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7.9

pretty bad
Typical Repair Cost:
$336.00
Average Mileage:
54,260 miles
Total Complaints:
150 complaints

Most Common Solutions:

  1. replace the power window regulator (121 reports)
  2. not sure (18 reports)
  3. replace regulator (6 reports)
  4. replaced switch in the door (3 reports)
  5. wood wedged in door frame to keep window from falling (2 reports)
  6. fix broken wire in door (1 reports)
2005 Ford F-150 windows / windshield problems

windows / windshield problem

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2005 Ford F-150 Owner Comments (Page 1 of 3)

problem #150

Oct 302012

F-150 FX4 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Well this problem happened on the driver side door in May of 2012. I thought things happen and just fixed the window regulator at a cost of $260. In October of 2012 the same thing happened to the passenger window regulator. I called Ford this time and let them know of the pattern and so many others that have had this problem. I was told nothing could be done. I have been a Ford man all of my life, but no more. I am going to trade this vehicle in on a Chevy. Sorry ford nothing can be done.

- , Louisville, KY, USA

problem #149

Aug 242012

F-150 Lariat 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 115,000 miles

I have powered windows. Today while going to work and getting on the highway going south on I-35 in Okc, Ok. I had the driver side window partially rolled down and once I was at highway speeds I decided to roll the window up as I usually have always done before. After the window reached the closed position I heard a loud pop as if a rock hit the window and immediately after that the window fell down and slammed into the bottom well of the door panel. To my amazement and not understanding what just occurred, I tried to re-raise the window back up unsuccessfully. So far its sitting in the parking lot taped up with plastic over it since its about to rain until I can get it taken care of. On another note the other rear back passengers windows squeak when they are raised or lowered. What next!! Probably more of the same.Sweet!!

- , Luther, OK, USA

problem #148

Aug 282012

F-150 Lariot 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,200 miles

2005 Ford f150 super crew lariat

My back window regulator went out a few months back, but at least it was in the shut position. My front driver's side door window regulator went out yesterday. I am leaving tomorrow, so needed a quick fix and took it to Cerritos Ford for service. I just picked it up and they charged me $490. I had gone online and looked at the internet cost and couldn't find one over $90 with most being around $50. When I asked the service clerk why I was being charged so much, he said it was because it was a better product than after market. I said, "Soo, you mean it doesn't break then?" He said yes, so I asked him why mine broke then. He didn't have an answer.

PS. They also said its warranty is 30 days. Nice confidence it their product. This is one of the reasons you don't take your car in for service to the dealer.

- , Lakewood, California, USA

problem #147

Apr 102012

F-150 Lariat 5.4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 84,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

passenger side front window regulator failure. $400 to fix problem.

- , Fallon, NV, USA

problem #146

Jul 162012

F-150 Lariat 5.4L V6

  • Automatic transmission
  • 92,000 miles

Driver Side power window regulator failure on F-150 Supercrew. This is the 3rd failure on this vehicle. Overal cost was greater than $1000 on the three failures. Seems to be a consitent issue in this vehicle.

- , Fallon, NV, USA

problem #145

May 262012

F-150 FX4 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 117,450 miles

Driving on freeway, heard loud pop from driver's door, then window dropped into door. Drove home, removed door panel and found the regulator cables had broke. Waiting to order replacement online. Holiday weekend really sucks. FORD, step up and take care of your crappy parts. I have owned two Rangers and two F150's. No more FORD for me. I'm installing a new regulator, then selling the truck.

- , Turlock, CA, USA

problem #144

May 062012

F-150 Lariat 4x4 5.8L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

happened while raising the window parked @ a supermarket. loud pop and the window disappeared into the doorwell. very thankful this didn't happen while on the interstate. got online to check problem out & was surprised to find how common a problem this is. now I'm waiting for the other windows to fail. Ford needs to address this as this has potential for some serious lawsuits. Make if right Ford or I'll never buy another truck from you !

- , Murfreesboro, TN, USA

problem #143

May 012012

F-150 Lariat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 51,000 miles

Lost both front regulators with in a week of each other. Vehicle has ~50k miles

At $385 per regulator ( crew cab ) I can expect to spent $1,600 to keep all window working. Add this to the new transmisson at 35k miles ( $3k ), and the cam phasers at 30k miles ( $2.8k ) and the brakes 3 times and this truck has been a money pit.

