Moonroof stuck on 2005 Eddie Bauer Explorer

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kasmit4 - 05 Mar 2006 23:56 GMT

We have had a host of electrical issues with our 2005 Explorer. We
have had to replace the heater/AC fan. We have had an intermittant
left front speaker with the stereo. We also lost power to our rear
lights. But, most painful has been the failure of our moonroof.

We have already had the moonroof motor replaced. That seemed to fix
the roof for 6 months or so. But, now it will tilt up and down.
However it will not retract. The dealer says it is a track failure and
will run ~1000 to fix. Has anyone else had failures with a recent
model year explorer moonroof? Can this be fixed outside the dealer?
Is this possibly a do it yourself repair?

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SC Tom - 06 Mar 2006 00:30 GMT

> We have had a host of electrical issues with our 2005 Explorer. We
> have had to replace the heater/AC fan. We have had an intermittant
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> model year explorer moonroof? Can this be fixed outside the dealer?
> Is this possibly a do it yourself repair?

Wouldn't that be covered under warranty, or has yours expired?

OTOH, I would imagine that you would have to pull the headliner to get to
the complete mechanism. After looking at it, I would think that it would
depend on your mechanical/electrical expertise as to whether or not it's a
DIY repair. Most body shops could probably fix it, but I wouldn't even
venture a guess if it would cost more or less than the dealer- it would
probably depend on what kind of rapport you have with the local repair
shops.
Good luck to you!

SC Tom

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Alex - 06 Mar 2006 05:10 GMT

I'll second that, where's the warranty on a 2005. And with your warranty
list, have you considered an extended warranty yet?

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tom - 06 Mar 2006 08:48 GMT

since its a 2005, isn't it under warranty?? or did you buy it as-is??

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