Hi everyone

I have a Ford Focus convertible 2007 and for the past week or so I've had problems with the driver's side window not opening/closing. Now it's completely packed up and I cant close the window. All the other windows are working perfectly.

1. Do all the windows work on individual motors?

2. How can I tell if it's a motor problem or a switch problem?

3. What sort of money do I need to expect to pay for the repair?

All answers will be greatly appreciated

You can try the switch self-diagnosis.

Press and hold the rear demister button as you start the car.

After about 10 seconds there should be a tone and your hazards should flash.

Now every time you activate a switch you should get tone/flash.

I'm pretty sure the door switches should do the same.

Repeat the same press/start to deactivate the test.

For question #1 all the windows have their own motors.

Stoney's answer to #2 is a handy test to remember for any future problems too :)

Thank you Clive

I did the switch diagnosis (You forgot to say to let go after 10 seconds) and there was a tone and the hazards flashed. So does that mean that the switch is working and if so, does it mean that the motor is gone?

The switch is working so suspect the motor.

Water can get into the mechanism and mess it up.

I can't understand this....when it's raining it works ok. As soon as it's a dry day, I can't get it up or down. What do you think is causing this Clive.

The solemoids in the moyors can get corroded and sticky.

Tbh you'd be best off getting an Auto Electrician to check everything over for you.