windows / windshield problem
8.4
pretty badTypical Repair Cost:
$285.00
Average Mileage:
57,044 miles
Number of complaints:
67 complaints
Most common solutions:
- paid for regulator repair out of pocket (34 reports)
- not sure (25 reports)
- ford paid for most of the fix (8 reports)
Helpful Websites About 2004 Ford F-150 window fell down into door
2008Jan 04
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
The window wasn't even being used and it fell into the door leaving the cab open to the elements. Of course, Ford fixed it but charged me $100. This was the first of all 4 windows to go out within 18 months.
2008May 15
F-150 Supercrew V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
Another window fell down the door leaving the cab open. No notice and I wasn't even using the window at the time that it broke. What's with that? Two windows in a few months.
2008Dec 29
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
Add me to the list of pissed off Ford owners! My window fell in my door and now ford wants $450 to fix it. This has been a major problem with Ford trucks. This is the 2nd time it has happened to the same window in the last 12 months and ford will not fix it for free....said it was not covered! I have owned Fords all my life and think it will be the last time I own one.
2008Dec 07
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 37,500 miles
A few weeks back I was going to work and as I approached the Gated access to work and went to roll down my window I accidentally rolled down my rear drivers side window, as I went to roll up this window it made an awful grinding noise and would not roll up again, angry that my warranty has expired and I only had about 37,500 miles on the truck and had only probably rolled down that window 20 times since I bought the vehicle I just figured that it was a fluke and that's how the cookie crumbles, I took the door panel apart and tie wrapped the window in the up position..........now here is the part that made me really mad........I was in my home painting, my truck alarm started going off and I went outside, this is only a week or two after the rear window failure, I approached my truck and saw that my driver side window was down, I expected to find shattered glass from someone trying to break in but nope, the window just collapsed inside the door and set off the alarm, tried to roll it up again and the exact same cable grinding noise as the rear driver side window was making! I could not believe that a truck with less than 38000 miles now has 50% of the windows not working, I had to tie wrap up that window as well until I can figure out what do, I went to ford and the service writer immediately knew what the problem was and quoted me a price nearing $900 to $1000 to fix both windows!!!!!!!!!!! FORD should step up and pay for these window malfunctions, this is just plain ridiculous, I am scared to roll down the other windows in the truck now! and a truck with as little miles and as little wear on those windows should not be failing this early, I fully understand normal wear and tear but this is ridiculous, I am very angry and will be calling ford and anyone else who will listen to get ford to pay for this, I should not have to shell out $1000 for window repairs on a truck that is barely broken in!
2008Oct 15
F-150 XLT Super Cab 4.6L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 50,500 miles
Ford Truck, built Ford Tough...hmmm...driving down a road, 25 miles and hour, loud bang, thought someone fired a gun, or hit my door...all of a sudden, window drops quietly and slowly down into the door.
I have had the truck parked in my driveway with plastic sheeting over the window to keep out the rain till I figure out how to take the door apart and fix this. Yesterday, my friend said, just get a pair of pliers and cover them with duct tape (that's a man thing) and use that to pull the window up far enough to get a grip, then use your hands to pull it up the rest of the way. It worked. Window is up...scared to put the key in and see if it will move up and down again, I am pretty sure the window regulator needs to be replace with the loud bang.
So, waiting for a sunny day to remove the door panel, I priced the part, $37. Can't be that difficult to fix.
2008Dec 16
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
Second one in two weeks! Previously had to fix the left rear window regulator and now its the front right! Within two weeks! Sure hope the window mechanism on the newer models is better than this!!!! This is really unacceptable and expensive
2008Dec 03
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
What a crappy design! It just "broke" all on its own. The part cost me $159.00 and if I had the dealer do the work, it would have been a total of $450! Luckily I took my bother's advice and did it myself. It wasn't very hard, just time consuming. If you are looking for to buy the window regulator online, check out http://thinkpartsguy.com
2008Dec 12
F-150
- Automatic transmission
- 85,000 miles
This is the third window that has fallen into the door and will not roll up. Previous repairs have been around $150-250. Cheap parts. Not built to last. I emailed Ford with my lengthy complaint and I received a general reply from them thanking me for my interest in their vehicles. Most people who buy Ford trucks are hard working people with families that deserve a dependable vehicle. It would be nice if our own American made trucks would be worth purchasing. On each of the three occurrences that the window fell down, we had our babies in the vehicle. One time it was raining, one time it was almost 100 degrees out, and just yesterday it happened again. GRRRR.
