windows / windshield problem
8.1
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$331.00
Average Mileage:
124,485 miles
Number of complaints:
128 complaints
Most common solutions:
- not sure (45 reports)
- replace motor and regulator (45 reports)
- replace window regulator with 2006 and newer regulator (15 reports)
- replace window motor (13 reports)
- replace elevator cable (10 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2004 Ford F-150 window does not roll up
2008Oct 29
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,500 miles
Went to roll down window, pop/crash. The window won't roll-up. It sounds exactly like the same issue everyone else is having. Going to have the costs for repairs checked out and possibly see about fixing it myself. Never been a Ford believer, but thought I would give it a try. Big mistake. Very disappointed.
2008Oct 21
F-150 Crew Cab Xlt V8
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Last week I tried to roll up the window. It would not budge. I called the Ford dealer and they told me it would be $135 to diagnose the problem. The tech automatically knew the problem and told me that he could "save me money" by telling me to tell the shop to order a new motor and regulator for the window. That way I would not have to pay the fee to diagnose the problem. The parts and labor would be only $400. Wow!! What a bargain. I'm no mechanic. How do I really know what is wrong with the window. Seems like they are trying to make money off of chumps who don't really know better. P.S. the dealer is in San Leandro, CA on Marina Blvd.
2008Oct 18
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Hey I thought Ford was suppose to be built Ford Tough? I thought I was going to get through this problem fairly easy now it looks like that I will have to just wait and worry when the other 3 windows will fail me now and where and when. I think its sorry that Ford isn't doing anything to help its customers. I have been a loyal Ford owner for over twenty years, I have bought 7 Fords in those twenty years. I don't think I will be buying the eighth. If Ford can't help the people who are experiencing this manufacturing flaw, I don't think I will help Ford by purchasing there product anymore. Winter is starting, temperatures are falling, Stocks are falling, economy sucks, last thing I need is to drop $400 on this problem.(then have to wait on dropping $1200 on the other 3 windows when they fail). Thanks Ford for nothing, that's the way to treat your customers. I mean Ex customer.
2008Oct 19
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
WTF this is my second 2004 F150 FX4 and the window is broke again! This is bullshit!
2008Sep 13
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
OK after reading through all the other complaints I'm really really pissed off. All four of my window clips are broke -- this is not normal wear and tear it is definitely an issue with the product. Thanks to post number 108 here is the number for Ford to complain -- I got the number from them..1-800-392-FORD. Please call and complain!
2008Sep 13
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
All four of my windows have gone out within the last month. Same issue, loud pop and the window will not roll up. I am very interested in a class action. I don't have the $1,400 to fix all four windows. WTF!!! Please email me if you know anything about a class action. My truck only has 38,000 miles on it.
2008Sep 29
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Manual transmission
- 54,500 miles
OK Well guess what Ford gave me an awesome B-Day present. I was on my way home to celebrate when I hear a huge WHAM! I thought something hit my Truck. I stopped and looked no damage. Well as soon as I get into the truck and close the door. POOF! The window falls down. I now see all the reports about this problem and am REALLY PISSED. Ford does not really seem to care about fixing this problem. Well folks I will never buy a FORD again!!!
2008Sep 27
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
Going to Oakland tomorrow what a great place to have a window that doesn't work
2008Sep 15
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,681 miles
A beautiful truck that I really love and I have never had a problem with a window before. I lowered it on my way home yesterday and it would not roll up. I stopped by Joe Cotton Ford in Carol Stream and asked them to take a look. The "look" cost me $110 and came with a $438 quote. I was surprised to see so many window problems with this truck on the web site. If this may repeat, which it appears, then I'm going to fix this myself. If anyone has tried to replace please let me know the pitfalls. Thanks, Jerry
2008Sep 13
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 13,500 miles
Well, my truck has a whole 13,XXX miles on it and I'm already having to deal with window problems. Same story as usual, hear a loud pop and the window retreats into the door. At least I have a regular cab, so only two windows can go out on this thing, right?!?!
I really love my truck, but hate Ford for not acknowledging an obvious problem that many owners are having. Also, the window regulator that I'm replacing has the exact same cheap plastic tabs, but who knows, maybe they'll last a whole 13,XXX miles more, woohoo!
After removing my door panel, I was able to pushl the window up by hand. I then attached a set of Vise-Grips to the door frame, which is keeping my window up in the meantime. I'm able to order the replacement part for $110 online which is a whole lot better than the $380 that my local dealership wants to fix it, but I'm still pissed. Not to pimp a website, but go to F150online.com and use the search function to learn how to fix this problem yourself. I'm pretty stupid when it comes to vehicles, but if you have a basic set of tools it looks to be a fairly easy fix.
2008Sep 11
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
I found this website by looking for answers on how to remove window motor/regulator. I noticed alot of complaints about the powerwindows on newer and older ford F150's. So I had to join and post what CHEAP F***ing BULLSHIT FORD is pulling. I pulled motor/regulator out and disconnected motor from regulator pulley. I noticed that 3 plastic nobs/tabs that interlock motor to pulley WERE SNAPPED OFF. Is Ford being cheap or what? It will be to the best of Fords interest to recall or fix problem ASAP! The truck only has 63,000 miles on it, and windows are not over used.
