Ford Explorer Sunroof Initialization

How to initialize or reprogram the sunroof motor own 2012-13-14 explorers. May work for other years as well
Note: Not for the sunshade as well. I do say "sunroof and sunshade" at the beginning, but that was a misspeak because I do so many for F-150's, for which the one procedure does both. This one is sunroof motor only.
Here is the video of how to reset/program the shade. I said in this video I was going to do both, then I watched it and realized I forgot to do the shade, so I did one just for that:
• 2014 Explorer Sunshade...

[@SealofPerfection]

Here's how to do the shade. I said I was going to do both in the video, then promptly forgot the shade. kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfSqHl4p7GYa9U&lc=UgxWmgSP2-DSrl3JO394AaABAg

[@xsamlexo6685]

My 2016 wouldn't close and I was freaking out! This saved my life...thank you so much!!!!!!

[@markhealey1083]

I just change my motor and the moon roof didn’t work...your reset saved me a trip to the dealer! Thank you!

[@SealofPerfection]

Yep, they only go to the vent position when new and won't move again until you program it. Glad to hear you got it working

[@adamparr9741]

Absolute legend! Thank you sir!!

[@demetriovasquezsanchez91]

thank you very much, friend, I was able to initialize an explorer 2018 greetings from Peru.

[@SealofPerfection]

Awesome! Glad it helped!

[@valeriemammales9915]

My 2016 Explorer Sport’s sunroof wouldn’t open. I thought this trick was working until it stuck in tilt. I can’t open or close it, but do hear the motor. Do you have any suggestions? 🙏

[@montygo2003]

thank you so much ,i put a new motor and was not doing anything at first but after programming it was working just fine.

[@ernestentakobangize4576]

How much is sunroof motor

[@jonathangomez1141]

You’re the man , you saved my life

[@hhhfdaf5307]

video still relevant! just helped me this morning. thanks!

[@shane4954]

Been raining hard lately is CA and I went out to my Explorer and the sunroof is open (I never leave it open either!) and it wouldn’t close. You just saved my life 😂😂 earned a sub for sure

[@SealofPerfection]

I would stop using it. Likely your drains are restricted and getting water into the motor. That kills the motor...sometimes it'll work intermittently, but eventually it dies completely...usually when it's open.

[@shane4954]

@@SealofPerfection thanks for reply!!! So I went out to the car and it “closed” then tilted up then got stuck. Once I tried your method it initialized correctly and went back down but I dare not touch it. What would you suggest from here ? Clearly the motor still works but I couldn’t just tilt it back down

[@shane4954]

@@SealofPerfection to add the top of the console toward the front is pretty wet

[@SealofPerfection]

@@shane4954 it may work for now. But it is eventually going to stop for good and need replacement. You need to clear the front sunroof drains, and then probably just go ahead and replace the motor.

[@user-eh2tp7fb3u]

Thanks alot,I just got a13 explorer and sunroof is the only thing that doesn't work, I will try that! Thanks again brother

[@SealofPerfection]

If the glass doesn't work but the shade does, then typically that means the motor is bad. And the motor is bad because of a water leak. I have videos on how to fix both of those as well

[@williambennett3133]

Yes it works for a 2018 thank you 😊

[@mlangfordcamper]

That is great info as we have a 2014 Sport Explorer, do you have a video of replacing the sun roof motor.

[@SealofPerfection]

I do not. However, the motor is above the driver side visor. Remove the A pillar, visor, visor "anchor point" and the passenger one. You should be able to bend the headliner down enough to access the motor and replace it at that point. Be sure the check your sunroof drain tubes because typically the motor is bad because they are blocked and water got into it.

[@coolwave786]

Is there any help/ video available to drop 2014 Ford Explorer Headliner? During winter storm, sunroof drain clogged by ice and water get into cabin. I think the sunroof motor roasted as i suspect, however not sure how to open the headliner. Any help would be highly appreciated!

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't have a video, but it's fairly easy. Remove driver's side A pillar. Remove Visor and the visor anchor point that it clicks into. Remove the passenger side visor anchor point also. You can then pull the headliner down and access the sunroof motor. I don't remember the screws that hold the visor in...they are either phillips or Torx 20's, pretty sure. Sunroof motor is held in by 3 screws, they are Torx 20 but I believe they also have an 8mm hex head as well.

[@playboy5aday]

Thank you!

[@WillAllen22]

Awesome thanks 👍

[@hasanmaria2339]

Can i ask plz when you start should sunsheild be open or closed Also some said sould foot on brak

[@SealofPerfection]

Open the shade. No foot on brake

[@Bell5634]

I am having this same issue. Did you fix the leak and how did you do that? Also, it says there are two moonroof motors? Which one needs replacing? My moonroof is currently stuck open. It won't close or open. However, the shade still opens and closes over the passengers.

[@SealofPerfection]

There are two identical motors, but one runs the shade. The one over the driver's side is the motor for the glass. I fixed the sunroof leak by clearing the front sunroof drains. You can get a small tube that'll go in the drain holes and blow them out like you're using a straw. Do NOT use compressed air. I remove part of the inner fenders and clip off the restrictor inside the wheel well so it won't happen again, but that's a bit more difficult.

[@jorgeujaque3220]

Excelente thanks

[@kyoungkj81]

Will this work for initializing the sunshade if I do the same technique but hold down the shades control?

[@saleens330]

Yes. But have the shade at the half way point. Door must be open.

[@catrage5824]

My boyfriends sunroof decided to open during the last rainstorm we had after last weeks snow/freeze. It seems some water might have gotten in the climate control below the touchscreen part. I think the only button that doesn't work is the on off button. Is it possible it might work again after it dries out?