2008Dec 08
F-150 Harley Davidson 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,000 miles
I bought a mustang and my wife picked up a 2004 F-150 the same day from the same dealer. the very next day, I rolled the driver's side window down in the F-150 and it would not roll back up. The dealer did us right on that one probably because they just made a small fortune on us, but they fixed it at no charge. 6 weeks later both the front and the back on the passenger side went out in the same freaking day. The back window was down when we came home and when we got in the truck and tried to use the switches...the front went down. Took it to the dealer and since it was 2 windows they gave us a deal. We paid and everything is fine RIGHT. Hell no. About 2 months later my wife is driving alone and the driver's side rear falls about half way down. Why only half I don't know, because the others fell all the way. We are batting a 1.000 now all 4 have crapped out. I don't want the dealer to fix it because they are just going to put the same crappy OEM part back in it. We need Ford to make it right.
2008Aug 07
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 67,863 miles
Driving down 5 from Sacramento back home week before my brother came out to visit and out of nowhere the window drops straight down (I had the a/c on as it was over 100 that day). Didn't think much about it maybe just the motor or something slipped and would be an easy fix. NOT the CASE!!! The next day got with my mechanic and tore apart the door and to our surprise found a RATS NEST cable TWISTED and GNARLED around a POS plastic pulley that was TRASHED. NICE, so here I am 4 months later door panel still off and window is being held up by a stick and the passenger has to be let out of the vehicle everytime. I have looked into getting the part for the repair but haven't decided if I want to just yet. Especially seeing now that I am not the only one out there. FORD needs to be a big boy step up to the plate and put out a recall on this!! What is really terrible about this is that it is a safety factor. I could only imagine my son, daughter, wife, or dog sitting there next to the window and the window shattering blowing glass on them or my dog falling out the window. Would FORD step up and cover something like that? Probabbly not which is why the world is full of attorneys. FORD NEEDS TO RECALL THIS PROBLEM AND GET FIX THIS RIGHT AWAY!!!!!!
Only question I have thought of and maybe the thousand other F-150 owners may or may not have thought of this. Is there an alternative manufacturer such as Chevy, Toyota or other out there that has a similar part that will fit to make it work where the problem doesnt continue to happen???? Just a thought.
Come on FORD stand behind your AMERICANS who continue to buy the FORD TOUGH TRUCKS - or is FORD going to hide and not show face on this???? This is America good ole USA where is our support the AMERICAN customers of FORD???
2008Dec 04
F-150 Lariat
- Automatic transmission
- 64,576 miles
This is the 3rd window that has failed on the this truck. Walk out to get in it and the window is down and won't come back up. Mechanic last time blamed it on a small plastic piece that fails, but it is made into the whole assemble and forces you to buy the complete regulator package. One more of these and I'll have a $1000 invested repairing windows because of one little faulty plastic clip.
2008Nov 27
F-150 Lariat Supercrew 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 89,000 miles
Looks like I can join the group of window failures. I had no idea this was Ford epidemic, and they need to step up. I was driving down the driveway on Thanksgiving day when I noticed the window was down. I tried to put it back up, but no go. The window has hardly been used! Just another on the list, though. I just had to have the sunroof replaced at a cost of over $1000 due to broken slides. Ford stated it was wear due to use, but I have been out of country almost every summer since I bought the truck, and it hardly got used! anyway- let me know if there is a class action, I'm in.....
2008Nov 24
F-150 XLT 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I'm joining the broken power window regulator club and I'm furious. I drove into work, rolled down my window to swipe my parking pass for the garage and the window would not roll back up. Nice time of year to have to park in a mall parking lot with a broken window. I have also been a die hard Ford Truck fan for more than 20 years. Called the dealership and asked for a quote to fix the regulator. They only had one computer working and the guy said he would call me back in 15 minutes when he could get on the computer. Well 2 hours later I called him back (no apology for not calling me back) and he gave me a quote of $180.00 plus labor. The truck has 42000 miles on it. I wouldn't expect to have to replace this mechanism at this mileage. I attempted to find the part online and fix it myself. I could not find the regulator other than the factory. I saw a beautiful Nissan Titan yesterday in the grocery store parking lot. I talked to the owner for about 20 minutes and he is very happy with it. The Titan looks very attractive to me right now. And I don't have to feel guilty about it because Nissan has factories right here in the USA employing American workers. Well, I just wanted to add to the list just so it is known that this window problem isn't a rare occurrence.
