2006 Ford F-150 visibility problems

Filed Mar 30, 2026 · Visibility · VA

Around the 1st of February 2026 the weather had turned cold around 6 degrees Fahrenheit and I had just had my vehicle inspected in January so I know everything was fine then. My wife and I had driven to her office about 2 miles from our home and I of course had the heat on and defrost on. We went into the office to clean because that a weekly job for us usually under an hour. When we came out my windshield was cracked on the passenger side starting at the bottom going straight up about 8” long. The weather stayed cold and a few days later it cracked more and then more and then more. It’s moving over towards the drivers side horizontally about eye level. There is no rock strike where the crack started, it seems to me that when heat was applied to the windshield something expanded or contracted or flexed while we were inside the office because it was cracked when we came out to leave. I haven’t taken it to a Ford dealership to have it looked at or filed an insurance claim. It’s been about two months now I need to get it fixed before the whole windshield collapses into my lap. I realize the safety issue with a cracked windshield and it could cause me and others on the road to get hurt. I’ve only driven it to doctors appointments and to pick up medication at the store a mile away. I’ve never had a vehicle that has had the windshield crack due to clod weather when it was heated up and then cooled back down. Either the glass was manufactured incorrectly or it was installed incorrectly or the framing expanded or contracted causing it to bind the glass. If you could please look into this for me it would be greatly appreciated.

Filed Dec 22, 2015 · Visibility · 110,000 miles · CA

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear passenger and driver windows were leaking during inclement weather. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was approximately 110,000.

Filed Jan 3, 2013 · Electrical, Visibility · 60,000 miles · CA

The driver's side window regulator on my 2006 ford f150 has broken three times, I was able to get two replaced under warranty, but the third time happened this last month, I am replacing it today. I believe from my experience, and from thousands of forum entries citing the same thing, that ford should recall this part. This part is going to cost me approximately $400.00 to repair.

Filed Dec 28, 2012 · Visibility · 108,000 miles · TX

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f-150 super crew cab. The contact stated that the driver's side window regulator failed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was not notified. The failure mileage was 108,000.

Filed Jun 2, 2012 · Electrical, Visibility · 65,000 miles · MI

The passenger in my vehicle tried rolling up the window while at a stoplight and it would not go up. The window switch will work to roll the window down but not to roll it up. After approximately 11 months the drivers side window is doing the same thing, will go down but not up. With the window stuck in the down position, my vehicle is now exposed to the elements, rain particularly, and I fear the water from the rain is going to affect the rest of my door switches, and possibly ruin the leather seats and the power functions for my seats as well. It is a distraction and a hazard to have to drive with the window down constantly.

Filed Sep 23, 2011 · Visibility · 53,000 miles · NE

Tl* the contact owns a 2006 ford f150. The contact stated that all four window regulators failed and as a result, she was unable to open or close the window. After several attempts, the window would open however, it would fail to close. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where all four window switches were replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The current mileage was 57,900 and the approximate failure mileage was 53,000.

Filed Apr 11, 2010 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · PA

Both driver and passenger side review mirrors are not stationary. They are loose and pivot when closing a door. Driver's side also vibrates while driving making it difficult to see out of. This has been reported to ford dealership where they stated "it is just a poor design with a 'break-away feature' that appears to have been 'overworn' by previous owner, possibly due to use of thinner gaskets in mirror assembly". When asked about longevity and anticipated lifespan of mirrors prior to failure due to wear, they stated it was not a wear-part, however, they also denied it being defective and quoted me $1200 for parts and labor to replace. Warranty would not cover since the defect was mechanical and not electrical. The dealership also stated the mirrors that would be installed would be exactly the same and there was no guarantee this would not happen again. I was unable to get a corrective action or reasoning why my particular mirrors are not satisfactory, but I have heard this is not a new problem for this vehicle. Looking at both of my mirrors, it is obvious they should have some sort of locking mechanism (snap-in-place design) like most vehicles. There has not been any accident involved with this safety issue. This is to document a known problem for awareness purposes and to potentially receive a corrective action for my faulty mirrors. This issue has been on-going, and an arbitrary incident date has been assigned.

Filed Mar 2, 2010 · Visibility · 55,000 miles · WA

Information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6). Power windows for the f-150 not working properly. I have many friends who own this type of truck and they are complaining of the same thing. And the average fix it price is $500. [xxx]

Filed Nov 29, 2009 · Visibility · 30,800 miles · CA

Window fell down while driving on the freeway. Loud noise as window fell inside the door I almost crashed. Very close call. I have talked to many owners of this same model , different years, all report the same problem.

Filed Oct 17, 2009 · Body, Visibility · 42,000 miles · MD

Drivers window control.