical person, your detailed instruction was appreciated. I believe you just saved me $150, thank you so much!

  • @jefff-1509
    @jefff-1509 2 роки тому

    Eight years later and this tutorial is tried-and-true. I just did this on my 05 Lariat and it worked like a charm. Thank you.

  • @johnnyg3681
    @johnnyg3681 4 роки тому

    I just fixed the driver's side window switch because it was corroded. When you said bend the little metal piece that the plastic button actuates, I said "that's not necessary"; so I had to go back again and bend that little piece and "then" it worked! Thanks for the great video!!

  • @ddixon7604
    @ddixon7604 3 роки тому +2

    Thank you for posting this video, I knew it was a contact issue since my driver's window would not go up occasionally. Your video probably saved me 30 minutes knowing exactly what steps to take vs. a "trial and error" approach. All said in 10 minutes the window was operating fine.

  • @lewhurlbert8385
    @lewhurlbert8385 7 років тому +2

    I have to say thanks for this video. Saved my weekend from being stuck at home with my window down. I was on a path investigating the switch and gave up, took apart the back of the unit instead of the switch side. I thought Amazon replacement part was the only fix. After having this vehicle for so many years working in South Dakota it's been exposed to a lot of weather conditions combined with dust. After your video, I took apart the correct side, found that my '03 Expedition did not have those rubber dust covers and the contacts ranged from black to dark brown. Simple disassembly, acetone and q-tip cleaning, then all is working. Now we can hook up the boat and take my son fishing! Thank you so much.

  • @zHacori
    @zHacori 4 роки тому

    Thanks Glen!!! I saved $$$ in repairs my 2005 Ford Sport Trac XLT by viewing your video before heading out to order a complete (driver side) Window Master switch unit. Yesterday the driver's window was able to roll down although now was unable to roll up. I viewed your video and decided to give a try. I followed the instructions step by step. However the contacts on this model are actually about 1/2 inch length and the width of 2 toothpicks side-by-side. And there are 2 contacts both are deeply seated in the single switch casing. So I got my can of Electrical spray used for cleaning Mass Air Flow units and sprayed the contacts for about 10 seconds. As it quickly dried I reassembled everything, started the truck and hit the switch and all done... works...like new!!!

  • @billr6945
    @billr6945 9 років тому +1

    Thank you for the excellent video with clear communication. As a retiree, I was not looking forward to spending a few hundred to fix it. Twenty minutes after watching your video...it was working great! Thank you!!

  • @kasiwade-beeler4046
    @kasiwade-beeler4046 8 років тому

    Wonderful video!!! straight forward, to the point, no ramblings about off topic non-sense... didn't fumble around with camera and could see everything that was done up close so there wasn't any questions about what went where…. THANK YOU!!!

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      There were a lot of edits in the video so I am glad that you liked it, many times something would be out of focus and a retake would be necessary.

  • @tuffman51490
    @tuffman51490 2 роки тому

    Worked for me…went over a year without being able to use rear passenger window, thanks to this video it’s all good now!

  • @anngoulding4389
    @anngoulding4389 7 років тому

    Absolutely the best detailed video of any repair I've ever watched. From start to finish, it was clear what needed to be removed and what didn't, how to do it and replace the parts. I love this. I'm a DIY kinda gal and this will fix my switch frustration. Thank you, again!!!

    • @anngoulding4389
      @anngoulding4389 7 років тому

      I just went out and went through all of the steps as presented. I laid out the pieces in order, so as not to get confused as to how it went back together. The issue I was having with the window was that it would go down, but not back up when the passenger side switch was used. The driver's side switch would activate the window, but it was extremely frustating not to have control over the window. I followed the instructions to a "t" and woolah, switch works perfectly now. I used a fine piece of sandpaper to clean the contacts and needlenose pliers to slightly bend the contact. Amazing....thank you for posting such a detailed fix! You're my hero of the day!!!

  • @italianwjt
    @italianwjt 6 років тому

    Life saver! Thanks. My window wouldn't roll up or down and I got stuck in a thunderstorm for 45 minutes. Went to autozone bought a fuse and realized that wasn't the problem. Found your video before I bought a master window switch and what you said worked. Thanks for saving me $70!

  • @esoteric_Derek
    @esoteric_Derek 3 роки тому +1

    You, Sir, are a gentleman and a scholar. Also, a personal hero and spirit animal of mine. Thanks a million for showing us the what's what on these. Very useful information.