2008Nov 17
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 70,000 miles
So Im drving home a week and a half ago from being at work for 48 hours and I hear the thud! Oh its the passenger window and it is fallen and cannot be put up. So I call around looking for a better price then about $400 at the dealership and guess what happened today on my way home??? Yes it happened the rear passenger window fell. HA! So know its almost Christmas both windows are broke and guess what we are going to do...BAIL OUT THE AUTO INDUSTRY! Thats what we need to do is bail out the auto industry that sticks it to us all the time. So I called the number that was posted and got a nice lady on the phone who didn't really care about my problems so i wasted my breath and let her know the problems. I have been researching the window regulator to purchase and it appears that you cannot buy just the regulator by itself, you have to get the motor on it to. Which brings the cost to $190...Let us know about the law suit..thanks for listing...
2008Nov 24
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
Second time for this problem was yesterday while the wife was driving to work. I listen to weather report "heavy rain" great. Take my day off to pick up her truck then drive 30mi to the dealer with a good service manager. Got to wait for 21/2 hrs then got to drive home in heavy rain and Los Angeles traffic. Cost out of pocket $50 due to extended warranty but does not cover my 5 hours plus fuel and nice drive of 110 mi round trip. Service Manager told me outside vendor made these cheap POS's. Ford needs to step up and fix at no cost.
2008Feb 13
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
Same as other complaint, but was drivers window for this complaint. This was almost the same scenario even the rain. I will say again Ford needs to take care of this problem for free!
2008Nov 20
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 99,753 miles
Damn, if it didn't happen again!!!!
This past Oct 08 -- I filed a complaint here on this web site about the driver side door window falling down and now the passenger side fell down!!!!!
What in the heck is wrong with this window system?
Come on Ford -- admit when you have a fleet wide problem and own up to it with a recall -- or at least a "re-pay" for the ones that had to pay it out!!!
2008Sep 10
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 73,000 miles
I completely agree with others WTF!!!! First our driver window went pop/crash and sure as sh*t the passenger front window went down a couple weeks later. We pulled off the door panels and re-routed the cable and thought we fixed the problem. Then when we attempted to roll the window down it did the same thing POP! We took the door panel off again and saw that the cable had shredded the cheap piece of plastic they used for the cable drum.
So now we have been manually sliding our windows up and driving around which works until you hit a pebble in the road and then you have instant air conditioning. It sucks because our 14 month old is in the back seat getting wind blown. So we crank the heat and bundle her up when we go places.
We haven't fixed the windows yet because our local dealer has yet to get back to us and because we don't have the money to do it at the present moment.
I am so disappointed and surprised Ford has not done a recall on this issue. If you google this issue it is huge and every single 2004 Ford F150 will go through this sooner or later.
I am sure we will never purchase another Ford after this experience.
2008Nov 20
F-150 Lariat 5.8L
- Automatic transmission
- 66,000 miles
This is the 3rd Window. One more to go! this is really aggravating in 30 degree weather when your window falls down and you can't do a thing. The you call the local dealership and they are RUDE like it is our problem. Even under extended warranty this makes 300.00 spent out of pocket. The last one is making a noise and they won't fix it until it breaks to get another 100.00
2008Nov 09
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 36,000 miles
I cracked my window and heard a loud pop, and window fell down into door. When I tried to push button to put up window, heard a grinding sound and window wouldn't go up. How can this happen to so many people with low mileage vehicles, yet ford has nothing listed about this problem anywhere. No wonder the American car industry is going down the tubes.
2008Apr 10
F-150 Supercab 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 74,000 miles
This happened to both Front Passenger and Drivers Windows within 2 months of each other.. Totaling $800 out of pocket to repair...
