2009-2014 Ford F-150 Rear Slider Window Inoperative: The Most Common and Easiest Fix

[@FordTechMakuloco]

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[@davidstiles8884]

Have you ever run into the rear window defrost and heated mirrors not working.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yes many times and it was the switch also.

[@stevep8525]

@@FordTechMakuloco How about the rear defroster busting or shattering the rear window? My 2014 came with no relay for the defroster/mirror heat, I read they did that after repairing busted rear windows to prevent them from being used.

[@roblaro100]

THANKS SO MUCH ! AFTER LESS THEN 15 MINUTES MY REAR WINDOW WAS WORKING.

[@erict5215]

my sunroof works fine. Only the rear slider window doesn't work. If the switch fails can if fail only for the slider? If the sunroof works does that mean the switch is fine for the slider or still may be faulty and need replacement?

[@mxpants4884]

As a tech who hadn't seen one before... Thanks for helping me locate the damn button.

[@christhefistful]

Brian is the very best information source for repairing Ford vehicles.

[@isaacvaldez8388]

My 2010 F150 Lariat rear sliding window went out winter 2018. I followed your video today and purchased parts (Nov2020). Many thanks. I did as u instructed & my window works. Thank u dude.

[@wfowler9]

Man what a life saver this was…. I was just about to drop $500 on a new window. quick google search, watched the video. $32 later, my rear slider was fixed! Great info great video easy to understand and duplicate

[@jlrpdx]

Can’t thank you enough for this informative video. The dealer wanted $271 for a new switch, installed.Thanks to you I did it myself in under 15 mins for the cost of the switch!

[@tednoggles7311]

thank you for this video! I have a 2013 FX4 150 that the rear window stopped working. I'd contacted the local ford dealership and was quoted $300 to repair it. After watching your tutorial, I ordered and replaced the switch. Cost $35, time 15 minutes, results its working!!!

[@mitchbloom9384]

Just did the switch switch....with this video it was a fearless task. Success in under 10 minutes.

UNREAL! You're the best! my rear window didn't close yesterday and I was dying to close it because I have tools and many valuable stuff in the truck. I watched your video and ordered the switch from Amazon and I had it over night for free and it delivered 6:00AM! I pulled only the cable from the old switch and connected to the new one to be sure the problem is the switch and I was thrilled when the rear window closed! Oh man what a relief! I follow exactly your steps and I couldn't tell you how happy I'm and I really appreciate your video which save me a lot of money and of course the time and hassle to take it to the dealer! Thanks a MILLION and GOD bless!

[@terrypestlin6102]

Thanks for an exceptionally valuable video. I had my switch replaced in about 15 minutes and saved lots of $$ compared to paying someone to perform this easy fix. Couldn't have done it without ya, Brian. Much appreciated.

[@juanrestrepo1158]

Best DIY video I’ve seen thus far. Usually people show you how to remove it but rarely show you how to put it back together 😂

[@fjfoster567]

My sliding window was out of service for a year and a half before seeing your video yesterday. It is now working properly. Thanks.

[@robertdavis6708]

Thanks Brian. My 2011 F-150 rear sliding window has been sticking for a year. I've been dreading taking it back to FMC for repair and despair of funding. I'll fix my window myself now that the " Professor " has spoken. Once again Bud, Thanks.

[@trcocran7374]

Followed your instructions and it worked. I took your advice and changed my lights to led. Now i need sunglasses when I open the doors at night... thanks

[@beerocuda]

My ford dealership told me it would cost $960.00 to replace the back sliding window. I followed instructions and replaced the switch I bought from amazon for $28.00 thanks Brian

[@keithgarland1692]

Fixed my 2012 F250 for $26! Thank you so much for taking the time to make this video!

[@jonjuneau6199]

Yo this just helped me out big time….. just replaced the buttons today, never woulda tried it without this video… thanks 🙏

[@victorvargas5445]

That was absolutely amazing. Bought the switch and installed in 15 minutes. I was thinking the window motor was going out. Switch did the trick. Thanks!

[@scottrandby1192]

Thank you, that window was bugging the heck out of me, now works like a charm. I greatly appreciate that video.

[@yilancio]

HOLY F***! I just did this fix, and would NEVER EVER have figured out the housing dis+re assembly without your video! Even WITH your video, I had to rewind a portion of the disassembly 3x! LOL! (i went to public school)

[@markthiesen8663]

BINGO! Absolutely spot on with the solution for that sliding rear window. Was hesitant to spend the money on a new switch but that was it. Thanks so much.

