Rear Quarter window probs

BigHairyBeanBag · 10-24-2003

Hey all,

I just purchased my first Mustang, it's a 91 5.0 vert and I'm having a blast with it. I do have a problem with the rear quarter windows though. When i try to use put them up or down all I hear is a clicking sound and they struggle to go down. I have to 'help' them up while pushing on the switch. Any suggestions to look at? Thanks in advance all.

Mana4Real · 10-25-2003

Try oiling the track first, if that doesn't help your looking at replacing the motors

BigHairyBeanBag · 10-25-2003

Great, thanks a lot. I'll give it a shot. Guess I need to purchase a mechanics manual now so I don't destroy anything.

Twister · 10-25-2003

it is acctually very straight foreward, just take your time, and pull the back seat out first

semnoleinTN · 11-20-2003

Just a thought... check the gears also, sometimes they wear out and do not connect.. giving you that knocking sound going up or down, depending on the gear direction... that is the problem I am having with my windows..

68 GEE TEE · 11-21-2003

they have plastic gears that strip, if you hear noise your motor is working, problem may be the gears. I have an '85 that had the same problem.

nickm · 06-16-2004

SIMPLE!!!! Take off the window motors, open them up, take out the plastic gears or what's left of them, clean them up a bit then repack the motors with ball bearings and grease, seal them back up and reinstall them..... Enjoy!