2008 Expedition Limited Driver’s side auto window feature

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Modelcarguy

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help! The driver’s side auto window feature on my pride and joy went nuts.

Mechanic replaced window motor, and switch with new OEM parts. Window still does the same thing.

Auto down works, auto up goes to top then lowers itself halfway.

Got to creep up on fully closed by engaging and releasing switch to catch it just right to get it to seal.

We have tried everything - the Ford open door click “6” times push the button twice and dance around the car in a grass skirt while killing chickens. Waiting 48 hours, disconnect the battery to reset etc. nothing seems to work.

What are we doing wrong? It’s cold outside and the window really needs to seal!
 

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Oh boy, the dreaded auto up/down problem. It happens when you replace regulators or motors..... nobody has come up with a solution other than to not use the auto up
 

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So it sounds like the obstacle detection needs fixing. You don't happen to have those in-channel vent visors, do you?

I've posted the below before and you must follow it 100%, especially #7.




Window Motor Initialization

NOTE:Initialization is required to learn both the full up and full down positions and the profile of the glass as it travels through the glass channel. Once initialized, obstacle detection is enabled. This procedure is only required for Navigator (LF and RF) or Expedition (LF only) window motors.

NOTE: The window motor must be reinitialized whenever: the motor is removed from window regulator drum housing, a new motoris installed, a new window regulator is installed, new window glass is installed, glass top run removal or installation is carried out or when carrying out any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window system. All window components (window glass, window regulator, window motor and glass top run) must be installed and tightened to specification before carrying out this procedure. Refer to the De-Initialization Procedure prior to performing the window motor initialization (unless a new motor is being installed).

NOTE: A new (or de-initialized) LF/RF (Navigator) or LF (Expedition) window motor will not operate in one-touch up or one-touch down mode until initialized. If a new LF/RF window motor has been installed, proceed to the Window Motor Initialization procedure in this section.

NOTE: Excessive bounce-back (window reverses direction with no obstructions present) may indicate that a de-initialization procedure may need to be performed.

De-Initialization Procedure

1.Start with the ignition key in the RUN position and open one front door.
2.NOTE: Steps 2 and 3 must be performed within 8 seconds.

Turn the ignition key from OFF to RUN 5 times.
3.Press the window control switch to the one-touch DOWN position (second detent) and release.

Window Motor Initialization

WARNING: Keep objects and body parts clear of the glass panel when carrying out the initialization procedure. During the initialization procedure, the glass panel closes with high force and cannot detect objects in its path. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.

4.Start with the ignition key in the OFF position and with the LF/RF door open.
5.Turn the ignition key to the ON position.
6.Activate and hold the window control switch in the one-touch DOWN position (second detent) until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds at the bottom of its travel and release the switch.
7.NOTE: After performing this step, wait a minimum of 3 seconds before operating the window control switch or ignition switch.

Activate and hold the window control switch (with no interuptions) in the one-touch UP position (second detent) until the window glass stalls for 2 seconds into the glass top run and release the switch.
8.Verify correct operation of the window by carrying out the one-touch up and one-touch down features. If the window does not operate correctly, carefully repeat this procedure.
 

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help! The driver’s side auto window feature on my pride and joy went nuts.

Mechanic replaced window motor, and switch with new OEM parts. Window still does the same thing.

Auto down works, auto up goes to top then lowers itself halfway.

Got to creep up on fully closed by engaging and releasing switch to catch it just right to get it to seal.

We have tried everything - the Ford open door click “6” times push the button twice and dance around the car in a grass skirt while killing chickens. Waiting 48 hours, disconnect the battery to reset etc. nothing seems to work.

What are we doing wrong? It’s cold outside and the window really needs to seal!

Thats a classic, not vehicle specific. My bimmer does that.

Either a jacked up regulator or debris in the channel at the top that it misinterprets as encountering resistance (like somebodys hand lol) and makes it engage auto-down when it reaches the top
 
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