My advice for what it's worth, "Do Not Buy FORD !"

- , San Jose, CA, USA

problem #142

Aug 152011

F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton

  • Automatic transmission
  • 27,000 miles

The vehicle was parked at my home, my wife and I had gone to the store in her vehicle and when we got home she noticed the window on the drivers side down and when we inspected the trouble the glass had fell down in the door. I purchased the regulator at the dealer and a friend of mine (a ford mechanic) replaced it for me! Needless to say this is the last ford I will buy. Not even to the 30000 mile checkup. Piss on Ford!

- , Hampton, GA, USA

problem #141

Apr 012012

F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,000 miles

This is the passenger side front glass, the drivers side did the same about six months ago.

The vehicle was parked and the window fell to the bottom of the door. I would like to stick both regulators up fords a!

- , Hampton, GA, USA

problem #140

Jul 072008

F-150 XLT 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,553 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

It was the driver's window switch. Piss poor quality when the switch goes out with less then 34000 miles on the truck. The passenger door switch went out a month later. The service writer tried to give me grief over that switch, saying the truck was now out of warranty. I had bought the truck 4 months prior as a Certified Used from this dealer. I stomped over to my salesman and raised some hell and they paid for the switch. Now have 72000 miles and starting to have switch problems again with both switches, and this time I will have to pay for it.

- , Nampa, ID, USA

problem #139

Jan 252012

F-150 Lariat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,650 miles

This is now my second power window failure - first the Driver's front, now the Passenger front. I'm saddened to hear that Ford KNOWS that this is a problem and they fail to take ownership. On to Toyota for now!

- , Newport Beach, CA, USA

problem #138

Oct 232011

F-150 King Ranch 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 130,200 miles

This is the 3rd wimdow regulator I have replaced, not counting the factory one. All on the drivers side window. I replaced this one myself for $168 part. The gealer replaced the others for around $400 each

- , Cypress, TX, USA

problem #137

Sep 082010

F-150 FX4 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 86,500 miles

Cannot use passenger side window. It is definitely annoying. I do not use the RH window as much, so it was a surprise that it broke. I am waiting for the part to come so I still do not know how much it will cost me.

- , Caguas, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico

problem #136

Sep 212011

F-150 5.4

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,212 miles

A D V E R T I S E M E N T S

Called Ford Motor this morning regarding the fourth window that we had to have the window regulator replaced. Guess what the fourth window is out of warranty. The other three were covered under the warranty. Dealership charged Ford $1,000. per regulator to replace when it was under warranty. Today's repair was $452.00. Did the window regulator deprecate in value? Anyway Ford said that there has not been one complaint regarding the window regulator filed except ours. I explained that I was on a website that listed over 100 of them. Apparently you have to call Ford so that they can list the problem before they will send a note to their engineers. I ask the gentleman shouldn't the dealer be responsible to report unusual amounts of one part being replaced on the same type of vehicle? He had no reply for that one. The purchasing dealer told my husband there was plastic in the regulator which cracked very easy and that Ford should have made them of metal. The repairing dealership acted like this was the first one that they replaced. My husband said that he has replaced so much plastic the next vehicle will not be a Ford. This truck is in mint condition with only 29,212 miles. Ford where are your ethics evidently they were tossed out the window just so that you can make a buck.

- , Highland, CA, USA

problem #135

Sep 012011

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 150,000 miles

I have 150,000 miles on my Ford F-150. Understanding the window regulator is not the issue on the truck with this kind of mileage. The problem is that i have had 6 regulators go bad... yep the truck has 4 windows and each has gone up. now the second time on the front right. The windows on the front and back of the right side have gone bad twice. These are the windows the least used.

I took the door panel off to see if it was just off the track there is a black piece of the regulator that the cable goes through. the "CHEAP" piece of plastic is not sold separately. Ford needs to use better material.

