'07-'14 Ford EXPEDITION/F150 POWER RUNNING BOARD Problems? Here's how I fixed them! 

You're lucky. I bought a 2007 Lincoln Navigator from a GMC dealer and just found out there are running boards! I haven't got them to move yet, but I can see that underneath, there is nothing where the rocker panels are. I got myself a rust bucket! Good job! Glad you got a good deal. Another case of them not wanting to spend one second on a non GM unit! Thanks!

Lubricant works for a little while. Eventually you will find that the motor housing bushings bind as well. I fixed mine by drilling a small hole in the running board motor case about half way up. I used transmission fluid but any hydraulic or power steering fluid will work. Squirt oil in the motor case and put a self tapping machine screw in the hole. I put oil in mine 2 years ago and haven’t had an issue since.

I couldn’t figure out how to lock the running boards to save my soul thanks bro

Thank you for the video. The solution didn't work for me, but showing how to disable them was really great, because now I don't have to listen to them struggle each time I drive my truck. Keep 'em coming!

i had the same issue when i bought my 2012 expedition back in 2017. and got some mud stuck in the joints. dealership cleaned it out and told me that is a known issue and for just to clean the hinges every time i have to go through mud ....which in the Georgia country side happens a lot.

Thanks! Just bought a 2010 Limited and the running boards are a pain, I'm 6'3", and don't need them . Thought I may have tNo Manual with the car so THANKS Again for the video and showing me were the menu is too at the same time.

I was having so much trouble trying to figure out this problem and managed to help me solve it within three seconds of the video😂

Did the same thing, dealer told me they were gonna put the truck on the lot with standard running boards on it. I told them it would never sell, they took $1500 off and they work fine lol

Love it bro thanks i am going to buy this only

Thank you very much I didn’t know you can disconnect them😳

The lubercating work for me too on my 2010. They get dirty especially in winter , rinse off and lube.

I have a 2016 f150. Had the same issue. I used motorcycle chain lubricant and it worked great. The plus is that unlike other oils dirt and crap doesn’t seem to collect in the oil and cause the unit to get gummed up again. I just give them a spray in the spring after cleaning them up and do it again in the fall to keep things in tip top shape

Is there a particular switch or harness that runs to the dash? I have a 2012, just realized that the boards are retractable. Some reason the option on the dash wouldn't allow me to switch from the off position to auto

We have a 2010 Ford F150 Platinum 4 door. Alot of things look like our truck: interior, assume that's pearl paint, same rims. The driver's side running board periodically hangs up like this and spraying down with lubricant has been the fix so far. It has 165,000 miles, we and former owner kept it washed and had the carwash do the undercarriage more often in the winter. We're in the northeast where salt is used on the roads excessively in the winter. Well, there's some rust at the bottoms of the wheelwells so took it to our preferred bodyshop to get them fixed. To do this they took the bed off. I stopped by to see how things are going but it was after hours. Holy crap! The frame is really rusty! Will be going in to discuss this: is it normal, fixable, safe?? Mentioning this to you to give you a heads-up because I noticed quite a bit of rust on your undercarriage. You may want to investigate that. I'd attach a picture but I don't know how.

We have them on a Lincoln Navigator. Had them cleaned and working then the one on the drivers side just stopped all together. Doesn’t budge at all. Ideas?

Thank you so much!!!

Mine just started doing that. Thanks your're a life saver!!!

I would like to know what you were saying bye you unplugged something and plugged in again because I am having an issue with now where do used to go up and down with the door open and closing and then when the door was closed, the steps would go down and now they’re doing nothing they’re staying down

Good job buddy

All the new stuff Has many a gizmo. Looks like your step Is kind of a no-go. You're smarter that the sensor. So give it a try. If you don't make them go Your family will cry. Maybe a sensor Maybe some grease. Maybe a relay Is resting in peace. Looks like the lube Fixed it real quick. You're smarter than Cadillac. The boards work real slick! Thanks for the fun! :-)

Where are the solenoids that you’re talking about that you plugged in?

FYI IF YOUR RUNNING Boards stop working and you have a suburban there is a button next to the outlets by the AC that you press and it and it turn them on / off your welcome

Nice how much did you pay for your truck.... ? I'm looking to buy a 2008 expedition XLT 90k miles so I don't know how much is worth it to buy....I'm in California......Ty

I liked your video and have the same problem, so I'm going to try your method. But also, my message center in my 2012 ford expedition seems very dim unlike yours which is bright and easy to read. Do you know if I can make it brighter?

My left side is stuck and not working. It makes a very annoying sound when I open and close the door. I did not find a solution and when I tried your method it did not work. I think I should buy a new one

Can you please share the link to where you bought your running boards

Hi. Are they still working? My 2016 starting making a noise today and I have never lubed them. I think I'll libe them up and exercise them before attempting to replace the actuator. Does anyone have an opinion on what lubricant would be best?

I have a 2015 Expedition with power running boards. The problem I have is similar but different - My passenger side board is deployed and the motor runs while the vehicle is being driven. The motor runs when we open and closed the door but the board doesn't move. I cleaned the hinges and also sprayed with lubricant. Still nothing. Any ideas or help??

Has this fix lasted you? Or have you had to relubricate?

Spray them and force them till they start working the coat hinges in a thick high temp aviation grease just slather it on hinges only you'll never have another problem water won't wash it off and it keeps all corrosion and grit from get did this a year ago after having problems been working great for 2years now and I live on gravel with deep puddles of muddy gritty water

How many motors are there per running boards

I bought a 2010 limited Expedition and One side didn’t work…they gave me 500 off bc of that. I go to look at it and the motor was unplugged! Lol 😂

Mine didn’t work

There's a place that can add android auto and Apple car play to our sync 1 systems.

Ok so the company that builds them for ford doesn’t lubricate them properly from factory. As I I am sure you know they are very expensive to repair or replace. Mine on my 2014 started to malfunction and stick. I was looking for a more permanent solution. I removed the running boards by unbolting them from the frame and unplugging them. Flip them over on a pair of sawhorses. I drilled a small 1/8 hole in each gear case careful not to get to many shavings inside. I them filled the gear cases half full of synthetic motor oil but probably any synthetic lube will work.I them put a self tapping hex Head screw in each hole and put them back on. It’s been almost 3 years and I’ve not added lube or had an issue. Now with yours if the gears are not stripped which I don’t think they are. And if the motor is not burnt up. Which the fuse should have blown first. There is a fuse for them. When you lube the outside of them it only works on the external bushings. Most of these fail due to a gear case bushing. The screw is in a spot that I can get to with the running boards on the vehicle and high enough to hold lube. I have a 2014 king ranch. I’m active on expedition forum or contact me at scottcarden2018@icloud.com

Running board motor

Take care of that motor, they require special attention

Yes you should have sir😂

Give them awhile they will stop again

You still have this vehicle? The running boards still work? Typically that only works for a short time. Real solution is the pull the board off and replace the motor. It’s a bitch to do but better long term solution when the lube quits working.

The recurring problem you will have with that Expedition is that it will regularly be a Ford.

Ford sucks