2008Nov 10
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 34,600 miles
Had this happen after a really wonderful day at work (sarcasm). Anyways, we have had our truck for 6 months, we bought it used because of the nice condition it's in and the low mileage. I guess I should have done my research before purchasing the vehicle!!!! This is retarded and the people at the Ford dealership here are even more retarded. The motherf(&%ing girl that answered the phone didn't even know what I was talking about, and said I had to bring it in, from the looks of this complaint forum that should be a bunch of bulls(*$. Anyways we have an extended warranty that I still have to pay $100 to get this piece of s)(( fixed!!! FORD GET A CLUE!
2008Nov 07
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 49,000 miles
My passenger side rear window fell into the door and would not roll up or down. I took it ot a ford dealership and had it fixed. $400.00. This is the third window I have had the motor and regulator replaced. Ford in good conscience should recall all Fords with this problem.
2008Nov 01
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
About 2 months ago I experienced this same issue with my driver side window...it was covered by warranty at the time. Last week it happened to my passenger side window. I wasn't even using the window, I was just driving along when the window fell. I am now 4,000 miles out of warranty and I assume I will be paying for the fix out of pocket. Funny thing, I just got the itch to get a new ride. If Ford does not step up and take of this issue they will not be in the running to receive my next 60 payments.
2008Aug 23
F-150 Lariat CREW CAB 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 55,389 miles
Well first the passanger window regulator went bad replaced that then the rear passanger door on the right went bad did not fix that one after paying $220.00 for the front window and then just a couple a months ago my window regulator on the driver side went bad, so I decided to get that one fixed so I did that on my self and found out that ford decided to make all the components in the window regulator out of plastic with so much tension the cables have they are bound to go bad there is no way in hell that the plastic clips that hold the cables hold up the window and the torque that the electric motor puts out there should be a recall on these and maybe they should have better engineers developing better equipment!!! I LOVE my Ford F150 Crew Cab but these stupid window regulators are driving me crazy!!!
2008Nov 04
F-150 Lariat 4.5L
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
Wife rarely rides in my truck, but today to the way to vote she lowered the passenger window and BANG- it drops in the door. Ford may have a harder time making up their profitability when turning out junk like this.
2008Sep 30
F-150 XL V8
- Automatic transmission
- 75,000 miles
My passenger window sounded like a gun went off and then dropped. Ford wanted 500.00 to fix, went somewhere else for 390.00. 30 days later my driver side window has done the same.
2008Sep 10
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 56,000 miles
I have had this F-150 for 4 years and it I drive it on weekends only. First window regulator went out as I was rolling it up when I was getting ready to go into a store. I took it in so my extended warranty would take care of it and it cost me $200 out of my pocket. Then no more than 2 months later my passenger door did the same thing. I purchased a new one for $100 and did it myself. Now 8 months later my Drivers side rear door went out. I think this is a serious problem with Fords new design and when I asked about it they said they have never had a problem. I can say this. With all the other problems with this truck I have had and Ford saying "O we are not responsible for that or that is not covered under warranty" I will not purchase a another Ford Truck.
2008Sep 18
F-150 FX4 SuperCrew 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 42,250 miles
Tried to roll down the window and it fell. When I tried to roll it back up all I could hear is a grinding noise. I'm going to try and fix it myself but if that doesn't work then I'm looking at $300 to get it fixed by the dealer.
2008Oct 10
F-150 FX4 - Crew Cab 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 65,000 miles
This is such BS. This is the 3rd time I had to have the regulator replaced on this vehicle. Only once was it under warranty. The next time, just out and now it has happened yet again. Even worse it's a choice between paying for $425 (yep that's right) for a plastic clip problem they should fix!! or paying $189 for a new regulator...nobody has an aftermarket for the rear crew door. This is really pissing me off right now...especially after seeing how many complaints there are just on this site!
2008Sep 18
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 13,000 miles
Just had the passenger side fall two months ago, just had the drivers door fall today! This is ridiculous!! Truck only has 13,000 miles on it!!!
2008Jul 24
F-150 Lariat V8
- Automatic transmission
- 12,000 miles
My husband has had nothing but problems with his truck!!! In July the passenger side window fell on his F150, after we had taken it in several times to have fixed while it was under warranty his truck only had 12,000 miles on it! Shouldnt have to pay anything!!! A class action lawsuit and recall needs to happen PRONTO!!!!
2008Sep 16
F-150 5.4L Triton
- Automatic transmission
- 22,000 miles
September 08 rarly driven 2004 Ford f-150 rear right window drops with a bang, take to dealership they tell me this happens all the time! 3 hours of labor plus part = $500.00 repair bill!
