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, Jul 21, 2010
2005 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR BROKE WITH WINDOW DOWN ,SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 20, 2010
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DRIVER SIDE WINDOW BECAME LOOSE AND FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A DEALER WHERE THE WINDOW REGULATOR WAS REPLACED. A FEW MONTHS LATER THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW EXHIBITED THE EXACT SAME FAILURE. THE REGULATOR WAS REPLACED ON THE PASSENGER SIDE BY THE DEALER. THE CONTACT HAS NOT CONTACTED FORD MOTOR COMPANY. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 70,000. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 75,000.
Visibility, Jul 19, 2010
MY 2005 FORD F-150 FRONT PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW FELL IN THE DOOR. WHILE DRIVING DOWN A SMOOTH ROAD IN A RESIDENTIAL AREA I HEARD A HUGE CRACK, THEN THE WINDOW LITERALLY FELL IN THE DOOR AND WOULD NOT COME UP. THE CRACK SOUNDED LIKE A GUNSHOT AND COULD HAVE RESULTED IN SERIOUS INJURIES. REPAIRS FROM THE FORD DEALER ARE ESTIMATED AT 400 OR MORE DOLLARS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 16, 2010
MY COMPLAINT IS IN REGARDS TO THE WINDOW REGULATORS OF MY 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4. I HAVE NOW HAD THE FRONT DRIVER AND REAR RIGHT REGULATORS FAIL DUE TO NO FAULT OF MY OWN. THE REAR RIGHT FAILURE OCCURRED LAST FALL (AUGUST 2009) WHILE GOING THROUGH A CAR WASH WITH MY FAMILY IN THE VEHICLE. WITHOUT ANY WARNING, MY DAUGHTER STARTED SCREAMING AS HER WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. THANKFULLY, THERE WERE NO INJURIES, BUT I DID HAVE WET CHILDREN AND WET INTERIOR. OF COURSE, THE CARWASH DENIED ANY WRONGDOING AND SUGGESTED I CONTACT FORD. IN DOING SO, FORD STATED THAT NHTSA DID NOT ISSUE A RECALL, SO THEY WERE NOT REQUIRED TO FIX/REPAIR AT THEIR OWN COST. NOT HAVING THE FUNDS AVAILABLE, I TORE THE DOOR PANEL OPEN, SLID THE WINDOW BACK UP IN THE TRACK, AND WEDGED A PIECE OF PVC PIPE TO KEEP THE GLASS IN PLACE. NOT A GREAT SOLUTION...BUT MUCH BETTER THAN WHAT FORD OFFERED TO DO. THE MOST RECENT INCIDENT OCCURRED SATURDAY, JULY 11, 2010, MID-AFTERNOON. MY FAMILY AND I WERE TRAVELING TO A COMMUNITY FUNCTION. WHILE DRIVING, I HEARD WHAT SOUNDED LIKE A SHOTGUN GO OFF NEXT TO MY EAR. OUR INITIAL THOUGHT WAS WE HIT SOMETHING ON THE ROAD OR AN ANIMAL RAN INTO US. I STOPPED AND GOT OUT OF THE TRUCK, BUT DID NOT SEE ANY DAMAGE. AT THAT POINT I DIDN'T KNOW WHAT TO THINK. WE CONTINUED ON TO OUR FUNCTION WITHOUT ANY FURTHER ISSUES. WHEN WE ARRIVED BACK AT THE VEHICLE LATER IN THE AFTERNOON, I STARTED TO ROLL DOWN THE WINDOWS WHILE THE A/C COILED OFF AND THUD...THE FRONT DRIVER WINDOW FELL DOWN. I KNEW EXACTLY WHAT HAPPENED. TORE INTO THE DOOR WHEN WE GOT HOME AND FOUND THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR PULLEY FAILED IN THIS WINDOW ALSO. SO, I PUSHED THE GLASS BACK UP AND WEDGED ANOTHER PIECE OF PVC PIPE. ASIDE FROM THE RINGING IN MY EAR THE REMAINDER OF THE AFTERNOON FROM THE "GUNSHOT", THERE WERE NO INJURIES. FROM MY RESEARCH ON THE INTERNET, THIS APPEARS TO BE A VERY COMMON PROBLEM THAT FORD REFUSES TO ADDRESS. I WOULD APPRECIATE YOUR HELP AND RESEARCH IN THIS MATTER. *TR
Visibility, Jul 14, 2010
