Auxiliary Step / Running Board Motor: Service and Repair

Power Running Board (PRB) Motor

NOTE: Mountaineer shown, Explorer similar.

NOTE: RH shown, LH similar.










Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

2. NOTE: If the Power Running Board (PRB) cannot be extracted, extend the running board by hand.

Extend the PRB.

3. Remove the straps and disconnect the PRB motor electrical connector.





4. Remove the wedge screw and wedge. Note orientation for reinstallation.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the PRB motor splash shield screws and remove the splash shield.

6. Remove the 3 bolts and PRB motor.





7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.