Window wobble

ralf · 04-06-2008, 10:24 AM

The window on my driver's side has a little bit of play forweward and backward. When I roll the window down it causes it to wobble bad and then vibrate and jump as it goes down. I took the panel off and greased everything I could see, but there doesn't seem to be a visible problem. The window is only attached at two places that are very close to each other so I don't see how it could have much stability, anyone else experience this. I checked the passenger sid eand it appears to have the same play, but works fine.

1998 Ranger XLT 4.0L

TheDanger2801 · 04-06-2008, 10:48 PM

Same Problem in the same exact truck haha. I took the door panel off and couldn't see anything wrong so i just sucked it up and got used to it.

Loanranger · 04-06-2008, 11:45 PM

It sounds to me like the rubber window run channel is dry, and grabbing the window as it goes up and down. The main problem is your regulator is probably worn, but you can make it glide up and down easier by lubing up the run channel. Just use some rubber reconditioner, or if you can't find any, use lithium grease in a spray can. A little bit will go a long way.

rickcdewitt · 04-07-2008, 09:30 AM

you should be able to adjust one of the tracks closer in to stop the wobble.

cNo7 · 08-25-2008, 08:22 PM

A non-silicone rubber care sprayable product will help...along with some white silicone grease sprayed onto the regulator track

thepretzelman · 09-01-2008, 04:41 PM

I have the same problem in my 2000

redtruck · 11-29-2008, 02:17 AM

I have a 1998 Ranger too. My Dad bought it new and it did the same thing when it was less then a year old. Still being under warrenty it was taken back to the dealer several times to fix the problem. After a call to ford and a trip to a differant dealer, all the inner "guts" (track, window motor, regulator ect..) were replaced. Mom gave me the truck when Dad passed 2 years ago, and the windows have never had the problem since that last fix was done almost 10 years ago. I know the first dealer had tried adjusting the track several times, and from what I recall replaced the parts that guide the window in the track with no success. I think it actually was defective tracks that was causeing the problem.

**4x4junkie** · 11-29-2008, 06:19 PM

My 1990 was doing that (rattling & jumping while rolling the window down).

The fix was greasing the metal center channel that the regulator bracket (attached to the glass) slides up & down in.

04-06-2008, 10:24 AM	#1
ralf New Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Year: 1998 Make: FORD Model: Ranger XLT Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Window wobble The window on my driver's side has a little bit of play forweward and backward. When I roll the window down it causes it to wobble bad and then vibrate and jump as it goes down. I took the panel off and greased everything I could see, but there doesn't seem to be a visible problem. The window is only attached at two places that are very close to each other so I don't see how it could have much stability, anyone else experience this. I checked the passenger sid eand it appears to have the same play, but works fine. 1998 Ranger XLT 4.0L
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04-06-2008, 10:48 PM	#2
TheDanger2801 Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Orono, ME/Yardley, PA Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger XTL Posts: 76 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	Same Problem in the same exact truck haha. I took the door panel off and couldn't see anything wrong so i just sucked it up and got used to it. __________________ 98 Ext Cab 4x4 BFG A/Ts System One Ladder Rack and Tool Box 4 KC Daylighters Flowmaster 40 Kenwood head, 3 way Pioneers all-round, Lightning Amp, dual 8 inch Oz subs in custom boxes.
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04-06-2008, 11:45 PM	#3
Loanranger Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Puyallup, Wa Year: 1989/ 1972 Make: Ford/ Fordzuki Model: Ranger SC XLT/ Mutt? Engine: 2.9/2.3 Class: 4x4/Custom Used For: Daily driver/Jeep Recovery Posts: 842 Rep Power: 13 iTrader: (0)	It sounds to me like the rubber window run channel is dry, and grabbing the window as it goes up and down. The main problem is your regulator is probably worn, but you can make it glide up and down easier by lubing up the run channel. Just use some rubber reconditioner, or if you can't find any, use lithium grease in a spray can. A little bit will go a long way. __________________ Sold the ranger Fordzuki, 72' Suzuki LJ20, w/ '97 2.3 and M50d, locked, geared, linked rear, 34x10.50s Daily driver, '86 Suzuki Samurai, stock other than geared t-case and a rear lockright.
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08-25-2008, 08:22 PM	#5
cNo7 New Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Hill, GA Year: 1999 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Posts: 12 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	A non-silicone rubber care sprayable product will help...along with some white silicone grease sprayed onto the regulator track __________________ 1999 Ranger XLT Supercab 4x4
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09-01-2008, 04:41 PM	#6
thepretzelman Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Kent, WA Year: 2000 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Engine: 3.0L Class: 4x4 Posts: 111 Rep Power: 12 iTrader: (0)	I have the same problem in my 2000 __________________ 2000 Ranger XLT 3.0L 4x4 3in. PA Body Lift Torsion Bar Crank 285/75/16 Pro Comp Mud Terrains
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11-29-2008, 02:17 AM	#7
redtruck New Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Year: 1998 Make: Ford Model: Ranger xlt Engine: 4.0 Class: 2WD Posts: 7 Rep Power: 0 iTrader: (0)	Know that problem well I have a 1998 Ranger too. My Dad bought it new and it did the same thing when it was less then a year old. Still being under warrenty it was taken back to the dealer several times to fix the problem. After a call to ford and a trip to a differant dealer, all the inner "guts" (track, window motor, regulator ect..) were replaced. Mom gave me the truck when Dad passed 2 years ago, and the windows have never had the problem since that last fix was done almost 10 years ago. I know the first dealer had tried adjusting the track several times, and from what I recall replaced the parts that guide the window in the track with no success. I think it actually was defective tracks that was causeing the problem.
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11-29-2008, 06:19 PM	#8
4x4junkie Mall-Rated Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: So. Calif (SFV) Year: 1990,1994 Make: Ford Model: Bronco II, Ranger Engine: 2.9L, 4.0L Used For: Crawling over things Posts: 8,003 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	My 1990 was doing that (rattling & jumping while rolling the window down). The fix was greasing the metal center channel that the regulator bracket (attached to the glass) slides up & down in. __________________ '90 Bronco II XLT 5" lift (Skyjacker Jeep coils), D35 & 8.8" w/5.13s (locked), 1354 dual T-case, 35x12.50s '94 Ranger XLT 6" Skyjacker, ARB D44 front, Detroit 8.8" rear, Atlas 4.3, 33s
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