2001 Ford Explorer ChassisFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Master Switch

Remove master window/door lock switch. See POWER WINDOW SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check for continuity between terminals as specified while operating switch. See appropriate MASTER SWITCH TESTING table. See Figure or Figure . If continuity does not exist as specified, replace switch.

MASTER SWITCH TESTING (4-DOOR MODELS)

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
Left Front
Up 8 & 19; 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
Down 10 & 19; 8, 9, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
Right Front
Up 9 & 19; 8, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
Down 11 & 19; 8, 9, 10, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
Left Rear
Up 15 & 19; 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16 & 18
Down 17 & 19; 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 16, 17 & 18
Right Rear
Up 16 & 19; 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 17 & 18
Down 18 & 19; 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16 & 17
Lockout Unlocked 19 & 20
Switch Illumination 1 & 5; 12 & 14
MASTER SWITCH TESTING (2-DOOR MODELS)

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 3; 5, 9 & 11; 2, 4, 8 & 12
Left
Up 3 & 5; 1, 9 & 11
Down 1 & 3; 5, 9 & 11
Right
Up 10 & 12; 2, 4 & 8
Down 8 & 10; 2, 4 & 12
Switch Illumination 6 & 7; 13 & 14
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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • β€’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • β€’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • β€’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • β€’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.

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