7.9
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$300.00
Average Mileage:
57,225 miles
Total Complaints:
91 complaints
Most common solutions:
- replace regulator (80 reports)
- not sure (9 reports)
- wood wedged in door frame to keep window from falling (2 reports)
windows / windshield problem
This problem may be covered under warranty. Ask your Ford dealer.
Helpful Websites About 2005 Ford F-150 power window regulator failure
2009Nov 03
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 64,800 miles
2nd one to fail. Ford needs to step up and help with this. It's obviously a bad part since so many people are losing all 4 (on a crewcab) within months of each other.
2009Aug 11
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Driving down the road and the passenger-side front window just dropped into the door.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Oct 31
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 54,234 miles
Un-real. Ford has their problems with the window regulator. First there was a grinding noise and then the window lowered itself, not to be seen again. If driving the truck at 55 mph on a smooth road in sunny FL is my fault, then I'll pay the tab. But if it isn't my fault and they're aware of it then ford (small "f"ers that they are) need to step up and take care of the problem. Ironic that yesterday I was looking at the new fords too. Now I'll go with the Dodge Cummins!
2008Oct 10
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
This could be a long gripe session but I will try to give the readers digest version. First let me start by saying I owned a 2000 f150 and the only problem of consequence was the transmission going out, which was covered under the 100 thousand mile drive train warranty .For this reason I bought a 2005 f150 lariat fully loaded, all the bells and whistles, 38,000. dollars.
OK... here we go. Within the first 17,000 miles front brake pads and rotors shot. I'm almost 50 yrs. old.....I don't drive or brake aggressively... went to the dealership to fix the problem. Told the service writer about my great 2000 f150 not needing brakes until about 40-50,000 miles. His response, this is a whole different truck here, you can't compare this 2005 f150 to your old truck, thats like apples and oranges. My response was, arent you suspose to be improving your vehicles from one yr to the next, since your prices always go up. Service writer......jerk, no empathy. Speaking of service writers, is it just me or have others experienced a flippant, arrogance, thats the way it is attitude? just curious. Anyway back to the truck. Ford did cover this under some kind of recall isssue, replacing rotors and calipers with heavier duty parts. On to more miles and more problems......My truck is in the shop right now getting widows fixed...again. They want 560.00 to replace the motor to the sliding rear window...which I have opened maybe 10 times in 5 yrs. How could the motor be bad.....wear and tear? All the other windows have had numerous problems...regulators, switches, motors, etc. Be ready if you own this truck, this has to be either sub-standard parts or a design/manufacture problem.Bottom line is that if you own this truck you will have window problems again and again. Speaking of again and again.. brings me to the next issue. Coils for your valves. I don't know exactly how these work but I;m on my 3rd one. it's 360.00 every time they fix one There are of course 8 of these. Symptoms of these going out act like your transmission, knocking, lack of acceleration, missing etc, Anyway, I have to take my kid to football. These are the problems I've encountred, Ford I'm dissappointed in this product, especially for what I paid. Good ,luck to everyone!!!!
2009Oct 27
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 86,074 miles
This is the exact same problem as everyone else is listing. Traveling down the road and heard a loud thump from the drivers side door. Hit the power window button to roll down the window and take a look. The window fall into the door. The motor is clicking but nothing is happening. Take the door panel apart and see the cable from the regulator has busted loose.
Called two separate dealerships to check prices and find that the part is just shy of $200 and they estimate labor to be 2 hours at $95 an hour. No break on labor even though I already have the door pulled apart and window film taken off.
