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All Power Windows Inoperative

  1. Fuse Check  - Ensure ignition is off. Check POWER WINDOW (30-amp) fuse. If fuse is blown, go to next step. If fuse is okay,go to step 4).
  2. System Check  - Turn ignition off. Replace POWER WINDOW fuse. If fuse repeatedly blows, go to next step. If fuse does not blow, go to step 4).
  3. Circuit Check  - Turn ignition off. Locate and unplug 6-pin interior fuse junction panel connector. Access and unplug master power window switch connector. Measure resistance between Black/White wire at interior fuse junction panel connector and ground. If resistance is greater than 10 k/ohms, go to next step. If resistance is less than 10 k/ohms, Repair Black/White wire.
  4. Ground Check  - Turn ignition off. Unplug power window master switch connector. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . Measure resistance between Black wire at power window master switch connector and ground. If resistance is less than 5 ohms, go to next step. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, repair open in Black wire. Retest system.
  5. Power Window Master Switch Check  - Perform master switch test. See MASTER SWITCH  under COMPONENT TESTING. If master switch is good, repair Black/White wire between interior fuse junction panel and power window master switch. If master switch is faulty, replace switch and retest system.
Fig 1: Master Switch Terminal ID (3-Door - Escort & Tracer)
G96G01333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Master Switch Terminal ID (4-Door & Wagon - Escort & Tracer)
G93G41240Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.