- , Ft Lauderdale, Florida, USA

problem #134

Nov 302011

F-150 FX-4 Off Road 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,976 miles

(OK, I've already submitted a complaint about this issue but it hasn't hit the site yet do to the back log. If you can connect the two that would be great.) After reading the other posts and finding out that Ford's excuse for not issuing a recall for this problem is that they claim it isn't a safety issue I wanted to add my opinion on the matter. I'm here to tell you that when a truck window falls into a door without any warning out of the blue, the bang is LOUD! If I had been driving when it happened I know it would have startled me enough to possibly make me lose control of the truck, can I say I would have definitely wrecked, no, but was it a definite possibility, YES! Not to mention what would happen if it were the driver side say, during heavy rain or snow, a dust storm as another poster suffered, extreme heat or cold when you are far from home, etc.....And with my newborn in the truck!...... SHAME on Ford for claiming this isn't a safety issue!

- , Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

problem #133

Nov 302011

F-150 FX-4 Off Road 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 95,976 miles

Just as others have said this happened out of the blue. No funny noises, no rubbing or grinding sounds to indicate that something was messing up, nothing! I go out to get in the truck and head to work this morning, open the front passenger side door and set my bags down, hear a thump and turn around to see that my window had fallen into the door! Had to get the entire window assembly from the dealer at $180 plus change to fix it, luckily my husband is a shade tree kind of guy so he fixed it himself. Meanwhile, because we share this vehicle and have too kids that can't be taken to child care in a truck with no window in November, we both lost half a day's pay because he doesn't get leave time at all and I have none because I just got off maternity leave this week! Oh yeah, and you can imagine how happy my boss is that I had to call in during my first week back to work! I love my truck but we've had two recalls repaired at no cost to us since we bought it used not even two years ago, and now this! Come on! Ford bite the bullet, make the recall, start taking responsibility and fixing your $h!t. Now I'm just waiting for the next recall or the next window to break.....

- , Pikeville, Kentucky, USA

problem #132

Nov 192011

F-150 XLT 4.6L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 120,000 miles

This is my 5th Ford Vehicle. I have never had to replace any window regulators on any of my Fords until now. My oldest son had to go practice for a motorcross race the following day. We got all loaded up and as I opened my drivers side door, the glass just dropped down in side the door. I couldn't believe it. Already cutting time close, this was the last thing I needed. We had to drive an hour and half to get to the track and there was no way I was going to drive that 81 miles on the highway with the window down. I was pissed. I took the door apart and clamped vice grips on each rail to hold it in place. It vibrates and drives me insane. I am a Marine. I work hard for what I have and I keep it in nice shape. This really chapped my ass. I called Ford on Monday cause they were open on Saturday. It is amazing how much it cost just for the part. I was very shocked to see how many 2005s have this same issue. From the sounds of it, I should be expecting the rest to go soon. Was bullshit. Thanks Ford for going cheap on your parts. I hope the executives at Ford enjoy their hefty salaries and pensions while guys like us put it on the line every 6 to 12 months for their freedom and safety.

- , Bonita, CA, USA

problem #131

Aug 292011

F-150 Lariat 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,250 miles

Second power window regulator failure on the same vehicle.

- , Aurora, IL, USA

problem #130

Aug 112011

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 43,496 miles

The other day I promised my two young sons that I would take them fishing on Skaha Lake. It was a beautiful morning and we set out early. My kids had been waiting all week for the trip. As we neared the lake i rolled up the drivers side window and heard a loud bang. I thought someone threw a rock at the side of my truck. I rolled down the window to look at the side of my truck and the window fell into the door. Fantastic. Within site of the boat launch. The area was crowded and I could not leave the truck insecure so we had to turn around. With crying kids I went to the nearest body shop. (Ford was closed on the weekend....surprise surprise) and they took a look and said the regulator was shot. I will be out over $300 and most importantly, a day fishing with the kids was cancelled. Thanks Ford.....thanks.

- , Penticton, BC, Canada

problem #129

May 122010

F-150 Triton 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 33,000 miles

Both of the power windows broke on this F-150 before it turned 40,000 miles. They broke within a few months of each other. One cost $400 to repair at Firestone, the other I took to the dealer, who charged $450. I'm pretty steamed.

It's my third F-150, and my last. For sure. Period.

- , Little Rock, AR, USA

problem #128

Jun 252011

F-150 FX-4 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 70,250 miles

Just like all the rest; I was driving along and the passenger side window just fell into the door, it was so loud it scared the sh*t out of me too. I had recently read all the reports concerning the window problems and was just wondering when would it happen to me. With these many dead on complaints I knew it would be just a matter of time before it would happen to me. Now with that said and done; I guess we just sit back and wait on the next three to fall right. Ford are you listening; you can deny this now but when you guys are fighting a major liable lawsuit in some court room concerning this premature failure just bet there will be plenty of ammunition to help sink that boat.