2008Sep 10
F-150 Larait Supcrew 5.4lV8
- Automatic transmission
- 61,117 miles
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY AND DECIDE TO RAISE MY WINDOW AS A 18-WHEEL WAS PASSING. AS THE WINDOW CLOSED I HAD A LOUD POP. I DIDN'T REALIZE WHAT IS WAS SO I WENT TO LOWER THE WINDOW TO INVESTIGATE, AND IT JUST WENT STRAIGHT DOWN. AFTER TAKING APART THE DOOR, I FIGURED OUT A SHORT CUT. REMOVE THE SPEAKER COVER, AND SPEAKER, THAT WILL GIVE U ACCESS TO THE WINDOW. FROM THERE I LIFTED THE WINDOW WITH MY HAND AND PUSHING THE SWITCH UP/DOWN TO GIVE ME THE SLACK I NEEDED TO GET IT UP. I THEN TOOK A PAIR OF VISE GRIPS AND CLAMP IT TO THE BRACKET JUST UNDER THE WINDOW. THAT WORKED FOR SECURITY PURPOSE BUT
2008Sep 05
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 58,000 miles
My window also stopped working I had to go to the local auto part and order the part from Illinois all the while having to hold my window up and drive hoping that it wouldn't fall and wait a week for the part to come. Now my switch is going bad
2008Sep 05
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 118,000 miles
Yesterday, I added a complaint under the "Window fell in door" section because I had recently experienced the second window regulator failure on my 2004 F-150 Super Crew. Well, today I had the third failure and now face a repair charge of about $700.00 from my local Ford dealer. I think it is time to sell this mess of a truck and visit my local Toyota or Honda dealer. Ford Engineers Suck!!!
2007Sep 17
F-150 XLT Triton 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 63,705 miles
It was a nice weekend ready to go to a family reunion and all of the sudden i hear this loud pop and then the widow just slides down so we had to pull over and figure out what the problem was. Had to pull out the door panel and put a stick to hold the glass up, in order to take it to ford on Monday. It cost me 50.00 as deductible and late to the family reunion.
2008Aug 30
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Well, it obviously looks like we aren't the only one inconvenienced by Ford's inability to build a truck right the first time. Our window just short of fell in the door, only because my husband is quick handed and caught it, drove all the way home, HOLDING the window. This is not the first issue with the 2004 truck so unfortunately this is just icing on the cake! FORD-GET A CLUE!!!!
2008Jul 01
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
I was driving to work and my driver side window just dropped into the door. I tried to roll it back up but it didnt respond. I turned around and went back home. I called my boss and told him the problem. 1 day off work. I took the door panel off and found the problem. the redesigned, built ford tough, piece of crap, cheap ($160.00) window regulator, was a tangled mess of cables.. the plastic drive pulley was trash. Apparently one of the cables came loose from its plastic holder and the window just fell into the door. When i hit a pot hole in the road it let go. I replaced it with an identical piece of crap. I hope it holds....Sept, 1st 2008. 2 months later, I was driving down the street, when I crossed some railroad tracks my passenger window fell into the door. OH CRAP! not again. I went home and removed the other door panel, called Joe Cooper Ford, this time its $189.00. OMG they went up! did someone mention class action law suit? count me in! This will be the last Ford Truck I buy, I already swore off their cars. Now, Toyota or Nissan will be my next truck.
2008Aug 28
F-150 LT 4.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,816 miles
click to see larger images
Complaint Photos
I wrote this letter in part to Ford Motor Company. If you want them to hear your complaint cut and past this address below. I hope it will do you good.
https://secure.ford.com/footer/contact-ford/contact-us-email?contactMainTopic=VehicleServiceIssues
To the Corporate Monkeys at Ford:
I dislike cursing and hearing vulgar language with over 120,000 words in the English language. To curse is a feeble attempt at a punning mind to express one self forcefully. But sometimes just the opposite is true so listen up you mother f****rs. You have failed miserably your loyal customers with the 2004 Ford 150 window assembly. I was put in the care of my father�s truck with 20,811 miles while he was out of state, it was not driven and this truck was put in storage, then when he comes back and gets in his truck both windows fall into the door within 5 seconds of each other. I get accuses of destroying his vehicle and loose his trust, I'm a 44 years old (like I deserve this.)
I end up loosing a day of work; take the door panels off, windows out, the widow assembly�s off, drive 80miles to dealership (roundtrip). Pay $105.00 for the passenger side and (your f***ed up price of 33% more for the drivers side $154.00). It�s now back together but it gets better. All of this because of a 5 cent piece of plastic clamp that you refuse to change to a metal piece or sale by itself and make the cable hole bigger thru the clamp. Tell me? for what reason did I need to purchase a new motor and gearing assembly when just removing 3 screws I could of reused it. Oh yea what a fix you came up with. So f*** you, and your mother, and especially your company. FORD
NOTE: If your not great with tools do NOT Replace this yourself. But know this FORD will Charge you 1.5 Book hours for this repair. BUT it will only take 15 to 20 min. I learned something today. I always owned a Ford since 1981 and still have one, but NEVER AGAIN.
2008Aug 20
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
Well, I just left a complaint on here a few weeks ago about window number 3 falling, still haven't gotten that one fixed and today window number 4 fell. Lovely! That now makes a perfect 100% of my windows that have fallen. I came home and printed every single problem listed here regarding the windows falling....47 pages worth..and took it to the ford dealership. They weren't interested. They said it's too much of a pain to up-channel these problems to Ford and the only way they would have a recall is if enough people called and complained. I got the number from them..1-800-392-FORD....and called. But after navigating through their system I got a message that said their customer service is closed due to the tropical storm. I love Ford. This is sooooo much fun.
2008Aug 20
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Today, I finally had the 4th window motor/gear fail. Thankfully the other 3 failed under warranty, but when I asked if they would fix the 4th one when the 3rd one broke, they refused. I had heard there was a class action lawsuit for poor manufacturing, but don't know much more. Hope that happens soon. I still love the truck, but all 4 windows at 4 different times, come on.
2008Aug 06
F-150 Lariat SuperCrew V8
- Automatic transmission
- 19,619 miles
Well, add me to the list for this defective part. My truck is now 4 years old and has only 19,000 miles on it (but outside of Fords crappy 3/36000 factory warranty). I keep this truck in my garage and really baby it (not the low miles). Now of course, I wish I had driven it the full 36000 miles before the warranty expired. I called my local Ford dealer and got a quote of $365 to fix the part. The service rep was VERY familiar with the problem. I was pretty upset that this part would fail so early in the trucks life so I called Ford to see if they would help cover the cost of fixing this since my miles were so low. They took about 5 days to think about it and then called me back and said, 'no way'. So I told them that I thought is was pretty short sighted for them not to stand by their product in light of the low miles on it and the cost of driving away a customer for life. They could care less. I guess my next truck will be a Toyota Tundra. Ford Quality is a joke!