[@SealofPerfection]

Possible, but I wouldn't count on it. What happened was, the motor got water in it. Sometimes they'll work again after they dry out, but usually something will have been damaged and they won't.

[@tamaranutter1638]

I have a 2013 explorer. sunroof wont move. checked fuse which was good. replaced both motors. did your reset and I can here the motor running but glass wont move. What should I try next

[@SealofPerfection]

You're sure the motor is tightened and the gear is engaged with the cables?

[@clbcl5]

I have a 2011 explorer that from day 1[ I bought used in 8/13] the sunroof had an auto close to it. The alternator went out 10/19 and after repair the fuse to the sunroof was blown. Fixed the fuse, sunroof works but no auto-close. Searching and going to the dealer to find out it never did have one from the factory. BUT the fuse location for the sunroof was a fuse tap to a long wire which I traced going to the plugs on the rear of the sunroof. This is one of 2 fuse taps running from the fusebox on the drivers underdash to the motor control box. I did find that if my sunroof was open and I pulled the fusetap from the sunroof fuse location it does close by it self. Any idea about this? I am 99% sure the first owner was a rental company.

[@SealofPerfection]

It's a factory sunroof? If so, have you done the initialization on it? That usually restores the one touch function. If not, the module is inside the motor and you may need to replace the motor. You can try swapping the shade motor and the sunroof motor... They are the same motor. If it programmed then, you would at least know it's the motor

[@clbcl5]

@@SealofPerfection There is nothing wrong with the motor. It works as it is supposed to. But I found out it is NOT factory even thou it is a limited which I always assumed came with a sunroof. Found out after my first comment doing the research. It is a signature brand.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@clbcl5 Interesting. Seen plenty of aftermarket sunroofs, but never in one of these. It's easy to tell...there's always a piece of trim around the roof opening to cover up where they cut the hole, whereas factory ones are stamped and the roof metal is "rolled" inward, so it's smoother and the rubber hits the sheet metal.

[@capiberra4118]

Replaced motor but can't get it to go into program mode using the process you describe. Roof opens / closes now but isn't working properly. At least I can open and close the roof again now. Thoughts suggestions?

[@SealofPerfection]

Did you buy a Ford motor or an aftermarket

[@aimm3lat3re]

Hello sir, replace sunroof motor. The shade still works. New motor in and DIDNT initialization but sunroof worked few times during install. All of sudden stop working and shade only moves like 2inches. Tried initialization after the fact and nothing. Do you know how to go about fixing it now?

[@SealofPerfection]

A new motor will only go to the Vent position and won't move again until you initialize it. If it did anything besides that, there's something wrong with it.

[@Jwayne1020]

Do you have a video on fixing leaks from clogged drain and replacing motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't. Tried to make one but I really need someone to film for me.

[@nakitadennis9140]

Is there a way to get the sun roof to close if it’s not working!? Has worked in over a year and I woke up to a truck full of rain water due to the sunroof opening over night I suppose but it opened on its own and now I can’t close. 🙏🏾

[@SealofPerfection]

About the only way to close it manually would be to remove the motor, push it mostly shut, then remove the glass and place the guides in the closed position and then reinstall the glass in the motor and don't plug the motor in so it won't open again. You could probably get it shut without removing the glass, but there's no getting around dropping the motor.

[@hasanmaria2339]

Thank you very much i traied it several time then it worked well now one touch working fine But after i replace motor and when i close tilt or slid still glass littl up infront and little down in middle any soluation please

[@SealofPerfection]

So it works normally but is just slightly out of adjustment? If so, there are 3 Torx 25 screws that hold the glass in. There's a good bit of adjustment you can do by loosening those and moving the glass manually.

[@hasanmaria2339]

@@SealofPerfection you are always great thanks for your help hop good luck for you always

[@zavalam1986]

Hi I have a 2013 and the sunroof opens but it doesn’t close do you think I need to replace a motor or something please help thank you

[@SealofPerfection]

So it's stuck open? If so, probably the motor, and you probably have a water leak that killed the motor, and it's caused by the sunroof drains being stopped up.

[@tiffanychestnut6513]

I have the same issue in my 2016. It rain one night and water was leaking from the area were the sunroof buttons are now it doesn’t work. Is changing the motor in the sunroof a hard task for a beginner or should I take it to the dealership?

[@SealofPerfection]

It's hard for me to say what a beginner can do. Some folks are just a bit more "handy" than others and new things like this will be easier for them and harder for others. And it takes me literally 5 minutes to replace the motor on one of these, but I've done hundreds and this is what I do, so my experience really isn't applicable. I would say this: If you're familiar with using tools, you can probably replace the motor. However, you also need to fix the water leak or it's just going to kill the new motor as well. The leak is coming from the front sunroof drains. There are videos on here that show how to do both. They aren't exactly how I do them, but they can get you there. I've tried to make a video on the motor a couple of times, but since I just use a cell phone it's never turned out well. I need someone to hold the phone for me while I work, just haven't had that yet. I would say look at a couple of the videos on how to do the motor that I've seen floating around, and determine if you think it's within your capabilities.

[@cristianmoreno3073]

So I replaced mine. I didn’t go with oem motors however this other ones work differently but won’t get my shade to close and also it won’t open all the way. Do you recommend going with the original motor craft ones ? To have same functions?

