How to replace the sunroof on a 200 ford expedition

check fuse and relay if good than possible motor ot track problem their should be a mechanical bypass that will let you close it if stuck open the following information is courtesy of monte carlo forum

To check the condition of your original sunroof guides:

1. Gl*** in closed position.
2. Locate & remove 3 torx bolts on each side of sunroof glass. Lift glass out of sunroof opening & set aside in a safe place.
3. Locate "J" shaped cover plate at front of sunroof track assembly. Remove 2 torx bolts from each cover plate.
4. Lift up bracket to remove.
5. Inspect the plastic guides on each side. The sunroof cables attach to guides on front outer corner. Inspect this area closely for damage.
6. Do not operate the sunroof with the J plates removed.

Troubleshooting:

If the sunroof guides are not broken & the glass is a uniform height along the rear edge your problem may be a stripped gear inside the motor. The motor has a manual override:

1. Get access to the motor by removing the map light/switch console or lowering the front of the headliner.
2. Insert a large standard screwdriver into the nylon bushing at the center of the motor hub. Push up & turn the screwdriver to manually move the sunroof glass. If the unit will fully open & close manually, you most likely only need a replacement motor.

If your sunroof is stuck in the open position follow these steps to get it closed:

1. Remove the glass.
2. Try to close the unit without the glass. Many times one side will still be operational and close correctly.
3. Try to slide the inoperable lift arm forward. If it moves, slide it forward until it stops.
4. You now need to slide the original plastic guide forward to lower the arm to the closed position. Using a standard screwdriver, push it forward. The lift arm should begin to lower.
5. If the lift arm will still not fully lower, remove the J plate as explained above, sometimes the sunroof cable will need to be lifted up to allow the guide to fully slide forward.
6. Reinstall glass.

might try spraying white lithium grease on the slides and open and close few times my g6 did the same thing grease it and open and closed a few times then it work

Clean track guides and lubricate with a dry lubricant such as graphite. Make sure all tracks are secured and reset screws as appropriate. A good cleaning tool is an old tooth brush. Simple fix

Maybe a bad switch. There is usually a manual operation for the sunroof which will let you know if your have other problems. (see owners manual) if that works, uspect bad switch

open and clean then grease guides adjust out any play if you can if not then track may need replaced or guides

towards the center of inside roof there is a plastic botton on the roof there is underneath that an Allen screw this is a manual close and open of the moon roof find an allen wrench that fits and turn to desiered position and your on your way

is it the plastic slides with wire on them that connect ot the drain trough? May not be serviced separately. they are available for 2003 Expedition. Don't know if similar.


Drive Cables and Guide Rails Disassembly and Assembly

1. Remove the roof opening panel frame. For additional information, refer to Roof Opening Panel Frame in this section.

1. Remove the roof opening panel water trough.
   1. Remove the bolts.
   1. Remove the roof opening panel water trough.

1. Remove the roof opening panel water trough guide by sliding it forward and lifting it outward at the notch in the roof opening panel tracks.

1. To assemble, reverse the disassembly procedure.

This vehicle sunroof can travel past its open point and gets stuck. you can lower the headliner and insert an hex key and crank the glass forward one inch then it will work again. Just don't let it go to far open or it can get stuck again. Also check the drain tray to make sure it is not out of place, if so you need new guides.

This vehicle sunroof can travel past its open point and gets stuck. you can lower the headliner and insert an hex key and crank the glass forward one inch then it will work again. Just don't let it go to far open or it can get stuck again. Also check the drain tray to make sure it is not out of place, if so you need new guides.

small cover on older models front center of headliner,motor for roof has a cam that controls operation.I assume fuses were checked..two small switches are riding on this cam.plastic cam messes up switches.you may have to remove headliner to access motor/cam assy.if cables are broken, stuck, assembly may have to be replaced..