I mentioned to both dealerships that I found this site and neither of them sounded surprised at the number of complaints. One dealership did mention that they are redesigning the part but doesn't budge on price or labor for a known issue. I have been a loyal Ford man but after this fiasco am thinking of turning into a Chevy man.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Oct 26
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Well, Like most here, I used to be a "FORD" guy. However, this truck has slapped me into a melancoly daze and I hate to say but I am looking at buying a Toyota. After driving home last night I went to roll up my window when I heard a painfully familar pop, grind, and dropping sound. Thats right, this is the second time in two years I have had a regulator fail. The first time was only a couple of months ago and I spent almost $500 fixing it through the dealership. Now after seeing how many people are dealing with this I am disgusted with Ford. After spending 3 unsuccessful hours trying to remove the door panel I now I have some cardboard wedged into the window to keep it up. I'm note sure what I'm going to do now but I can't afford another $500 to get it fixed. Wish me luck!
2009Oct 20
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 54,960 miles
Yesterday as I was getting ready to go to work got in the truck. I rolled down the windows to et the dew off of them rolled them back up heard a pop on drivers door. I went ahead and headed off to work hit a bump in the road and the window fell into the door. So I turned around went back home called in sick. Waited for a bit then head off to the dealership to get it fixed when they opend up. I have had several Fords in the past and this was the first problem that I had that let me down. Ford needs to do a recall or admit to the problem and fix it for free or extend the warranty on them like they did on the injectors for the 05 5.4 engine.
2008Aug 18
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 46,465 miles
three window drivers and passenger side both fail. driver side on back seat fail too.
2009Oct 04
F-150 XL 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
This is ridiculous. If not for google, I wouldn't have stumbled onto this site where I see that Ford's loyal customers have been summarily dumped upon by the company we held in high regard. I am not a rich man, nor do I have the time and money it takes to repair what should be covered by Ford. I took the panel off and did what I could, which amounted to a great deal of nil.
If anyone has a quicker fix than opening the door at any drive-thru establishment, please let me know.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Sep 30
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
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Complaint Photos
Back in June I was on the way to work and I rolled down my window at the drive thru. When I left I went to roll it up and nothing happened. I could hear the motor running with a clicking noise. It was about to rain and in a panic rescheduled my meeting and went straight to the nearest auto parts store. After stripping my door apart in the parking lot I was informed that they did not carry the window regulator and also received the news that it was a dealer only item. I called the dealer and was quoted a price of $201.74 for the part and $136.00 labor. Knowing how long it took me to strip the door and put it back together all the while borrowing nothing more than a socket and a screw driver from the auto store I decided to check with local junk yards to find just the part that failed. Unfortunately no one would sell me just the pulley.
Due to the fact that our vehicles are still the current body style they want to sell the door as a whole charging just as much as what the dealer wanted for the part. I then decided to look online and find out if this was a common problem and I stumbled upon this site. I felt the pain that all of you shared and decided to try and do something about it. My fix worked until yesterday. I knew it was only temporary, but I needed to try so that I'd have some time to think and a test to base my theory upon. I have been researching and educating myself on the mechanics of the parts and have come up with a permanent solution. No more buying the same old part just to have it screw up again leaving you with another ridiculous bill. It is a onetime fix that will cost a fraction of the dealer repair bill for one regulator. How much fabrication will cost exactly is up to you, the complainants.
In order for me to get this part fabricated at an affordable price I will need an idea of volume. I am interested in feedback from YOU my fellow troubled Ford Owners. So far from the pictures and descriptions my assumption is that the problems are the same. I will be fronting the funds so assumptions will not cut it. Please be specific with details and feel free to be candid in your opinions. I have spoken to Ford Customer Relations and I am disgusted by the fact that Ford will still not initiate a recall and they sent me to they're engineering department to pitch my idea ultimately allowing them to mark it up and put the money back in their pockets. Right now they have a part that is a cash cow for them and no one that is willing to give them any competition. There are no aftermarket parts made for this so that has created a monopoly for the manufacturer. I have seen where people have suggested a class action suit but no one seems to want to organize such a time consuming and tedious feat. If no one is willing to go there then we will continue to be taken advantage of over and over again, unless we can come up with a new design and tell them where they can stick their subpar parts. I am a 26 year old residential general contractor; my only intention is not allowing a company to take advantage of me. If I can offer a solution that will help others with the same problem then I in good conscience, must offer. We are all engineers in some form or fashion. It is in our nature to be thinkers. We are the consumers. Who knows the product better than us? Imagine a fix that costs half the price of ONE dealer only window regulator. Attached is a highlighted picture of the troubled part.