[@danseibert7562]

I liked how you walked us through the steps to make it so simple to replace. You the Man! Thanks and thumbs up!

[@WebbyWunda]

I'm so glad I found this video about the switch being the usual issue when an F-150 sliding rear window stops working. You mentioning intermittent problems makes me think the switch is the culprit and that makes me happy. I had had nightmares thinking we'd have to take apart the window assembly or something. So - Just ordered the switch, and some LED map light bulbs as well, and will be following your excellent instructions to the letter. Thanks for doing such a great video!

[@GaryJennings-rh9uo]

Absolutely one of the clearest and best "how to" videos I have ever seen. Thank you very much!!

[@enor1sdca]

Man Brian, we really appreciate what you do for us. Very informative and gives us the ability to fix these ourselves..

[@hawaiianf1504]

Aloha's Brian. Rick and Soon here. No matter how many times I re-watch your videos I learn and relearn a bunch. Thx Bruddah! Give our best wishes to the family.

[@tomsears2471]

Instructions in this video worked great for me. I did have a little difficulty getting the switch box back into the housing, but I eventually got it. Thank you.

[@deanscott9876]

Great information, after watching your video it literally took less then 5 minutes to change out the switch and everything works perfectly. Thank you.

[@enoch1986]

Just myself a 2012 used F-150. Window worked great the first few days and decided to stop last night. Luckily it was closed. Ordering my new part in a few days. Thanks for the video.

[@shayfamily]

Was broke, now fixed. THANK YOU!

[@adambolton462]

Just completed this fix on my newly acquired 2012 F150 FX4. This video was perfect! Bought the new module by following your link. Start to finish took half an hour to replace the defective one. Rear window works perfectly now. Thank you very much for this!

[@mrfriz4091]

Adam, Mrfriz here. On your truck, before the switch repair, did your rear window defogger work? On my 2011 F150 FX4 both the defogger and rear slider don’t work. Thanks!

[@adambolton462]

@@mrfriz4091 The defogger was still operative before the switch replacement. It was just the window slider that didn't work.

[@mrfriz4091]

Thank you

[@bronbybee5071]

Thank you so much for posting this video! I ordered the part and it came in one day and I just installed it following your steps. Thank you again my back window hasn’t worked in years.

[@JohnnyNielsen-j8t]

What a great instructional video. Fixed the rear window and works like new again. Thank you!

[@franciscoluna9596]

I love your videos man, I have saved lots of money already, my last fix was the $3 gasket in one of the radiator hoses connectors, it took me 10 minutes THANKS TO YOUR GREAT VIDEOS! Now Im noticing this window getting so slow, switch is still good. I think is more something in the window tracks, perhaps accumulated dust....

[@stevedave1648]

Great video! Thank you! This is one of the few videos online where the information presented is accurate and worth the time and effort put into it.

[@wadefsmith]

You're 100% right fix my problem had the same problem when I first bought the truck used luckily the dealer dealt with it I thought it was the motor when it happened again I was going to go into the motor but I thought KZbin why not watched your video just got done replacing it everything works perfect great tutorial on how to take it apart get it back together appreciate you thank you very much

[@kentringo]

Thanks Brian!! 10 minutes from the time I got the console out until my slider was working again! Thanks again.

[@derekosborn4129]

I have had that switch for a year and now it is replaced after watching this. Thank you.

[@juangerardopaez6155]

just replaced my sliding window switch today thanks to your video and I have had fixed other 2 issues thanks to your videos I really appreciated that your are doing this thank you very much

[@ldzclips2663]

I was having trouble with my rear slider closing and opening thanks to your video 3years later it helped me out thank you 👌🏻

[@coryhughes]

Thank u sir. Followed your instructions to a T and now my slider is working again (2010. Ford f150 Harley edition)Keep up the great work sir!!

[@brianbaars1882]

Thanks so much! This video helped me immensely!! I’m not the handiest guy and typically would have taken this to my dealer and have it repaired. With your video, I saved money and time. Thanks a bunch!!!

[@terryrudkin4627]

Excellent video. Saved a lot of money and time not having to go to dealer for this repair. The switch was exactly the problem, and I believed it was probably the rear window motor. It takes care and patience to uninstall and reinstall the switch, but the video is spot on. Thanks.

