Date of incident: 1/20/2011 vehicle: 2004 ford f-150 complaint: passenger window suddenly descended into door and shattered. Driver side window had this issue in august of 2010. Replaced by dealer at my cost (approx $400). Internet search showed over 1000 complaints on this issue and no recall from ford. This is a potential safety issue and needs to be addressed by ford!!
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While driving around 55 MPH, front passenger window fell into the door with a loud slam. Unable to use the window controls to raise the window. This is the 4th different window in this vehicle and final window to go within a year and a half. This is a 2004 ford f150 supercrew and the dealer states it is the window regulator as was the case in the other window failures. They say the regulator part (small plastic piece) that fails is normal wear and tear, however they no longer make that part, they have changed manufactures and the new part should not do this. The motor and the regulator are still good, however you must purchase both of these in order to get the new plastic piece, which is now an all inclusive part around 200.00 at dealer.
Rear window fell causing air to rush in could not raise rear window, 1 year old child in baby seat in backseat. Could have been catastrophic. No warning no way to raise window. Read numerous instances of this same event happening to thousands of others with same model year and manufacturer.
On the below date my passenger door window fell down in to the door. This is the 3rd window to do this. It happened while driving and scared me so bad I almost drove off the road. There was a loud pop and the window was gone.
Window regulators failing repeatedly.
Power window regulator failure. Plastic part cracks that is attached to the regulator motor which guides the window cable. Resulting in the window dropping down inside the door panel. Failure occurs approximately every 6-12 months. Failure has occurred in all four doors. New replacement window regulator is required to repair the problem.
I have a ford f150 since new and continue to have problems with my windows - this is a 2004 fx4 model crew cab / with p/w . I have installed three power window switches now and today had my right rear window fall open when driving - with a very loud crash / bang noise - I thought someone hit me in the next lane and almost swerved to avoid a empty lane / I could have hit someone else or caused injury / this problem is very common I am finding out and yet ford wont help....if someone dies then maybe....
I have a 2004 ford f-150 lariat supercrew 4 door truck. Each of the past 3 years I've had 3 window regulators break. To the day they are still not fixed because of cost issues,almost $200 each not including the $140 labor bill. What breaks is the plastic part that the cable is connected to. The first 2 window regulators broke quietly while the 3rd one made 2 loud pops and the window fell down. It is now winter and I hope the 4th and final window doesn't break. The ford service department told me they are sold as a whole unit,motor,track and cable. The motors don't go bad, the plastic piece in the track breaks. Currently I have plastic pvc pipe propping the window up on the 3 windows. Very much an inconvenience when you drive up to a drive thru window and never know when your windows going to give out.
Recall 2004 ford f-150 power window regulators. Rear drivers passenger window fell down while parked. The third window down in the last 15 months.
Ford fx4 window dropped but was lucky it didnot break had to replace the window regulator.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact noticed that the front windows would open without warning and remain stuck in that position. The dealer was aware of the issue, but offered no assistance. The contact did not inform the manufacturer. The vehicle was not repaired. The current mileage was approximately 49,000. The failure mileage was approximately 37,000.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving 15 MPH, the front passenger side window fell into the door. The contact called the manufacturer who offered no assistance. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
This is unbelievable that ford can get away with these junk regulators on my 2004 ford f150 supercrew !!!!! My daughter was looking out over the rear window holding on to it, and laughing at me while I was washing the truck when the [xxx] thing just broke causing her to fall and hit her face off the door panel !!! Then I go online and find 1000's of complaints that ford won't do anything about, so now I have to repair this at my own expense. Ford needs to replace these before someone else gets hurt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6)
2004 ford f-150 power window regulator fails on both windows. One failed while I was driving and the other failed while the truck was parked. I understand there are allot of complaints of this happening but,yet you have not forced ford to correct this problem.
The drivers window regulator failed while driving, and the window came crashing down. I was not using or adjusting the window in any way prior to failure. The weather was cold and wet leaving water damage to the interior and causing difficulty driving in the adverse conditions. I was not dressed to be in 60 MPH cold blasting air and my hands were having problems steering. The dealer did not accept responsibility for this. Ford contacted me and accepted responsibility but only wanted to pay for 50% of the repair cost. This is not acceptable. My vehicle has very low miles and is in like new condition. After investigating the issue with the regulator, I was amazed that there are many thousands of ford owners with this same issue. And '04-08 f150's have the vast majority of complaints about this problem. Many have had multiple windows fail. I had to replace the regulator myself as the costs to get this done is over $500 at the dealer, and over $400 at a repair shop. When I removed the regulator I was shocked at how poorly the parts were made. The design looks to be flawed as well. Clips that can fall off. Cables that can fall off small plastic wheels. And the power motor reels two cables up together. This is going to bind up and fail in a very short period of time. The motor reel had both cables tangled when I pulled it out. It appears to be designed to fail. This is a very heavy piece of glass, and the mechanism supporting this assembly is completely insufficient. It is obvious that it was not designed for extended use.