2009Aug 16
F-150 Triton 5.4 XL 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 15,650 miles
My 2005 F-150 is my third Ford purchased as a new vehicle and generally find the quality very good. I was very surprised when my front passenger window regulator failed with only 15,600 miles on the odometer. I am usually the only one in the vehicle so the window is rarely used. I wrote to Ford Customer Service hoping maybe I would get some compensation for this defect. They sent me a letter back asking me to call a representative. The person I talked with sounded like he had marbles in his mouth and assured me that I would not receive any type of repayment. Things breakdown but I feel this is a material or engineering defect and a least partial compensation should be paid to owners who experience this problem with less than 50,000 miles or 5 years.
2009Sep 21
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
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On Monday the 21st of September my driver's side window regulator failed on my 2005 F150. I used to brag about how my Ford was perfect. Well guess what? The other window failed TODAY!!!! Now I have two windows down and a bill I don't want to even discuss. Damn you Ford!! I will never buy another Ford again. I see that there are many complaints about this. The 2004's seem to have the edge but we 2005's are one year behind so I expect the numbers to increase. Thank you for hearing me out because the representative at Ford said there have been not enough complaints for a recall. Damn you. I never thought I would say this but Ford really does stand F-ound O-n (the) R-oad D-ead.
Pissed off in Tucson.
Bryan04
2009Sep 16
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
My truck only has 38,000 miles on it and the window regulator on the front passenger side is shot. My wife opened the window today just to hear it fall in the door. The drivers side has been making a clicking noise when you roll the window up, more than likely regulator failure also. So I expect to have to buy 2 sets of motor/regulators in the next week. A class action suit against Ford should be started for this problem or at least a mandatory re-call. $42,000 truck, 38,000 miles, now 2 bad window regulators.......nice.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2009Sep 04
F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I read complaints of others about 2005 Ford F150 power window reg. Looks like I had similar with my passenger side window. Very annoying. Looks like after Labor Day I have to fix this.
andrzsej
2009Sep 06
F-150 King Ranch 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 44,400 miles
This is the second window regulator failure in 1 1/2 years. Fortunately the first was covered under warranty but this one was not. In addition to the repair costs the dealer wanted an $85 diagnostic fee even though I already told what was wrong with the window since it is exactly what happened to me the last time I brought them my truck.
2009Jul 07
F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
My wife drove my Ford 150 and upon return she informed me the passenger window had lowered by its self and would not go back up. A friend of mine works for an auto glass replacement company and I took it to him. He used his discount at the Ford Dealer to purchase a new regulator.The cost was $239.95 tax included. He installed it for me for $50.00. Because of the mileage I did not think much more about it. Things break and you fix them. Little did I know what lurks in the Ford F150. Just prior to buying this vehicle the passenger side real window had to have the regulator replaced. This I found out about when last week I came out to use the truck and the drivers side window was down and when I parked it all windows were up. Guess what ? Another window regulator. I did a thorough history check and found the real window repair and now have had three out of four window regulators fail and the scary thing is they replace the units with the same type and manufacture as the failed ones. I have not had an opportunity to fix the last one yet and instead called the Ford Complaint/Resolution center. They were well spoken, courteous and after giving them the vin# it took them all of about three minutes to tell me how sorry they were I was having problems but they could not help me. They stated they were unaware of any extended problem with the regulators of the 2005 F150. Do they live in a cave? I did ask them if they had look on the internet at Ford F150 complaints and was politely informed that it was not part of their job to search the web. So, they bury their pointed heads in the sand see nothing, hear nothing and help no one. I am convinced the best thing I can do is fix it, polish it and sell this sucker and the Toyota Tundra is looking better all the time.
