The power window assembly failed while driving 65mph on the interstate with my 10 month old english lab. I heard a loud "pop" and the window dropped. Luckily it did not shatter, but my dog of course went for the window as most puppy's do. He climbed over my lap to the drivers side window nearly causing me to crash before I could get him back in place and get the truck pulled over and slowed down safely. I didn't realize that this was such an issue until I took the door panel off and saw the mangled cable and broken plastic pieces in the door. I started researching it via the internet, landing me here. It looks like the repair will cost approx. 300.00-500.00 per window. I simply can't afford that in today's economic climate. This is a very dangerous issue...please help get the vehicle's that use the "flawed" window assembly's recalled before people really are hurt and/or killed.
2004 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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Passenger side window just fell into the door it appears to be a regulator failure.
I have a 2004 ford f-150 and all my windows have fail the first window fall down when the truck was 50,000 miles or less the other windows fail on the next 25,000 miles now my truck has 80,000 miles and is out of warranty and today 11-6-2010 again one more window fall down the track and don't go up.
Window regulator of my 2004 f-150 pickup failed and window dropped down into door while driving down the road. This is the fourth requlator to fail since the truck was new. I replaced the others by buying regulators from a salvage yard. Ford should replace these defective parts.
My window fell down while I was driving. The replacement part is over 350 dollars and is the same unit not a redesigned/improved unit. It's been that way for almost a year now; I cannot afford to replace, so it's rigged to stay shut, but if I need anything I have to open my door: I hope I never get pulled over, the cop will probably shoot me if I don't roll down my window and I open the door instead.
2004 ford f150 motor regulator failure on all 4 windows over the course of 2 years, after mfg warranty has expired. Window suddenly falls into the door, leaving the glass portion down, and open to weather or theft. I've had 2 fall while driving, and 2 fall at night, while the truck was parked outside, leaving it open to theft of the car or contents. Each window repair exceeds $400. The info in this complaint reflect the most recent window failure, which is window #4 since I have owed this truck. Also, all electric window switches in the car have failed and needed to be replaced.
2004 f150 rear window wire failure caused the window to stay down. The wind at 65 MPH makes the vehicle vibrate with the window stuck down.
I have a 2004 ford f-150 and the regulator in the drivers side window went out causing a loud grinding noise and then causing the window to crash down into the frame of the door. The window is down and will not roll back up.
2004 f-150 passenger window just stopped working and is now stuck down and makes crackling noises. Also the back glass sliding window works sometimes and other times gets stuck. Ford has claimed no responsibility for this and yet there is over 1000 complaints regarding this issue.
2004 ford f-150 truck window regulator failures. Recently, my driver's side window made a load popping sound, then fell into the door. I brought it into my ford dealership who informed me that this is a common problem where the regulator fails. The repair cost was $400. After doing some research, I've found hundreds of other cases where the 2004 f-150 model had window regulator failures. Please advise.
I attempted to raise my front passenger-side power window on my 2004 ford f-150 supercab. I heard a loud pop and the window began to lower automatically. When it was completely inside the door, it stopped. I am now unable to raise this window. I was personally at a stop when the window failed, however, there are numerous accounts of this failure occurring in moving vehicles creating a safety hazard.
Three power windows failed on 3 different occasions on my ford truck. While I was driving I herd a loud pop,it sounded like a gun shot and almost caused me to have an accident as I slowed quickly. Then I found the window had rolled down on its own while it was raining . The window dropped down inside the door and I could not get it out from the door. It was raining and getting in the truck. The other 2 windows broke while rolling them up. Again herd loud pop and the windows fall. I have shimes holding my windows up while I investigate this matter. I cannot lock my truck and you never know the situation when the window breaks ie... Weather,how far away from home, the damage to the interior, the danger of others in the vehicle. I found blogs on the net with alot of other people having this same problem. I might fix the problem myself or take it to the shop. I found you cant by the rear window part at retailer.
2004 ford f-150 crew cab windows failed. The first happened while driving on an interstate at 70mph; there was a loud noise like a rock hit the passenger door, and the window fell into the door frame. Cost to repair: $385. Today the driver side window failed in the same manner. I understand from the internet, that this is a failure of the electric window regulator. Apparently, ford refuses to acknowledge this as a defect.
Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that all the window regulators were failing. The first to fail was on the passenger front window and the driver rear side was failing. The windows dropped down and made a grinding noise when she attempted to roll it up. The vehicle was taken to a repair shop where the first regulator was replaced. The manufacturer had not been notified. The current mileage was approximately 125,000. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000.
I own a 2004 ford f150. Last saturday we attempted to roll down electric window on passenger side rear. It made a clicking sound and window came crashing down. This left my vehicle vulnerable to rain or theft all weekend. Just two months ago we had same problem with front passenger window when on our way to vacation destination. We had to replace power window regulator for cost of $300 plus labor?!?!? Looking online I have found many other complaints of same model vehicle with same issues.
About 2 years ago my drivers side window in my f150 fx4 went down and out. Didn't think much of it, now my passenger rear window is just grinding gears. My truck only has 48k on it and is well serviced. After reading several complaints I decided to put mine in since this is crazy. This should be a recall issue, it might not cause death but ford and parts stores aren't open 24/7 so you have a wide open truck to steal or steal your belongings while you window is down.
