(Power Windows) How much of a pain...

[Stevedin]

Hello! I'm new to the forum but I have had a couple of Ford Rangers in the past. I just bought a 2000 Ranger that has front end damage. I found a front end off of a 2002 we are going to put on this truck and I feel like I have that under control. I just ran across a guy who has a set of doors with power windows and power locks. I am considering buying them and transplanting all the power stuff into my son's ranger with roll up windows. My question is this... Does anyone know for sure if the factory wiring is already there and all I have to do is dig around in the kick panel area to find the connector or am I going to have to get creative and start making my own harness to get stuff to work? Thanks in advance!

Steve

 

[mikkelstuff]

Great questions. I'd like to do the same with my 2002 XLT.

 

[Grumpaw]

Easiest way to check for wiring would be to check the fuse panel. Find the location for the fuse to the power windows, locks and see if there are any electrical contacts for a fuse to be inserted. If the location for that particular fuse is blank, then there will be no wiring. In addition to fuses, there are also circuit breakers in the system, and probably relays in the underhood power distribution box. Not an easy "add on" as much more is required than just the motors and actuators. It can be done, but you gotta know what your doing.
Just tell your son manual crank windows will beef up his left arm biceps.
Many years ago, cars/trucks used one wiring harness for a particular model, like a Ford pick up. Didn't matter what the truck was equipped with, a full harness was used for all models, el-strippo and fully loaded.
That changed and now a vehicle only comes with the harness for it's ordered or package accessories.
Grumpaw

 

[Dirtman]

From my experience rangers that didn't come with power windows and locks wont have any wiring even be to the fuse box let alone out to the doors. But like grumpaw said, worth a check.

Not an add on I'd bother with... lots of work.