Door Window Motor Initialization: Notes

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: A new (original factory setting) or de-initialized LH front window motor will only operate in proportional up/down and one-touch-down mode until initialized. If a new LH front window motor has been installed, proceed to the initialization procedure.

NOTE: If diagnosing a LH front window switch problem, perform the window initialization procedure before replacing the window switch.

NOTE: The LH front window motor will not function in one-touch-up mode if it is not initialized.

NOTE: All LH front window components (window glass, window regulator, window motor, seals and glass top run) must be installed and tightened to specification before carrying out the initialization procedure.

NOTE: If the initialization procedure is only partially completed, the LH front window motor will remain un-initialized and will operate only in proportional up/down and one-touch-down modes.

NOTE: The front window motors must be initialized whenever: a new window regulator and motor is installed, a new window glass is installed, a glass top run removal and installation or when carrying out any operation in which grease or lubricants are applied to the window system. A new front window motor is only in a proportional up/down and one-touch-down mode until initialized.