Nevertheless newer vehicles are getting better and better insulated, they are still get pretty hot during the summer. One of the simplest methods to fairly quickly dissipate this heat during the summer, or help you get eliminate the mist in the winter, is to open your windows when you drive. However, oftentimes your windows may not open or may get stuck open or close . In this case, what should I do if I have a window stuck on my Ford Ranger? This is exactly what we will try to answer in this article, first we will see the case of a manual window stuck on Ford Ranger, and secondly the case of a power window.

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Manual window stuck on Ford Ranger

The mechanisms between a power window and a manual window are different, nevertheless, if the window of your Ford Ranger is stuck in the open or closed position , it will not replace much on the technical side, but in the open position it is actually more annoying, you risk to have your car stolen, or to have problems with bad weather and that the inside of your Ford Ranger moulds or has electrical complications as a result of humidity.

Why is the manual window of my Ford Ranger stuck?

If you are in the case where the manual window of your Ford Ranger is stuck in either the open or closed position, there are two most important motives that can show you this blockage:

  • The window regulator cable is tangled or broken: This will prevent the system from elevating or lowering the window.
  • Seals or glass guides are damaged: They prevent the glass from moving up and down suitably.

How to open the stuck manual window on my Ford Ranger?

Now we have seen why the manual window of your Ford Ranger is locked in the open or closed position. We will now focus on the solutions available to you so that you can unblock the window of your Ford Ranger . To get this done, you don’t need very advanced mechanical know-how, the manual mechanisms are quite basic. You will have to remove the seal from your door to access the window lifter system. With a visual verify, you will fairly quickly notice if some elements are damaged like the window supports or a lever arm, if the cable is tangled or if the rails are damaged, which will block the window of your Ford Ranger. If it’s just the rails you can try to put them back in place and lubricate it, in any other case you will have to replace the component, for that you will have to first remove the glass cautiously to access the mechanisms to be repalced carefully.

Electric window stuck on Ford Ranger

Now let’s move on to the most basic case, a power window blocked on Ford Ranger . Obviously, electric windows are actually more complex than manual windows and therefore actually bring their share of additional complications.

Why is the power window on my Ford Ranger stuck?

So let’s start with the possible roots of a window blocked on Ford Ranger:

  • Faulty window winder motors: Obviously, it’s one of the most common reasons for window winder failure, as these motors tire with time and can be rendered useless. Generally speaking you can see this because before they let go completely, they start to tire and the window rises less and less fairly quickly.
  • One of the gears of the window lift system seizes or breaks, in such a case you should hear a particular noise when you press the window lift button.
  • As with the manual window lifter, one of the cables may break or get tangled in the drum of the system, furthermore you should hear a noise when activating the window of your Ford Ranger
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  • The window lift fuse is defective, so no power supply to the window lift motor of your Ford Ranger
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  • The switch knob is unplugged or defective

How do I unlock the stuck power window on my Ford Ranger?

Now that we have seen all the possible causes of a window blocked on Ford Ranger, it’s time to help you resolve this trouble, here are the different methods you will be able to put in place to unblock the window of your Ford Ranger:

  • Before you do anything else, cautiously remove your door trim to avoid breaking the staples holding it in place.
  • Once in front of the system, you need to test the electrical installation, disconnect the power cables from the motor and using a voltmeter verify that you have a current of around 12 volts when pressing the window lift button. If this is not the case, you will have to look at the window lift fuse on your Ford Ranger, please refer to our article to help you locate it. If your fuse is in good condition verify your power supply wires, one of them must be cut
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  • If it is the cable that is twisted, you can try yourself by removing the glass from its brackets to put it back in place, in any other case it will have to be changed.
  • Concerning the engine, a basic original replacement will be the best solution, obviously a dead engine unit is not recoverable.
  • If it is one of the window supports that is broken on your Ford Ranger, you can easily replace them because they are just clipped or screwed on your window.
  • Finally, if nothing happens when you switch on the switch knob and you have examined all your electrical connections, remove the switch knob to see if it is properly connected or if it is not damaged.

There, you now know how to get rid of a window stuck on Ford Ranger/strong, some repairs are more complex than others, if you don’t feel able to do them yourself, go to your mechanic who will be able to do them for you.

To find more tips on the Ford Ranger, take a look at the Ford Ranger category.