2008Aug 13
F-150 XLT 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 29,000 miles
This is by far the number 1 complaint on this vehicle based on the data from this sight. Ford needs to recall / fix at no cost to owner.
2008Jul 09
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
This happened while my wife was driving the truck--rolled window down and when attempting to roll it back up, it just slipped down inside the door. Pushing the up-down button just emits a whining noise - I'd love to try and fix it myself, but am not sure if I'd be successful and don't exactly know how to disassemble the door panel to do it. It really makes it bad, because we can't park the truck at the store for fear someone will burglarize it. Can't park it outside, because it might rain or some cat will get in there and urinate. Really annoying. I'm trying to dig myself out of credit card debt, and have been making progress for two years, but I don't have $300 or $400 to put toward this problem right now.
2008Aug 12
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 41,000 miles
I am also having this same problem. While driving (windows up) the passenger window fell for no reason. It will not go back up and makes funny noises when I try to roll it up. I am surprised this is not recalled after seeing all these responses. This is a major pain especially because it is summer time and has been raining almost every afternoon. I'll dig into it and try to fix it myself. I am not going to pay all that $$$ if I can help it. I love Ford but comon guys.
2008Jul 16
F-150 XLT 4.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 37,000 miles
Well this is the 4th window to drop. I was out of town in Mexicali and like all the others I rolled down the window a bit and it started falling. Luckily my cousin held the window up, because its was 118 degrees outside. I taped the window to hold it up. My brother also has an 04 F-150 his window also dropped. We both don't have the money right now to fix the problem. And from seeing how much it cost to repair, I think this window will be out of service until I trade this crap in. hopeful Ford will recall this problem, but from reading all these blogs seems like they are not willing to work with anyone. "BUILT FORD TUFF" MY ASS!!
2008Feb 16
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
This time it was the drivers side window. The same thing happened again. All of a sudden the window dropped and would not go back up. I live 30 miles from the dealership one way. Gas is expensive. Out of warranty by the years part, not miles.
Had to pay over $350.00.
2007Sep 22
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 20,000 miles
When you have to go in for one window they should go ahead a replace all windows this was my first of 3 windows. None are the same window. I know based on this the other will happen in a matter of time.
2008Jul 25
F-150 XL V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,268 miles
Well, yesterday I parked my truck at my house with the windows rolled up half ways. Later that day, we got in the truck and the first thing I wanted to do, was to roll up the window to turn on the a/c 'cause it was so humid and hot outside. Well, as soon as I pushed the up button, a loud noise was heard and then a crushing sound. It was the window that never came back up. Immediately thought it was the window motor and every time we pressed the up/down button, we heard the crushing sound.
It was getting dark, so we had to leave the truck parked outside with the window down all night. The next morning, my husband investigated what was going on with this window. We searched the problem in the internet and were surprised as to how many people had the same problem. We printed out instructions on how to remove the door panel to see if the window motor or regulator were the problem; as that is, what seemed to be wrong with everyone owing a '04 F-150. Well, the first thing my husband noticed was that the cables were all jammed and the pulley was much damaged. We want to fix it ourselves since it is expensive to get it done at the dealership.
Now, I'm very frustrated since this is the vehicle we rely on for road trips and almost everything else. We live across the border to Mexico and it's not safe to even park a truck with the windows up, so having a window break or just fall down is a big NO, NO! How am I supposed to feel comfortable after reading that many people have all windows come down/break and that the problem continues even after the window has been fixed (with a new window regulator and motor)? It is ridiculous and do hope that these problems are investigated and recalled. It is obviously a factory/manufacturer's problem, should not be ours! >:(
2008Jul 22
F-150 F 150 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 61,000 miles
Well i really think ford need to do a recall on this and get something done and take care of there customers. they built tough but i believe built wrong describes this more then anything. also there are no retainers on the cable system in door and they have scratched and left marks on the windows from times of windows working. So maybe ford will come through and do the right thing otherwise we just suffer without the conveniences and die of heat or get soaked by the rain and snow or the bill. help me out here please. also does anyone know where to get the picture of manual of assembly of cables motors and regulators to look into myself thanks guys :) rayprice3381@hotmail.com looking for help and info :)
2008Jul 26
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
This is the 2nd window to fall in our truck, it's been covered with a $50 deductible under the extended warranty, but soon the warranty will be up and I'm worried it will keep happening. Otherwise the truck is great, but I can't see this not being a recall. A friend with the same truck had to replace three of his windows he now traded in the truck and bought a new Tundra....
2008Apr 12
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 90,000 miles
Ford crew cab drivers side window made crunching noise then slide down inside door. It left me unable to secure any items in the truck during a fishing trip. It was also very hot on the way home. Contacted Ford about the serious security problem this causes. Ford basically stated they could not do anything about it.
2008Jul 10
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
well i would tell everyone my story but its the same as the other 94 on here. Big surprise, huh? This is my 3rd window to do this. I was planning on purchasing an '09 f-150. I think i'll pass.
2008Aug 09
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 100,000 miles
This is the second power window to fall out due to the faulty window regulator used in their F-150's. I contacted Ford and the dealership who offered no help or assistance. Ford is aware of this problem but is unwilling to remedy the situation, hopefully there will be a class action lawsuit. The parts guy at the local Ford dealership stated the sell a ton of these units (window regulators) and constantly reorder them to keep them in stock. This is the second window within a year that has done this. I am now waiting for the remaining two windows to fall out (crew cab).THANKS ALOT FORD!!! I will no longer buy Ford products and hopefully can sell the truck before the other two windows fall out.
