2004 Ford F-150 Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 22
- 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.
What owners report
- side window · 18 records
- passenger side · 11 records
- failure mileage · 10 records
- door panel · 8 records
- window regulator · 8 records
- approximate failure · 5 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 30–60k mi | 6 |
| 60–100k mi | 5 |
| 1–30k mi | 3 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
In mid november 2019, i was entering my vehicle and noticed the rear center glass window completely shattered the moment i open the truck door for no reason. No indication of an object striking or anything. The vehicle was completely stationary in my driveway. The temperature had dropped down past 20 degrees the day this happened. I replaced the entire rear window and then,not even a week later, the rear right side…
ODI 11288754
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 30 mph, the sun roof exploded into pieces. There were no injuries. A dealer was not made aware of the failure. The manufacturer was notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 247,000.
ODI 11091360
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving 40 mph, a loud pop sound emitted from the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear driver side window opened independently. In addition, while the vehicle was parked, the front and rear passenger side windows experienced the same failure. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where it was diagnosed that the window kit failed. The vehicle was not…
ODI 10864604
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. While driving at approximately 40 mph in the rain, water poured into the rear window of the cab of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the dealer. The technician replaced the gasket around the rear window and the lamp assembly. The vehicle was repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000. Updated 11/19/15*lj
ODI 10749448
Visibility/Wiper
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! *tr
ODI 10523306
Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10502547
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact was driving approximately 50 mph when the front passenger's side window glass released abruptly inside of the door panel with a loud thumping noise. The contact was able to continue driving. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the problem. The approximate failure mileage was 141,000.
ODI 10495119
Engine · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that a loud rattling noise was heard from outside of the vehicle when driving at various speeds. The vehicle was taken to an authorized dealer three times for the defect and each time, the catalytic converter was replaced. In addition, the rear driver's side window glass became detached from the frame and the front passenger's side power window switch became…
ODI 10487593
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Passenger side power window collapsed into the door while driving. Briefly heard a pop/bang in the door thinking something hit the door, then the window went straight down without control. Now i have no way of retrieving the window back up and securing it. Plus unable to secure my vehicle or keep the elements of weather out of my truck. I will not use the truck to pick up my you children in this condition. I presume…
ODI 10472403
Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10502545
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact heard a loud noise as the front driver side window retracted into the door panel and became inoperable. The contact mentioned that the failure also occurred on the front passenger side window. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who stated that the cable that held the window up fractured and needed to be repaired. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was…
ODI 10469565
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
In late-june 2012 a loud clunk/thud/pop/small explosion occurred in the passenger-side door of my 2004 ford f-150 regular cab truck, while the vehicle was stopped and idling, and the window dropped into the door frame. When i returned home i removed the door panel and discovered that a small piece of molded plastic, 1 1/8" x 1 7/8" (probable cost to ford about 39 cents) on the window regulator had…
ODI 10464252
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford fi50. The contact stated that the driver side window was able to be opened but could not be closed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was contacted and they provided no assistance, stating that there were no recalls for the vehicle. The failure mileage was 100,000 and the current mileage was 199,520.
ODI 10464284
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that the front and rear passenger's side window failed. Neither of the windows could be opened or closed. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure and current mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10524457
Visibility/Wiper
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…
ODI 10542849
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the driver's door window fell into the door frame as the door was being closed. The passenger's side window also failed several years prior. The contact inspected the windows and found that the window regulators failed due to defective metal. The manufacturer was contacted and denied any assistance with the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The…
ODI 10493071
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
On 25 march 2011, i encountered a loud pop in the door on the driver-side of my 2004 ford f-150 regular cab truck, and the window disappeared into the door frame. I removed the door panel and discovered that the cable mechanism within the window regulator had failed. Without further delay i turned the truck into my ford dealer to have the window regulator repaired, and received a repair bill of $301.86 (the…
ODI 10464267
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that the driver side window failed and could not be closed. The contact tired to close the window but it would not move. The contact took the vehicle to the dealer for inspection where they stated that the window regulator needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified and stated that they would take a complaint and that there…
ODI 10469118
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving on the freeway my passenger side window unexpectedly fell through the door. When i pressed the button to open the window a tad the regulator broke and the window began to fall. A week later the second back passenger window came crashing down also. Thankfully it was while i was at the store and the car was stationary. I had to fix this out of pocket last week for about 700.00 for both windows, the…
ODI 10465647
Visibility/Wiper
While driving down the highway, the driver's side window suddenly dropped into the door and couldn't be raised. It was raining at the time and quite chilly which made driving hazardous as well as uncomfortable. Since this occurred on sunday during the new year's holiday on an isolated stretch of highway no immediate relief was available. After driving 40 miles under these conditions i was able to purchase some…
ODI 10465271
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f150. The contact stated that while driving 60 mph, the driver's side window fell into the door panel abnormally and exhibited a loud bang. The dealer was notified who advised the contact that the window regulator would need replacing. The remaining three windows regulators were also previously repaired by the dealer due to the same failure. The manufacturer was notified who provided…
ODI 10461355
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2004 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear driver side window suddenly shattered. The rear passenger side window fell into the door panel three different times prior to the failure and the front passenger side window fell into the door panel once. The vehicle was not repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 15,000.
ODI 10462082
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