[@SealofPerfection]

Yes I have had a few people that have reported problems getting the aftermarket motor to initialize. Never had an issue with the oems

[@KedrickFoster]

Had a water leak that killed the motor..Dealer can't get me in for another 2 weeks. Is there a way to manually open the sunroof so I can check the drains? Every time it rains I have water in my floor well and cup holders 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@SealofPerfection]

Not really. You can remove the glass. It's 4 Torx #25 screws, 2 on each side. Pull off the accordion looking things and the screws are behind it. It'll be harder to get to the drains that way because the deflector is in the way (since the sunroof mechanism is closed) but you can use a weedeater cord and stick it down in there and that might unclog it. Sunroof drains stopping up and killing the motor is pretty common. Make sure they only replace the one motor...if the shade still works, you don't need it and there's nothing that says you have to replace them in pairs, either. I've done dozens of them with just the one motor. Never seen a shade motor bad. And they are the exact same motor, too. They just don't get wet for whatever reason.

[@KedrickFoster]

@@SealofPerfection thank you for the reply! That's sounds like too much work. Hopefully I don't get too much rain before my appointment at the dealer

[@SealofPerfection]

@@KedrickFoster Get some duct tape and tape up around the glass. That'll stop it

[@ryanrenno]

This is great. Do you know how to initialize a 2006 Ford Escape? I have tried several methods and the owners manual simply says to vent it.

[@SealofPerfection]

This is for an 09, but I believe they are the same: 1.Turn the ignition to the RUN position. 2.Push and hold the front portion of the roof opening control switch to the second detent until the glass panel moves to the VENT position. Release the switch. For an existing roof opening panel motor, go to Step 3. For a new roof opening panel motor, skip to Step 4. 3.NOTE: The driver or passenger front door must be open during this step. Complete the following within 5 seconds: •Cycle the ignition to the OFF position and then back to the RUN position. •Push the front portion of the roof opening panel control switch to the second detent for one second and release. 4.Push and hold the front portion of the roof opening panel control switch to the second detent until the glass panel moves past the full VENT position. Release the switch. 5.Verify successful initialization by carrying out one-touch OPEN, one-touch CLOSE and one-touch VENT operations.

[@albeeco1407]

2014 push button start . I've done the initialization dozens of times unplugged and put sunroof in tilt but although I get sunroof to work .... one touch open is when I hit tilt ... there is no tilt to just vent which idc caz I've never used .... but no one touch close at all . Any suggestions? I didn't use ford replacement motor 200vs 75 on Amazon if that makes a difference.

[@SealofPerfection]

Non-Ford motor might be the difference.

[@albeeco1407]

@@SealofPerfection ok I was wondering that .... not worth 150+ more to have tilt that I don't use lol and 1 touch close which is a pain but still not worth the difference

[@navewife]

Do you have a video on how to replace the motor? We had a leak too and now it won’t open so guess we are replacing the motor too.

[@SealofPerfection]

Not yet. It's about a 5 minute job the way I do it, so it's not hard, but I can't do it and film it. I've seen another on here, but they do all sorts of extra work that I don't do...nothing wrong with that, of course, I just shortcut it quite a bit.

[@Jsebm]

You’re awesome

[@markdanielson4076]

I've got a 2015 explorer and have followed every step you've shown. And still not even. Moving. Any suggestions??

[@SealofPerfection]

Sounds like your motor is dead.

[@capiberra4118]

Tried this initialisation process with the original motor in place. No luck but the touch panel wasn't working immediately afterwards. I had to drive the car around the block to get the touch panel to come back to life. Is that normal? Thanks.

[@SealofPerfection]

That does not sound normal, no.

[@mohammadfl6081]

One day I saw leaking water then I tried to open sunroof it’s not opened and I thought the motor killed , and I left it , after one month I opened the sun roof it’s opened and closed I am surprise it’s open , then I tried to open it’s not opened !!! What’s could be problem ??

[@SealofPerfection]

Motor is probably bad.

[@abranmendiola9948]

I have a 2012 Ford Explorer and I used an aftermarket sunroof motor. Initializing method doesn't work. Think its because its an after market motor? Is there a way to Initialize the aftermarket motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't know about the aftermarket motors. I have had a few people ask me that question that had problems with them.

[@rodneyjordan7466]

I have tried this but when I pressed the title, the roof started going back and then stopped. When pushing the slide button, the roof stop when I release the button. Any suggestion?

[@SealofPerfection]

Have you successfully done this procedure, completed it to the end?

[@shiaelyisrael6253]

I cycled through the steps and the sunroof tilted then opened and closed but it won't allow me to perform those actions once it's programmed. Any idea?

[@SealofPerfection]

2 thoughts: Program it several more times and see if it accepts it. If not, you probably need a motor. The "smart" module is built into the motor.

[@shiaelyisrael6253]

@@SealofPerfection ok thank you

[@williambennett3133]

2018 limited edition works!

[@geog1388]

I have a 2013 ford xplorer moonroof with twin panel .Replaced motor , shade will retract but glass panels will not open . Help, tried video info provided.

[@SealofPerfection]

Which motor did you replace, the one over the driver or the one on the passenger side?

[@geog1388]

I replaced the motor in the ovrhead console and replaced . Did I miss another motor, all I read about was the switch which snaps out. Help!

[@SealofPerfection]

If you have a power shade, you have 2 motors. There's one on the right hand side (passenger) that is for the shade. One on the driver side that is the sunroof glass motor. The motors are exactly the same part number.

[@MadAustinite]

@@SealofPerfection Thank you for saying this! I thought there was only one motor.

[@kevinrapp8003]

2014 explorer, i replaced the sunroof motor, but cannot get the tilt to work? everything else seems ok. so when i push the tilt nothing happens. if i pull the tilt down, the sunroof opens fully one touch. what am io doing wrong? I've tried to initialize several times.

[@SealofPerfection]

You saying it won't tilt at all?

