2004 Ford F-150: power window failure

Filed Jul 2, 2017 · Engine · 95,000 miles · TX

Complete engine failure less than 100,000 miles. Driver and front passenger window motor failure.

Filed Aug 11, 2015 · Electrical · 56,000 miles · AL

My husband was driving home this past sunday and was starting to turn into the drive when the left passenger window fell down into the door. He had not put it down or up - it just fell down. This is now the 4th window we have replaced in this truck. The other three have been replaced, to the tune of $350.00 each. When I brought this to the attention of the service manager at the local ford dealership, he said there was nothing that he could do - the window regulators just break. I contacted the ford 800 number and was told the same thing - nothing to be done - just a broken part - even though it happens a lot. He said there was no recall on it so there was no help they could give. So, I guess I'll be paying another $350.00 and pray they don't start dropping again since ford won't admit they have a problem.

Filed Apr 24, 2015 · Electrical · 23,814 miles · TX

I leave my windows up on the truck. It is cold (winter time) truck was in the garage. I went to the garage and the window on the passenger side was down. I cranked the truck, pushed the button and the window would not come up. I took the truck to the dealer they said the front door window regulator had to be replaced. This cost $344.66 to replace the regulator. Since the first replacement, the two back windows have done the same thing. I assume if my truck is having this problem others are also. This appears to be a defect and the company should pay for the repairs.

Filed Oct 30, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 80,000 miles · AR

Bought 2004 f150 brand new, never off road, all scheduled maintenance completed: son driving on interstate at 65mph, heard loud breaking noise, severe rattling, shaking, no power, coasted down ramp and to side road. Towed to mechanic--rod through the oil pan. Mechanic verified that oil was pumped properly through motor.. Same mechanic has worked on this car since we have had it. We have had to have all 4 door window motors replaced (twice-second time, we fixed front door windows and had back door windows wired up) , the back glass replaced for leaking, the 4 wheel drive sensors replaced, the transmission rebuilt, the overhead cam system replaced and now this.

Filed Sep 10, 2013 · Visibility · 148,000 miles · NM

Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 35 MPH, a loud noise emitted and the front driver's side window as the glass began to drop into the door panel. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer where the window regulator was replaced. The failure also occurred on both passengers' side windows. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 148,000.

Filed Aug 14, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · MD

On my 2004 ford f150 xlt lariat supercab, the passenger rear window regulator has now failed. The driver's one went first (within three years of ownership), then the front passenger one (a few months later) then the rear passenger one ( about a year after the first) and now this. All four regulators have had to be replaced from the original factory installed ones. This latest one occurred while the truck sat parked in the driveway unoccupied; all the others happened on the roadway while the vehicle was in motion.

Filed Aug 13, 2013 · Visibility · 57,000 miles · TX

This is my second window regulator to break. The first was the rear passenger window several months ago. While driving on expressway at 60 MPH I heard a pop and then air noise. (I seldom use the rear windows.) the mechanic had to replace regulator and motor because that was all the dealer had in stock. Today I had window down about an inch while parked. Got in truck and raised front passenger window and heard pop. I knew what the problem from last time and with talking to other ford truck owners. A friend has the same model truck and has replace three of the four regulators in his ford truck. When I began driving the window dropped. This truck has never been driven hard or off road. There has to be some flaw in these regulators. I am 66 years old and have owned many different makes and model of vehicles and this seems to be a common thread for these ford trucks.

Filed Jul 5, 2013 · Visibility · 101,000 miles · GA

Drivers side window regulator went out. Was driving down the road appx 45 MPH and the window just fell down. Startled me some but was able to keep control of vehicle. This will be second one replaced since I had the vehicle which I purchased brand new. Not one to usually complain but appears to be a widespread problem from early on in it's years. Thank you!

Filed May 13, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · PA

Replaced two window regulators in vehicle. Driver's windown and passenger window.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Visibility · 150,000 miles · LA

2 door windows fell into the front right, and driver's rear door - regulator assemblies. Loud bang before they fell. Fell on the same day within 1 hour apart. The first, I was going approximately 10 to 15 miles per hour, and the 2nd I was parked in my driveway. Almost $600 to have both repaired. After much researching, there is no recall on these regulator assemblies, although hundreds, if not thousands, have had the same problem. I contacted ford for reimbursement, and received no response.

Filed Mar 12, 2013 · Visibility · 180,000 miles · LA

The 3rd out of 4 door windows fell into the driver's front door - regulator assembly. Loud bang before they fell. Scared me - thought someone had thrown a large rock at my vehicle. This is the 3rd to fail within 8 months (last 2 on the same day in july 2012). Repair cost was $245.00. There is still no recall on these regulator assemblies, although hundreds, if not thousands, have had the same problem. I contacted ford for reimbursement, and received no response.

Filed Mar 11, 2013 · Visibility · 42,000 miles · CA

I own a 2004 ford f150 4-door p/u. Over the past several years three of the four window in my ford f150 have fallin at different times ( window regulator ). Ford refused to pay for the repair and I was told they know about the problem, however, were not going to issue a recall. This week my 4th window regulator broke causing the window to fall again while in a shopping center parking lot. I advised ford this was unsafe and how can anyone secure a vehicle with faulty window regulators. Someone could lose control of their vehicle if this occurs during driving and this issue should be addressed.