October 23rd 08 same truck right side front same thing! I can just imagine what the dealership is going to say with second repair another $500.00, think I will do repair myself there is enough web information on how to repair!
Ford was right this does happen all the time, two down two to go.
Last Ford I will EVER buy!
2008Oct 21
F-150 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 83,159 miles
NUMBER 4!!
Four windows have now fallen in my F-150....I think that covers all 4 doors. I really don't know what to say anymore. If this isn't crap engineering I don't know what is.
FORD, this repair better be for free! (I'm not holding my breath).
Anyone out there know of a replacement window regulator that will do the job? This is beyond ridiculous.
2008Sep 23
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 110,000 miles
Typical Ford problem with windows. The fault is an engineering defect. This is a problem that Ford should correct and pay for. The problem is not isolated to the pickups.
2008Jul 01
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 59,518 miles
While my truck was parked, I noticed the passenger side window was missing. Further investigation showed that the window without cause or aggravating circumstances fell into the door. Ford stated the problem was a failed window regulator; however, instead of Ford accepting responsibility for this, it was fixed at my expense. I notified Customer Relations without success. I even went further to write the Board of Directors of Ford, Investor Relations, and any other groups whose address I could find. The Board of Directors Office contacted me back to state they still would not be able to help me out. Anyone having this problem needs to write Ford's main office, the Board of Directors, Investor Relations and the dealership where you purchased the car in order for them to finally see there is a problem with this model and the window regulators.
2008Sep 19
F-150 V8
- Automatic transmission
- 61,421 miles
While my truck was again parked I noticed the driver side window missing. Further investigation showed that the window without cause or aggravating circumstances fell into the door. This would make the 2nd window that had done this within only a couple of months. Ford stated the problem was a failed window regulator; however, instead of Ford accepting responsibility for this, it was fixed at my expense. I notified Customer Relations without success. I even went further to write the Board of Directors of Ford, Investor Relations, and any other groups whose address I could find. The Board of Directors Office contacted me back to state they still would not be able to help me out. Anyone having this problem needs to write Ford's main office, the Board of Directors, Investor Relations and the dealership where you purchased the car in order for them to finally see there is a problem with this model and the window regulators.
2008Sep 21
F-150 Lariet 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,705 miles
We were just riding down the road when the passenger front window slowly started going down into door. No loud pop was heard and there was no bump in the road as in other listed complaints. I reached for the switch to press for the window to go up/down and it fell quickly down into the door. My husband has taken the door panel off to look to see if it was off track. We then decided to look on the internet & found this site. Apparently, Ford has major problems with the window regulator motors. As we are a "Ford Family", like many others that have complained on this site, Ford needs to recognize there is a problem and issue a recall. I realize this is not a safety issue, but it is indeed very irritating. We have owned a 1994, 1997, 2000, and 2004 Ford F150. These vehicles were all traded before they reached 50,000 miles. I never had any problem with the other truck parts and feel that at 42,000 miles, I shouldn't be having trouble with this one. FORD.....WAKE UP!!!
2008Oct 01
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 40,000 miles
window regulator problem just like everyone else. I have a supercrew and my 4th window went out a couple of weeks ago. 4 for 4. 100% Actually my rear sliding window also had problem (I don't recall if it was also regulator), so it would be 5 for 5. I told Ford that they should either consider this a defective part, or they should include this as a scheduled maintenance item. Every 30,000 miles, replace window regulator or something. The dealer actually tried to charge me diagnostic charge when I told them I will fix it on my own (the previous three were covered by warranty). They did wave the charge. I mean, I did not need them to tell me for the 4th time that the window regulator went out. I knew exactly what the problem was. I know there is little the dealer can do. Ford really should do something about this.
2008Oct 13
F-150 Lariat
- Automatic transmission
- 57,000 miles
I was amazed to see that failing windows was such a wide spread problem and that my anger at FORD is not alone. One window I was mad when I learned that a small plastic part could cost me so much. Then when the second window failed I was pissed when I learned that side was more expensive. Before window number two was repaired window number 3 dropped and now the rear window is not working. I have one window left anyone want to guess how long it will last. Does anyone have any idea how many times the same part has to fail before there is some sort of action that can be brought against the manufacturer.