2009Sep 05
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 157,000 miles
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hopefully this photo will come through...same story as everyone else here...went to roll down the window and it went down in a hurry. Next thing is the grinding noise because the coil/cable is in knots. Took the door panel off and found the cable in a mess and from what I can figure out the plastic end piece(s) are broke so even if I re-coiled, it still wouldn't stay. I was able to wedge a small piece of wood to keep the window up and i disconnected the switch to keep people from messing the motor up until I can save up the money to get this thing fixed. Guess winter is coming so perhaps I won't need the window down as much...
2009Aug 01
F-150 XLT Triton V8
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
Ridiculous. 2005 Ford F150 41,000 miles. 2nd power window failure; passenger and now driver side. Fixed passenger power window motor and now regulator failed, then a few days later power window motor on driver side failed. I don't have an extended warranty so I have to pay BIG bucks to have this fixed. I live in the desert with both windows stuck down now and the temp reaches 115 degrees. This is a HUGE safety issue.
Step up to the plate FORD and fix this defective part. We own 3 Ford trucks and this is the first vehicle that we have experienced this problem and now are seriously considering trading in when fixed and going to another pick up-NOT a Ford unless they step up and take care of this.
2009Aug 01
F-150 150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
I have a 2005 f-150. My driver window went out in March it was the regulator. I had it fixed and now the Passenger side window has done the same thing...I haven't had it fixed yet. Did Ford put bad regulators in the 2005
2009Aug 13
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
After the regulator FAILED and dropped the window into the door, I took it all apart, re-wound the cable onto the gear, re-installed the regulator and put it all back together. The first time I raised the window, BAM! down it fell again. FIX THIS PROBLEM FORD!!!
2009Aug 16
F-150 Supercrew 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
The right front window fell into the door. Ford should be recalling these systems
2009Jul 01
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
I'm really dissappointed by this power window regulator made by ARVIN MERITOR and it sucks. I have to pay $500 to get this problem fixed, FORD needs to recall for this issue. My LOBO 2005 XLT really sucks !
Update from Oct 1, 2009: I just wrote to the manufacturer of this component and here is the answer that I received:
Subject: FW: Sales & Service Inquiry
Date: Mon, 13 Jul 2009 18:03:25 -0400
From: David.Titcombe@ArvinMeritor.com
To: jjsr68@hotmail.com
Dear Mr. Santillan:
My name is David Titcombe and I ma the Director of Sales for the Body Systems Group in North America and I received your email from our corporate website.
I am very sorry to hear about the problems that you had experienced regarding one of the window regulators on your Ford F150 truck. I was very surprised to read your email stating that you had found a lot of complaints regarding this component, as our quality rating with Ford is very high.
Without seeing this particular window regulator it is very hard for me to tell what the condition of the window regulator was, what the failure mode was and or if the door seal had been compromised, etc.
Please note that I have forwarded your email on to our plant manager and to our quality manager so we can explore this issue further.
Again, I am very sorry to hear about the inconvenience that you had experienced regarding window regulator on your F150.
Sincerely:
David Titcombe
Director of Sales
Body Systems - Americas
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ArvinMeritor
6401 West Fort Street
Detroit, MI 48209
USA
Office: 1-313-551-2418
2007Nov 02
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 57,069 miles
I have owned ford trucks, a 1987, 1981, 1987, 1994, 1999 and my last a 2005 F150 Lariat.
I had never taken any of my trucks to the dealer other than for oil changes and thats the reason for my loyalty to ford "you take care of me and I will take care of you." I have had several problems with my 2005 F150 Lariat, but the one that keeps coming back is BAD WINDOW REGULATORS where the window just slams down. it has happened 5 times; twice on the river side and once on the other 3 windows. The first four times ford took care of the problem But this fifth time they don't want to pay for for their defect that's going to cost 536.00 dollars to fix.