[@kevinrapp8003]

@@SealofPerfection yes, it will not tilt at all. it opens and closes. no just tilt

[@kevinrapp8003]

this is exactly what its doing now: tilt button up- does nothing tilt button down- window opens fully-one touch slide button up- closes until released, no one touch slide button down-opens until released, no one touch window cover slide- operates normal, including one touch

[@SealofPerfection]

@@kevinrapp8003 That's weird. I'd lean towards a bad switch, unless you somehow got a bad motor. There's nothing else in the circuit. The "smart" part of the circuit is inside the motor, so the switch just activates each function. I'd almost lean towards that new motor being bad. Have you programmed it more than once? Sometimes they take a few times to "accept" all the inputs. If so, then the only way you can prove the switch is bad is to find a wiring diagram and test it manually. Otherwise, it has to be the motor. BTW, if you had a bad motor, a water leak from the sunroof drains being clogged is usually what kills them, so you best get them clears while you're at it.

[@mmessmer27]

I have the same issue with the aftermarket motor I purchased, also when the sunroof moves it does so extremely slowly, ordering Motorcraft motor now

[@nicolehiggins9199]

I cannot for the life of me to get this to initialize. Replaced the mortor and I can get it to tilt with the slide button however the tilt button at most will only make a click noise. Have tried this at least a half dozen times with no luck following your exact instructions. Any thoughts?

[@SealofPerfection]

I've run into a couple where the motor was really hard to get it to initialize, and instead of pushing "tilt" releasing and pushing it again, I had to just "double tap" it quickly, and then hold it and they went ahead and initialized.

[@CammedFox]

How difficult is it to replace the motor? I can see it after i pull the ceiling console to my left but I'm not sure where to start in dropping the headliner

[@SealofPerfection]

Easy. Take the A pillar off. Remove the visor, the visor 'clip' and the visor 'clip' for the other side, then bend the headliner down. You can get to it then. I think they are Torx 20's, but some might also have a hex head as well. They are bad about failing because the sunroof drains stop up and the water gets in the motor.

[@CammedFox]

@@SealofPerfection just finished! Wasn't that bad at all. Let's hope it's the last time. Thanks for your help!

[@cwgmen]

Are you able to do a video showing how to take the A pillar down so I can replace the motor. Also is it common that if your sunroof drains are clogged that water will find its way to your floor boards in the Explorer?

[@Tigmt1913]

So we have a 2015 Explorer. We had a clogged sunroof vent which leaked inside the vehicle now the switches won’t respond. I checked fuses and replaced the switch with no avail. Do you think it is the motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

Yes, that's almost certainly what it is. Water spills over and ruins the motor.

[@rogernasta8669]

Which of the 2 motors runs the glass panel, my shade works fine but the glass will not open, had water get into switch area and on drivers side floor, so guessing the left motor is for the glass.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@rogernasta8669 Sorry, just saw this. The one over the driver side is the sunroof motor

[@capiberra4118]

Very helpful video series, thanks! I left my sunroof open in a downpour. Water was dripping from the headliner. Motor worked to close the roof but hasn't worked since. Guess I need a new motor. I'll bet the motor itself survives but the control electronics are the actual victim of the water damage. Any thoughts on that? Thanks again.

[@SealofPerfection]

Unfortunately the control electronics are inside the motor. That's what usually gets fried by the water. So you're going to need a motor if your shade still works and the motor does not

[@davidram1974]

You also need to cut open drain tube at the bottom of tube. It's inside tire splash guard on both sides. Left and right otherwise you replace the motor water it's going to back up and water is going to get inside the motor fried it again.

[@jaandel1]

​@@SealofPerfectionwhat its the ppart number.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@jaandel1 For the motor? BB5Z-15790-A

[@GregMcLeod]

Brilliant! Sunshade would not close. Too much sun. Went through your easily to follow steps and bingo, shade closed

[@eduardogrande8186]

Thanyou

[@juliedelice1778]

My tilt is now my automatic open and my shade won't close all the way. I'm done these steps for the last hour.

[@SealofPerfection]

May have a bad motor.

[@sarai-irisphillips7975]

Did you have to take the whole headliner off in order to change out the motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't. I drop the driver's visor, and both the visor anchor points, and pull the headliner down and there's plenty of room.

[@toddgunther5748]

The sunroof is stuck open on 2014 explorer so I’m going to replace the motor. Came home from vacation and it had opened by itself. Very strange. My question is should I try to manually close it when I replace the motor? Or should I just replace the motor, close it, and go through the initialization process? At this point I can’t tilt it because it’s already fully open.

[@SealofPerfection]

Don't need to tilt it to do this repair. Just replace the motor and do the programming. Might take 2-3 times to get it to "take" fully. Motor is a 5 minute job for me, so not that bad at all. Be sure to clear out your sunroof drains, they are almost 99% certain to have caused the motor to go bad.

[@toddgunther5748]

Thanks! Appreciate the help

[@toddgunther5748]

Got new motor in and it worked like a charm. I had to go through the initialization process a couple of times to get everything to work properly but no issues

[@SealofPerfection]

@@toddgunther5748 Yeah, they're odd like that. Sometimes they work 100% after one try, sometimes it takes several before it's right. Glad you got it working!

[@maccockrell2443]

I have replaced my motor on my 2013 explorer however I can’t get the sunroof to initialize. When it close, it closes all the way to tilted up, and when it opens, it only opens 3/4 of the way and then I have to hit the button again to get it to go all the way back. I have tried repeatedly to initialize it again, but no luck. Any help you can provide?

