How do I replace/check to see if my rear window motor behind driver side door need to be replaced?

2000 FORD CROWN VICTORIA

110,000 MILES • 4.6L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC

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The window on behind the driver side will go down to a certain extent and then stop and then we’ll go up to a certain extent then stop. I want to know how to takeoff the door panel so I can check to see if it’s the motor.

Mar 23, 2026 at 4:35 PM

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Yep, this means the window regulator is bad and needs replacement. Here is one on Amazon for 44 bucks

https://amzn.to/3PY98rq

Please watch this video it will show you how, the car is not the same but the procedure is.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNxstjcA25k

Check out the images (below). Please let us know what happens.

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Mar 24, 2026 at 9:26 AM