2008Aug 04
F-150 Super Crew 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I have a 2004 F-150 SuperCrew, I know this truck may not be the most expensive, but it definitely isn't the cheapest either. I am pretty easy on my vehicles (duh Im a girl) and use it basically for going to and from work. The other day I was checking out of work, they scan badges for security purposes and my damn window didn't go back up..Sounded like the entire window shattered. Lets also mention the fact that it was 99 degrees with a heat index of 110. That being said I took the truck home and took the door panel off and the cable had tangled up like a thin necklace. Next day I go to Autozone to get a regulator or motor not sure which part encompasses the cable and they cant find the stupid part. So right now Im stuck with a damn window on a towel and 2x4.. Can you say extremely embarrassing. You dont realize how many times you use your window until it goes kaput..like banks, drive throughs, checking in/out at work.....etc. does anyone know where you can get just the cable? The motor is working I can see it spinning.. The slide arms are working the window falls down smoothly haha. The cable is frayed and kinked though (probably from my wishful thinking that if I hit the button one more time it will magically work)
2008Jul 30
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 23,000 miles
I never hardly used the dam windows .If ford can not recall this problem i will start buying other vehicles,if i have to replace the motor that often they can take their windows and cram them where the sun don't shine. The front window started cracking out there is no rock chip several work trucks we have are 2007 f250 and the windows are cracking out in the same place they need to correct the problem
2008Aug 06
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 68,969 miles
Well it just happened to me and I called the autoparts store and sure enough they want about 140.00 for the part. I just got a job delivering mail in my own vehicle. It would be very costly if I were parked for lunch and the window just falls and someone would have access to the mail when I am supposed to protect the mail. Looking at trading it in for a Chevy or anything but a FORD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
2008Aug 05
F-150 King Ranch 3.2L 5.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
I rolled the front windows down and as I was driving, I heard a distinctive loud pop and tried to roll the window up, and it didn't budge. Shouldn't a working window be a priority for a vehicle to operate? You would think so. Thanks a bunch Ford
2008Aug 05
F-150 XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 25,700 miles
I just had the passenger window fixed on my F-150 last week and the dealer told me these were many of these coming in lately. Now, Monday morning I am driving up the highway and it started to rain. I pushed the button to raise the windows up, and POP goes the drivers side window, as it slowly slides down into the door. Now, I am 20 miles out of town on a rural highway in Missouri and it's pouring rain and my window is all the way open. Nice. so Now I am waiting for the dealer to get another part sometime tomorrow or the next day for a defect that Ford does not want to admit to. Reliability had been the reason I advocated Ford trucks, but the Quality Job #1 seems to have left the product support once they cash the check for the purchase.
2008Jul 30
F-150 XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 25,650 miles
Being a Ford advocate, and living the Quality Job #1 on all the Fords I have owned over the years I am quite shocked that Ford is not stepping up to this obvious defect of the "popping window cables" on the vehicles affected. I was driving down the road and when it began to rain I pushed the button to raise the window closed and heard the loud POP that sounded as if my door had been hit with a bullet. Looking over I saw the widow slowly slide down into the door. The best fortune was the Ford dealer told me it would take a day to get the part in stock, and that he could tell me exactly what this would cost based on the other F-150's he has had in the shop over the past several weeks with the same issue. It was fixed the next day at my expense...but see the next complaint
2008Jul 31
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
3 of my 4 window regulators have broken in my 04 f-150. 2 of the 3 times it was covered under the manufacture warranty and now the 3rd time I have the extended warranty and I am expected to pay my $100 deductible. Because this is an obvious manufacture problem I have contacted Ford directly. This morning I argued with Ford who told me that because not enough people have complained to them about it, they have not issued any type of recall and I am responsible for the $100. It is an obvious problem for many people because there are a number of forums on this specific problem. I am still fighting and dont plan on giving up because in a matter of 6 months the 4th window is going to break and I am going to have to pay another $100 deductible. If this happens to you please go to FordMotorcompany.com and email them your complaint. Dont just pay to get it broken.
2008Aug 05
F-150 Super Crew 4.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
This SSUCKKKSSSS!!!!!!!!
I'm going to the grocery store and roll down the window and it goes a 1/4 of the way down and then falls! Now it won't go up. Worse thing is I am on here finding out that I'm like the 86th person that has posted on this forum ABOUT THE SAME FRIGGIN ISSUE!!! Come on FORD get your act together.
2008Aug 03
F-150 FX 4 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 8,600,000 miles
I heard two loud pops then the window just started to row down on its on and wouldn't come back up. Its a 106 degrees outside so to hot for the window to be down. On alot of the other complaints I am seeing heat as one of the problems but sounds like its the regulator. Ford should have a recall on this with all the same complaints I am seeing on here.
2008Aug 01
F-150 Lariat SCrew 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
This is the 2nd time for the front passenger window to fall. I heard the pop in the door just after rolling it up, and looked over to watch it fall. It was 118 degrees out, and the A/C is NOT that good!
Last time it was covered under warranty. This time I have to fix it. I guess the 2006 or newer regulator work better. I would have though that is what ford dealer would have done last time it was repaired, and if they did then they are not better. The dealer that did the work was Earnhart, and the are a crummy dealership! They probably did not use the new part.
2008Jul 22
F-150 ES 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
When we got the truck in 2004, about 6 months later, the rear drivers side widow fell down. About a year later, the front driver's side was down when i came out in the morning. About 8 months later, the rear drivers side window fell down (just when we were leaving for the airport to go on vacation). about July 10th the rear passengers side widow went "pop" and fell in to the door, a week later the passenger side front did the same thing.The first three times it was covered under warranty, obviously now, its out of warranty.