- , Roberta, GA, USA

problem #127

Jun 062011

F-150 XLT 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 67,000 miles

WTF over...I had my driver side window fixed because the damn thing fell inside the door...cost me nothing...that was last year...however...the @$#@ thing just fell inside the door again....Oh and by the way...it's no longer under warranty....but really...same window almost less than a year apart.

I used to love Ford...but they are really starting to piss me off...I used to own Ford stock...but guess what...sold that &^%$ too....FORD (Found On Road Disabled). Really FORD...step up to the plate, recall and fix the &^%$ issue!!!!

- , Atlanta, GA, USA

problem #126

Apr 152006

F-150 Xlt Super Crew 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 3,000 miles

I have been a new Ford buyer for several years. Usually when they get around 50,000 miles I trade them in for a new one. My latest purchase is a 2004 Ford F-150 Super Crew 4x4, which is the late year production, so it is the same as the 2005 model as far as used parts are concerned. $39,000 list price and a beautiful truck to me. The driver's side window regulator decided to break on our way to the store one day (mind you, the truck only had approximately 3,000 miles on it). The dealer fixed it under warranty; not a problem. The truck now has just under 24,000 miles as of 8/10/2011. as you can tell, not used much. I have since replaced the driver's side regulator once and the passengers side twice, which brings us to six if you count the originals. This morning I was driving down the road, heard a pop and looked over to the passenger's side front window. It was fine. When I got out of the truck, the right rear window was down about 2 inches. Here we go again. I have been a mechanic and body man for 38 years and of course fix my own problems. I feel sorry for those of you who are "money out of pocket" for repairs. I don't really want to switch brands, but if something doesn't change, that is exactly what will happen.

- , Pontiac, MO, USA

problem #125

Jul 212011

F-150 V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 114,160 miles

Same problem as I had in March of last year, the window fell into the door on 7/31/11. I had to have the window regulator replaced at a cost of $357.67 this time. This was the window on the driver's side (so two have now been replaced). I have never had to have a window regulator replaced on any car/truck that I have ever owned, now two for the 2005 F150. Perhaps a problem you think? The dealers stock the regulator, they are making money on it, Ford has not accepted responsibility for taking care of an ongoing problem. If they won't deal with this problem, I'll not be dealing with Autoway Ford in Bradenton, or any other Ford dealer in the future.

LSPARKS

BRADENTON, FL

- , Bradenton, Florida, USA

problem #124

Aug 092011

F-150 Lariat

  • Automatic transmission
  • 60,000 miles

I guess this is not a recall? After so many same problems, it should be!!!

- , Sikeston, MO, USA

problem #123

May 272011

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,472 miles

I have a 05 Ford F-150...Completely true of what the other users are experiencing. Roll the window up, "BANG!" followed by the glass quickly dropping into the door. Makes a grinding noise when I try to roll it up, nothing happens. The part has to come directly from the dealership at a cost of 140 to 175 with an additional 120-150 for labor. Ended up spending 295 for the repair. The manager said it would take an hour and a half to fix and conveniently they had the part in stock. (lucky me). The repair was done in 20 minutes and NOT an hour and a half as he quoted over the phone.

I've driven a Ford for the last 30 years and I wanted to get another Ford next year, but if the other windows do this, I may have to see what Chevy and Dodge have for this is clearly an issue ford seems to be ignoring.

- , Brooksville, FL, USA

problem #122

Aug 282009

F-150

  • 78,000 miles

Over a period of 12 months I had to replace all window 4 regulators in my F150; after the first 2 I carried duct tape because I knew it was only a matter of time

- , EL SEGUNDO, CA, USA

problem #121

Apr 142010

F-150 Lariat 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 29,555 miles

Recall the prob!!!!I only have 30000 miles on my 05 Lariat.Two of my windows are Done.$4oooo grand for a vehicle and you can't cover the cost??Come on Ford,Don't be CHEAP!!!!!