Passenger side window in my 2004 f-150 xlt came crashing down.
In 2009 I had a window regulator replaced in the rear of my 2004 f150 fx4 behind the passenger seat this year in june the rear window regulator behind the driver had to be replaced, and now in november the rear passenger regulator has again failed in less that 18 months. In both instances they were replaced under a warranty I bought at hall ford in newport news and paid each time a $100 deductible to have it repaired. I find it unreasonable that a part would fail three time in 17 months and since ford is the only company that makes the part I can find I have no choice but to get another ford branded part that I feel will just once again fail on me. There are many complaints on this on not only forums, but the federal safety agency has received many reports of this issue. After contacting ford directly and getting canned responses that there is "no recall" "no programs" and "no warranty". I feel as if there is an issue with either the design of the part or the materials used in the manufacturing of the part that is causing some kind of fault resulting in the failure and ultimately the replacement of the window regulator with a ford part only of the same design.
I own a 2004 f 150 4 door supercrew and all 4 windows regulators have failed on their own. I had three fail within days of each other about a year ago. Now, today the fourth one failed. Each time one failed I was driving down the highway at 65 MPH and the window slams down scaring the heck out of me. Luckily I've been able to maintain control of my truck. The problem is always the steel cable gets kinked up on its own and snaps or kinks up so bad it can not be reused. Each time its a 300 dollar fix so when I replace this last one I'll be about 1200 dollars out. I finally looked on the internet and found out that this problem is common and ford will not own up to their responsibility. I don't know it this is a design flaw by ford or the supplier to ford that makes the window regulator but I do know there has been no recall and that you cannot buy the parts you need except at ford parts dealers only. Since ford doesn't seem to care to fix this problem I am never buying another ford.
I have lost 4 window regulators over the space of 2 years. I have replaced the drivers front , pass front twice pass rear once. I currently have a broom handle holding up drivers rear. This has gotten very old and tiresome. I worked for ford dealerships for 27 years and I am very disappointed with the apparent disregard of quality is job 1.
Complaint on 2004 ford f-150 window regulators. I have three that have failed with two of them doing it twice. These case damages to the driver and passengers when glass is broken. It is also a huge distraction when window falls while driving. Glass is a big problem to children in car seats.
Since approx june of 2009, I've had to replace all 4 electric window regulators. All 4 fell to the bottom of the door while driving.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150 superduty. The contact stated that the motor for the windows failed within the first 18 months of ownership. The driver, passenger rear and front passenger side motors have all failed. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer who stated that because there were no related recalls, he would be responsible for repair costs. The VIN was unavailable. The manufacturer had not been notified. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.
2004 ford f150 supercrew. Window regulator failure, resulting in a loud crashing sound while driving the vehicle; once almost resulting in a crash. This has happened with 3 regulators now.
Three of the four window regulators have broke causing safety and security issues. The parts are expensive and defective. The malfunction occurs when driving down the road or even when the vehicle is parked. We hear a popping noise like somebody threw something at the truck and then the window falls into the door. We have three young children and this poses a large safety risk to them. These parts are obviously defective and should be replaced by ford motor company for free.
2004 ford f-150 crew cab rear passenger window regulator failure and window shattering inside door. Drivers side rear window regulator failed and was replaced several months ago. Unable to roll up rear window. *tr ordered parts to have it replaced, the regulator iis more expensive than most regulators.
In june 2010 the driver's side rear window made a bang and the window slid down into the door frame. Dealership charged me $480 for a new regulator as I'm out of my warranty period. 2 months later,august, the driver's window did the same thing. This time took it to my mechanic and it ran me $230. Then 2-months after that, october, the passenger's side front window made a bang and it went down into the door frame. 3 windows in 6-months and I'm the only one who rides in my truck so all the windows except for the drivers side get very little usage. Based on the number of complaints registered here, I would think someone would demand ford implement a recall.
Power window regulators have a faulty plastic piece in them causing the window to just drop unexpectantly. I have read in some cases the window breaks. I have had two bad regulators go out now in an 8 week period and have a four door truck. I'm sure the other two are soon to follow
I'm not the first to report this problem and surely won't be the last; I was on my lunch break when I pushed the button to roll down my passenger side rear window then pow it happened. Yep, the[xxx] window fell inside the door. I proceeded to roll up the window, but only heard a grinding noise inside the door. Sound familiar?? The window will not roll up and is stuck in the open position. Ford says it will cost 400 or so dollars it costs to fix it. I'm going to hold out 'til ford realizes they've mass produced a buncha [xxx] parts and has a recall on them! Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150 heritage. While driving 50 MPH, the driver side window fell into the door. The vehicle slid down as if it had been rolled down but with more force. The vehicle had not been inspected or repaired. The current and failure mileages were 46,952.
Drivers side window fell while driving.
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