What can cause a power window to not work on a Windstar?

Answer 1

Possible causes:

• Switch - if the window works with one of the switches, then it's likely the one that doesn't needs cleaning or has failed
• The fuse is blown
• The window motor is the problem - sometimes the motor gets stuck, other times they completely fail.

If the fuse is good, the switch is definitely suspect. Take the switch apart and tighten and clean everything.

See "Related Questions" below for more power window info

If none of the windows are working, and the fuses are good, that leaves one more common point: the master switch and wiring on the drivers door.

Check for power getting to the switch - if it is, then likely the switch itself is bad.

Time for a trip to your favorite auto junk / salvage yard.

Additional Info: I have had to replace my 2000 Windstar window lift motors twice and so far, the original master switch is working like new. Before taking a trip anywhere, check to see if there is power to the lift motor. U have to remove the door panel to do this.

Personally, I wouldn't buy any electric or electronic component from a salvage yard. New ones at any of the major parts houses are too cheap to go searching for u exact part at a salvage yard.

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My LH window does not work on my 2000 Ford Windstar Van, and I hear a clicking noise. How can I fix it?

You should always check to fuses first, but if your window does not work and you hear a click (after pressing the window switch up or down) and it's coming from a Front Electronic Module (aka FEM, that shiny metal box under the dash right next to the fuse box on the driver's side) then you probably have a faulty window motor and you don't have a bad fuse or bad relay and certainly not a bad FEM.

When the motor goes bad it creates an open circuit and you hear a clicking sound. You probably should replace the window motor, but it's real pain. The other temporary fix (if it works) is to bang on the motor and remove and then reinstall the power clip.

Banging may free up the motor bushings and removing and reinstalling the electrical leads may remove oxidation built up on the contacts. You can try this first and if it works you may be able to put off buying a new motor for a week or a year.

Note: To remove the door cover there are two 8mm screws at the bottom and two 8mm screws on the door handle. There also maybe one screw behind the black cover up high and to the right next to the window, hidden. Just remove the screws and man-handle the door skin upward. Good luck. This process will take 30 minutes or less. But if you have to replace the motor that's a good 1.5-2hrs.