Due to the fact Ford has neglected or refused to fix the defect I will seek legal counsel, because I don't think they (FORD) is fulfilling their obligation to take care of their defects. I will never buy a FORD prodeuct again, and will advise anyone to think twice before doing so.
2009Aug 10
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
I see that there are already 66 complaints for the same problem, and four on the same day recently. My problem happened just like all the others. Loud pop sound, and then front passenger window falls into the door. It sounds like I was lucky in that mine lasted longer than some, but still a problem Ford should look into.
2009Aug 03
F-150 King Ranch 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Last year was when my passenger side regulator went out and I can only get the part from Ford for around $200 I was planning on buying the part and having it fixed but then I got laid off for a few months so I had to wedge the window up and several times a day I'm having to push my window up total pain in the ass!!! Then a month ago I got off work attempted to roll my windows down to cool my truck off and BAM!!! there goes my passenger side rear window!!! Then today same thing get off work roll the 2 windows that I still have and BAM!!!! there goes my rear drivers side window. After I finish writing this I'm going right down to the Dodge dealership and trading this truck in since Ford has no recalls and offers no help! Ive always had good luck with Ford vehicles this is really disappointing!
2009Aug 03
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 15,000 miles
On the way to the store I heard a loud pop which sounded like something hit the side of my truck and of course like everyone else's complaint the window started falling. I have been researching all afternoon and I'm still not sure if I will try to fix it or pay someone else. Really sucks that there is this many complaints and Ford will not cover this problem.
2009Aug 03
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
This is the second window regulator failure, The first was the drivers side about a year and a half. Now the passengers side went out. Apparently Ford has had many complaints regarding these crappy window regulators and they think these are not a safety issue. When they sold me the truck they told me I was buying a GREAT product! When the window fell I was in the middle of dust storm in approaching Phoenix, Az and almost crashed into a semi truck next to me, HOW THE F*CK IS THIS NOT A SAFETY ISSUE??????? I bet Toyota considers this a safety issue. Own up Ford and admit this a safety issue and replace them free of charge for your valued customers!!!!!
2009Aug 03
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 41,119 miles
Only 41119 miles on my 05 f150 fx4 and my driver side window made a pop an fell inside the door while i was letting it up,as i was looking online on how to fix the problem i see many other complaints about the same problem.....WHY does FORD want to put these SH*TTY PARTS on there trucks?......And why don't FORD make a RECALL on these trucks........On top of that i just got a 2009 FORD ESCAPE,hope FORD MOTOR COMPANY doesn't make a FOOL out of me for buying it !!!!
2009Jul 31
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 69,000 miles
This was on the passenger side window. Same description as others. This also happened to my driver's side window about 1 year ago. How frustrating!!!
2009Jul 27
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 34,500 miles
Here I am again not even a month later. Went to work, rolled up the window and BAM. This time it was the passenger side regulator. I wonder why this side is $60 cheaper than the drivers side. Only problem this time is I can't get the new one to work....no power for some reason....can't find the problem either.
2009Jun 30
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 34,000 miles
Okay, I am the next victim. Went to work, rolled up my window and bam, something broke. Took it apart the next day and discovered that it was the drivers side regulator that broke. It cost me $200 to fix. I see that this is a recurring problem with other owners.
2009Jul 18
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Both the Passenger and Drive side window regulators have gone out. I am so mad! This is going to cost alot to fix it and I don't have the money to do so.
2009Jul 15
F-150 Lariat 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 32,800 miles
Hello Everyone...
I am the 58th person to have a problem with the WINDOW REGULATOR on the 2005 Ford F150 Lariat on this site. This is the most expensive vehicle I have ever purchased. I have never had power windows, door locks, heated seats, and so on. I have never beat a warranty in time over mileage. I have had this vehicle for 50 months and only have 32,800 miles and almost all of it has been in a double garage and never out in the elements. On July 15th I was having my driveway acid washed before they were to put a custom stain on it. I parked out on the street. At lunch time I thought I would go out and get away from the work that was being done to my driveway. As I hit the highway I heard a big thud against the drivers door. I slowed down to pull over to see what it was. Before I could stop the whole window dropped inside the door. The power window button did nothing! When I got home I called the local Ford dealer to tell him what happened. He said...WINDOW REGULATOR...$389.00!!! This has to be a CASH COW for all the dealers. I am writing a letter to Ford advising them that there are only so many people who will even consider buying an American car and they better start treating them right! Tom S.
