4 ms·Why would you want hand crank windows? Electric windows are a reliable and proven technology.by driverdan 4y agoWhy would you want hand crank windows? Electric windows are a reliable and proven technology.quacked 4y agoI've had electric windows stop working on me, but I've never had a hand crank window stop working.driverdan 4y agoHand crank windows have common problems too, such as cables breaking or the window coming off the track which can also happen for electric.