[@SealofPerfection]

You're definitely not getting it into initialization mode if that's the case. If it's closing and not stopping until it's tilted, here's what you CAN do, if the initialization won't work: Close it to where it's tilted. Remove/lower motor. Then hit the switch again to put the motor in "Tilt" position.....reinstall. The glass is already tilted, so once you have the motor tilted, it should work properly. Still, you shouldn't have to resort to that, but it's a work around if you need it.

[@maccockrell2443]

Pacfanweb I finally got the initialization to work. It still doesn’t go all the way back on one push and when it tilts, it’s only about halfway up. I have initialized it several times now and it’s still the same. Any thoughts?

[@SealofPerfection]

@@maccockrell2443 When it's tilted and you then close it, does it pop up a bit more before closing?

[@z28rambo]

@@SealofPerfection hey I'd love to chat about my explorer sunroof issue. Are you available still?

[@latashaclark8237]

2016 Ford explorer sunroof.. I reset it stuck in tilt will not close

[@SealofPerfection]

Most likely the motor is bad. Due to a water leak

[@pamcorman155]

Thank you. My 2014 sunroof is working, but when closing it does an extra pop up 1/4 of an inch in the back…where front sunroof meets the back moonroof.

[@SealofPerfection]

This should fix it. If it does everything else correctly and it's just a little bit off, you can pull off the accordion looking covers, loosen the Torx #25 screws that hold the glass in place, and adjust it up/down a little bit. There are 2 on each side.

[@JIRAFA80]

On my ford explorer 2012 the shade of my sunroof dont close all the way please can you let me now how to reprogram

[@SealofPerfection]

Shade is different from the sunroof on that one. Here's the procedure: 1. NOTE: The driver or passenger front door must be open during the entire procedure. Open the driver or passenger front door. 2. Turn the ignition to the ON position. 3. Pull and hold the shade control switch until the shade is in the fully closed position. ' 4. Complete the following within 5 seconds: - Cycle the ignition to the OFF position and then back to the ON position. - Pull the shade control switch for less than one second and release. - Pull and hold the shade control switch until the shade moves to the fully open position and then back to the fully closed position (this could take up to 20 seconds to start). 5. Release the switch and verify successful initialization by carrying out one-touch open and one-touch close operations.

[@JIRAFA80]

@@SealofPerfection is not working the shade is maintain open to have sunroof dont closed all the way note on my Ford Explorer 2012 have panoramic sunroof probably that's the problem. But thank you for your help if you have another way to do it please let me know.

[@XTREMERACINGMEXICO]

By any chance, do you guys know where the black plastic cable cover must be located? The cable runs without it and the sunroof get stuck

[@SealofPerfection]

Cable cover? The cables run inside "tunnels" built into the track. There's no cover. You can see them when you remove the motor, the gear on the motor is what moves them.

[@XTREMERACINGMEXICO]

@@SealofPerfection there are some kind of black plastic straws … one of them is lose and idk where it goes ? It causes the cable to get stuck around the center switch area and don’t let the sunroof program correctly as it stops before full closure

[@SealofPerfection]

@@XTREMERACINGMEXICO Is it the arms for the pop-up deflector? Maybe it's broken

[@XTREMERACINGMEXICO]

@@SealofPerfection no it’s not… it’s some kind of black straw … cable runs inside and avoid it to flex and get stuck … so bad I can’t show pictures here

[@xenviousx]

I need some help. First, the glass stopped moving but the shade was fine on the back half. Now both don't work. Could it be fuses or both motors?

[@SealofPerfection]

Could be the motors, but doubtful. They are glitchy sometimes. I had one today with the sunroof stuck mostly open. Needed a motor, customer didn't want to fix it, just wanted it shut and disabled. Removed the glass motor. Pushed the glass as far as it would go...but that isn't far enough to get to the back screws that hold it in. If I could get the glass out, I could just manually put the track in "closed" position, reinstall the glass and I'm done. But I can't get the glass out. So I swapped the shade motor to the sunroof side, as the shade worked fine and it's the exact same motor. I had to program it as a sunroof motor, and it shut fine. Put it back to the shade side, and it didn't want to work. Finally did the shade programming, but started in the middle of the procedure just as a guess, and it worked. So try starting at different points in the procedure and see if that works. Unplugging the motor for a few minutes might work, too.

[@xenviousx]

@@SealofPerfection thank you!

[@SealofPerfection]

@@xenviousx No prob, hope you get it to work. Just know that it's not a "black and white, it works only this way or not at all".....I've seen too many glitches and oddities in these things to think that. I demonstrated the way that Ford has in the repair manual to do it, but experience has shown me that there's definitely some "wiggle room" in these procedures.

[@xenviousx]

@@SealofPerfection Turns out it was the glass motor. Fuses checked out and after new motor install, it was all good. Thanks again!

[@SealofPerfection]

@@xenviousx The motors do "just quit" sometimes. Usually due to water intrusion. Check the sunroof drains and make sure they are flowing

[@davidram1974]

I tried to follow the steps on my tilt buttons but tilt slides the glass. It tilts and slide the glass and the same time. I feel it going crazy

[@SealofPerfection]

Motor might be going bad. They sometimes act crazy before they die

[@Daniel-ro2pj]

Can you use the motor for the sunshade and swap it for the after market made in china motor?🤔 you yhink will work

[@SealofPerfection]

The glass and shade Motors are the same so yes it will work. But both Motors still have to be plugged in . So if you have an aftermarket motor and it is not working, I don't know. But if the sun shade still works right now with the aftermarket Motors plugged in, then most likely what you were wanting to try will work

[@Daniel-ro2pj]

@@SealofPerfection thanks i'll try tha and see what hapens.. 😆 thank you

[@CampSailGo]

Do you have information on how to change the sunroof motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

I need to do a video on that. What I do is: Remove the Torx #20 screws from the driver side visor, visor anchor and passenger visor anchor. Bend the headliner down in the middle (you won't hurt it) and pull the headliner away from the driver side A pillar so you can get your hand up in there. You can remove the A pillar if you like. Remove the 3 Torx 20 screws that hold the motor in..it's right above where the driver visor is. Unplug the motor. Install the new motor. It comes with 3 new screws. Don't need them, but use them if it makes you feel better. Reinstall all the visor and visor anchor screws. Then program it like in the video. And most importantly: Unclog your sunroof drains, because water is what killed the motor in the first place.

