Rear window down, how to remove window motor

you have to climb over back seat and pull panel off tailgate pull the motor out and let window down by hand .

it may need to be reset.

SECTION 501-11: Glass, Frames and Mechanisms 2001 Explorer Sport/Sport-Trac Workshop Manual
GENERAL PROCEDURES Rear Window Motor Initialization CAUTION: Make sure that no obstructions are present in the power rear window system when carrying out this procedure.
NOTE: This procedure must be carried out when repairs are performed on any part of the power rear window system including when: the power rear window motor is removed from the window regulator drum housing, a new power rear motor is installed, a new power rear window regulator is installed, a new power rear window module is installed, and any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the power rear window system.
NOTE: All power rear window components (window glass module, window regulator, window motor, and glass runs) must be installed and torqued to specification before carrying out this procedure.
NOTE: Steps 1-6 must be completed within 30 seconds. The entire procedure must be completed within five minutes.
NOTE: Once the ignition key is turned to the ON position in Step 6, it must remain on until the entire procedure is completed.
NOTE: Steps 7 and 9 require that the power rear window control switch be held in the closed position until the power rear window motor stalls the window in the upper header seal. Step 8 requires that the window control switch be momentarily turned to the open position.

1. Start with the ignition in the OFF position.

1. Turn the ignition to the ON position.

1. Press the power rear window control switch vent button six times.

1. Turn the ignition to the OFF position.

1. Press the power rear window control switch vent button six times.

1. Turn the ignition to the ON position. The power rear window will move up-down-up-down approximately 20 mm (0.8 in). This movement indicates that the power rear window motor has entered initialized mode.

1. Rotate and hold the power rear window control switch to the closed position until the window stalls in the upper header seal.

1. Momentarily rotate the power rear window control switch to the open position and release. The power rear window will carry out a one-touch down operation until the window stalls at the bottom of the travel stop designed into the window regulator.

1. Rotate and hold the power rear window control switch to the closed position until the window stalls into the upper header seal. Once this operation is complete, the window will move up-down-up-down approximately 20 mm (0.8 in). This movement indicates that the power rear window motor has been successfully initialized.

1. Verify correct operation of the power rear window by moving the window to the fully open, vent, then fully closed positions.

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• The power rear window is inoperative (Explorer Sport Trac only)

• Circuitry.
• Battery Junction Box (BJB) fuse 3 (30A).
• Central Junction Box (CJB) fuse 20 (7.5A).
• Power rear window control switch.
• Rear window glass motor.

• Go To Pinpoint Test K .

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Possible that the motor is jammed or the glass is jammed on the channel of the slider.
You will need to remove the flap of the door and check manually for the movement of the glass in the channel . If this is free then remove motor and check , check the power to the unit , if there is any break on the wiring to the door unit assembly.

take the window regulator out and see if you can manually move it to the down position, if you cannot them try and connect that regulator to another window motor, and get it to the down position that way. then reinstall the regulator and window, good luck

This has several possiblilitys, it could be the switch in the dash has gone out even if it does not work with the key in the tailgate. other possible item could be the window motor or a sensor that detects if the gate is up or down. check motor wires for power when the switch is activated by pulling off the panel on the tailgate, if it is getting power i would suggest replacing the motor. if not you may have to trace wires to the drivers side of the tail gate and find the sensor.i had to by pass mine a while ago. makes it much easier to clean the glass on the inside cause the window will roll up with the gate down.

the motor is located at the front of the door at bottom, on the sheet metal in front of the motor u will see three dimples/indentations in the door skin sheet metal covering the motor, drill them out with a 1/2" drill bit, use a 1/4" drive 8mm or 5/16" deep socket and a short extension and remove the three bolts that hold the motor into the regulator, then gently push back on ,motor, remove harness to motor and remove motor through access hole.

You can try replacing the switch on the dash. If its the motor you will have to climb back and take apart some of the rear door to get to the motor. Its just 3 bolts to remove it. once its out you can lower the glass and open the door so its laying flat when you install the new one.
be sure to support the glass when its laying flat and extended ...I use large cardboard boxes under the glass

If you can hear the motor turning but window is not moving, then the window most likely came off it's track. You will have to remove screws and pry off the door panel and replace window on track

1. Raise and support the rear door window glass to the full up position.
2. Remove the interior door handle.
3. Remove the rear door speaker.
4. Remove the water shield.
5. Disconnect the rear door window regulator motor electrical connector.
6. Remove the rear door window regulator rivets.
7. Remove the rear door window regulator by sliding the regulator arms off of the window glass track.
8. Installation is the reverse of the removal procedure, noting the following:
   • Cycle the door glass to make sure of engagement of the drive mechanism.
   • Remove the rear door window glass-to-regulator bolt or rivet.
   • Position the rear door window glass as necessary to access the rear door window glass-to-regulator rivet.
   • Secure the rear door window glass in the full UP position with tape.
   • Disconnect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
   • Remove the 2 window regulator nuts.
   • Remove the 3 window regulator motor bracket nuts.
   • Install the window regulator assembly. Tighten the 3 motor bracket nuts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Install the 2 window regulator nuts. Tighten the nuts to 89 inch lbs. (10 Nm).
   • Connect the window regulator motor electrical connector.
   • Remove the tape securing the rear door window glass in the full UP position.
   • Position the rear door window glass as necessary to access the rear door window glass-to-regulator rivet. Tighten the bolt to 62 inch lbs. (7 Nm), or install a new rivet.
   • Install the window regulator motor
   • Remove the window regulator assembly.

Remove the window regulator motor

The rear window has to be completely down in order to move the tailgate! You should be happy that your window is stuck up, unlike mine which is stuck all the way down! I have to completly take apart my tailgate!! If you want to try a trick to get the rear window down, my bronco has a rear window switch right next to the headlight knob, take the 2 purple wires on that window switch, and cross them, if your motor still works and if the wires are good, that should make the window go down!!! good luck, hope that helps!