Power windows door locks not working properly

JPRIETZ

MEMBER
1999 FORD RANGER
4.0L
V6
4WD
AUTOMATIC
156,000 MILES

I just got this truck. New battery, both power locks try to lock and unlock but seems it has no force to them. Also, both power windows you can hear them make a click but nothing else. So I have power to them, could it be a ground problem. Where should I check the ground location? As mentioned new battery with clean cables, engine starts fine, headlights bright, radio is fine.
Jeff

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ASEMASTER6371

MECHANIC
52,797 POSTS

Good afternoon,

The locks have actuators. Over time they wear out and they will try to lock but cannot. It sounds like you need to replace the actuators.

As far as the windows, Is the clicking coming from the switch or the window motor?

Roy

2. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the watershield.

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5. Remove the door glass rear run channel.
- Remove the bolt.
- Remove the window glass rear run channel.

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6. Disconnect the front door latch control cylinder rod from the door lock cylinder lever.

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7. Remove the outside door handle actuating rod.
1. Unclip the outside door handle actuating rod.
2. Remove the outside door handle actuating rod.

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8. If equipped, drill out the power door lock actuator rivet.

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9. Remove the front door latch screws
10. Disconnect the interior lamp switch and the door ajar switch electrical connectors.
- If equipped, disconnect the power door lock actuator electrical connector.
11. Position the door latch assembly aside.

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12. Remove the front door latch cable watershield.

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13. Remove the front door latch cable.
1. Remove the cable conduit from the door latch.
2. Disconnect cable from the door latch.

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14. Remove the door latch push button rod.
15. If equipped, disconnect the power door lock actuator from the door latch assembly.

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1. NOTE: Check window operation after installation. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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