I have found several hundred examples of this same problem on just a few websites. FORD should make some sort of restitution, 'We let you pay for 3 cheap broken windows, we'll fix the 4th for free'. Old saying FORD - Fixed Or Repaired Daily rings true. I checked and no recall from Ford has been issued on my VIN, if anyone know of one or a class action suit, please post it on this site.
2008Oct 17
F-150 Lariate 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 80,135 miles
Ya so I was leaving Walmart yesterday and i rolled the windows down to let the hot air out. when i rolled them back up i heard a loud pop come from the passenger side. I thought i smacked into a grocery basket. it scared the crap out of me. when i tried to roll the window back down it just fell into the door!! What the heck!!!
2008Oct 12
F-150 Super Crew 5.2L
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I can't believe all this problem is because of a broken plastic clip on the regulator. I can't even try and repair the clip because the cable got bent when it broke and is no longer usable. I didn't realize it was such a major problem with the F-150 until I came to this site.
2008Oct 14
F-150 LX V6
- Automatic transmission
- 52,000 miles
This is the second window on this truck and the 5th window on a Ford Vehicle that
has had to have the motor for the windows replaced. There should be a recall because I
know this has happened to others
2008Oct 05
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 35,000 miles
Well, I was driving down the freeway and I began hearing loud road noise. When I looked back I realized that my passenger rear window was beginning to fall down. I quickly remembered hearing what I thought was a rock hitting my window the day before. Obviously it was that stupid cable popping yet again. Why in the hell has Ford not recalled the power window mechanism? I now live in a different city and I am curious to see what this dealership says about this issue. It is obviously a huge problem, not to mention a major inconvenience!
2008Feb 20
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 29,000 miles
So this was the second time that this had happened to us. Coming home from church, my wife and I thought we heard a large rock hit her passenger window. Sure as hell it was the stupid window. She actually grabbed the window to keep it from falling all the way down. Since we had experienced this before we knew what would happen. I used Duck Tape to keep the window up over night until I could take it in the next morning. Again, Ford had not heard of this being an issue. Weird since it was my second f-ing window to fall down. The first time was a pain, this time really sucked and wouldn't you know, it has happened AGAIN! Yes, that's right, this has happened to me 3 times!
2007Oct 01
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 25,000 miles
This was the first of 3 times that our window fell down. We were going to dinner, pulled into the parking lot and heard a loud "Pop". The driver's window started to slowly roll down. When I went to try and roll it up it made an awful clicking sound. It took two days to repair and the dealership in Houston had not had any other complaints.
2008Oct 06
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 99,750 miles
Just read about this window problem here on this web site about a month ago.
DAMN if it didn't happen to me this morning!
This must be a fleet problem as it is reported by so many on this web site.
Ford should have to do a recall on this issue!!!
2008Oct 10
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I get out of work and go to power my driver side window down and it falls in the door. What the Heck is that all about. What kind of incompetent goofball designed that system.
2008Oct 10
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I get out of work and go to power my driver side window down and it falls in the door. What the Hell is that all about. What kind of incompetent goofball designed that system.
2008Oct 10
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 42,000 miles
I get out of work and go to power my driver side window down and it falls in the door. What the Hell is that all about. What kind of incompetent goofball designed that system.
2008Jan 15
F-150 LX 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 30,000 miles
GOING DOWN INTERSTATE 40 AND THE WINDOW JUST FELL DOWN AND SCARED ME TO DEATH.7 MONTHS LATER CAME HOME FROM WORK AND THE PASSENGER WINDOW HAD FELL DOWN IN THE DOOR BY JUST SITTING IN THE DRIVEWAY.THERE IS SOMETHING WRONG WITH THE FORD POWER WINDOWS THERE NEEDS TO BE A RECALL ON THEM .
2008Sep 27
F-150 Supercrew 5.8L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 43,000 miles
Ridiculous. I don't need to add anything to the other 120 complaints.
2008Sep 29
F-150 XLT 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
So I guess I get to add my name to the list. Driving downtown to a convention today only to have the window fall in the door...came home after hoping my truck was secure in downtown Nashville, and found this site. Looks like I'm in for a fun couple days.
