Moon-roof not working properly

Tiny
LBROWNING1020
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  • 2015 FORD EXPLORER
  • TURBO
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 89,000 MILES
My moon-roof on my SUV listed above (Sport) works sometimes and sometimes it doesn't. The shade part of the moon-roof seems to always work however the tilt and open part does not. Now, somehow it has managed to open all of the way but will not close. I need to figure out someway to get it closed before it rains. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thank you
Friday, September 4th, 2020 AT 10:18 PM

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Tiny
JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Hi,

When you try closing it, can you hear the motor running? If not, suspect it is the switch. The switch simply changes the polarity of power to the motor causing it to change directions. If it works one way, the motor is good it just isn't getting power.

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Here are directions for replacing the switch. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2015 Ford Truck Explorer 4WD V6-3.5L Turbo
Roof Opening Panel Control Switch
Vehicle Sensors and Switches Sensors and Switches - Body and Frame Sunroof/Moon-roof Switch Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Roof Opening Panel Control Switch
ROOF OPENING PANEL CONTROL SWITCH
501-17 Roof Opening Panel 2015 Explorer
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Roof Opening Panel Control Switch
Removal

Remove the overhead console. Refer to Section 501-12, Console - Overhead.

Remove the light assembly from the overhead console.

Release the 2 rear tabs and rotate the light assembly slightly away from the overhead console.

Release the 2 front tabs and remove the light assembly from the overhead console.

See pic 1

Disengage the 4 tabs and remove the switch from the light assembly.

See pic 2

Disengage the 2 tabs and remove the switch bezel from the switch.

See pic 3

Installation

Engage the 2 tabs and connect the switch bezel to the switch.

See pic 4

Engage the 4 tabs and install the switch into the light assembly.

See pic 5

Install the light assembly into the overhead console.
Install the light assembly into the over head console and engage the 2 front tabs.
Rotate the light assembly slightly toward the over head console and engage the 2 rear tabs.

See pic 6

Install the overhead console. REFER to Section 501-12, Console - Overhead.

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Here are the directions for removal of the overhead console:

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2015 Ford Truck Explorer 4WD V6-3.5L Turbo
Console - Overhead
Console - Overhead
CONSOLE - OVERHEAD
501-12 Instrument Panel and Console 2015 Explorer
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
Console †Overhead

pic 7

Item Part Number Description
1 14334 Overhead console electrical connector
2 78519A70 Overhead console
3 †Overhead console clips (2 required)
Removal

Pull the rear of the overhead console downward to release the retaining clips.
Disconnect the electrical connectors.
Remove the overhead console.
Installation

To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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Let me know if this helps or if you have other questions.

Take care,
Joe
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Saturday, September 5th, 2020 AT 5:43 PM

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