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Mirrors are separate from the other things.

Driver and Passenger Outside Mirror Operation
In order to control outside rear view mirror adjustments, two switches are contained within the driver door switch assembly (DDSA). The DDSA contains a built in mirror select switch and a built in mirror position switch. The DDSA reports the switch activity to the driver door module (DDM).
The mirror select switch is used to select which mirror, left or right, is to be moved.
The mirror position switch is used to move the mirror that has been selected to the desired position. When the mirror position switch is activated in a Up, Down, Left, or Right direction, the DDSA recognizes the input and sends this data on to the DDM via the power door serial data circuit. Depending on which mirror has been selected for adjustment, the DDM either moves the driver door mirror to the requested position, or sends a power door serial data message to the passenger door module (PDM) indicating that the passenger door mirror needs to be moved. The PDM then moves the passenger door mirror to the requested position.
Each mirror has two reversible motors for position adjustment. The door modules control the reversible motors by supplying Battery Positive Voltage (B+) and ground to these motors.

Outside Mirror System Components
The power outside mirror system consists of the following components:
• Driver door switch assembly (DDSA)
• Driver door module (DDM)
• Passenger door module (PDM)
• Driver outside mirror
• Passenger outside mirror
• Power door serial data circuit
• DRV MDL 10 A fuse (door module logic and internal driver operation)
• PASS MDL 10 A fuse (door module logic and internal driver operation)

Power Windows Operation
The vehicle is equipped with power windows controlled by the door modules. Each passenger door power window can be operated, either from a switch built into the driver door switch assembly (DDSA), or from a switch mounted locally on its associated door. The driver door power window can only be operated from the driver door window switch built into the driver door switch assembly (DDSA).
When the driver door module (DDM) receives a window switch request from the DDSA, the DDM checks the Class 2 serial data to see if the status information is correct (i.e. ignition switch position) to permit window operation to occur. If the status information is correct, the DDM, either supplies power and ground to its associated window motor, or, if the request is for one of the passenger windows, sends a command via the power door serial data circuit to the passenger door module (PDM, LRDM, or RRDM) controlling the window. The passenger door module (PDM, LRDM, or RRDM) controlling the window then supplies power and ground to its associated window motor to move the window as requested.
When one of the local window switches mounted on one of the passenger doors is operated, the associated door module examines the request and checks to see if there are any messages from the DDM prohibiting the movement. If conditions are correct, and no prohibitive messages have been received from the DDM, the associated door module then supplies power and ground to its associated window motor to move the window as requested.

The thing to do first would be to hook up a factory or some other type professional scan tool an check for DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes.

DTC B3377, B3382, B3387, B3392, B3397, B3452, B3457, B3462, B3467, B3472, B3477, B3482, B3517, or B3522

Circuit Description
The switch that failed and generated this diagnostic trouble code (DTC) is part of the driver door switch assembly (DDSA). The DDSA contains a microprocessor which takes the signal generated by this switch and assigns a digital message to it. The DDSA then sends this message over a power door serial data circuit to the driver door module (DDM).

Same thing for locks.

The DDM must be powered and must not have DTCs B1327-Battery Low Voltage or B1328-Battery High Voltage set for this DTC to set.

Your best bet might be to find a good auto electrician.

Hi Michelle , what make model an year vehicle ? On some vehicles this is function is controlled by a door module .

In order to control outside rearview mirror operations, as well as other door functions, the front door modules must be powered up. For this purpose, battery voltage is supplied from the rear fuse block, through separate circuits, to each front door module. Each front door module is separately grounded through a ground stake. The front door modules also use these power and ground supplies to drive the mirror motors, and to provide power and ground to window and lock switches and door lock actuators. In addition, the driver door module (DDM) uses these power and ground supplies to power the driver door switch assembly (DDSA) and integral mirror control switches.
Could have DTC'S - diagnostic trouble codes stored in BCM - body control module .
DTC B1544 01: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Voltage
DTC B1544 02: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B1544 04: Mirror Motors Common Circuit Open Circuit
DTC B1600 01: Mirror Motor 1 (vertical) Circuit Short to Voltage
DTC B1600 02: Mirror Motor 1 (vertical) Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B1600 04: Mirror Motor 1 (vertical) Circuit Open Circuit
DTC B1605 01: Mirror Motor 2 (horizontal) Circuit Short to Voltage
DTC B1605 02: Mirror Motor 2 (horizontal) Circuit Short to Ground
DTC B1605 04: Mirror Motor 2 (horizontal) Circuit Open Circuit .

Check the wire bundle coming in to the door at hinge side. It is a short or broken wire

after all fuses and relays verified are working it sounds like you have keyless entry on the door panel with a keypad and in either case theres a driver door module inside the door panel this may have gone or the fuse for that has blown I'm ssuming that you have the owners manual with the diagrams if not ford owners .com register then download your manual then go to roadside emergencies and the fuse and power distribution box diagrams are there also this could be you headlight switch so if the fuses are all good then lookat the door module on the drivers side next to the speaker or the headlight switch do the windows work also check the master window switch this is because all components have some borrowed power from other wire circuits so look carefully at all of these even a corroded wire or contact can cause havoc on other systems clean al and a light dab or spray of wd40 will help you good luck Stephen

The switch is a contact type. When you move the switch it complete the circuit by connect the two contacts points. After some time the switches wear out simply replace the switch.

Order a new switch and replace.

sounds like a new switch is needed , 15 years of use is not bad going

The plastic piece around the switches comes off and the entire cartridge comes out. It just snaps into the armrest. My 98 continental having similar issues. All other switches work, drivers window just quit. Tried a new cartridge did not fix problem.....still working on it.

Mirror Adjuster Switch, Removing Yes you have to remove the panel.

• Remove door trim.
• Remove insulation.
• Remove handle and switch trim.
  
  
• Disconnect harness connector-by pressing on retainer hook
• Remove window adjuster switch with trim plate by pressing on both springs -arrows-.
  
  
• Using screwdriver detach mirror adjuster switch from trim plate