No windows work on a 1998 Explorer

Asked by David May 07, 2020 at 08:04 AM about the 1998 Ford Explorer 4 Dr XLT AWD SUV

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

All the windows on my 98 Ford Explorer guit working including the sunroof
which has been leaking, any suggestions . Replaced all the fuses, no help,
Thanks in advance

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It appears you have lost power to the main control on the drivers side master switch. You can check inside the rubber boot connecting the door to the kick panel area on the drivers side for a visibly broken wire. The wires are of a small gauge so you will have to physically slight tug on each as the wire could be broken inside but not the insulation. If you can get a color coded wiring diagram for the power windows you can then check for power where the connections are made under the master control switch.

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