2005 Ford F-150
Problems, recalls and owner-reported issues
Visibility is the leading concern among 1,121 owner complaints filed for this model year. This is the 4th highest complaint count among 26 F-150 model years with reports.
Of the 2005 reports, 50 involved a crash and 29 involved a fire. 57 people were injured and 2 people died.
What owners report most often
Recalls and investigations
Air bags, frontal, driver side, inflator moduleFeb 23, 2011
FORD IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2004-2006 F-150 PICK UP TRUCKS AS WELL AS CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES. IF THE CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE COMES IN CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG LOWER HORN PLATE, THE WIRE INSULATION MAY BECOME CHAFED, CREATING A POTENTIAL FOR A SHORT CIRCUIT. IF THIS OCCURS THE AIR BAG WARNING LAMP MAY ILLUMINATE INDICATING THAT SERVICE IS REQUIRED.
THE DRIVER SIDE FRONTAL AIR BAG COULD INADVERTENTLY DEPLOY INCREASING THE RISK OF INJURY OR LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROL IF OCCURRING WHILE IN MOTION.
FORD WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND INSTRUCT THEM TO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO A FORD OR LINCOLN/MERCURY DEALER TO HAVE A NEW CLOCKSPRING JUMPER WIRE INSTALLED THAT INCORPORATES A PROTECTIVE MESH COVER. REPAIRS WILL BE PERFORMED FREE OF CHARGE. THIS SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON SOME VEHICLES IN MARCH 2011. THE RECALL CAMPAIGN ON THE EXPANDED POPULATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN ON OR ABOUT MAY 9, 2011. OWNERS MAY CONTACT THE FORD MOTOR COMPANY CUSTOMER RELATIONSHIP CENTER AT 1-866-436-7332.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMay 11, 2009
DOPE, INC. IS RECALLING 42,540 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
DOPE, INC. WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT DOPE, INC. AT 1-626-272-1798.
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Exterior lightingApr 7, 2009
SABERSPORT IS RECALLING 16,270 COMBINATION CORNER AND BUMPER LAMP ASSEMBLIES OF VARIOUS PART NUMBERS SOLD FOR USE AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT FOR VARIOUS PASSENGER VEHICLES. THESE HEADLAMPS FAIL TO CONFORM TO THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT." THESE LAMPS DO NOT CONTAIN THE REQUIRED AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
SABERSPORT WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REFUND FOR THE NONCOMPLIANT COMBINATION LAMPS. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON MAY 11, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT SABERSPORT AT 1-909-598-7589.
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Service brakes, hydraulic, power assist, vacuum, hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsMay 7, 2008
FORD IS RECALLING 605,684 MY 2005-2006 F-150 AND LINCOLN MARK LT VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 5.4L 3-VALVE ENGINES. THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY HOSE ATTACHED TO THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FITTING MAY SWELL OVER TIME AND LOSE RETENTION FORCE. THIS CONDITION COULD ALLOW THE HOSE TO BECOME DETACHED FROM THE FITTING DURING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD BACKFIRE. SHOULD THE HOSE DETACH FROM THE INTAKE MANIFOLD, SEVERAL BRAKE APPLICATIONS WITH POWER ASSIST WILL BE AVAILABLE BEFORE THE VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED.
ONCE THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM RESERVE IS DEPLETED, THE DRIVER WILL HAVE FOUNDATION BRAKE FUNCTION, BUT WITH INCREASED BRAKE PEDAL EFFORT. REDUCED VEHICLE BRAKING COULD LEAD TO A CRASH.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE A RUBBER HOSE ON THE BRAKE BOOSTER VACUUM SUPPLY TUBE ASSEMBLY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON JUNE 27, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsOct 25, 2007
CERTAIN SPYDER HEADLAMP REPLACEMENT ASSEMBLIES SOLD FOR USE ON 2004 THROUGH 2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SPYDER WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING NOVEMBER 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SPYDER AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 25, 2007
CERTAIN HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES IMPORTED AND SOLD AS AFTERMARKET EQUIPMENT BY SONAR AUTO PARTS FOR USE ON 2004-2007 FORD F150 PICKUP TRUCKS. DURING PRODUCTION, THE HEADLAMPS WERE INTERNALLY MISALIGNED AND THEY FAIL THE PHOTOMETRY REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
THE PURPOSE OF THIS STANDARD IS TO REDUCE TRAFFIC CRASHES AND DEATHS AND INJURIES BY PROVIDING ADEQUATE ILLUMINATION OF THE ROADWAY.