  • @Thedrwilhelm
    @Thedrwilhelm 4 роки тому

    Awesome! Took less than half an hour and now all windows work... Money spent $0!!! Thanks for the informative video

  • @MossyTomb
    @MossyTomb 9 років тому

    So many videos on youtube show how to replace the switches, which is expensive. Thanks for showing me how to actually FIX the switch.

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому +1

      thanks for your comment, 5 months later, I hope the switch is still working for you.

  • @marktwilleager9139
    @marktwilleager9139 6 років тому +1

    Worked exactly as demonstrated! Thanks for the tip. Saved a half day at the repair shop.

  • @catchingfishjones
    @catchingfishjones 4 роки тому +3

    I just actually did everything you did step by step and it worked perfectly. Thanks. Blessings to you Sr.

  • @nickham1948
    @nickham1948 8 років тому +4

    Thanks for the video. Fixed my switch in 5-10 minutes and saved $20.00.

  • @johnbarclay3788
    @johnbarclay3788 10 років тому

    My drivers window switch was doing the same thing. I followed along with the video and now it works great. FYI, I didn't pull all of the pieces apart like he did at the end of the video, but I did disassemble until I could see the contacts and then I used a pair of needle-nosed pliers to bend the arm slightly while it was still in the cradle and then used the piece of business card to score the contact. The rear passenger window switch also wasn't switching down, so I pulled it apart, did the same fix and now it works great. Funny thing about the rear passenger window was that I had to call a window company about six months ago to replace the window regulator when it broke and he found the switch problem but said we could only replace the switch. So sometimes even the experts don't know it all, which is why we have UA-cam. This fix works. Thanks for the help Engineerglen.
    JB

  • @fullscreen101
    @fullscreen101 6 років тому

    Thank you for this video. As I stood trying to take the door panel off, I thought why don't I search youtube first! Then popping off the rockers....you did a great tutorial. It should be noted that the little white plastic plungers wear down as well. I ended up switching the metal contacts and one of the plungers from a rear window that isn't used as much and has a second way to roll it up and down. I also rebuilt the burnt pad with a dab of solder and burnished it flat. Thanks again for the great tutorial.

  • @txponyexpress
    @txponyexpress 3 роки тому +2

    Thorough video... BUT I feel left empty because u didn't give us an action shot off the window operating at the end. But Thank you!

  • @alanwhiteside9001
    @alanwhiteside9001 9 років тому +1

    Thanks for your tutorial ! Crazy how easy it was to fix. You saved me $30.

  • @joannbrown831
    @joannbrown831 7 років тому

    Thanks for the video. I was about to spend $75 on a new switch but I followed your directions and my window works great now.

  • @PhilBender612
    @PhilBender612 5 років тому +1

    This process took me about 6 minutes to remove the switches, take them apart, clean contacts, and bend the contact for the driver side window on my 06 f150. Very easily done. It was only after this I find I can buy the whole switch assembly for about $12 but it may be made in China and there's nothing quite like OEM. Thanks for the demo.

  • @user-ju3od5gy5q
    @user-ju3od5gy5q 6 років тому

    Recently purchased new Master Door Switch for parents Crown Vic. I will try try this before i install new switch. Excellent Video. Nice lighted camera work so i can see video instructions well. Although i only paid ($15) for new "aftermarket" door swtich, i will return it to seller if this works. Thank you sir for the help. You are saving people money who need it for other things like monthly meds!!

  • @user-hn5kq8dk7t
    @user-hn5kq8dk7t 9 років тому

    Excellent video, drivers window on my 2005 Expedition was doing the same thing until it got stuck in the down position, couldn't have fixed it without you, thank you Sir!

  • @joelrodriguez9661
    @joelrodriguez9661 6 років тому

    Just used your video last night to clean the contacts on the switch in my sons 2003 Expedition. Worked like a charm.

  • @kathrynfinley3716
    @kathrynfinley3716 9 років тому +1

    Friend,
    Thanks so much for posting this video. It worked like a charm on our 2004 FX4. Although the controls were a little different, the concept was the same. We appreciate you taking the time to post this video with such attention to detail and saving us some money!

  • @janelaaitchison3393
    @janelaaitchison3393 10 років тому +3

    Thank you so much! Excellent filming and narration! I had the same issue with my driver side window but when I opened it up as you did not only was the metal contact dirty but the little prong that touches it had melted to half it's size. I just swapped it with the down prong and now everything works fine.

