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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2005TAURUS SEL, 4D SEDANREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 587 (GLASS, FRAMES AND MECHANISMS)GENERAL PROCEDURESWINDOW MOTOR INITIALIZATIONDE-INITIALIZATION PROCEDURE
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D Sedan
De-Initialization procedure
2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION De-Initialization procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Milan, 2006 Lincoln Zephyr, and 2006 Ford Fusion. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The LH or RH front window motor must be reset to it's original factory settings first, then perform the following de-initialization procedure.
- Turn the ignition key ON.
- Operate the window control switch in one-touch mode and remove power from the window motor while the window is moving
by one of the following methods:
- Disconnect the vehicle battery cable while the window is moving.
- Disconnect the window motor connector while the window is moving.
- Remove the LH or RH front window motor fuse while the window is moving.
- This will de-initialize the window motor and reset the window motor to its original factory settings.
- Perform the initialization procedure to turn the one-touch-up feature on.
Initialization procedure
NOTE: The LH or RH front window must be in the full open position for this procedure to operate correctly.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.