SONAR WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER A FULL REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLAMPS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 14, 2007. OWNERS CAN CONTACT SONAR AT 866-558-4264.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsSep 14, 2007
CERTAIN EAGLE EYES HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES, P/NOS. FR390-B001L AND FR390-B001R, SOLD FOR USE AS REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT FOR THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE THICKNESS IS UNSTABLE INHIBITING THE PERFORMANCE OF THE UPPER AND LOWER BEAMS WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO THE PHOTOMETRIC REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
DECREASED LIGHTING VISIBILITY MAY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
EAGLE EYES WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND OFFER REIMBURSEMENT FOR ANY NONCOMPLIANT HEADLIGHTS. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007. OWNERS MAY CONTACT EAGLE EYES AT 1-800-568-1098.
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Equipment, electricalAug 28, 2007
CERTAIN CEQUENT 90 DEGREE 7-WAY RIGHT ANGLE ADAPTORS SOLD BY DISTRIBUTORS IN TOW PACKAGES FOR AFTERMARKET SALES TO TOW 5TH WHEEL RV TRAVEL TRAILERS. DUE TO INCORRECT WIRING OF THE HARNESS, THE TRAILER LIGHTS MAY NOT OPERATE PROPERLY.
IF THE TRAILER LIGHTS ARE NOT WORKING PROPERLY, A VEHICLE CRASH CAN OCCUR.
ALL OF THE DEFECTIVE TOW PACKAGES ARE STILL AT THE DISTRIBUTOR LEVEL AND HAVE NOT BEEN SOLD TO ANY CONSUMERS.
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Exterior lightingJul 17, 2006
CERTAIN TRADESONIC COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT.
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
TRADESONIC WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JULY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT TRADESONIC AT 626-934-8884.
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Exterior lightingJun 29, 2006
CERTAIN AAI MOTORSPORTS COMBINATION LAMPS SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LIST PASSENGER VEHICLES. COMBINATION LAMPS NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS FAIL TO CONFORM WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
LACK OF AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS IN THE LAMPS WILL DECREASE LIGHTING VISIBILITY TO OTHER DRIVERS AND MAY POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH
AAI MOTORSPORTS WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE LAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 1, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT AAI MOTORSPORTS AT 909-923-9188.
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Fuel system, gasolineJun 13, 2006
CERTAIN AFTERMARKET FUEL FILTERS SOLD UNDER THE PUROLATOR BRAND NAME, P/N F65277, SHIPPED FROM JANUARY 16 THROUGH JUNE 2, 2006, FOR USE ON THE ABOVE LISTED PASSENGER VEHICLES. DUE TO INCORRECT DESIGN, THE QUICK CONNECTORS MAY NOT FULLY SEAT WITH THE TUBE INTERFACE, EVEN THOUGH THE PERSON MAKING THE CONNECTION MAY BELIEVE THAT THE QUICK CONNECTOR IS FULLY ATTACHED.
FAILURE OF THIS CONNECTION COULD LEAD TO FUEL SPILLAGE AND, IN THE PRESENCE OF AN IGNITION SOURCE, A FIRE COULD OCCUR.
UFI WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE FILTERS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 4, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT UFI FILTERS USA AT 800-230-5876.
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Exterior lighting, headlightsMar 13, 2006
CERTAIN ANZO COMBINATION HEADLAMP ASSEMBLIES SOLD AS REPLACEMENT LAMPS FOR USE ON CERTAIN PASSENGER VEHICLES. SOME COMBINATION LAMPS ARE NOT EQUIPPED WITH AMBER SIDE REFLECTORS WHICH FAIL TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
WITHOUT THE AMBER REFLECTORS, THE VEHICLE WILL BE POORLY ILLUMINATED, POSSIBLY RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
ANZO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE HEADLAMPS FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN MAY 9, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT ANZO USA AT 909-468-3688.