[@bayouboy1514]

Do you have a video on replacing the motor?

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't. I pull the headliner down in the back and use a 90 degree drill to remove them, though. Motors going out on these is very rare. It's usually something else.

[@SealofPerfection]

My bad...I saw this on my dashboard and didn't realize it was the Explorer video. The motor for this one is right above the driver side visor. Remove the visor and it's anchor point on both sides. Remove both A pillars. pull the headliner down and you can get to it. If it's bad, you probably have a water leak as well which is what killed the motor, front sunroof drains are stopped up.

[@franciscoaguilar1287]

i just replaced the motor and saw your other video and the tilt does not tilt it opens all the way and the slide opens and closes but not at one touch. Hope you can help me thanks.

[@SealofPerfection]

Did you use an aftermarket motor or a ford? There are problems with the aftermarkets not taking the programming

[@franciscoaguilar1287]

correct thanks for the heads up. @@SealofPerfection

[@franciscoaguilar1287]

one more question will the sunroof cover motor can be programmed?

[@SealofPerfection]

@@franciscoaguilar1287 yes. I'm pretty sure I mentioned that I was going to do it in this video and then forgot to. I do have another video just for that though. It should be in the playlist for explorers on my channel

[@franciscoaguilar1287]

Thanks@@SealofPerfection

[@marlonmunoz3618]

Cuando instalas de nuevo los dos motores, como vuelves a configurar el techo y que la maya cierra completa

[@SealofPerfection]

Sometimes you have to program it twice or even 3 times to get them to work completely.

[@SealofPerfection]

Ah, you're doing both motors. I just realized I never uploaded the part where I program the shade. Doing it now, will give you a link in a few minutes.

[@SealofPerfection]

Here is is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eGfSqHl4p7GYa9U

[@allaboutmookie3688]

Yea but how do you open up the second sunroof

[@SealofPerfection]

One glass does not move. Only the front one moves. The second one is fixed

[@mitchellclements5600]

Ok so I got a 13 explorer. I went to work an it was snowing like crazy out. When I went on break there was water dripping ever where from the sunroof settings. I figured clogged drain holes. I opened the shade an seen somehow I had opened my sunroof about 3 inches that's how the water got in. But the sunroof wouldn't close all the way it would open all the way but not close. I watched this video and got it to reset. & The sunroof worked perfect after that. Today I go out to my suv an there is water dripping from same spot & from passenger side handle. The sunroof is completely closed & will not open. The shade will open an close. I have tried the reset about 9 times but nothing. There's about 2 inches of water on the floor board passenger side.

[@SealofPerfection]

Motor is gone. Don't buy an aftermarket, get an OEM motor. The aftermarkets often won't program. And you'll need to clear the drains, too. I have videos in my Explorer playlist for all of this

[@mitchellclements5600]

@@SealofPerfection I literally never use the sunroof. Last time when I somehow left it open there wasnt a huge puddle on the passenger side just a wet center council. It almost seems like the passenger door seal is bad or the window was open... I will watch your video on replacing the motor. Thank you!!

[@mitchellclements5600]

@@SealofPerfection Hey just watched the video of replacing the motor. Awesome video man!!! So do I have to buy the OEM motor from Ford???

[@SealofPerfection]

@@mitchellclements5600 No, they're about 239 on Amazon right now. You might find it cheaper somewhere else. BB5Z-15790-A is the Ford part number.

[@mitchellclements5600]

@@SealofPerfection ok thank you so much!!!

[@troyHolmes-oi5ig]

Hello, I replace both motors, switch and check both fuses,still I get nothing no sound from motors, shade won't move. Any help

[@SealofPerfection]

You're off the books now. It should work. Swap the motors and see if that helps.

[@troyHolmes-oi5ig]

I'll try it let u know what happens

[@SealofPerfection]

@@troyHolmes-oi5ig It's possible you got a bad motor. I've had it happen before.

[@troyHolmes-oi5ig]

Man this crazy,switch the to motors and did the programming,nothing not even a sound.

[@troyHolmes-oi5ig]

Other than the fuses is there power from somewhere else

[@dirty_money5439]

Replace both motors, got new switch, changed fuse, still not working any ideas??

[@SealofPerfection]

Keep trying the initialization. Unless you have a bad motor it should work. Do you have a physical key switch or a button?

[@dirty_money5439]

@@SealofPerfection yes physical keys

[@SealofPerfection]

@@dirty_money5439 Sometimes it takes a few tries to get the timing right.

[@karmanbrar5039]

I'm having problems with this Ive tried it atleast 15 times, I have 2017 explorer The sunshade opens and closes fully, but the sunroof is stuck in tilt open I can't slide or tilt

[@karmanbrar5039]

I was able to use the sunroof a couple days ago

[@SealofPerfection]

@@karmanbrar5039 Your sunroof motor is bad, likely due to a water leak. They just die out of nowhere. If the shade works and the glass doesn't, it's the glass motor. I do have a video in the description on how to replace it. I recommend using a Ford motor, not aftermarket. Have had lots of messages from folks using aftermarkets from Amazon or wherever that the motors would not program.