[@chriswright627]

Just installed the new switch after watching this video and it worked! Awesome video and probably saved me hundreds if not more by doing it myself rather than taking it to the dealership, Thank you!

[@frankmiller2481]

Dude your video was so spot on and it helped me out tremendously. I just got a 2012 F150 and the back window did not work and I found your video and it was great. Thanks for sharing!

[@k0rndog93]

Good stuff. I don't even own a Ford Truck (Explorer owner here) and I still watch all your videos! Keep up the awesome work Brian

[@scottgrimm3687]

Fantastic Video and Explanation. 3 month wait( In the middle of Winter) to have the dealer even look at this at Ford to figure this out. A $43 part and 10 minutes and problem solved. Thank you!!!

[@j27santana]

Easiest install I’ve ever done! Definitely got a new subscriber. Thank you sir.

[@reidkg12]

Your videos have helped me fix several things... and now this is on the list. Thank you very much!

[@JB-bu2zj]

Even after 3 years your instructions were spot on problem solved thanks

[@jermainemalcolm]

I dealt with this issue for too long. Did exactly what you said, now it works great! Thank you!!

[@jefferystensland1304]

Brian you're the man! I have been able to fix all the quirks in my f150 by watching your video tutorials. I will be ordering the parts to fix my slider today, thanks for making the complicted understandable.

[@Pongo4321234]

Thank you. Had this issue with my 2010 F150 and your clear and concise directions were spot on. Your efforts are appreciated.

[@harrisongreen7449]

Incredible video, thank you so much for this. I usually have issues with DIY fixes but you made this very easy for a beginner like me.

[@jtadams4253]

My mechanic wanted to tell me it was the motor for the window and wanted to charge me a fortune. I bought a used switch (damaged package) on Amazon for $23 and change. Thank you

[@BigRedBeerShed]

Great info and video! So easy thank you!! (Yes this works for first gen raptor) My window just stopped working the day after I bought my truck. This is the fix

[@Rfox3214]

Followed this to the letter and worked like a charm. Many thanks for posting.

[@kaspar_1982]

Thanks for guiding me through this my truck is whole again. also a new battery. 148000 miles 2013 f150 5.0 heading back to the desert again towing a micro mini 2108. I guess one day there might be a repair to do other than maintenance.

[@howudoing99]

Bro HOMERUN! You nailed it! 5 min repair exactly what was needed! Thank you very much!!

[@TheBeagle58]

The same symptoms existed on my 16 Explorer. Intermittently working and now nothing. Gonna try changing the switch pack out. Weird thing is, the shade button works fine. Great video and information, Kudos

[@letsroll03]

I haven’t used my sunroof/ rear slider since 2016 because ford wanted to replace my entire sunroof. Just ordered the part from Amazon and am eager to try this fix.

[@letsroll03]

Update: Super easy to do but unfortunately it didn’t fix my sunroof but my rear sliding window works now just as you said it would.

[@dannystahl392]

You do one hell of a job showing every step of the fix So thanks buddy

[@wendymowat7847]

Hubby installed in a jiffy in our 2012 F-250. Thanks for a great tutorial!

[@truthhurts228]

Great video! My 2011 Ford Raptors rear slider is now stuck open. I ordered the new one from Amazon and will have it installed today! Thank you so much!

[@truthhurts228]

I followed your video to the letter, my rear slider, sunroof, etc works perfectly. Thank you! Bill...

[@harmzuay]

I've fixed a few things on a few trucks by watching your videos already and can add this one to the list. Thanks.

[@fdolislager]

Thanks so much! This replacement fixed my problem with rear slider.

[@slothlsu4595]

Thank you so so much for the video. Saved me hundreds of dollars. 25 buck part on Amazon.

[@mikerichards1022]

Brian, my Ford dealer didn't mention about the switch they told me mine won't open because of some kinda defroster issue with the rear glass, have you ever heard or seen this? your idea makes a lot more sense.

[@stevenhicks5974]

Quick, easy and straight to the point! Thanks for the help!

[@biglar155]

Thanks so much for making this vid. The rear vent windows on my '14 Expedition started acting up this summer. The last time I operated them, I figured out it was the switch by the way it was acting. Realizing this, I stopped using those windows because I was afraid of complete failure with the windows stuck open. Now I just need to find the part for my Expedition (I only have 1 switch instead of 3).