2008Sep 01
F-150 FX4
- Automatic transmission
- 60,000 miles
I have a 2004 Ford F150 Fx4 - rear passenger window fell down into the door - had it fixed at the dealer for $400. Two weeks later, front passenger window did the same thing. Apparently it's the window regulator again. Called Ford - the lovely woman said "Well, you had the opportunity to buy an extended warranty" %$^$##@% No recall is intended - she said we could go to the dealer and have the window fixed and then try to submit the cost - but she wasn't sure exactly where to send the papers - "check with the dealer" - whatever!!! We're trading for a Dodge Ram - Ford's are just too much trouble!!
2008Aug 31
F-150 Supercrew 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 49,338 miles
Well it looks like I have joined the fallen club. The rear drivers window dropped inside and shatter. It figures, it would happen on a Sunday and the next day is Labor day... Had to buy a new window $145.00 and when the shop replaced it, they said the regulator cable was broke and it would be another $158.00. Well the just figures.. HEY FORD,,, WHERE IS THE RECALLLLL ON THIS ????
2008Sep 04
F-150 XLT Triton 4.6L
- Automatic transmission
- 83,000 miles
It was Wednesday i had an afternoon class i was going to buy some school supplies and run some errands before school when i hear a popping noise and sure enough again my window but this time the passenger side. i only had time to run the errands that i had, . i went home took out the door panel and put a clamp to hold the window up the whole night in order to take it to ford dealer next day plus i get late to my classes again.
2008Sep 03
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 102,000 miles
I have had 9 fords, my last f150 before this one was a 99 lariat, 202,000 miles and then someone slammed into her, totaled it......still ran though....this truck has 102k on it and the damn passenger front window just fell down when I backed out of the driveway. This is caused by some crappy design, and cables clips made of plastic.....from what I can tell. I have a parts hookup and can get this probably fairly cheap...but I have not bought one yet, it is sunday and they are closed THis sucks. Good thing I have a bike to ride.....I have the window held up with a pair of vice grips....for now..
2008Sep 06
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 64,000 miles
In Early August the Driver's side front window regulator failed. Had fixed for $387.00 at Plaza Ford in Bel Air, MD. Out of warranty and they made no mention it was a rampant problem. Two weeks later both rear window regulators failed SIMULTANEOUSLY. Yep you guessed it, almost $800.00 to repair. Plaza Ford said they have not heard of any issues with the window regulators and that it was "unusual".
2008Sep 08
F-150 EXT CAB 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 33,000 miles
Just adding my complaint to the list. My wife and I were about an hour into a 7.5 hour road trip from Vegas, when we heard this bang, which we thought, something hit the door from the outside. Well we had never seen anything, and checking the mirror, I couldn't see any damage, so we decided to pull off the road to check it out. I got out, and again, didn't see any damage, so we decided to get lunch and fill up. Just as I was getting back onto the highway, the window just fell down into the door. We called information and got the phone number to a dealer in Barstow, CA, he was familiar with the problem and said he could fix it, and quoted a price of three something, but the big thing was, he said it would take a couple of hours to do, so like fools, we decided 2 hours would get us back too late, so we decided to pushed on. Just a note to everyone, if you find yourself in this situation, take the couple hours, write a nice long letter to Ford or something, don't drive 6 hours in 100+ degree heat, it's not worth the couple hours of sleep you'll loose, you can sleep at work the next day. I hope Ford is big enough to do the right thing and fix this problem, but until then, I guess I'll be taking my truck to the local dealership today, to get it fixed. I only wish I could hear out of my left ear.
2008Aug 24
F-150 Lariat 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 116,000 miles
The window pulley design is so horrible on the Ford F-150. It explains why so many people are buying Toyota's and Nissan's instead of Ford's and Chevy's. If our American designers cant get the freakin window regulators right it doesn't say much for the rest of the vehicle. This is my second window failure in less than 2 month and I am ready to sell and buy an Import. I just recently sold my 2001 Ford F-350 because the electrical system had a reoccurring problem that the Ford dealer couldn't fix. I was a die-hard Ford Guy but they just continue to let me down along with so many others.
2008Aug 30
F-150 Lariat 5.4L V8
- Automatic transmission
- 34,500 miles
I had rolled my window down after coming home from work at 4am so that i could fold in the mirror to be able to park under our carport. When i tried to roll it back up i heard a loud bang and then the window was suddenly gone. It had fallen inside the door. Of course it had to happen at 4am Sunday morning on a holiday weekend and i don't know how to fix it and i cannot take it to Ford to have it fixed until Tuesday. I can't wait to see how bad they try to screw me over on the cost of this one. After reading all of the other complaints with the same problem i do not feel very good about this situation at all.