2005 FORD F-150 PASSENGER WINDOW FELL AND COST 300.00 TO REPAIR. TWO WEEKS LATER THE DRIVERS WINDOW FELL, HAVEN'T HAD IT REPAIRED YET. ONLY 22000 MILES ON VEHICLE. *TR
Visibility, Jul 11, 2010
I AM THE OWNER OF A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCAB TRUCK. I RECENTLY HAD ANOTHER POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAIL ON MY VEHICLE. THIS FAILURE OCCURRED WHILE I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AT A SPEED OF ABOUT 35MPH. THIS IS THE SECOND REGULATOR THAT HAS BEEN REPLACED ON THIS VEHICLE (THE FIRST ONE OCCURRED THREE YEARS AGO). WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS THE WINDOW JUST DROPS COMPLETELY DOWN INTO THE DOOR WITH NO WARNING. WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURS WHILE YOU ARE DRIVING IT CAUSES A VERY BIG DISTRACTION TO THE DRIVER AND PASSENGERS OF THE VEHICLE. THREE YEARS AGO, WHEN THE FIRST REGULATOR FAILED, I HAD MY VEHICLE PARKED (LUCKILY AT HOME) AND I NOTICED THAT THE WINDOW WAS IN THE DOWN POSITION. I RECALLED ROLLING THE WINDOW UP WHEN I PARKED MY VEHICLE, SO I GOT IN IT TO PUT THE WINDOW IN THE UP POSITION. AFTER TURNING THE IGNITION ON AND PRESSING THE UP BUTTON, NOTHING HAPPENED. THIS TIME IT WAS THE DRIVERS WINDOW. I AM VERY FORTUNATE TO HAVE NOT PARKED MY VEHICLE IN A PUBLIC PLACE WHEN THIS FAILURE OCCURRED BECAUSE IT WOULD HAVE GIVEN ANYONE ACCESS TO THE INSIDE OF MY VEHICLE. ALTHOUGH THE FAILURES DID NOT RESULT IN ANY INJURY OR LOSSES, THIS IS A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE CONCERNING VEHICLE SAFETY. I CONDUCTED SOME INTERNET RESEARCH ON THIS ISSUE AND IT APPEARS THAT OTHER 2004-2005 F150 OWNERS HAVE HAD THE SAME ISSUE WITH THESE WINDOW REGULATORS. I AM VERY CONCERNED THAT THE REMAINING 2 WINDOWS WILL FAIL OVER TIME. ON BOTH OCCASIONS, I TOOK MY VEHICLE TO THE LOCAL DEALERSHIP TO HAVE A REPLACEMENT WINDOW REGULATOR INSTALLED. ONE OF THE REGULATOR REPLACEMENTS WAS COVERED UNDER WARRANTY AND THE MOST RECENT ONE WAS NOT. THIS REPAIR COST WAS $220. I FEEL THAT THIS IS AN ISSUE THAT REGULAR MAINTENANCE NOR NORMAL VEHICLE CARE COULD PREVENT. THIS IS A DEFINITE EQUIPMENT FLAW THAT THE OWNER HAS NO WARNING OF WHEN IT WILL OCCUR. THEREFORE I FEEL THAT THESE REGULATORS SHOULD BE INVESTIGATED BECAUSE IT POSES A SAFETY ISSUE TO THE VEHICLE OWNER AS WELL AS OTHER DRIVERS ON THE ROADWAY. *TR
Visibility, Jul 1, 2010
2005 FORD F-150, POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. DRIVER'S SIDE 2 YEARS AGO NOW PASSENGER SIDE. NO KNOWN CAUSE. FIRST ONE REPLACED UNDER WARRANTY. OUT OF WARRANTY AND NOT REPLACED PSNGR. SIDE YET. *TR
Visibility, Jun 29, 2010
THE FRONT AND REAR DRIVERS SIDE WINDOWS HAVE SUDDENLY FAILED ON MY 2005 FORD F-150. THE WINDOWS SUDDENLY ROLL DOWN AND ARE NOT ABLE TO ROLL BACK UP. *TR
Visibility, Jun 20, 2010
WAS DRIVING DOWN HIGHWAY, WENT TO LET DRIVER WINDOW UP, THE WINDOW SLAMS UP VERY FAST, MADE THIS LOUD POPPING SOUND THAN FALLS TO THE BOTTOM OF DOOR, IT WOULD NOT GO BACK UP OR DOWN, IT REALLY SCARED ME DIDN'T NO WHAT WAS GOING ON. HAD TO PUT FOILED PAPER IN WINDOW TO KEEP IT UP. ALL YOU CAN HERE IS SOMETHING MOVING INSIDE BUT WINDOW WILL NOT MOVE. THIS COULD REALLY BE A SAFETY ISSUE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 17, 2010
2005 FORD F150 POWER WINDOW. TWO WINDOWS IN TWO MONTHS DROPPED WHILE DRIVING AND ONE SHATTERED. *TR
Visibility, Jun 15, 2010
2005 FORD F150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Jun 13, 2010
