what is exactly wrong with my tailgate window?

[Eric W]

Ok I own a 86 Ford Bronco and every since I got it the window never worked but now I plan on fixing it. What the window does is not go up or down. I hear the motor  but nothing happens. I've been told it's off track by one person and it's the motor by another person. I mean I pull itup and down by hand when I need the tailgate open and the whole window goes down not just one side so I thought maybe it's not off track but I could be wrong. So my question is what do you think it could be because I am about to go ahead and replace the motor  just in case anyway.

 

[wileec]

If you can here the motor I would guess that it is not the issue. if the window moves the connection to the motor may be the issue. Since you can move it by hand open the tail gate unscrew the cover plate and look around inside the gate. If there is something disconnected it should easy to see. You can also use the key at that point to see if the motor is doing anything.

Motors are expensive I would wait to buy one.

 

[Rons beast]

Hey Eric,

Ditto Wileec on this.  Take the cover off and you will most likely find the problem  a stripped gear or part of the regulator loose or broken.

Good Luck

 

[Seabronc]

If you can hear the motor and the glass doesn't move, t is most likely the drive gear http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-34397-window-motor-gear-replacement-only.html

Good luck,

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