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Interior lightingFeb 6, 2006
CERTAIN PICKUP TRUCKS FAIL TO COMPLY WITH EITHER THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD (FMVSS) NO. 105, 'HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRIC BRAKE SYSTEMS' OR FMVSS NO. 135, 'PASSENGER CAR BRAKE SYSTEMS.' THESE VEHICLES WERE BUILT WITH A SOFTWARE ERROR IN THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER.
THIS ERROR COULD PREVENT THE ANTILOCK BRAKE SYSTEM (ABS) WARNING LIGHT FROM ILLUMINATING IF THE ABS MODULE EVER BECAME INOPERATIVE.
DEALERS WILL RECALIBRATE THE INSTRUMENT CLUSTER IN THESE VEHICLES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON FEBRUARY 27, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT FORD AT 1-800-392-3673.
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Tires, tread/beltNov 21, 2005
CERTAIN CONTINENTAL CONTITRAC TR OWL, CONTITRAC TR BSW, GENERAL GRABBER TR BSW, AND CONTITRAC BSW TIRES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN MAY 29 AND JUNE 11, 2005, AND SOLD AS ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT ON CERTAIN FORD TRUCKS AND SOLD AS REPLACEMENT TIRES. THESE TIRES CAN WEAR PREMATURELY WHICH FAILS TO CONFORM TO FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 119, NEW PNEUMATIC TIRES FOR VEHICLES OTHER THAN PASSENGER CARS.
AFFECTED TIRES MAY NOT MEET THE ENDURANCE TEST REQUIREMENTS OF THE STANDARD. CONTINUED USE OF THE AFFECTED TIRES CAN RESULT IN TIRE FAILURE WHICH COULD LEAD TO VEHICLE DAMAGE OR MOTOR VEHICLE CRASH.
CONTINENTAL WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE TIRES FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 7, 2005. OWNERS MAY CONTACT CONTINENTAL AT 704-588-5895.
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Representative owner complaints: visibility
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Visibility, May 25, 2011
IT WAS A SCORCHING SUNNY FLORIDA DAY WHEN MY WINDOW ON MY 2005 F150 WOULD NO LONGER WORK DUE TO A WINDOW MOTOR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY FAILURE THAT THE DEALERSHIP WOULD LIKE TO REPAIR IT AT THE WONDERFUL COST OF OVER $300 AMERICAN DOLLARS. THE WINDOW MOTOR REGULATOR ASSEMBLY HAS BEEN INTERMITTENTLY WORKING IN THE TRUCK FOR THE PAST FEW MONTHS, NOT TO MENTION THE WINDOW SWITCH WHICH HAD TO BE REPLACED AT MY OWN EXPENSE A COUPLE ABOUT A YEAR AGO ON MY TRUCK WHICH IS WAS ONLY 4 1/2 YEARS OLD AT THE TIME. THE WINDOW WOULD NO LONGER ROLL UP, CAUSING SEVERE SUN BURN TO ARMS. FORD SHOULD REPAIR THIS ISSUE AT NO COST, ESPECIALLY SINCE IT IS A KNOWN PROBLEM ALREADY. *TR
Visibility, May 19, 2011
2005 FORD F-150, RIGHT REAR WINDOW MECHANISM POPS REAL LOUD,WINDOW FALLS INTO THE DOOR. I WAS NOT ROLLING IT UP OR DOWN,JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD. THE TRUCK JUST TURNED 34,000 MILES. IT HAS BEEN GARAGED AND TAKEN CARE OF ALL ITS LIFE. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2011
I WAS DRIVING HOME FROM WORK AT 0530 WHEN DRIVER WINDOW SUDDENLY DROPPED. IT WAS THE WINDOW REGULATOR THAT BROKE. THAT WASN'T THE ONLY INCIDENT ALL WINDOW REGULATORS BROKE WITHIN A YEAR AFTER THAT AND JUST RECENTLY THE DRIVER WINDOW BROKE AGAIN. SO THAT A TOTAL OF 5 WINDOW REGULATOR THAT BROKE IN MY TRUCK. A DEFINITE MANUFACTURER DEFECT.
