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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2011EXPEDITION RWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBODY & FRAMESUN ROOF/T-TOP/CONVERTIBLE TOPSUNROOF - ROOF OPENING PANELDIAGNOSIS AND TESTINGROOF OPENING PANELPINPOINT TESTSPINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATIONPINPOINT TEST D: THE ROOF OPENING PANEL IS NOISY DURING OPERATION
2011 Ford Expedition RWD
Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation
2011 Ford Expedition RWDSECTION Pinpoint Test D: The Roof Opening Panel Is Noisy During Operation
- D1 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL FOR OBSTRUCTIONS OR DAMAGE
- Check the roof opening panel for any obstructions and damage.
- Are there any obstructions and/or damage?
- Yes: REMOVE all obstructions. REPAIR any damage or INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: Go to D2 .
- D2 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL OPERATION
- Check the roof opening panel during operation.
- Is the roof opening panel loose or incorrectly aligned?
- Yes: ALIGN the roof opening panel. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL ALIGNMENT in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: Go to D3 .
- D3 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL TRACKS
- Open the roof.
- Check the roof opening panel tracks for obstructions and damage.
- Are the roof opening panel tracks OK?
- Yes: Go to D4 .
- No: REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D4 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD (SUNSHADE)
- Check the roof opening panel shield for correct movement.
- Is the roof opening panel shield moving correctly?
- Yes: Go to D5 .
- No: REMOVE and REINSTALL the roof opening panel shield. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL SHIELD in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D5 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL LIFTER ASSEMBLIES
- Check the roof opening panel lifter assemblies for obstructions and damage.
- Are the roof opening panel lifter assemblies OK?
- Yes: Go to D6 .
- No: REMOVE all obstructions and REPAIR any damage. If lifter assemblies cannot be repaired, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- D6 CHECK THE ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR
- Remove the roof opening panel motor/module and leave the electrical connector connected.
- Operate the roof opening panel to the full OPEN and CLOSED position.
- Does the motor make excessive noise?
- Yes: INSTALL a new roof opening panel motor. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL MOTOR in this information. TEST the system for normal operation.
- No: REINSTALL the roof opening panel motor/module. TEST the system for normal operation. If the roof opening panel is still noisy, INSTALL a new roof opening panel frame. Refer to ROOF OPENING PANEL FRAME in this information. If the roof opening panel is no longer noisy, the system is operating correctly. The concern may have been caused by an incorrectly installed roof opening panel motor.
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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.