2009May 26
F-150 Lariet 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 59,000 miles
A few months ago I had my windows tinted and the after care directions said not to roll your windows down for at least 3 days, so I waited. On the third day I roll them half way down on my way to work and rolled them back up before I went into work. When I took my lunch break, I went to my truck got in and saw that my passenger window was all the way down and wouldn't go back up. I called the window tinting place to complain to them about it since it was the first time I had rolled my windows down from getting them tinted in their shop. After a good half hour on the phone with them swearing up and down they had nothing to do with it, I decided to take it down to my friendly(not really) Ford dealership(Autoway Ford in Brooksville) to see what they could tell me about it. The service guy told me that they have this problem happens all the time and not just in one window but all four and the new window tint had nothing to do with it, that it's a plastic piece that goes bad in the Florida heat. So I thought it's no big deal it must be a defect or something it will be covered under my extend warranty(never buy a Ford w/o one). Well it's covered under warranty with a 100 buck deductible and I needed it fixed so, I got it done everything was fine for about 6-7 weeks then my drivers window does the same thing! Except this time I was in the car when it fell, rolling up my window before I went into the gas station, and all of a sudden it sounded like something hit my window and then the thing dropped,BAM! I was in disbelief that now this window fell and that this is happening to my truck! So next morning got up early went down to the dealership to tell the service man what happened and that this time I want to have the remaining two back windows replaced with my drivers one, since they are obviously gonna go next and then I'm going to be forking out another 100 bucks a window to have them fixed. He told me that he can't do anything about the two 'good' windows untill I bring them back broken but if I were to go home and pull off the door panels, some how screw up my windows and bring them back broken that then he could fix them all under the 100 dollar deductible, and then he whispered "but I didn't tell ya that, man." Well that had really pissed me off knowing that I'm trying to do the right thing and having the dealership fix a problem before it happens again and now I have the service man telling me to go break my window if I want it done right! How can Ford leave it to such pieces of crap to handle they're customers?? How can this not be deemed a failing part and be issued a recall? And if I had no extended warranty it would have been 350 bucks plus labor to fix per window!! Well anyway that's my story with this problem. If you read this and have the same problem, please report it!!
2009Jul 08
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,200 miles
This is the second window that I had to have the regulator replaced. Not very happy about this. I do not dare to use the windows because I fear this will happen again.
What really gripes me is they know it has a lot to do with the heat. Would you believe I live in Phoenix. It is like hell here in the summer.
The replacement parts are the same as the original. Do you think I will have this problem
again? Bet your life I will.
Very,Very unhappy with FORD.
I think Toyota Tundra's look better to this American Veteran all the time.
Pissed in Phoenix
2009May 01
F-150 XL 5.4 Triton 5.0L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 125,000 miles
Add me to the list of dis-satisfied Ford Owners. This window problem should be a recall on Fords part. Its far too common to ignore. I heard a loud pop and the drivers side window fell down.
2009Jun 01
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Well, just like the others, window regulator assembly number 3 has now failed. My F150 crew cab was just sitting in the driveway this time when i noticed the left rear passenger window was halfway down. I knew right away what the problem was since this was my third time. First time, at 15K miles, I was driving along when the driver's side window just fell making a huge clunking noise. That one was fixed under 3/36 warranty. Next time around 40K miles, passenger side goes down, this time costing me $400 at the dealership. I was stunned that this wasn't covered by warranty/recall.