2008Jun 21
F-150 Lariat 5.7L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 48,000 miles
Went to parking lot after work and found the driver's side window down. The doors were still locked and there was no broken glass. The window would not roll up, but the motor would run. Evidently the window just FELL, luckily I missed the rain that day, and nothing was stolen. Now I worry about the other windows "falling"
2008Jul 20
F-150 XLT 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 17,050 miles
I read about all the window problems on your blog and was thankflul I didn't have that problem...YET!!! Well..yesterday ..BANG!! My husband was driving and I thought someone had run into us. We stopped and he got out and walked around the truck...No damage. 10 minutes later we parked and he rolled down the driver's window and KERPLUNK, the window fell down into the door! We have $250 deductible and the repair may not even be covered. My husband has owned FORDS all of his adult life, but this is probably the last. This truck has only 17000 miles on it and looks new. As soon as the window is fixed we plan to trade it for another brand. Oh..and the main switch to the rear-left window went south last month! Consumer Affairs for the State of Florida will receive my complaint on this should be recall. How many customers has Ford sent to its competion due to this problem?
2008Jul 13
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
I came out of my house and found my rear window down. the motor worked but the window wouldn't roll up. I took it to the dealer and they want $450 to fix it. I plan to do it myself. I can't believe all the complaints regarding this issue
2008Jul 06
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 24,000 miles
Just had the second window fall (haven't even got the first one fixed yet). I'm having a hard time finding a new regulator for it. Of course the warranty is up even though i only have 24,000 miles on it.
2008Jul 03
F-150 Supercrew 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
RE: Faulty Window Regulators - 2004 Ford Pickup Trucks
I own a 2004 F150 Supercrew. When I purchased the vehicle I also purchased an extended warranty that was suppose to cover the vehicle bumper to bumper. Or, so I was told when I purchased the coverage. In addition to having the rear end repaired twice the windows also seem to be defective. My first window fell when I only had 37000 on the vehicle. So much for an extended warranty. I still had to pay $100.00 to cover the deductible. No deductible was mentioned when I was writing the check for the extended coverage. I was very concerned as my next door neighbor, who also owns a 2004 F150 Supercrew, has had all 4 windows break. I now have 45000 on my truck and window #2 has broken. My wife and I were sitting at a stop sign when we heard a loud bang. We thought someone had thrown something at the truck. When we couldn't see anything on the ground, we figured out it must be one of the windows. We pushed the button to roll down the back window and that was it. Window number 2 had broken. It's over 100 degrees, we have errands to run, and can't use the vehicle. I don't know what we would do if we were traveling or shopping and this happened. Not only could our belongings be stolen but, its possible the truck could be stolen as well. I am now not comfortable taking my truck any where. Its very disturbing to pay for a new vehicle and have things like this happen. I have been working on cars for years, have built race cars, street rods and have worked at car dealerships. I have never seen door window regulators fail like this.This window has maybe been used 10 times. I rarely have anyone sitting in the back seat. This indicates to me that Ford installed defective window regulators in some of the F150 trucks. These parts should last for many years before having to be replaced. I know the motors can burn out and a switch may go bad, but its rare to see a regulator fail in a new vehicle.
It seems to me that this qualifies as a recall or bulletin at the least. You can imagine my anger when I found out that I had to pay for the repair. Not only should this not happen in a new vehicle, now I am not sure I should even take the chance to drive it anywhere for fear it could be stolen. Please know that if anything is stolen out of my truck or the vehicle it self is stolen, because the window has broken, I will alert my insurance carrier of the window situation.
After looking on the internet, I see I am not alone. This problem has happened to many others.
I would appreciate an explanation why this is not considered a recall. I would also appreciate an explanation why I am required to pay anything at all for the repair.
Sincerely,
Dennis D. Ferris
2008Jul 03
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,545 miles
the first window fell when my truck had 1000 mi over my 36000 coverage. the extended coverage i bought, still had me pay 100.00 for the deductible,that was better than 340.00 everyone is paying. well i thought that was the end of that.over the next few mounts the guy that lived next door that also bought a 04 f150 was on his no. 2 window repair.over the next 5 mo his two back doors had to have the same repairs .now i have 45000mi on my truck and it is hotter than hell ,on Friday 6 pm and one of my back windows fell, so i had to wait for the weekend to go to ford for the repair.well it was 100.00 again
2008Jul 06
F-150 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
I am from AZ so remember its the summer and around 100 degrees. I had left from lunch and shut my door and I heard a popping. Then I was driving around and the window just slid right down into the door. I had taken off the door frame and got the regulator out and saw the damage the cord. It was starting to peel back. It was damaged. I replaced it now and works fine.
2008Jul 04
F-150 4x4 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
THE STORY- I was just driving down the road and i heard a loud bang. so i pulled over to see if anything hit my truck. i thought something hit my truck hard. didn't see any marks or dents. got back in my truck and started going down the road and rolled the window down and the window just drops. and the passenger was only a fourth of the way down and i rolled them down at the same time. lol. from all of the complaints i don't think i will buy another ford truck. i love my mustang gt though.
2008Jun 21
F-150 Supercrew Fx4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 89,623 miles
Driving down the interstate when all of a sudden the window collapsed down into the door frame. Attempted to roll the window up, but window will not roll back up. It was pouring down rain and myself and my grandchild became soaked . I pulled over at the next available exit and purchased a box of large kitchen bags and a roll of DUCT Tape. Thank God For Duct Tape!! When I returned home my husband removed the door panel to find what looked like a wound up spool of fishing line. Instead it was the window regulator that had failed. This is very dangerous and scary event when your traveling 70 MPH and out of know where the window just drops and a sudden Bam occurs as it lands inside the door. FORD really needs to take a look at this design and fix the problems with it and with my vehicle.
2008Jul 01
F-150 XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
Rear window wont roll up. Why did I sell my Nissan? I never had any problems with that truck. Thanks Ford, you suck
2008Jul 06
F-150 XLT 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 91,947 miles
I am taking my truck to the dealership this evening after work to leave it to be repaired for the second time in less than a month and they will have to give me a loaner. This is the fourth and I hope final window unit we have had to fix at our expense!