Visibility, Apr 19, 2011
2005 FORD F-150. CONSUMER STATES DEFECTIVE POWER WINDOW SYSTEM *TGW
Visibility, Apr 4, 2011
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT ALL OF THE POWER WINDOWS FAILED EXCEPT FOR THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW. THE WINDOWS CANNOT BE MANEUVERED BACK INTO THE UPRIGHT POSITION. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT INSPECTED BY A DEALER NOR WAS IT REPAIRED. THE DEALER ADVISED HIM THAT THE ACTUATOR TO THE POWER WINDOWS MAY HAVE CAUSED THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 80,000.
Visibility, Tires, Mar 24, 2011
WINDOWS SUDDENLY FALLING DOWN WHILE TRAVELING ON PUBLIC ROADS. POSES POTENTIAL HAZARD TO OCCUPANTS AND DRIVER. *TR
Visibility, Jan 17, 2011
THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONSUMER STATED THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR, THEN THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR A FEW MONTHS LATER. THE DEALER REPLACED THE REGULATOR ASSEMBLY ON THE FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW AT NO CHARGE BECAUSE IT WAS STILL UNDER WARRANTY. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW WAS NOT COVERED BECAUSE THE WARRANTY HAD JUST RUN OUT. THE DRIVER'S SIDE REAR WINDOW GLASS FELL INSIDE THE DOOR IN 2010. THE BACK WINDOW QUIT WORKING JUST AFTER THE WARRANTY RAN OUT. WE NEVER GOT IT REPAIRED. EACH REPAIR COST US OVER $300.
Visibility, Dec 28, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NOW I HAVE DUCT TAPE ON MY WINDOW B/C I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR. *TR
Visibility, Dec 27, 2010
WEBASTO - HOLLANDIA 700 SERIES SUNROOF BLEW OFF TRUCK GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE IS A 2005 FORD F-150 KING RANCH SUPER CREW. ON 12/26/2010 - WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD FROM JACKSONVILLE, FL. TO ATLANTA, GA.AND ON I-10 WEST, 5 MILES FROM I-75 NORTH WHEN MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY RIPPED OFF THE TOP OF MY TRUCK. THE SUNSHADE WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT INSTANTANEOUSLY. FORTUNATELY THE CAR BEHIND ME WAS FAR ENOUGH BACK TO SWERVE AND AVOID BE HIT BY THE GLASS PANEL AND SUNSHADE. I RECOVERED THE GLASS PANEL AND SUNSHADE. *TR
Visibility, Dec 10, 2010
WE OWNED A 2005 F150 VEHICLE. WE PURCHASE THE VEHICLE 2004 AND THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW'S REGULATED FAILED A LOUD SOUND WAS HEARD AND THE WINDOW CAME DOWN BY ITSELF. TODAY 12/10/2010 THE PASSENGER SIDE FRONT WINDOW DID THE SAME THING. WE ARE NOW OUT OF WARRANTY AND WITH NO MONEY TO PAY FOR THE WINDOW. THERE HAS BEING SO MANY COMPLAINS IN THE INTERNET ABOUT THIS PARTICULAR ISSUE THAT IF THE RESEARCH IS DONE YOU WILL FIND THIS IS A DEFECT SINCE BEFORE THE 2005 WERE MADE. I DON'T BELIEVE THAT THE CONSUMER HAS TO PAY FOR A MANUFACTURE DEFECT OF THIS KIND. *TR
Visibility, Nov 29, 2010