  • @dontworryaboutathing7338
    @dontworryaboutathing7338 8 років тому

    I used this video to fix my window switch in my 2006 f150. It saved untold dollars thank you so much!!

  • @joshhosner7632
    @joshhosner7632 5 років тому

    Most Informative thorough how too video on youtube hands down!!!!

  • @bobmartin7409
    @bobmartin7409 7 років тому

    This is exactly what I needed. My driver window is stuck down. I'm going to hit these steps tonight. Great quality video and explained extremely well. Thanks for posting.

  • @ElsevierMEDai
    @ElsevierMEDai 9 років тому

    I'm having the same issue. I ordered the replacement for it but after looking at this great informative video, I will attempt to follow these steps to see how it turns out. Look forward to trying, thank you for your time and great video.

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      Well, I hope it worked for you, thank you for your positive comment.

  • @jeffridesNJ
    @jeffridesNJ 5 років тому

    Thanks a bunch. You just saved me $40. The switch lasted almost 14 years before glitching.

  • @xxd3lusionalxx38
    @xxd3lusionalxx38 Рік тому

    Just did this on a ‘04 XLT. A savior, you are sir.

  • @MrMrman0901
    @MrMrman0901 8 років тому

    Thank you sir just saved me $30.00. Passenger side contact was dirty and burnt Thank you again

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      Well, thank you for the comment.

  • @rabidgp
    @rabidgp 7 років тому

    Thank you sir, saved me from buying a bunch of aftermarket junk, and I learned how to use a burnisher... valuable info!

  • @geraldamidon2905
    @geraldamidon2905 9 років тому

    Thank you sooooo much for posting this video. I replace my motor last year, and when the window went down but not back up, I was a little frustrated. searched how to remove the motor again and your video popped up. did as you described and it actually works better than before. Thank you again for saving me so much time and possibly money.

  • @wbriangarciaify
    @wbriangarciaify 9 років тому

    Great video! Just fixed my 2008 f150. I bought the truck new and the auto down for the drive side has never worked. I honestly didn't know it actually had this feature. I cleaned the contacts now it works like new. Thanks for posting the video.

  • @lenniereagan2362
    @lenniereagan2362 3 роки тому

    Thank you, sir. I appreciate you taking the time to show and explain how to repair the contact. It was very helpful.

  • @David731mal
    @David731mal 10 років тому

    Thanks for this video...I almost purchased the switch on ebay till I accidentally came across this vid...you just save me over 100 bucks....thank you for the video one again..

  • @QuantumWalker13
    @QuantumWalker13 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for posting this, my Driver's side window was also experiencing issues and cleaning the contacts fixed it right up. Saved me a small chunk of change.

  • @bill09kwan
    @bill09kwan 10 років тому

    This is a great video. It shows step by step with easy instructions. I had fixed my 2008 F150 driver side window contact issue. Thanks for showing this excellent video.
    Bill

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  10 років тому

      bill kwan Thank you Bill for your comment, I am glad that I could help.

  • @jonathantoepper6077
    @jonathantoepper6077 5 років тому

    I want to shake your hand sir, you saved me a headache a d money out of pocket.

  • @orlandomontoya1251
    @orlandomontoya1251 10 років тому

    Thanks for taking time to make this great video, 2004 F-150 windows work great. Thanks Orlando

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  10 років тому

      Hello Orlando, I am glad the video was a help to you, and thank you for the nice comment.

    • @bradlt35
      @bradlt35 9 років тому

      engineerglen thank you for the video my I recently bought a used f150 and the driver window did not work tried what you recommended and it works great now!! Thank you!!

  • @tim.snb-is-not-available
    @tim.snb-is-not-available 8 років тому +2

    Thanks for helping with a problem the dealer would not fix until my warranty expired

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      Glad that I could help, thank you Timothy for your positive comment.

  • @tripplebeards3427
    @tripplebeards3427 3 місяці тому

    Thanks! Just took mine apart and cleaned all of the contact points. I scraped mine with a flat head screw driver to get some shiny metal and then cleaned the connection points off with a screw driver with a sock over it. They work great again.

    • @tripplebeards3427
      @tripplebeards3427 3 місяці тому

      I’ll have to clean my power slider connectors next.

  • @jiwbink
    @jiwbink Рік тому

    HAD I SEEN THIS VIDEO FIRST,I COULDVE SAVE A NICE CHUNK OF CHANGE!
    THANK YOU!!