- , Kingman, AZ, USA

problem #120

Jul 132009

F-150 Texas Limited Edition V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,522 miles

In July 2009, we were driving down the road and the back passenger window would roll down all by it self, we would roll it back up and it continued to roll down, the last time it dropped down in the door and broke. Took it to a auto repair shop and they replace the window regulator and glass window, cost us $465.36 to replace, we only had 16,522 miles on this truck, we don't drive it that often, but I ask this, who in his right mine would make a window regulator carriage out of PLASTIC ?????? Especially for people in the hot south in Texas. The truck was paid for and warranty expired, or so we were told.

I want my money back, Ford get you act together, these beautiful trucks with junkyard parts is an embarrassment to you and your company. Even when I called Ford Credit Co. about pay off on this truck, I couldn't even understand the person I was talking too...

I asked him where are you at, in Taiwan, what I said, I want to speak to someone in America, finally was able to speak with a person in Dallas Texas. Bring our business back to America, make the parts in America, all other countries parts are JUNK!

- , Huffman, Texas, USA

problem #119

Sep 092010

F-150 FX4 V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 65,000 miles

This is obviously a common problem and no recall? Just waiting for the passenger side window to fail and fall.

- , Ballston Spa, NY, USA

problem #118

Apr 302008

F-150 XLT 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 35,000 miles

MASTER POWER SWITCH WENT OUT IS WHAT THEY SAID. IT WORKED OK FOR A WHILE, BUT NOW IT HESITATES. NOT SURE WHEN IT IS GOING TO GO OUT.

- , Dade City, FL, USA

problem #117

Aug 022010

F-150 Lariat 5.4L Triton

  • Automatic transmission
  • 62,000 miles

Surprised it didn't happen earlier in the truck's life having known that this is a common problem on these trucks. I lived at an apartment complex that required a code to get in the gate so the window regulator was in operation almost daily for 2 years.

- , Auburn, Alabama, USA

problem #116

Oct 152010

F-150

  • Automatic transmission
  • 80,000 miles

This is the second window in three weeks. Driving down the road the window just fell into the door. This is a severe safety problem. Where is Ford? No where... I did just a casual search of the problem and found NUMEROUS websites with very angry customers plagued with this issue. I expected more... Unless Ford finds their sense of responsibility.. I am done with the company.

- , Plano, Texas, USA

problem #115

Sep 022010

F-150 XLT 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 31,000 miles

2005 Ford F-150 XLT passenger side window has fallen into the door and will not come back up. 31k miles and lightly used. Like most others on here it sounds like the regulator. I guess Ford still has not owned up to this problem?

- , Louisville, KY, USA

problem #114

Aug 152010

F-150 XLT 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 54,000 miles

My 2005 Ford F-150 XLT Super Crew 4x4 has been nothing but trouble. I have had both front hub assemblies replaced; the front passenger hub assembly has been replaced twice. These failing really sucks when you expect a four-wheel drive vehicle to be, well, 4-wheel drive. I had the transmission re-built at 26,000 miles and now my rear passenger window regulator has failed. It is 95 degrees outside and my window is down permanently. I am dropping it off to my mechanic today who said he can fix it for $200, parts and labor. I refuse to take it to the dealer as they would only rip me off again! Ford really builds crap these days. I will not buy Ford again, ever!

- , Wesley Chapel, FL, USA

problem #113

Jun 012010

F-150 XLT Super Crew Triton 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 53,000 miles

I have a 2005 f-150 NASCAR XLT Super Crew Cab Special Edition series. I paid a crap load of money for this thing. My driver window went out a month ago and it was the regulator failure. loud pop and down goes the window. I had it fixed and now the Passenger side window has done the same thing. This is completely ridiculous.

- , Burbank, CA, USA

problem #112

May 242010

F-150 XLT 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 36,000 miles

The regulator in the driver side door failed. I am going through the repair process now. Total cost will be about $300.00 out of pocket to fix.

- , Phoenix, AZ, USA

problem #111

May 272010

F-150 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 78,018 miles

1st i had an extended warranty from this company called Continental warranty 7/100000,so i thought i was good my back rt passenger cant be controlfrom rear the left rear window came down and never came back up.So the dealer called the warranty co.the warrantyrefuse to pay for regulator,becacuse it's not a covered part, but the motor is.Now get this when you buy the motor the regulator is attached you can't buy them separately.We need to come together because this a defective part which is costing us alot of money,if we do this together Ford can be made fix these windows on recall if anyone knows how to go about this I will gladly help,I love my Ford f150 but i dont like to be made a fool of.

