How to Replace the Window Cranks on a 2008 Ford Ranger

In 1983, Ford followed Chevys lead by scrapping its foreign-built compact truck the Courier in favor of an American-built pickup, the Ranger. The 2008 Ranger came standard with only a few basic features, including AM-FM radio, power steering and intermittent windshield wipers. Notice the lack of power windows; this means you must perform the out-dated act of manually cranking the windows down. Fords window cranks are slightly different than most, as a hidden bolt secures each crank instead of a small, and rather annoying, U-shaped clip. Kudos to Ford for making replacing your 2008 Rangers window cranks slightly easier than most other manufacturers.

Instructions

1

Pry upward on the end of the window crank cover closest to the door panel with a flat-head screwdriver to disengage its retaining clips.

2

Pull the window crank cover away from the window crank slightly and pivot it clockwise or counterclockwise to expose the window crank retaining screw.

3

Hold the window crank from turning, then remove the window crank retaining bolt with a ratchet and Torx-bit socket. Pull the window crank handle and its plastic washer off the window regulator axle.

4

Set a new window crank washer on the regulator axle, then set a new window crank on the regulator axle. Hand-tighten the window crank retaining bolt with a Torx-bit socket, then tighten it with a ratchet and Torx-bit socket.

5

Pivot the window crank cover so it lines up with the window crank. Press the window crank cover onto the window crank until it snaps into place.

6

Repeat steps 1 through 5 to replace the window crank on the other side of the Ranger.