My husband has purchased Ford trucks exclusively since 1972 with the exception of a Toyota SR5. I have purchased 2 new Explorers and this is my 3rd F150 Super Crew. I am not happy that we have had to pay out of our own pockets to fix an obvious design flaw or defect. Not to mention I live 60 miles from the dealership and have to burn unnecessary gas to take the truck to them and go get it when it is fixed, when gas is nearly $4.00 a gallon!
There were 107 complaints I read and almost everyone of them had more than one window unit to fail!! FORD, I hope you read these because if we don't get some help we won't buy another Ford product. This is a major aggravation to me!!!
2008Jun 29
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 76,500 miles
This is the 3rd regulator to go. 1st the front driver's side, then the front passenger's side, now the rear passenger's side. And I probably rolled that window up and down a total of less than 10 times. And I was not using it when it broke. It just got tired and snapped. Parts are a POS and Ford knows it. This is my 3rd Ford truck--and my last.
2008Jun 18
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
I see that there are many complaints about this same problem. Redlands Ford technician told me that it was going to cost $335.00 to have the regulator replaced. He never even looked at the truck window before he told me what was wrong. I guess it is a known very frequent problem with these truck windows. I wish Ford would make a complete vehicle without all of these small annoyances. I guess I now know why they only have a standard 3 year/ 36,000 mile warranty. They know there product is not going to last.
2008Jun 17
F-150 F 150 4x4
- Automatic transmission
- 50,000 miles
Well here's another one to add to the list! I was driving through a parking lot and heard a loud bang and my kids told me that the back driver's side window had just fallen in the door panel. This happened on Tues. 6/17 made appt. to have it fixed on wed. 6/18. Then on Fri. 6/20 I went to start the truck up in the evening and rolled the windows down and the driver side window fell and wouldn't roll up! Of course this happened at a time when the service department was already closed for the weekend! Two windows in less than 1 week! Not very happy right now with not being able to roll my window up in 110 degree weather!
2008Jun 04
F-150 Fx4 Screw 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,000 miles
See previous post. This time right rear glass fell. Replaced it myself again. Takes about an hour the first time. 30 min after you have done one!
2008Feb 01
F-150 F150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
First of what was to be three! Left rear glass fell. Bought a new regulator from ford. $130 for the rear ones. Fixed it myself. Several post on the net to tell you how. This is a very common problem.
2008Jun 10
F-150 Fx4 Screw 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 46,100 miles
Well here is number three in a matter of months! This time the driver side glass fell. I ordered the part yet again and replaced it myself. The fronts are a little more work to get the door panel off but again you can find the steps in detail on the web. I ordered both front regulators and went ahead and did the pass side before it failed! $140 for one and $150 for the other, not sure why the pric diff. My dealer's parts guy gave me a deal on them for $121 each since I had bought 4 now!
2008Jun 13
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 99,000 miles
I tried to roll the drivers side window up on my 2004 f150 and heard a loud click or pop, tried to roll it back down and it fell all the way down. I saw where so many people were having problems, so I figured I would throw in my two cents as well. Hopefully Ford will step up and do something about this before my next one goes out. I bought it used and don't know if any have fallen out before or not. I haven't investigated to see what the problem is yet.
2008Jun 18
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
This is the third window on this truck to break. The first two were replaced under warranty. The dealer says they rarely see problems of this nature. I suspect a cover-up.
2008Apr 16
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
This is the 3rd window to break. The first was the driver's side front. Now, it was the driver's side rear, and within 2 weeks the passenger side rear broke too. Is there a recall in these pieces of crap?
2008Apr 09
F-150 Lariet 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I lost my second window regulator and motor( the motor and regulator come as a kit at the ford dealer for approx $150.00) I've lost the passenger and the passenger rear in my pickup. It took me about two hours to replace each one. Both windows rolled down and would not roll back up. I asked the dealer if there was recall or fix for this problem. They told me they were not aware of a problem. Interesting to find so many complaints on autobeef. The new regulator/motor kits they sold me appear to be the same as the old ones I took out. I Hope they hold up.
2007Jul 05
(reported on)F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 47,329 miles
It all started with all windows making loud squeaky noises when rolling up or down. Then the driver's window wouldn't roll up any longer. This was followed by the left rear window, and shortly after, the passenger front window. The regulator motor for each window cost me $240 plus labor costs, and the warranty wouldn't cover it according to the local dealer. No more Fords for me, and I am spreading the word on what terrible vehicles these are.
2008Apr 01
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,000 miles
This is the 3rd regulator failure I've had on this truck. A real problem for Ford trucks. They started failing at 45,000 miles. I've also had one switch go out.
2008May 29
F-150 XLT 4.2L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 68,000 miles
Window #2 that has went out in the past year. This time it was the cable on the regulator that broke. The part cost $149 at Ford dealership and it took me a couple of hours to fix. I did ask the part salesman if there was ever going to be a solution to this from Ford and he told me that Ford does not see it as a significant problem.
A website that I found to help change the motor and regulator was very helpful. http://www.fordf150.net/articles/idx.php/0/019/article/How-To-Repair-the-Power-Window-Regulator--Motor.html
2008Jun 01
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 37,500 miles
Rolled window down to cool off truck. 5 minutes later, when driving down the highway, the passenger window would not roll up. All I could hear was the cable getting mangled. Got home and pulled the door panel off and decided this job was somewhat complicated due to the fact that everything is riveted. I will take it in to the dealer and beg for a warranty coverage, but not holding my breath. 37,500 miles wouldn't you know it!
2008May 23
F-150 SuperCrew Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,516 miles
I guess I'll end up adding three more complaints since I just had my 4th window regulator failure. I had the first one fixed under warranty (front passenger). Then both of the rear windows failed within a month of each other. I took my truck in on 5/21/08 to have both of them fixed. I just got a nice $500+ bill for the repair of those. I picked up my truck today (5/23/08). Before I'd made it back to work, the front passenger window failed again.