  • @Rdfelic
    @Rdfelic 10 років тому

    Thank you so much for this video. Both my rear windows on my 2006 F-150 HD would only go down and not up. I was about to spend a lot of money on parts and having them installed. The video was so detailed and user friendly i couldn't wait to work on them. mind it its almost midnight and it only took me maybe 20 mins. Works like the day I bought my truck! Thanks Again!

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  10 років тому +1

      Hello Rdfelic, thank you for your nice comment, I am glad to know the video was a help. It was a few takes to make the video, in fact I had the whole video done and edited, but it just wasn't right and in the trash it went and then I reshot just about all of the scenes, some 4 times and picked the best.

  • @whitefx2
    @whitefx2 9 років тому

    Wow, thanks for the video! You saved me tons of money! I cleaned the contacts with the screw driver, I just scraped the carbon off! It worked, passanger window rolls up and down!

  • @cgmf-d6t
    @cgmf-d6t 9 років тому +2

    Never would have thought to use money to ease something out. Thanks for the great idea!

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому +1

      you are welcome, thanks for taking the time to comment.

  • @donransford5868
    @donransford5868 6 років тому +1

    Thank you for this helpful tutorial. I have a 2007 F-150 that had the same issue. I followed your instructions and now it works.

  • @mudduck5o
    @mudduck5o 10 років тому +1

    Engineerglen, you are the man!! Thank you for posting this. Very detailed video that just saved me money. Thanks again

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  10 років тому

      Hello Mudduck5o, glad to help, it's good to see this video getting a lot of views.

  • @shaunnunya4566
    @shaunnunya4566 5 років тому

    You sir are just awesome! I got my window to work after doing this. Thank you for the video.

  • @samuelksteffen
    @samuelksteffen 6 років тому +1

    Your tutorial enabled me to make a similar repair for my KIA. THANKS!!!

  • @stevegyger5962
    @stevegyger5962 4 роки тому

    Great video! I fixed my 02 Superduty switch with your help. Although not exactly the same switches, it was close enough to get the job done.

  • @jrdufresne3359
    @jrdufresne3359 6 років тому +1

    Thanks for the tutorial. Saved me from having to buy a switch.

  • @Pritz482
    @Pritz482 7 років тому

    Amazing, you are a smart man, you show the simple , easy and practical way to fix things,

  • @erniedanos6270
    @erniedanos6270 6 років тому

    Thanks, great video, saved me some money from buying a new switch. Easy to do with step by step instructions. Great job!!!!

  • @ZEVAAero
    @ZEVAAero 5 років тому

    @engineerglen Thank you so much for making this video. I just went to roll up my window after getting a bite to eat here on a chilly wet night in Washington State and was able to repair it in about 20 min. You are the best. Thanks again!

  • @David69D
    @David69D 7 місяців тому

    Wow. Nice job! I'm still debating about just buying a new switch, but i ought to try this first.

  • @seoulkilla2505
    @seoulkilla2505 7 років тому

    Thanks a lot for this! Did this on my 2003 Ford Expedition and it worked perfectly! Just needed a good old fashioned cleaning and didn't spend a dime.

  • @elhermoloco
    @elhermoloco 8 років тому

    Thanks for taking the time to make a video of this. It helped me fix mine!

  • @mikeperry2561
    @mikeperry2561 6 років тому +1

    Glen, thank you so much for the tutorial! Kept me from having to replace the switch!

  • @marcusngca
    @marcusngca 7 років тому

    Thank you for the detailed and informative video. I had exactly the same problem with my 09 F150 driverside front window and it's now working better than ever.

  • @kasiwade-beeler4046
    @kasiwade-beeler4046 8 років тому

    I've been having issues with my drivers window for months, and was just going to replace the whole actuator, but thanks to your video I just fixed by window

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      hey, two comments, thank you very much.

    • @chesterbarrie6696
      @chesterbarrie6696 8 років тому

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  • @jamesforesman2062
    @jamesforesman2062 9 років тому

    Thanks for the video. Passenger side window was not working (using the passenger side switch). I didn't have the tool, but I used the business card. Switch works flawless now. THANKS

  • @davidfarningham496
    @davidfarningham496 9 років тому

    Thank you for the video. Every one of my switches needed some attention. Works like new again.

  • @jamesgreene7214
    @jamesgreene7214 6 років тому

    Thanks for the instructional video. Followed the instructions and had my window problem fixed in 20 minutes. I used an emery board to file the contacts and I also used some De Oxit contact cleaner and sprayed on the rest of the switches.Thanks again

  • @matthumphrey4915
    @matthumphrey4915 Рік тому

    Worked perfect!! Took 10 mins. Thank you sir!!!!