[@karmanbrar5039]

@@SealofPerfection 2 days ago, I was able to open the sunroof, then it got stuck open. I used your video to get it closed, but then the shade wouldn't open or close. Now the shade is fine but the tilt it stuck open

[@SealofPerfection]

@@karmanbrar5039 Yep, likely it's bad again due to the sunroof drains being stopped up or restricted. It's very common. If that wasn't fixed at the same time, it was only a matter of time before it happened again. Now that said...it could just be bad without a leak. It does happen, just not much.

[@user-mc6lr5pp3g]

My sunroof is not work at all 2013 explorer . it seems stuck nearly open and there is a leak of water inside the car and when I click the tilt no sound should I try this . Fuse 8 and 38 are ok

[@SealofPerfection]

If your roof won't move at all, this procedure won't work. This procedure assumes that the motor will function and just needs to be programmed. If your motor is inoperative, it's likely bad. Water leaks are common from stopped up sunroof drains, and the water that spills out of the trough gets into the motor and kills it. So likely you need a new sunroof motor, THEN you can do this procedure. But be sure to clear the sunroof drains as well, or it'll kill the new motor, too.

[@user-mc6lr5pp3g]

@@SealofPerfection So, is thier any way to check the motor without switches I mean through the socket it self . Thanks in advance

[@SealofPerfection]

@@user-mc6lr5pp3g There probably is if you had the wiring schematic for it. I can about guarantee you that it's bad, though. If you look at it, you'll probably see some rusty/dirty marks around it especially where the electrical connector plugs in. Typically the sunroof drains get stopped up, the water spills over and kills the motor.

[@user-mc6lr5pp3g]

@@SealofPerfection *Thank you so much 👌 yes it is the motor really thanx so much I appreciate that*

[@SealofPerfection]

@@user-mc6lr5pp3g Be sure you clear the sunroof drains or it'll kill the new motor

[@MJLOVEMJ]

Hello I have changed the driver side motor Ford explorer 2014 Before sunshade are closed the have or panoramic rear one but it's stopped for front until I programed it every time to close Today I changed motor in driver side And now sunshade are working full will with out programs I try to used this way in vedio but nothing happened title and glasses its not working Can u give how I program it Right here in comment if it's need reprogram Because ifee there is not voice when I press the title button or glasses button Help please what I have to do

[@SealofPerfection]

I"m not clear on your problem. Do you need to program the sunroof motor, or the shade motor?

[@MJLOVEMJ]

@@SealofPerfection sunroof Ineed I just changed motor today And it's about 9 months not work Note when I put new motor the sunshade is working will And I'm changed driver side motor

[@SealofPerfection]

@@MJLOVEMJ Okay, when the motor is new, it will only go to the vent position. Then you have to do this procedure to get it working. Sometimes it takes several tries to get it to work. If it won't work, it's possible you have a bad switch.

[@MJLOVEMJ]

The problem was in motor I returned it and got another one And it's work Thank you so much

[@SealofPerfection]

@@MJLOVEMJ Oh good, sometimes it's just that simple and can get overlooked

[@bankslv495]

Fucking works lmao thanks bro !

[@derekjmilo]

I replaced the motor and the roof worked again, but when I try to initialize, the tilt button opens the roof instead of tilting

[@jorgecortez9271]

Having the same problem here where you able to get it right?

[@SealofPerfection]

@@jorgecortez9271 You're pulling on the button and not pushing it?

[@SealofPerfection]

@@jorgecortez9271 You're pulling on the button and not pushing it?

[@walterharrington3692]

Im only commenting because I had the same issue. The problem: I bought an aftermarket motor. I swapped the aftermarket motor with the oem sun screen motor (that way I didn’t have to return the aftermarket motor and wait on a replacement) initializing worked after that. My exact issue, the sunroof would slide automatically if I pressed tilt, but it wouldn’t slide back if I pulled tilt. The tilt function however did not work at all. If I used slide, it wouldn’t automatically slide, and if I held it long enough it would go into tilt position (sometimes). Because of this it couldn’t be initialized. Swapping the sun screen and sunroof motors was my fix. And oddly the sunscreen has no issues with the aftermarket motor.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@walterharrington3692 Yeah, someone else commented here about having an aftermarket motor and it not wanting to work correctly. Glad you got it fixed.

[@larryh3291]

How many motors did you replace?

[@SealofPerfection]

Just the sunroof motor, you do not have to replace these in pairs

[@brynnadams]

My back seat sun roof is working but the front seat is stuck on tilt. I tried your reset method a few times. No luck. I just hear a clicking noise. Help😢.

[@SealofPerfection]

Okay, the roof in the back does not move. Do you mean the shade/cover is moving, but the front glass does not?

[@brynnadams]

@SealofPerfection oops I'm sorry, I thought the back opened completely lol. Yes, the back shade opens and closes. But the front is stuck on tilt. I had to cave and make an appointment with the dealership 😩. They fit me in tomorrow. Not excited to find out how much they will charge me.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@brynnadams most likely your sunroof motor has died, due to a water leak from the drains being clogged up. Very common on those

[@brynnadams]

@SealofPerfection update! I tried one more time with the passenger door open, did the reset, and it closed!!! I have a 2018, if that matters 🤷‍♀️ . Thank you SO much!

[@brynnadams]

@SealofPerfection Do you have a video on cleaning out the sunroof drain? I want to attempt it myself, but a bit concerned I'll do more damage than good lol.