2005 FORD F-150. HAD WINDOW REGULATOR REPLACED IN MAY FOR DRIVER'S WINDOW. JUST HAD PASSENGER WINDOW ROLL DOWN ON ITS OWN ON THE HIGHWAY DURING A THUNDERSTORM. I WAS IN THE BACKSEAT WHILE MY HUSBAND AND FATHER-IN-LAW WERE IN THE FRONT. I WAS DRENCHED, AS WAS THE INTERIOR. I CONTACTED FORD AND THEY BASICALLY SAID "NOT OUR PROBLEM", I CAN'T AFFORD THE $500+ IT COSTS TO GET IT FIXED, ESPECIALLY WHEN I HAVE TALKED TO NUMEROUS PEOPLE WHO HAVE HAD THE SAME PROBLEMS. THIS IS OBVIOUSLY AN ONGOING ISSUE WITH THEM AND I CAN'T UNDERSTAND WHY FORD HASN'T BEEN FORCED TO DO A RECALL. WHAT IF SOMEONE IN THE BACKSEAT WAS HIT BY A HAILSTONE? WHAT IF THE GLASS HAD SHATTERED AND HIT THAT CHILD? WHAT IF THE WINDOW WENT DOWN WHILE AT AN INTERSECTION AND SOMEONE HAD CARJACKED ME? I COULD BE DEAD BECAUSE FORD WANTS TO PUT OUT SHODDY WORK AND NOT STAND BEHIND IT. I HAVE HAD OTHER ISSUES WITH THIS TRUCK, BUT THIS IS THE WORST. MY HANDLE FOR THE TILT STEERING WHEEL BROKE OFF AFTER 6 MONTHS, THE BACK PART OF THE SIDE MIRROR FELL OFF WHILE I WAS DRIVING TO WORK ONE MORNING. PLEASE DO WHATEVER HAS TO BE DONE TO FORCE A RECALL. *TR
Visibility, Nov 16, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 20-25 MPH THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. HE STATED THAT A YEAR AND A HALF EARLIER THAT THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ALSO FELL INTO THE DOOR. WHEN THE FIRST FAILURE OCCURRED, THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE ACTUATOR AND THE CABLES FOR $150. THE VEHICLE WAS BEING REPAIRED A SECOND TIME WHEN THE COMPLAINT WAS FILED. THE VIN WAS UNAVAILABLE. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 39,000 AND THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 49,172.
Visibility, Nov 13, 2010
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F150. WHILE DRIVING THREE DAYS AGO I HEARD A LOUD POP AND SUDDENLY MY FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WAS GONE, IT HAD FALLEN INTO THE DOOR. THE MOTOR STILL RUNS, BUT THE WINDOW IS STUCK IN THE DOWN POSITION. TODAY WHILE STARTING MY TRUCK, THE DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW DID THE SAME THING, A LOUD POP THEN THE WINDOW SLID SLOWLY INTO THE DOOR. THE MOTOR STILL RUNS ON THIS ONE AS WELL, BUT DOES NOT MOVE THE WINDOW. SO NOW I HAVE TWO WINDOWS THAT ARE INSIDE THE DOOR THAT WILL NOT GO UP. *TR
Visibility, Nov 2, 2010
MY DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F-150 WON'T ROLL UP ANYMORE. WHILE DOING RESEARCH FOR PARTS I NOTICED THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS PARTICULAR VEHICLE. THE PART THAT IS USED IS DEFECTIVE AND SHOULD BE RECALLED. IT IS UNSAFE FOR MY BABIES AND MYSELF TO HAVE TO CONSTANTLY HAVE THE WINDOW DOWN. THE COST TO FIX THE PROBLEM IS AROUND $500-$900 DOLLARS. I AM AFRAID THAT IN THE EVENT OF AN ACCIDENT I OR MY CHILDREN COULD BE SERIOUSLY INJURED WITHOUT THE WINDOW IN PLACE. FORD NEEDS TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY AND CORRECT A DEFECT. *TR
Visibility, Nov 1, 2010
2005 F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES. REAR DRIVER SIDE FAILED 9/2009 (60000 MILES), FRONT PASSENGER SIDE FAILED 10/2010 (72000 MILES). BOTH FAILURES OCCURRED WITHOUT CAUSE WITH THE WINDOW SUDDENLY FALLING INTO THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, Oct 21, 2010
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW WAS IN THE UP POSITION BUT DROPPED INTO THE PANEL WHILE THE VEHICLE WAS IN MOTION. VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO THE GARAGE WHERE I WAS INFORMED THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS BAD. WINDOW COULD HAVE SHATTERED, INJURING DRIVER AND PASSENGER IN THE BACK SEAT, OR, CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. *TR
Visibility, Oct 18, 2010