I have a 2004 ford f-150. Over the last two years I have had to replace three of the four power window regulators. Just this last week the fourth one broke. I have spent approximately $250-$350 each time. I also have a father-in-law with the same year ford f-150 who has experienced the same issues. He has replaced three of the four, and knows it is just a matter of time before his fourth goes out. I have talked with the head mechanic at the local ford dealership and he says he is replacing them all the time and that ford should have issued a recall on them, but has not done so. I have found that several thousand other people have had the same issues with this year model. I am very disappointed in ford that they know there is and has been a problem with these parts and have not helped out their customers. This will and has already helped in my future discussions on purchasing another ford vehicle.
2004 ford f150 window regulators. Driving home at night window started lowering itself. No way to secure truck that night. Took apart window and removed regulator. The part of the window that secures glass is a combination of metal and plastic the plastic piece secures the cables that are attached to the power window motor. These plastic pieces are under too much stress and then either begin cracking or break altogether. This causes the cable to be unsecured thus causing the window glass to no longer have support. There are one of two easy fixes for this problem that I can see,or maybe three.the first is to redesign the part without the use of plastic. Number two is to offer this particular piece separate because it actually can be remove without any problem from the window tracks and offer it as an alternative repair part for those who are mechanically inclined to repair it themselves,or have a recall on these regulators. I believe if a recall was offered on these regulators the fix would be the removable alternative part. Too keep from having continuing recalls the part should be all metal or upgrade the plastic somehow although all metal would be better. If a recall is offered ,dealers will want the small removable part as the fix I'm almost sure of. In the mean time I will have to search for the complete regulator with or without motor which is becoming difficult because most parts companies want to sell the complete assembly or in my case don't offer the rear window regulator which forces us too have to go too ford and pay in excess of 200 dollars for the part and labor for those who are not mechanically inclined. Anyway if door glass is falling and shattering this is a safety issue and because this can happen in extreme weather. Also the vehicle cannot be secured causing theft to rise and thus insurance rates too rise also. Tell ford to fix the problem. Thank you for this link.
2004 f 150 supercrew window came crashing down. After long research many paying ford customers have this problem, real safety issue. So please recall these vehicles. Ford is gouging us on the price for fixing there problem. Thanks.
My f150 has had three of the four power window mechanisms fail. The drivers window failed in 9/2008 at 53000 while being used at an atm. The rear passenger window failed in april 2010 at 75,000 miles. This window went down on its own suddenly without pressing the switch. This failure occurred while driving at highway speeds. The front passenger window failed in sept 2010 at 85000 miles. This window went down suddenly on its own without pressing the switch. The failure occurred while driving on an on-ramp and merging into traffic. The sudden and unexpected nature of the last 2 failures are a safety hazard due to the distraction caused while driving. The failures occurred beyond the warranty period, so ford would not provide any support. I ordered new window regulators and replaced them myself. The parts from the third failure are available.
2004 ford f-150 power window regulator failed while driving causing the drivers side window to violently fall from the top (closed) position to the bottom (open) position of the door panel. Weather was raining and causing not only driving issues but parking issues as well being unable to leave the vehicle in fear of theft or damage.
2004 ford f-150 crew cab lariat. Driving in rainstorm, the power window regulator fails and the window comes crashing down. This is the 3rd of 4 windows that has fell down for no reason in a 18 mo. Period. The shock and surprise has caused me to lose control and run into a fence. Had this been on a freeway it could be worse.
Window regulator failure. Window falls down into the door. I have had three windows to do this so far. I have replace only one and it broke again. Can not afford to keep replacing faulty parts.
Two window regulator's broken in 6 days, I am only one of over 800 complaints on this website alone.. Just think about how many thousands there must be that just go to the dealer and never take the time to go online to complain. I can see that ford as well as the federal safety agency has no plans to correct this safety issue. If someone knows of a good class action lawsuit lawyer let me know. I think we must need someone to die in an accident related to this issue before anything will be done. I should have never left toyota, I had three different toyota trucks and never saw a shop other than for an oil change. My 04 f150 had a transmission failure at 75,000 on the dot.. I have put over $5,000 of maintenance into my truck in the four years I have owned it.
2004 ford f150 window regulator , this is the second failure that I have had. The first happen as I was driving, there was a loud pop noise in the drivers door. The second time I was also driving and the rear right window just dropped down into the door.
I have a 2004 ford f-150, supercrew, pickup I purchased new from a dealer. I have replaced the window regulator on the driver's door 2 times already, and right now it is failing again.
Power window regulators.
2004 ford f-150 this is the third time three separate incidents where my windows first the passenger rear window then the drive window now its the passenger on the drive side all occurred within a year had two windows replaced at a whooping $450 at a ford dealer.
My ford f-150 drivers window popped extremely loud and fell into the door. I was driving on the highway when this took place and it made me jerk the wheel because I thought another car had hit me. I have done some research on this and it appears this is a systemic problem with ford. I would consider this a serious safety issue with the ford product. The window just falls for no reason and apparently the dealer is taking advantage of the situation and over charging. According to the web discussions, countless complaints have been made with ford and ntsb over this issue. This makes both organizations liable because of notifications made. Ignorance is not an excuse! This is not an isolated issue but systemic with ford. Just read some of the stories posted and you will be alarmed at the incidents. As always, until a deaths are recorded, this matter will be shelved. The consumer should be recognized since we are the ones paying for the products and supporting business. I will also being posting this on the nbc news website as well.
2004 ford f-150 windows failing, and falling down while traveling on interstate. (multiple windows within two days) voltage regulator failure. (3 windows in two days).
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