[@nms1326]

Leaks? Make sure your left and right drain tube isnt clogged with mud and gunk. If youve never cleaned them in 10 years like me, they need to be. Mine were completely clogged which was the root problem of my water leak.

[@SealofPerfection]

Yep, I have a video on how to fix the drains pretty much permanently

[@coles.5228]

Just replaced the motor. When I touch tilt it fully opens the sunroof. I then have to hold slide down to get it to close. Actual tilt function is non existent. I have followed these steps to a T and can not get it figured put.

[@SealofPerfection]

Does this procedure work? I mean, does it do all the motions when you try it?

[@coles.5228]

@@SealofPerfection when I hold tilt down it doesn't do anything. If I one touch it up, it fully slides the window back. I can't one touch slide to close it. I have to hold slide to close it. If I one touch the shade close it will close the window.

[@coles.5228]

@@SealofPerfection I guess a better explanation would be this. Your first step after turning car on, off, then back on, is to hit and release tilt. We'll when I do that, it starts to open the window as one touch option. If I then press and hold tilt, it will stop the wi down from moving but then does nothing.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@coles.5228 Double tap it. Don't wait for it to move somewhere, double tap it while it's trying to move, then hold it

[@coles.5228]

@@SealofPerfection that didn't do anything different. I don't know what could be wrong at this point. I guess I'll just have to be happy that I got the motor changed out and I can open and close the window and shade even if it's not correctly. 🤷‍♂️

[@brittanyg7330]

Is there another motor in that console that’s hanging down?

[@SealofPerfection]

No, just the switches and lights. There's another motor on the passenger side to the right of the console that runs the shade. It's identical to the sunroof motor.

[@brittanyg7330]

Pacfanweb yeah I saw. I changed the driver side motor already in order to close the glass. My sunroof is stuck on tilt. But changing the motor and using your video to initialize it didn’t work. So it has to be something else. I was wondering if there was another motor elsewhere

[@SealofPerfection]

Does it try to move, or even wiggle or make any noise at all when you push the button?

[@brittanyg7330]

Pacfanweb no noise, no movement. I just ordered a new switch. I’ll try that next :(

[@SealofPerfection]

@@brittanyg7330 Was it already vented when you did the motor, or did it vent and then wouldn't move? If it was already vented, sounds like it might be the switch.

[@rIVERSIDEAUTOINC]

I have tried 2 new motors and I can not get mine to calibrate.

[@SealofPerfection]

Were they OEM Ford Motors or did you buy them from like Amazon or somewhere aftermarket?

[@rIVERSIDEAUTOINC]

Yes exactly Amazon. I have a used one coming from the junkyard this morning hopefully that works, The dealership wants $354 dealer cost​@@SealofPerfection

[@Pr0jectGloYT]

Hey man where did you get this motor ?

[@SealofPerfection]

I generally get them from Amazon or the dealership. Depends on where I am and how quickly I need it. You can buy the actual Ford motor from Amazon. I would not buy an after-market.

[@Pr0jectGloYT]

@@SealofPerfection thank you !

[@scottlovell6192]

it works! Now i just can't get it to close.

[@SealofPerfection]

Does it move at all? Tries but can't? Or just does nothing?

[@nvigil303son]

@@SealofPerfection mine won't close now either. Just stuck in half position

[@scottlovell6192]

@@SealofPerfection does not move at all, had to replace motor. Water fried motherboard.

[@SealofPerfection]

@@scottlovell6192 Means your sunroof drains are also stopped up, and the water spilled over into the motor. Fixed a ton of them from that.

[@Zydrin]

My button is tilting on slide??

[@SealofPerfection]

Have you tried this procedure? You may have a bad motor, they go bad when water gets into them from the sunroof drains being stopped up

[@Zydrin]

@@SealofPerfection I just replaced both motors and the switch with a new one. Found no corrosion in any of the connectors. Tilt button will hardly work, and slide won’t slide all the way back kinda like it gets stuck.

[@amandaglynne6024]

Did not work on my 2017 ☹️

[@SealofPerfection]

If the motor does not work at all it is probably bad. And that would be due to a water leak that you may not even know you have. I have videos on how to do the motor and the water leak

[@chrispavlich9656]

No wonder the motor got fried if you have to turn the vehicle on and off several times to open or close the sunroof! That is ludicrous! We have a 2016 and have never opened it. We are having a lot of trouble with water flooding the front passenger floorboard after a heavy rain. We have taken it back several times to get it “fixed” to no avail. I love it otherwise but will probably sell it and downsize to a CRV or Subaru.

[@SealofPerfection]

The water leak is what kills the motor. Turning the car on and off doesn't affect it at all. Sunroof drains being stopped up lets water spill over into the motor, and eventually they short out.

[@mike_ward69]

***heads up** IF YOU GET A CHEAP CHINA MADE MOTOR...IT WILL NOT PROGRAM CORRECTLY**. The motor craft is good. Example, my tilt acts like the slide.

[@SealofPerfection]

Yep I have had a bunch of people message me saying they couldn't get the programming to work, and every one of them had an aftermarket motor

[@emilee930]

Maybe that's my problem

[@515Endi]

Same

[@njboles]

I got a Motorcraft motor MM-1038 And mine is doing what the aftermarket ones are doing. I can't tilt at all. The tilt is sliding.

[@davidvlog6513]

So how you do it

[@gabrielfordtechnician]

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[@fasteddie8627]

just cant get it to work...may be a bad chinese motor

[@SealofPerfection]

Have seen and heard about a lot of those.

[@user-bi5gg4yi2i]

But get china made sunroof motor i will not frogram

[@SealofPerfection]

I don't recommend the aftermarket motors, too many people cannot get them to program.