ON SEPTEMBER 20, 2010, THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ABRUPTLY WHILE I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F150 AT 55 MPH. THE FRONT PASSENGER WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING. ON OCTOBER 13, 2010, THE REAR DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW FAILED IN THE SAME FASHION. BOTH INCIDENTS STRUCK ME AS VERY DANGEROUS WITH A COMPARABLY HIGH PROBABILITY TO CAUSE AN ACCIDENT. AFTER THIS LAST INCIDENT, I REVIEWED THE NUMEROUS WEBSITES DEDICATED TO THIS ISSUE AND THE CONCERN EXPRESSED BY MANY DRIVERS THAT FORD HAS REFUSED TO RESPOND TO WHAT IS CLEARLY A GRAVE SAFETY HAZARD. WHY HAS NHTSA NOT ADDRESSED THIS ISSUE? . *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2010
2005 FORD F 150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE, LOUD SNAP THEN WINDOW COMES STRAIGHT DOWN WITH NO WAY TO CLOSE IT. 2 OF 4 SO FAR, 50% FAILURE ISN'T TOO GOOD. *TR
Visibility, Oct 14, 2010
THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR ON MY 05 FORD F-150 FAILED IN APRIL OF THIS YEAR, A WEEK LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW BROKE. THE TRUCK WAS JUST PARKED IN MY DRIVEWAY, THIS DOESN'T SEEM RIGHT TO ME. I HAVE HEARD MANY STORIES OF THIS HAPPENING TO SO MANY PEOPLE. SOMETHING HAS TO BE DONE ABOUT THIS. THIS IS A $400 REPAIR AND SOME OF US CAN'T AFFORD THIS. PLEASE HELP US! *TR
Visibility, Oct 13, 2010
ON MY WAY HOME FROM WORK ONE DAY WHILE DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE, I DECIDED TO GET A LITTLE FRESH AIR SO I ROLLED MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW DOWN. WHEN I TRIED TO ROLL IT BACK UP THERE WAS A LOUD GRINDING SOUND AND A POP. AFTER THIS MY WINDOW SLAMMED DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. I WAS SO STARTLED THAT I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF MY VEHICLE. ONCE I GOT HOME, I TOOK APART MY DOOR AND FOUND THAT THE POWER WINDOW REGULATOR HAD BROKEN. I CALLED THE FORD SERVICE DEPT ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REPAIR COST WOULD BE IN EXCESS OF $300. I FOUND THE PART THROUGH A NAPA DEALER AND REPAIRED THE PROBLEM MYSELF FOR AROUND $150.00 SINCE THIS INCIDENCE MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW AND REAR PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW HAVE BOTH SLAMMED DOWN. I NOW KNOW THE FAMILIAR SOUND OF THE WINDOW REGULATOR ABOUT TO FAIL. EVERY TIME THIS HAPPENS I AM OUT OF POCKET FOR $150 PLUS MY TIME TO REPAIR. THIS SEEMS TO BE A RE-OCCURRING PROBLEM WITH 05 FORD 150 OWNERS AND FORD SHOULD BE RESPONSIBLE. I COULD HAVE EASILY OVER CORRECTED MY VEHICLE UPON BEING STARTLED AND INJURED MYSELF OR SOMEONE ELSE. *TR
Visibility, Oct 10, 2010
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY IN MY F150 WHEN MY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW DROP MAKING A LOUD NOISE. I ALMOST LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND MY 3 YR IN THE BACK SEAT WAS VERY FRIGHTENED. WE WERE 3HOURS FROM HOME. I WAS ABLE TO DRIVE BUT WE HIT A THUNDERSTORM 1 HOUR FROM HOME. IT WAS VERY HARD TO CONTROL MY VEHICLE AND I WENT TO THE NEAREST GAS STATION TO WEIGHT OUT THE STORM. THERE HAVE BEEN OVER 1,000 COMPLAINTS FILED AND PROBABLY IS ONLY THE TIP OF THE ICEBERG. THIS PART WHICH IS THE REGULATOR NEEDS TO BE RECALLED. *TR
Visibility, Oct 5, 2010
2005 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE 3RD WINDOW REGULATOR TO FAIL. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2010
