2004 Ford F-150 Visibility Problems
- 205
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 205 stored complaint records:
- 4 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- Power Window Devices And Controls · 3 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 90 |
| 30–60k mi | 85 |
| 1–30k mi | 13 |
| 100–150k mi | 8 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility
2004 ford f-150 drivers side window fell down while driving down the road. I took it apart and the cable pulley is broke off. *tr
ODI 10258246
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Ford really needs to take ownership of their window regulators...not only is this the fourth regulator i've replaced in my 2004 f150.....i've also replaced 1 window motor on the rear sliding window. Other friends also have the same issue and it seems fords window regulator problems are not "car specific" but are "cheaply built" and expensive to purchase for consumers. My next car will be a toyota. *tr
ODI 10257597
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In the last 6 months there has been two separate incidents where the power window mechanism has broken and caused the window to be inoperable. This however is the fourth time this has happened. Every window power window mechanism "regulator" on my 2004 ford f150 has broken all within a span of two years. It all started with the driver side rear, then the driver side front, then the passenger side front and now the…
ODI 10255987
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2004 ford f-150 side windows fall down. I have owned this truck less than 1 and a half years and have replaced two regulators to fix this problem. My concern is the danger of these windows when you are traveling along and they just fall down into door. Concerned that a child will be hurt while in the vehicle because there is no warning, the window just falls and no more window. At that point you have no protection…
ODI 10339343
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Driving down road at 70mph, went to open drivers window for ventilation and without warning the window just fell down into the door like a guillotine. I then proceeded to drive 12 miles in 20 degree weather with the window down to a repair shop. Was informed the 2004 ford f150 power window failure is very common and that it would cost $400 to repair a broken plastic part because the entire unit must be replaced. I…
ODI 10258281
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Tl*the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving approximately 40 mph, the front driver's side window fell out of the frame. The risk of serious injury was increased. The dealer stated that she would have to replace the window regulator at the cost of $400. The vehicle has not been repaired. The manufacturer did not assist. The failure and current mileages were 45,000.
ODI 10255297
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FORD F150 LARIAT WINDOW GLASS FELL OUT. *TR
ODI 10255295
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Right front window on my 2004 supercab f-150 ford truck fell down and would not go up again (power windows) while driving. This is the second time a power window on this truck has failed. Ford wants $450 to fix and this could have caused a crash as it just fell down as i drove down the road. This is a common problem that ford knows about but will not fix. See…
ODI 10254261
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I own a 2004 ford f-150 super crew lariat: driver side window broke while at lunch, very loud noise and then window would not roll back up. Had window regulator replaced (under extended warranty) in july of 2008...thought it was only an isolated incident. 6 months later, the same thing happened to the rear passenger window. Repaired for another 100 dollars under warranty. This time window broke while the truck was…
ODI 10254859
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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.
ODI 10370749
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This is the third time one of the windows has fallen into the door of our ford f150 pickup. The window is paralyzed in the door frame after a regulator snaps and the window crashes into the door. The window will not roll up after this part breaks. Each time this has occurred for us, it has been a different window. It is the regulator in the door for the rolling mechanism that snaps. We also very rarely open our…
ODI 10251760
Power Window Devices And Controls · Visibility
I opened the driver's side front door of my 2004 ford f-150 with only 27,000 miles on the odometer and i heard a clunk sound in the door. The window was no longer in place and had fallen into the door. Took the door panel off and confirmed that the window regulator had failed prematurely. It should last a whole lot longer than it did. I read online that this is a widespread problem, latent defect in the design, and…
ODI 10250431
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You need to recall the 2004 f150 power window regulators. I had both of the rear passenger regulators go bad (supercrew). I have replaced one already because the window went down by itself, would not go back up and the cable got all eaten up. Did i mention that it went down on the highway and my 4 year old was in the back seat. My 2 year old is on the other side and her window had the same issue. The window is tuck…
ODI 10263174
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3rd power window failure on ford f-150 supercrew pickup truck since purchased new in 2004. Many others with the same complaint found on the following website: http://www.carcomplaints.com/ford/f-150/2005/windows_windshield/power_window_regulator_failure.shtml. *tr
ODI 10249808
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My pregnant wife of 6 months was driving the 45 mile trip to home after work and her driver's side window popped and dropped. Current temp outside was 30, and snowing. I decided not to tape a bag to cover the hole because if it were to come off while she was driving the truck and blow into her face, it might have caused an accident. I cut a template out of plexiglass instead and placed it in the window channel. This…
ODI 10251811
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Arrived home from work and rolled up both the driver and passenger windows. I put up my sunshade, locked the doors, and walked up my driveway, hearing a "thump" behind me. When i turned around, my drivers side window was down. I attempted to roll it up again, and hear a "grinding" noise from the door, with no window movement. After disassembling the door, i found the window regulator is broken and there is cable…
ODI 10249194
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When the window cable breaks (the cable holding the window) the window falls down inside the door. This has happened to three windows on this vehicle in four years. There is no warning signs. The window just falls down. This is a safety issue if there is someone next to the window when it breaks. Something could fly through and hit the person or child. This could also cause sever property damage if this occurred…
ODI 10249294
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While taking my son to school, the rear passenger window motor made a loud popping/grinding noise, then the window sank down into the door. This happened once before to me (same noises in cold,rainy weather, both times) on my front passenger window. Since it cost me almost $400 for the first window, i replaced the part (the entire regulator) myself this time. There is a little plastic piece that holds the wire in…
ODI 10252002
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I was driving vehicle and went to crack the window on the drivers side and heard a loud pop and the window fell down into the door. It scared my wife to death and if she had been driving, she probably would have gotten into an accident. Also, what if this had happened during a snow storm or severe rain storm. *tr
ODI 10248084
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3 months ago my driver side window fell into the door frame. It was still under warranty so the dealership replaced the window regulator. Last week the same thing happened to the passenger side window and i am no longer covered by warranty. It is apparent that this is a very common issue with 2004 ford f150's and ford should step up to the plate and recall these regulators. It is very irresponsible of ford to…
ODI 10247986
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On october 30th, after rolling down the passenger side power window, the window did not come back up. I had to remove the door panel and manually raise the window. I am in the process of trying to fix the defect and decided to add to the growing list of complaints concerning this mechanism. *tr
ODI 10248850
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Driver side window fell into door while driving. Ford dealer in yucca valley,ca tells us he repairs this issue 5 times a week sometimes 5 times a day. He tells us it wont happen again ford has changed the makeup of the part from plastic to metal.$360 repair. Now window has scratch!could have been big safety issue,if traveling on freeway at 70 mph. Sent concern to ford,they will take no responsibility,gave me your…
ODI 10247699
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Drivers side rear window fell to the floor with no warning. This is the third window regulator (only driver door remaining) that i have to replace in 4 months. All have failed in the same manner, where the cable connects to the plastic. It is a bad design, replacement is made from different material. Ford is the only source for the replacement regulator $185 per unit. I contact ford dealer and he was not very…
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Latches/Locks/Linkages · Visibility
2004 f-150 crew cab 4-door, 77,000 miles. In the last 2 weeks, starting october 20, 2008, i have had 3 windows fall into the doors of my truck. Windows effected are the rf, rr and lr. The first was the rt front passenger window which fell in the door while traveling on the interstate at 70 mph, at night and during a heavy rain. When i attempted to crack the window for air circulation, i heard a loud bang and the…
ODI 10248022
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Front driver side window had broken plastic part a year ago that had to be replaced. This week rear passenger side did the same thing and three days later the front passenger side broke as well. Auto shop says the entire system for each window will have to be replaced. *tr
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