Power Windows - Chatter/Binding When Operating

Article No.
01-4-6

03/05/01

^ BODY - POWER WINDOW - CHATTER OR BINDING
WHEN OPERATING POWER SIDE WINDOWS -
VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/2001

^ ELECTRICAL - POWER WINDOW - CHATTER OR
BINDING WHEN OPERATING POWER SIDE
WINDOWS - VEHICLES BUILT THROUGH 2/1/2001

FORD:
1993-2001 RANGER

ISSUE
Some vehicles may exhibit a chatter or binding condition when operating the power side window(s) either in the down or up mode. This may be caused by a window channel guide that is out of adjustment or dirt or debris trapped in the window guide.

ACTION
Clean or replace window guide and apply service grease (Krytox) to glass guide assembly for ease of window guide operation. Check window guide channel adjustment and if necessary, adjust. Refer to the following Service Procedure for details.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Remove door trim panel (left or right) as necessary.

2. Clean window channel guide(s) with a damp cloth (water) to remove any dirt or debris.

NOTE
IF WINDOW CHANNEL GUIDE COATING (COLORED BLACK) SHOWS SIGNS OF WEAR/SCRATCHES OR DAMAGE AFTER CLEANING, REMOVE EXISTING WINDOW CHANNEL GUIDE(S) AND REPLACE WITH CURRENT SERVICE WINDOW CHANNEL GUIDE XL5Z-1023288-AA LEFT AND/OR RIGHT ACCORDINGLY. WHEN INSTALLING NEW WINDOW CHANNEL GUIDE(S), HAND TIGHTEN TOP AND BOTTOM NUTS AND PROCEED TO STEP 4.





3. Loosen both top and bottom nuts on the window guide (left and/or right) (Figure 1).

4. Apply a thin coating of service grease (Krytox) (Rotunda part number 164-R4906) to the entire outer surface area of the window channel guide(s) (Figure 1).

5. Raise window(s) all the way to the up position.

6. Tighten top nut 12 +/- 2 Nm (106 +/- 17 lb-in) on the window channel guide.

7. Lower window(s) all the way to the down position.

8. Tighten lower nut 12 +/- Nm (106 +/- 17 lb-in) on the window channel guide(s).

9. Cycle the glass up and down several times to work lube onto guide(s) and into position evenly.

10. Verify chatter is corrected.

NOTE
IF SLIGHT CHATTER OR BINDING IS STILL APPARENT, READJUST TOP NUT ON THE WINDOW CHANNEL GUIDE FORE/AFT WITHIN SHEET METAL DOOR HOLE TO CORRECT (ONLY IF REQUIRED).





Parts Block

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE

WARRANTY STATUS: Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage.





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DEALER CODING

OASIS CODES: 102000, 203000