  • @tahitianflower
    @tahitianflower 9 років тому

    This was awesome. Saved me a 200.00 or more repair. Thank you.

  • @deborahlauer2063
    @deborahlauer2063 3 роки тому

    Thank you, l just followed your steps and it worked, mine was a 2008 ford escape ,a little different ,it had a spring and l stretched it, now you can call me mechanic Deb😃👍

  • @shaunfg
    @shaunfg 10 років тому

    Great video! Worked perfect and now my window is going up! Thanks!

  • @krygierfamily9283
    @krygierfamily9283 6 років тому

    Thanks for the vid !!! Didn't think it would work but it did and the wife is happy now !

  • @randythompson9202
    @randythompson9202 7 років тому

    Thank you very much for sharing this video. Followed the steps and it worked like a charm. I am not mechanically inclined and did this with confidence.

  • @michaelmeacham5794
    @michaelmeacham5794 7 років тому

    Very well done video, thank you for posting. This saved me from buying a new switch

  • @uhfnutbar1
    @uhfnutbar1 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir for taking the time to make this video.... so i don't break anything experimenting :)

  • @JamieBurch75
    @JamieBurch75 10 років тому

    Thanks for the video engineerglen! It made the job really easy and saved me some big money!

  • @justa_guy5485
    @justa_guy5485 5 років тому

    Thanks so much for sharing. Saved me a whole lot of headaches.. worked like a charm!!!

  • @KisserAzadi
    @KisserAzadi 5 років тому

    You are the very best,,, took your time, was very to the point and the video was awesome! I have done this on my Mercedes in the past but this was nice ... AWESOME!!

  • @razorr527
    @razorr527 3 роки тому

    Thank you sir it works. I fixed my window that didn't wanted to go up. But I broke the driver side window now it won't go down. 😂 👌

  • @thadlife1712
    @thadlife1712 4 роки тому

    Just a great video, my dust covers were missing but I did clean the contacts and it works like new thank you very much.

  • @bertbinion7420
    @bertbinion7420 2 роки тому +1

    FYI: You can buy a Chinese aftermarket switch assembly on ebay for under $20. Of course the quality is uncertain. Thinking about it.

  • @JaMarvelousjmar
    @JaMarvelousjmar 7 років тому +1

    Thanks so much. Window was down the whole night until you showed the fix. How much is my bill? Lol God bless

  • @omarbs89
    @omarbs89 7 років тому

    Thanks a lot for the information! You saved me money. I feel more confident on working with electronics.

  • @MRM-wp4gr
    @MRM-wp4gr 8 років тому

    Excellent video! Great close ups and pic had good focus.

  • @cesarsalgado6564
    @cesarsalgado6564 6 років тому

    Excellent video gentleman, right now I have that problem. Tomorrow I resolve it, thank you very much.

  • @JimGlimpse
    @JimGlimpse 10 років тому

    Wanted you to know your video helped me fix my 2005 Ford freestar window switch. Now my drivers window goes up! Yea!

  • @mpr8356
    @mpr8356 4 місяці тому

    THANK YOU SIR!!!!
    IT WORKED!!!
    YOU ARE TRULY A BLESSING!

  • @SVTJD
    @SVTJD 7 років тому

    I haven't tried this yet but, my one touch down feature is not working on my 03 crown Vic. I will be trying this soon and hope it works. Thanks for the detailed video!

  • @richoliveria9829
    @richoliveria9829 5 років тому

    Ya should a been a teacher... Excellent video and I feel confident I can go out and fix the passenger side switch.. Thanks.

  • @mikeholzman
    @mikeholzman 8 років тому

    Thank you for this. Perfect video and instruction on how to solve a problem on our truck. Perfect!

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  8 років тому

      thanks for your perfect comment.

  • @tillerdogg3232
    @tillerdogg3232 7 років тому

    I wish I watched this before I ordered. good vid.

  • @Eternaldarkness24766
    @Eternaldarkness24766 10 років тому

    Your awesome I just fixed mine cause I watched your video.thank you so much.cheers from Canada

  • @brycecouey2143
    @brycecouey2143 7 років тому

    Thanks so much!!!! This fixed my 2005 F150.....Today's date 5-10-17

    • @engineerglen
      @engineerglen  7 років тому

      You are welcome, thanks for the nice comment.