2006Mar 26
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 7,800 miles
I bought the truck in mid 2005. I went to roll the Driver's window down at about 7800 miles, the window motor labored hard then I heard a pop and the window went all the down. I called the dealership and set up an appointment. They advised the window motor and cable elevator would have to be replaced, it was covered under warranty. I had to wait 2 days for the parts but it was repaired.
2008May 25
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 35,350 miles
This is the second time for this type of complaint. This time it's the passenger side window. The wife and I were out last night, when she went to roll down the window there was a loud pop and the window went all the way down. It was raining when it happened, as luck would have it, we were only 2 miles from home and were able to get the truck under a cover so the interior did not get soaked. I'm figuring that an elevator cable broke again, but this time the warranty is out.
2008May 25
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
This is the second window last year 2 days before a trip to the Colorado River the divers window popped and fell down. This time we are at the river and the passenger window falls down. 300 mile drive with the window down = major pain in the ass. Now I see this is a major problem with these vehicles. I have had this truck since it was new it is 4 years old with only 30k miles. These windows are a P.O.S.
2008May 20
F-150 Laritat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
IT IS ABOUT 100 DEGREES OUTSIDE, GOT IN MY TRUCK ROLL DOWN WINDOW AND WHAM THERE WAS A POP THEN THE DRIVER WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN, LOOKS LIKE I AM NOT THE ONLY ONE WITH PROBLEM, I AM SEND A COPY OF THIS TO FORD, ALSO ALL OF THE COMPLAINTS.
2008Apr 14
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 54,000 miles
My drivers side rear window fell into the door last month. We took it to the Ford dealer to get fixed and the extended warranty we purchased just happened to not cover that problem (imagine that!) About 2 weeks after getting that fixed, which cost us $300, the passengers side front window did the same thing. I took the panel off and screwed a screw into the window guiding post to keep the window up until I was able to get that fixed. Just yesterday, the passengers side rear window fell into the door after crossing a railroad track. So now I have 2 windows that need to be fixed. OK, we paid for the 1st window thinking it was just a mechanical problem or something maybe my 3 year old messed with but after the 2nd and 3rd window...something is not right! There has to be some type of recall from Ford with all of these complaints. Any suggestions from anybody????
2008May 03
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 84,000 miles
Was out fishing with kids when I went to roll down window it just fell and as I can see this is a recurring problem is there an answer for this dilemma !!!!
2008Apr 28
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
I have a 2004 F-150 Supercrew 5.4. I have have the rear sliding window repaired twice, the front Drivers side, front passengers side, rear passengers side and now (April 27, 2008) the last window that had not been repaired is broke as well. 5 windows = 6 repairs. Something doesn't add up to me. I have called Ford Customer service and get the same crap every time. I would like to have FORD repair it at there cost. (40,000 miles).
2008Apr 24
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 730,000 miles
Went out to my truck in a dark empty parking lot and my driver window was down. I thought someone had broke into my truck until I got in and realized that the window had just fallen for no apparent reason. Months before it fell there was a "glass scratching" noise that I brought up to the dealership but they said there was no problem! So now I am out of warranty and will have to pay hundreds of dollars for a problem that seems to be common on this truck.
2008Apr 10
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 35,253 miles
I was sitting in my vehicle taking on my cell phone, I had the windows down a little for ventilation, and all of a sudden, the driver's window fell into the door, it scared the crap out me. I thought the window had broken or something, I tried to put it back up, but it would not go up. So, I put all the rest of the windows up. Because the dealership was already closed for the day, I called my brother and told him what had happened. I went to get my brother to put the window back into the upright position. He said the wiring harness looked as if it had exploded which goes to the window motor. I had been complaining to the Ford dealership about this window making a dragging sound while it was going up and down they told me they had checked it and found nothing wrong, but they had greased it as a courtesy. Well, I think they should pay to fix it since I have been complaining all this time, and they knew there was an ongoing problem, and they tried to cover it up. I called The Ford Customer Service center to see what hey would say, they told me to take the vehicle to the dealership to have it looked at, and then to call them back, but at this time they had no idea that there was a problem with the windows in these vehicles, and that if customers do not let them know they have no knowledge of problems. So, write to Ford with your complaints!!!!! It's not the money, it the principle. I will call the local news stations, and put this on T.V if I have to.
2008Apr 20
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 45,000 miles
Just to let you know the reason the regulator doesn't work is usually a plastic piece which has broken on my vehicle three times. Finally I refused to pay them to repair it since its happened three times. During my investigation found that the cable that slips into the the white plastic piece will break. Went to the dealership to buy the plastic piece and supposedly you cant just buy that piece. Which leads me to believe this is done intentionally. Most businesses that have continuous problems isolate them so that instead of servicing the whole entire structure they can just repair that problem. When they repair yours they probably take off the good pieces to repair other minor problems at the full cost. If Ford sends me a $10,000 rebate for the next vehicle I might consider buying another one. To find out what the trucks cost, do the regular maintenance, now repair problems that you know were left intentionally to add to there profits has left me contemplating that big Cooperations are in it to line there own pockets.
2008Apr 16
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 44,500 miles
PAIN IN THE ASS! I absolutely HATE this truck. When I got home today my window was up. I walked outside and noticed that my window was down. I turned the truck on and tried to roll it up thinking I may have forgot to roll it up. Definitely not the case! When I went to roll the window up it just sounds like broken glass! I will be SO ANGY if I have to replace one more thing on this truck. The fact that it only gets 12mpg is bad enough! I AM SELLING THIS TRUCK THIS WEEK! ABSOLUTELY FED UP WITH FORD!
2008Apr 08
F-150 FX SuperCrew 3.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 51,000 miles
I did some research and it appears its one of those bugs that should have been recalled but like all issues and their stock in the toilet it appears this is being ignored as well. It just happened to me today (04/08/08) and Now I'm searching to see if anyone else has had this same issue. Ype...many have.