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F150 FX4 AND TRAVELING AT APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH WHEN ALL OF A SUDDEN MY FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW CAME CRASHING DOWN. I WAS SHOCKED NOT KNOWING AT ALL WHAT WAS GOING ON. I MOMENTARILY HAD LITTLE OR NO CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE DUE TO MY SUDDEN SHOCK AND CONFUSION. ONCE I HAD REALIZED THAT THE WINDOW HAD BASICALLY JUST FALLEN FROM ITS CLOSED POSITION, I WAS FURIOUS. FURIOUS THAT SOMETHING AS SIMPLE AS A WINDOW SUDDENLY CRASHING OPEN, ALMOST CAUSED ME TO CRASH INTO ONCOMING TRAFFIC, ENDANGERING MY LIFE AS WELL AS MY WIFE'S AND OTHERS ON THE ROAD. I KNOW THIS MAY NOT SEEM VERY DANGEROUS, BUT PUT YOURSELF IN THE DRIVER'S SEAT AND IMAGINE YOUR WINDOW BEING SHOT OUT WHILE TRAVELING 45MPH. IT WAS TERRIFYING, AND I AM LUCKY NOT TO HAVE HAD A MORE SERIOUS INCIDENT. I IMMEDIATELY DROVE MY VEHICLE TO THE NEAREST FORD DEALER. TO MY DISMAY, THE SERVICE MANAGER INFORMED ME THAT THERE WAS NOT A CURRENT RECALL FOR THIS SITUATION AND I WOULD NEED TO HAVE A NEW WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLED. BASICALLY, THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, WHICH CAUSED THE WINDOW TO CRASH DOWN. AFTER RESEARCHING THIS PROBLEM, I HAVE FOUND THAT THOUSANDS OF OTHERS HAVE HAD THIS SAME ISSUE (SOME MULTIPLE TIMES) WITH EITHER THE 2004 OR 2005 YEAR MODELS. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY A SERIOUS PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL AND NEEDS TO BE ADDRESSED IMMEDIATELY. FORD NEEDS TO ISSUE A SAFETY RECALL NOW TO MAKE THIS RIGHT FOR THE LOYAL CUSTOMERS. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
2005 F150 JUST REPLACED THE SECOND WINDOW REGULATOR IN THE PAST 4 MONTHS. DRIVING DOWN THE HIGHWAY HEARD A LOUD SNAP AND WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR. THIS IS A COSTLY AND CONCERNING PROBLEM. *TR
Visibility, Sep 28, 2010
WHILE DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AT A SPEED OF 55-65. I THOUGHT I WAS SHOT AT CAUSING ME TO BE DISTRACTED FROM MY DRIVING. WHEN I PULLED OVER TO SEE IF I WAS SHOT OR IF SOMETHING HIT MY CAR I NOTICED MY LEFT HAND REAR WINDOW WAS DOWN IN THE DOOR. THIS OCCURRED YESTERDAY 9/27/10. WHEN I RETURNED HOME I PULLED OFF THE PANEL AND FOUND THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR IN MY 2005 FORD F150 WAS NOT WORKING. AFTER INQUIRING ABOUT REPAIRING THIS I NOTICED THAT THIS PROBLEM WITH FORD'S WINDOW REGULATORS IS AN ONGOING ISSUE AND THAT THERE IS A NUMBER OF COMPLAINTS BY PATRONS REPLACING UP TO FOUR WINDOWS IN ONE VEHICLE. THIS IS CERTAINLY A SAFETY ISSUE AND AN INSURANCE ISSUE REGARDING ACCIDENTS AND THEFT OF VEHICLE AND PROPERTY. THESE WINDOWS FALL AT ANY GIVEN TIME WHILE PARKED OR DRIVING. THIS ISSUE NEEDS TO BE INVESTIGATED FOR SURE! WHEN I THOUGHT I WAS SHOT AT IT SCARED ME SO BAD ESPECIALLY IN THESE TIMES WHEN YOU HAVE SHOOTERS OUT THERE ON THE FREEWAYS AND HIGHWAYS. THESE CAR MANUFACTURES ARE USING FAULTY PARTS TO THESE REGULATORS FOR THE WINDOWS AND WARRANTIES AND WILL NOT COVER THEM AS THE PARTS ARE NOT WARRANTED. I CAN'T IMAGINE SOMEONE GETTING KILLED OR IN AN ACCIDENT OVER A SMALL PLASTIC PART IN A WINDOW REGULATOR. PLEASE ADDRESS THIS SITUATION. A TOTAL RECALL OF THESE WINDOW REGULATORS HAS TO BE ADDRESSED. *TR