Power Windows Not Moving

[chasineyes]

Today I tried to put my window up and it needed manual assistance to move up. It was working fine until the cold set in. Is this just the cold or do I have a bad motor? I'm thinking it might be something electrical that may be "shorting" out? Goes down just fine but VERY slow. Any thoughts. 04 Expedition

Thank you

[Shack]

Take some silicone spray in a can and spray the felt guides on the front and rear of the window opening when the window is down. Run the window up and down (using hand if needed) and spray again.

The motors do work slower in the cold and you might have a weak motor, but road salt and sand could be getting in the runs and causing some slow ness also!

Good luck!

[Scott K]

You may have a weak motor, but I would try the silicone spray in the window channels first.

[fishorgolf]

I agree to try the above first but be prepared for it to eventually not work. Mine had been getting slow for awhile and during the muzzle loader season (very cold) I put it down and she never came back up. Good thing it was a monday and the next town 12 miles over had a repair shop that took care of it for me while I had lunch or it would have been a very cold 150 mile ride home.

[chasineyes]

Thanks guys!

[theoilman]

Yes, Silicone spray is the right lube, but a word of caution - make sure the can temperature is well above freezing, and best done in a shop or garage. Many spray cans have problems when too cold.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Silicone spray! When your done lubing the window tracks, spray some liberally on a rag and wipe down all the door moldings. It will help keep them from freezing to the door after running through the car wash!