I've owned lots of cars over the years and never heard of such a thing. Now the 3rd time, I'm pissed!!! Dealership says there's nothing they can do except fix it and charge me $300. What a buch of #$%&!! Ford needs to step up and fix this problem. You can't blame operator error. It's a flawed design and or junky parts. I'd have bought a Chinese made car if I wanted this kind of quality. Hey Ford, man up and fix this now!
2009Jun 25
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,090 miles
Ok I got my truck used, good deal 2005 45,XXX miles happy as a lark with it. Just made my first payment last week. Im driving down the road and out of the corner of my eye I see the front passenger window droop about 6 inches, I do a double take and make sure my arm isnt on the button by the time I could look back over or stop the window disappears down..down...down. Ahhh man my window slipped off track. No worries I have to go to the Ford dealership to get my outside code set up. I go to the dealership and get called back and asked if I had an exisiting warrenty. I said no low mileage good Ford truck why would I need one? Well if I don't have one then I will have to pay for it. $390!!!!! I thought I could buy a whole new door,painted, and window for that much. I told them NO GO I will plastic bag it for I paid that much.
So while waiting I spoke with my salesman he said someone that purchased a 2005 Expedition had the same problem, my brother in-law had the same problem with his 2005 Lariat! Long story short...I called another mechanic and I got a salvaged one for around $150ish including labor. But after reading all these complaints Im scared its going to happen again! Geeez you can't win! Im def calling Ford and filling out a complaint. I was super happy with my truck until I started reading all these complaints!
Also the second estimate I called said that only dealerships can get NEW regulators! BEWARE!!!!
2009Jun 01
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
WELL ADD ANOTHER ONE TO THE LIST. DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL OVERNIGHT WHILE PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY. I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND THEY CHARGED ME $32 TO TELL ME I HAD TO BUY A REGULAR ASSEMBLY FOR $218 PLUS LABOR ( $130). GEE THANKS. I GOT THE PART AND I AM GOING TO TRY TO PUT IT IN MYSELF.
2009May 22
F-150 4x4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 15,456 miles
Just another victim of the 2005 Ford F-150 failing window regulator. Just as the many folks before me have reported, the driver side window popped and the glass fell to the bottom of the door. The dealership in Iowa City, Iowa, whom I will never do business with again charged me $400.40 for the repair. I phoned Ford Customer Care and the gentlemen that answered the phone was only capable of reading the que card that Ford had provided him.
This whole ordeal has really shown me Fords true colors, and it appears that my only recourse is to let you the general public and Ford know that I will never purchase another Ford product and encourage all of you to never purchase a Ford product.
2009May 18
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
I heard the window make an awful cracking sound and then the window slammed down inside the door. I wish I had my Dodge back. Ford has no business making vehicles if they can not put good parts in there trucks. Now doing the research I have found all four windows will do the same thing, not only once but twice so far. Other folks have replaced this part just for it to go out again! If you don’t report the problem then they will not fix it. My husband took it to a Ford dealer to fix it; they said they have only heard of 10 complaints so far.
Report the problem: http://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/contact.cfm
2009May 18
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov .. Is where I just got through filling a complaint on the driver’s side window. As with everyone else I herd the crack, which sounded like the window was breaking, then it fell inside the door. With more than 110 complaints why has Ford not done anything about this yet. It is going to get some one hurt before they will do something, now that I have found out that this can happen to all four windows! It makes me wish I had stayed with my Dodge.
FORD WAKE UP DO SOMETHING!
2009Apr 22
F-150 Lariat
- Automatic transmission
- 86,000 miles
Had never heard of this problem with the window regulators till yesterday. Got out to call on a customer, started to put the window up, heard a big pop and the window slowly started to sink down. Went online when I got back to office, found this website describing the exact same thing.... I really can't say I'm surprised .I haven't been totally happy with this truck since purchase. Drivers seat went bad before I even had truck for 6 months. The Goodrich tires at 36,000 were totally used up. Had to replace the brake pads at 20,000 miles, and now the rotors are warped. Don't even get me started on trying to replace the spark plugs.......