Update from Jul 1, 2010: 3 days later my front passenger regulater broke evrytime i let my windows down i wait for that terrible sound. thats 800.00 dollars in one whoop hard on a fixed income

Update from Aug 6, 2010: this aug 8 2010 friday morning backs out the drive start to drive my street pop there goes window # 3 drivers window !00 degree weather and all.This just doesnt make any sense these regulators in this model ford has to be deffective. Is their anyone out there with fords main address so i can write their product manager

- , Fort Worth, TX, USA

problem #110

May 202010

F-150 XLT 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 63,702 miles

My right front window went down and wouldn't come up. I could still hear the motor trying to work. I thought my extended warranty would cover it, but not. I was told it was a power window regulator that was not covered by warranty and cost me $300. I see by these complaints that it is not an isolated problem. How can we be sure that the dealer isn't calling it something that is not covered by warranty? My drivers side window rattles when down so it is probably ready to fail. I have always been a Ford man, but this is crap.

- , Mesa, AZ, USA

problem #109

Jun 022010

F-150 Lariat 5.8L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 32,000 miles

While cruising down the highway, I decided to turn on my A/C to cool the inside down. I rolled up my drivers side window and a crackling noises occurred as if a gun shot hit the side of truck. I looked all around and didn't see any damage, but when I stopped, the drivers side window fell into the door. I took the truck into a glass repair shop and they told me the window was fine, but the regulator needed replacing. I have 32000 miles on my truck, so like most Ford dealership, they refused to accept responsibility for the defective unit based on being out of warranty. It cost $349.00 to repair (but not using Ford as the repair company). "Ford, Built Tough", yeah right.

- , Gardnerville, NV, USA

problem #108

May 232010

F-150 5.7L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 72,000 miles

In December of 08 I replaced the power window regulator on the drivers door. It was covered under the warranty so it only cost me a hundred bucks. Today May 24, 2010 I replaced the rear passengers door window regulator. It cost me $417.76 because the extended warranty ran out in 2009. Seems to me Ford has a serious problem here. How long is it going to be before I have to replaced the other two regulators? Just a side note, my wife drives a 2004 Pontiac Gran Prix with 61000 miles and all four of the power window regulators are the original ones. Maybe thats the answer.

- , Sugar Land, TX, USA

problem #107

Mar 182010

F-150 XLT 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 16,800 miles

Well, now I have two new window regulators, one on the passenger side and one on the driver side. I filed a complaint mid 2009 about my passenger side. Sure enough within months the drivers side broke down. The window was slightly opened without me opening it and within a mile the window went all the way down and stayed there. Like I said before, this has got to be a design error or poor materials. If an engine or transmission can last over a 100,000 miles with daily use you would think a window would maintain its operation for more than 15,000 or 16,000 miles. Ford should step up to this and at least pay for the part replacement if not for both the labor cost and parts.

- , Whittier, CA, USA

problem #106

Nov 122009

F-150 FX New

  • Automatic transmission
  • 41,000 miles

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power window regulator failure

the first time happened it was passenger side. Less than a year it was on the driver side. First time took back to dealer where it cost ME 300.00. This it was drivers side and my son fixed it. The little sliding window in the back window does not work either. I BOUGHT this truck because it is suppose to be FORD tough. Well not only have I had these problems but I had replace engine at 26,000 miles.

Yea it is FORD tough --on my POCKET BOOK!

- , Valparaiso, FL, USA

problem #105

Feb 082010

F-150 5.4L V8

  • Automatic transmission
  • 56,000 miles

Built Ford Tough! Where did they get that add. Recently I have spent 800.00 replacing 8 spark plugs and a coil. On top of that they told me I need to replace cam phaser whaterver the ^#%# that is. I just know it is another 1400.00. Low and behold Monday the drivers side windows will not go up and down. Took me about half hour before I finally got it to a point where the 20 below temps are not rushing in. Sounds like that will be another 400.00. When does it stop.

This is vechicle I was hoping to drive for a lifetime. Yeah sure! 56,000 miles and nothing but trouble. Come on Ford! Live up to your add and start fixing these problems. Built Ford Tough! Yeah if you have an open checkbook.