[@michL-A]

Great step by step instructions. Works great and saved me a trip to the dealer.

[@maverickcowboy3360]

Performed the fix today and it worked perfectly. Thanks for the information. Under $27 on amazon.

[@jonesygw]

Thanks for this. Ford should be re calling these switches. I have a 2011, with only 15000 miles, and my switch has failed too . I have the replacement, will be replacing soon. Will be a piece of cake after seeing your video. 👍🏻

[@stemmentor9700]

Edforce One fire needs to recall a lot of parts on these years. Rear glass defroster, fuel canisters, blend door actuators. AUGH. Always the same parts. 10 years later, they don’t fix it. Fuel canister issue was worse safety wise. Stalled the truck. And there is no power in my arms to turn that wheel. Most expensive. The DATC blend door actuator on bottom of dash. Blew out DATC module as well. 1200$. t same time blowwr motor going bad. Sigh. Not spending 800$ on new glass for defrost. Where I live, this is minor. 😎.

[@mikeomalley4943]

Great video, thank you. I would connect the new switch before I take everything apart to make sure it works. New parts can be defective.

[@ariceasterling7486]

Great video! Switch replaced and rear window now working!

[@ThatLEDGuy]

Another back slider fixed! Thanks again for this video.

[@j.villaknows3862]

Thx so much . This literally took as long as ur video!

[@Defesioxr]

Really easy solution, had this problem for quite a while. Thanks....

[@triguyw3304]

Your video made it easy for me to replace the part.

[@idmudskipper4227]

Thank you for this video. Bought a switch on Amazon and replaced it today. Worked great! Super helpful!

[@JLR77]

Thank you!!! This saved me. My switch went out today with the damn window open! Thank you for saving me dough!!

[@ssgtraylloyd]

Just finished doing this an worked like a charm!!!! Thank you

[@kristyrhodes2294]

Thank you so much for this video! Saved me alot of time and money. I bought the seitch and put it in by myself all with the help of this video. Thank you! 🙂

[@chriswest7468]

Hi Brian. I just followed this vid and the rear window is functioning again as it should. The only "issue" I ran into was the rear tabs not sticking when reinstalling the housing unit into the ceiling. I checked the tabs and insert holes and they look fine. The front hooks/clips right in, just the rear don't. Any tips? Thanks for the great video!

[@chaspatterson2555]

Thanks for these money-saving and informative videos...you are the GOAT!!

[@bchaveezy]

Still an outstanding tutorial!! Thanks man!

[@merza16465]

I'm from Iraq 😊🙏you are great the best better than Ford company

[@thelevyisdry]

Genius; totally fixed the problem on my 2012 raptor. Hadn't worked since I bought it used.

[@shadyo3736]

What a great video, just did this replacement for my F150 lariat 2013. Great job.

[@MrSteveyxe]

Thanks for the video. I fixed my rear sliding window. I had some trouble with the very last step, the console didn't want to click back together. I ended up opening the sunroof and I saw a black plastic piece that was flexing way too much for the tabs to click together. A little downward pressure on that with a screwdriver while pressing up on the console and it went back together!

[@chrislaney930]

Thanks for the help man, daughter was playing with the buttons and my back window was stock open for a week too my part came

[@russellbarnes4468]

I was warned to get a replacement switch. I didn't, but this video helped a lot. Quick replacement received and your walkthrough worked perfect. Thank you

[@JoeJDiaz-sh8dl]

THANKS... THANK YOU for making this video. I now know the rear window issue. I will be buying this part. again, thanks!

[@rickderringer6616]

Thanks for the video. Changed it in 5 minutes 👍

[@philthetank1]

Outstanding how-to video. Thank you!

[@chrisblore9635]

Thank you Just replaced mine and your tips were most helpful.

[@PRouleauTub]

Great video. Wasnt sure how to pull down that console. In my case I want access to the Sync microphone. Do you know if that small plug is the microphone?

[@adamstendahl3916]

Wish this video was out 4 months ago would have saved me a lot of time

[@jcampisto]

Hola Brian, tu video es excelente. Acá en Chile creo que nadie sabe del problema del switch y terminan rompiendo la ventanilla deslizante para poder cerrarla. En mi caso está operativa nuevamente. Gracias..!!

[@ab_the_don_5947]

Thank you! This made my slider work again 👏🏽