Update from Apr 30, 2009: Well, after talking to my local Ford dealer,( & picking myself up off the ground after being told $400-600,
as my truck is no longer under any warranty) I contacted a couple auto parts places....who apparently aren't
all that familiar with these regulators, as the first two that came in would not fit my truck, I finally found a parts
place that asked for the VIN number, and sent the right regulator. (third times a charm). I printed off the directions
from your website, altho, not all descriptions were applicable to my 2005. Anyway... after a week or so of
searching for the part and finding the correct one, it only took less than an hour to replace it.... thanks to
a friend who had a little more experience than I did. Hopefully , I'll get rid of this truck before the "next"
window regulator fails.....
2009Mar 28
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
Chalk one more up to the crappy window regulator. Front Passenger window has been making a grinding sound for a few weeks now. Just sounded like dirt in the track so I wasn't too concerned. Wife tried to roll the window back up and "Pop" down went the window. Took the door apart and found out that the cable on the regulator had wound over itself and eventually broke free from where it connects to the window...keeping my fingers crossed that my extended warranty will cover the repair.
2009Mar 27
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
My F150 is a piece of crap. There needs to be a recall on this power window problem. I just got in my truck and pushed the button to lower it and BAM!!! the window went crashing into the door. Just had the Cary, NC Ford place call me and its going to be over $400 to fix it. I've had numerous electrical problems/non-engine related problems with this truck from day one. I WILL NEVER BUY A FORD AGAIN!!!! RECALL PLEASE!!!!!!
2009Mar 18
F-150 XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
The 2005 ford f150 is a total piece of crap. I have had to replace both window regulators, egr valve, all 4 tires at 22000 miles. ac leaks, drivers seat is coming apart. I heard the tires were recalled, but at the time mine came apart, the dealer wouldn't help. I hate this truck!
2009Feb 16
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 39,868 miles
For the past year I have been hearing a popping or clicking type noise coming from my front driver side window, i didn't think anything of it, 2 days ago i got into my truck shut the door, "BAM" the window falls into the door, i hit the window button, nothing but a crackling sound like the window was breaking. I put plastic on the window and took it to the dealer. They said they have never heard of any thing like that and it will be $54.00 to take off the door panel for "DIAGNOSTICS FOR INVESTIGATION ISSUES" , $476.05 later, the regulator assemble was broken and needed repair. I asked for the old part when i picked up the truck, they said " the part has already been disposed of. part # 4L3Z*1823201* REGULATOR ASY. I filed a complaint with https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/ivoq. I hope everyone else will do the same, if enough people complain maybe it will get recalled so no one else has to suffer. I wish i would have found this site before i took my truck up there.
2009Jan 31
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Well, we were on the way to see my father-in-law in ccu at hospital....The window on the passenger side fell down..That made us late , so we didn't get in...My husband worked and worked to get it up and when he finally did, we jumped in the truck and took off..Well you know what happened before I say it...Bam!! fell again...He has been trying to talk me into trading it in for the last six months so you know what he is thinking...He has a friend that owns a salvage yard..hopefully we can get it cheap..This is ridiculous....The Lariat is top of the line, or so we thought...Whatever Ford really needs to step up.....
2009Jan 23
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,400 miles
This is ridiculous!! $330 for a window regulator and installation. The part that I really don't understand is, the cable was the only thing bad in the regulator, but I had to replace the whole thing. This F-150 is a 2005 (the newest vehicle I have ever owned) and I have had more problems out of it than any of my older GM vehicles. I will never buy another Ford. Not to mention that it rides like sh*t compared to my brothers 2001 Chevrolet.
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2009Sep 15
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
Chalk up another window falling down. Same story, loud pop and a snarled mess of cable inside. Don't have the $400 that the dealer wants so it's a piece of wood jammed under the window for now. Now I'm waiting for the other 3 to break. Trying to buy American but those f*ckers sure make it hard to be loyal.
dew72
Riverside, CA, USA
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