- , LeMars, IA, USA

problem #104

Jan 272010

F-150 XLT 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 40,012 miles

Reading all the complaints on this issue really pisses me off! I barely have 40,000 miles and I have regulator failure. I can't believe there hasn't been a recall. And talking with Ford, they state if its not a safety issue there will never be a recall. Really ,come on Ford, this is truly pathetic that Built Ford Tough doesn't mean crap anymore. Cheaper parts but still charge high $$$$. Luckily I am from a mechanical back ground and can fix this issue myself, ($100.00-Kragen/O'Rielys plus 2-3 hours time) but for the average joe this may get pricey if you go to the dealer ($175.00 plus labor). Ford you truly need to step it up, fix the default and take care of your customers. Oh and now starting to see the back electric slider tends to stick too (lovely).

- , Barstow, CA, USA

problem #103

Jan 132010

F-150 FX4 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 73,000 miles

I ONLY PUSHED THE POWER WINDOW BUTTON TO OPEN AND THE WHOLE THING JUST FELL INSIDE MY DOOR. I CALLED A MOBILE WINDOW REPAIRMAN AND HE SAID THAT THE "PLASTIC" (USED TO BE METAL) ACTUATOR AND REGULATOR BROKE AND THE BELT IS BROKE AS WELL. "IT'S A DEALERSHIP FIX" HE SAID. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND LOW AND BEHOLD THE I ONLY HAD DRIVE TRAIN WARRANTY (MY BAD, LESSON LEARNED, BUT OF COURSE WHEN I BOUGHT THE TRUCK THEY SAID WELL IT ALREADY HAS A BRAND NEW AC IF ANYTHING ELSE GOES OUT IT WILL COST CLOSE TO NOTHING) SO THEY CHARGED ME $89 TO RUN DIAGNOSTICS AND THE $400 ON TOP OF THAT. WHAT DO YOU DO OR SAY. I ASKED IF I COULD DO IT MY SELF BUT FORD SAID IF THEY DONT INSTALL IT, IT WOULD VOID THE PRODUCT WARRANTY IF SOMETHING WOULD HAPPEN TO IT IF I INSTALLED IT. AS MUCH AS VEHICLES COST TODAY AND WITH ALL THE GOVERNMENT HELP THE AUTO MAKERS GET YOU WOULD THINK IF YOU BOUGHT A VEHICLE PERIOD ANYTHING THAT GOES WRONG SHOULD BE COVERED FOR THE LIFE OF THE VEHICLE AND STOP CATEGORIZING EVERYTHING IN SUB CATEGORIES "WEAR AND TEAR PARTS" AND "EXTENDED WARRANTY", IT'S JUST NOT RIGHT.

- , Buda, TX, USA

problem #102

Aug 262009

F-150 Lariat 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 50,000 miles

Second time in 5 1/2 months....Rolled the window down to get some air on the way home after running a few miles on the track and the window falls all the way down. Take it to the dealer and after my extended warranty Im out $100 to get it fixed :(. Today 12 Jan 10 window rolls down but is not coming up. Same prob I believe so off to the dealer and the window switch is bad, Down goes another $100 deductible. I wish For would own up to these crappy window switch and regulator parts..Just makes it hard to buy American. BTW this is my 3rd Ford and second F-150.

- , San Antonio, Texas, USA

problem #101

Jan 112010

F-150 XLT 5.4L

  • Automatic transmission
  • 47,230 miles

Well, here's another sad story on window regulators and Ford F150. I just experienced my second window on my 2005. The first occurred around 26,XXX miles but luckily covered by the factory warranty. This one failed to close after opening. Second one failed yesterday. It started with the loud pop while setting in a parking lot. A few minutes later traveling 70 mph the window fell. I was in heavy traffic but was lucky nothing happened to cause a accident. I too am disappointed in Ford after all the quality talk and buy American products. I paid for a extended warranty but this ordeal will still cost me $100 and one day without my work vehicle. A friend told me it happened to his Ford Expedition and he was quoted over $500 for repair. After reading a few reports here, this is a real problem and Ford needs to step up and take responsibility on this one. Now, I wonder when the next one goes!

- , Allen, Texas, USA

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