How can something break that is rarely used, in this modern day of science and improved mechanical engineering it looks like some of you might be right and it was a defect intentional to stir additional compensation. Why can�t they make products to last? What happened to American quality, Ford Tuff?
2008Mar 23
F-150 Super Crew 4.8L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
This is the second time that this has happened. I didn't even think to look if others where having a problem when it happened the first time.
This could have been a real issue if someone had driven by and seen the window down over the holiday weekend. First time was the front drives window and this time it is the rear drivers side. I was not even in the car or even home when this one broke. I wonder how many people are like me in that they have had the issue but until it happens the second time they just think it was a normal issue.
This has to be a real issue and needs to be taken care of.
2008Mar 05
F-150 FX4 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 71,000 miles
Like many other F-150 owners, the window fell into the door (drivers) and I had a 3 hour drive on the interstate at 25 degrees. Inconvenient to say the least. Part was $163.00 through Ford and labor was $108.00 at my independent shop.
2008Mar 02
F-150 XL 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 62,000 miles
This is the 3rd window regulator to go out on this truck. This time it's the left rear window. I have already had the two front regulators replaced. Thank god for the extended warranty.
2008Feb 24
F-150 Triton 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 72,000 miles
This is the fourth time the window regulator motor goes bad. I was beginning to think that they are replacing the motors with junk. If ford is aware of this issue it should be a recall or replace for free. This is not a wear and tear issue. The window was rolled up and all of the sudden rolled down. This sucks. Each time I had to wait for Ford to replace the window regulator and charge me for it.
2008Feb 21
F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
Sleeting, 26 degrees, wife and kids 15 mi. from home stopped to get them a drink at dairy queen.........The window went down 2" then a pop and it fell all the way to the bottom........(Glad I had my Carharts, coveralls to wrap up the kids, Now there's a company you can depend on to deliver a good product!)..........got rid of my 99 F-150 XLT because of the severe door cracks (both doors) ..............and was assured all the door problems had been addressed with the newer style door on the 04........again FORD finds some MICKY MOUSE parts to put in these truck's .........Thanx , HENRY
2008Feb 16
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 51,121 miles
I can see that this is a problem that has occurred to other Ford owners. I am going to contact the local Ford dealership and see what they intend to do about this problem. I believe Ford does have a problem with the electric windows in the super and crew cab F150's. I will update later as to what I find out.
2007Nov 14
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,000 miles
Motor, cables and guides needed to be replaced. Ford doesn't fix on small part, the whole thing needs to be replaced. No cause given, just failed one night. Woke up in the morning to open windshield on drivers side. engine still worked but they charged me for full replacement. Did they even replace the windshield motor? I should have asked for the broken part.
2008Jan 30
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 53,000 miles
This is the second window to go out. The driver's window made an awful sound and the window dropped. I rigged the back passenger window to stay up by taking the door panel off. Now I have to pay to replace two broken power windows. Ford needs to recall this problem!
2008Jan 03
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
Well, looks like I am joining the club. This is the second time in 1 1/2 years.
Yes, $800 down the drain. For the so called truck of the year 2004 F-150 Lariat.
This is an issue Ford must address. I am seriously getting tired of this.
I am going to trade this truck in. Maybe I will just start supporting the Japanese.
2007Aug 12
F-150 Fx4x4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 36,090 miles
It started with all windows rolling up slow. I could play with the buttons & they finally would up.Then all of a sudden all in 1 day all 4 never rolled up again. All in about 1 week time. Lucky I have a 1993 nissan pick-up with 156,024 miles for reliable transportation.
This definately seems like a heat issue seeing how all the complaints are from warm climate. No wonder Ford is going broke & selling Jaguar & Landrover for a 2 billion dollar lost. Somebody has to pay, may as well be the loyal customer.
2007Feb 01
F-150 Supercrew
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Well, considering everyone here has the same problem, going in to details won't really help much. Two regulators broke before 40,000 miles and it sucks and there is nothing I can do. I can't afford to fix them, so we took the door panel off and rigged them to stay up. Good thing they put in a good A/C unit because summers reach well over 100 degrees around here. Hopefully someone can figure out how to get this part recalled...I've already sent as much information as possible to my local news station sin hopes of ruining Fords already horrible reputation.
2007Dec 15
F-150 Super Crew Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
I can not believe I am back here again. We were driving to town and we hear a loud sound like someone hitting the side of the truck and then it happened again, the passenger side window started going down. The was at seven o'clock at night and it was forty degrees outside. I am so not happy with this.
Ford you better do something about it. It's not like I have four hundred dollars to part with every couple of months. Now we are just waiting for the other two to go bad or should we just have them replaced at the same time to avoid not having the use of the truck for two days at a time. RECALL FOR THIS PROBLEM IS A MUST. At $400 a window FORD gets and additional $1,600 per truck, another way for FORD to make more money.
2007Oct 11
F-150 Super Crew Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 32,000 miles
I was on the freeway when it sounded like someone shot and hit my truck. As I was driving the rear passenger window started going down. I tried to get it to go back up but my controls did not work. The window ended up all the way down in the door. This cost us $360.00 and we have not even reached 40000 miles yet.
Ford really needs to do something about this because the guys that fixed it said that he repairs this problem a lot.
A D V E R T I S E M E N T S
2008Nov 05
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
This is the third window that goes out. I haven't fixed it. I haven't fixed the second one either. I did what some of my fellow F150 owners have done and used vise grips on the frame of the window. It's a pain cause you have to take the door panel off. The first one cost me about $165 to fix and that was only cause I worked at a car dealer and they bought the part wholesale and sold it to me at cost and they didn't charge me for the labor. These other two that are out are gonna cost me about that much each just for the part. I found a website that illustrates how to replace it, which is pretty cool. It gives a very comprehensive description. As soon as I have the money to fix them, I'm going to use this site's instructions. It is very annoying, especially when they happen within days of each other.
Cas A.
Downey, CA, USA
SEND A COMMENT »