2008Aug 29
F-150 XLT V8
- Automatic transmission
- 78,000 miles
well here we go! Back in June of this year my drivers side power window decided to fall down into the door and because of Fords expert engineers I had to purchase the whole inside assy to fix the power window. Well August 29 the drivers side decided to do the very same thing. So I guess that will be another $330.00 to fix. I am really upset with Ford. I was a loyal Ford truck fan also. I have purchase the last 5 trucks from Ford but if they don't take care of this problem I am switching to Toyota. One other little thing, the hodd around the head light is rusting though also. If you have one of these truck be prepared to fix the windows every now and then. This was Motor trends truck of the year too. Blaw!!!!!!
2008Aug 02
F-150 FX4 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 38,000 miles
I called Ford about the driver's window dropping and reminded them that I had purchased 3 new Ford/Mercury vehicles in the past 5 years. I also told them I was in the market for a new 2009 F-150 and wasn't happy about wanting to be charged $275+ for the repair to my 2004. Ford called the dealership and made arrangements to have the repair done at a cost of $75 total to me. Ford saved me $200 on the repair which made me quite happy but I'm concerned what will happen when the next window breaks.
2008Aug 23
F-150 XLT 5.4L
- Automatic transmission
- 87,000 miles
Well, guess I'm in the same boat as everyone else, Driver Side Window, made the crunching noise when I rolled it up and when I went to roll it down, it just fell, very LOUD NOISE, thought the window broke. When I took it to a Window Repair Shop, they said the cable probably broke and the ENTIRE DOOR MECHANISM would have to be replaced! THIS IS RIDICULOUS TO SAY THE LEAST!!!
I AGREE, "FORD" NEEDS TO STEP UP TO THE PLATE AND FIX THIS COMMON PROBLEM!!!
2008Aug 25
F-150
- Manual transmission
- 96,000 miles
With all this I'm hearing about multiple windows just "sliding down", it actually makes me feel a little grateful that I'm just on my first window. Maybe by the time I'm on my 2nd or 3rd, Ford will man up and do something about it or maybe they'll just go bankrupt and let Toyota and Honda take over the whole planet. I look like an idiot rolling down the street with my driver side window down not to mention the big inconvenience. I can put up with a leak that comes through my roof area where by back window was not sealed correctly and still not act like a big baby but this takes the cake. I'm real disappointed with Ford right now especially when I see my black plastic exterior pieces on my Sport Side have almost faded to white (must be global warming huh?). I've always enjoyed Ford but in this case - FORD - Furious Over Ridiculous Design - Sums it up for me! I've boycotted McDonald's, Tyson chicken, and Ford's next if they don't watch it.
2008Aug 07
F-150 Crew ?
- Automatic transmission
- 63,000 miles
Driver's door window dropped down when truck was being parked at work. Window wasn't even being used on drive to work. Read the first 10 of the 109 complaints logged on about SAME problem. Called Bartow Ford and they said to save receipts for repairs...IN CASE there is ever a recall on it. So, I googled any CLASS ACTION ATTORNEYS to see if anyone can get a recall started or a class action suit started. Found one in Ft Myers & left email info, waiting to hear back from them. They are: Associates and Bruce Scheiner, if anyone is interested in emailing them too (the more the merrier). I also included www.carcomplaints.com in my email, so they can see for themselves how many people are having issues...and told them that so far the 2004's have 109 complaints (at this time). SOME attorney somewhere should jump on the chance to go after a major car company. We DO love our Fords but not the service. Let's see what we can shake up other owners!! This problem is rough. We have the window propped up with a piece of PVC pipe and 2 towels. Can't figure out how to fix ourselves. Took 2 people to get the window back up from inside the door. We need to get this problem brought out into the consumer world, not just the truck owners!!!
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2008Sep 10
F-150 Supercrew V8
Can you believe it? This is the 3rd window to go out in less than a year. Ford claims there is no recall and won't fix the 4th one which I'm sure will go out too. This is ridiculous!
janbrown57
Kyle, TX, USA
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