WINDOW ON DRIVERS SIDE WILL NOT GO UP, IN A ROLLOVER, LIMBS AND HEAD COULD PROTRUDE OUTSIDE CAUSING SERIOUS BODILY HARM AND OR DEATH, THIS ACCIDENT HAS NOT TAKEN PLACE YET, I AM ONLY SAYING IT COULD. *TR
Visibility, Jun 7, 2010
I WAS DRIVING ON THE INTERSTATE AND HEARD A LOUD POP AND THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD SHOT AT MY CAR, IT SCARED ME AND WITH MY RESPONSE SWERVED AND I ALMOST HAD AN ACCIDENT. LATER AS IT TURNED OUT IT WAS A COMMON WINDOW REGULATOR DEFECT ON FORD TRUCKS AND SUV'S. THEY HAVE BUILT IT WITH THE PURPOSE OF FAILURE AND A HIGH COST TO THE OWNER TO REPAIR THIS AND NO GUARANTEE THAT IT WILL WORK AND NOT FAIL AGAIN SOON. THIS SHOULD BE A RECALL TO ALL THOSE FORD'S WITH THIS FAILURE. IT IS GOING TO COST JUST UNDER $400.00 TO FIX WITH NO GUARANTEE. IT IS INDEED A SAFETY ISSUE WHEN IT HAPPENS WHILE DRIVING AT HIGH SPEEDS OR ANYWHERE AROUND ANY OTHER CARS, NOT TO MENTION THE WINDOW DROPPING, WHO KNOWS IT COULD SHATTER AND CAUSE A SEVERE INJURY. *TR
Visibility, May 28, 2010
2005 FORD F150 - DRIVER'S SIDE WINDOW SUDDENLY FAILED AND FELL DOWN INSIDE THE DOOR. *TR
Visibility, May 26, 2010
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND OUT OF NOWHERE! MY DRIVER'S DOOR WINDOW SLID/FELL HARD DOWN INTO MY DOOR FOR NO REASON!! I DIDN'T EVEN HIT A BUMP! NOT SURE IF THE WINDOW BROKE AT THE BOTTOM INSIDE THE DOOR OR NOT. NOW IT WON'T GO UP. UPON LOOKING FOR THE POSSIBLE CAUSE ONLINE, I READ THAT FORD KNOWS THAT THIS IS AN EQUIPMENT DEFECT AND POTENTIAL SAFETY ISSUE BUT HAS SO FAR REFUSED TO DO ANYTHING ABOUT IT. THIS COULD HAVE HAPPENED ANYWHERE, EVEN IN A MALL PARKING LOT WHERE SOMEONE WOULD HAVE INSTANT ACCESS TO THE INTERIOR. NOT TO MENTION THE SAFETY ISSUES, WEATHER, ETC. *TR
Visibility, May 25, 2010
2005 FORD F-150 WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE - DRIVING DOWN THE INTERSTATE HEARD A LOUD POP ON THE DRIVER SIDE I THOUGHT SOMETHING HIT MY TRUCK, THE WINDOW FELL INTO TO THE DOOR. ESTIMATED COST TO FIX $420.00 + TAX. AFTER SEEING THE THOUSANDS OF COMPLAINTS ON THE INTERNET SOMETHING NEEDS TO BE DONE. RECALL!! RECALL!! *TR
Visibility, May 22, 2010
WINDOW FAILURE/FALLING INTO DOOR: 1. NO KNOWN SPECIFIC EVENT, CAR WAS PARKED WHEN FAILURE OCCURRED WITHOUT HUMAN INTERVENTION. 2. DRIVER SIDE FRONT WINDOW FALLING INTO DOOR AND PASSENGER SIDE REAR WINDOW FAILURE. LUCKILY DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAS NOT BROKEN/SHATTERED, BUT HAS ONLY FALLEN INTO DOOR AND DID NOT DISTRACT DRIVER WHEN DRIVING IN TRAFFIC. 2A. AFTER INSPECTING EACH WINDOW ALSO FOUND PASSENGER REAR WINDOW IS LOOSE AND FREELY MOVES. 3. DEALER EXPLAINED PROBLEM IS COMMON AND LIKELY THAT IT IS THE WINDOW REGULATOR AND/OR COMPONENTS. DEALER IS CHARGING $450 TO REPAIR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2010
WHILE DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F150, THE BACK WINDOW SLID DOWN. MY DAUGHTER PUSHED THE BUTTON TO ROLL IT UP AND A LOUD CRUNCHING SOUND WITH A POP FOLLOWED. THE FUNCTION OF THE BUTTON IS NO LONGER OPERABLE. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THIS TYPE OF OCCURRENCE HAS HAPPENED, WHICH HAS RESULTED IN APPROXIMATELY $800 IN REPAIRS. THE FIRST TIME WAS OVER A YEAR AGO ON THE DRIVER'S WINDOW. *TR
Visibility, May 16, 2010
PRESSING BUTTON TO LOWER WINDOW CAUSED WINDOW TO FALL AND CRASH INSIDE OF DOOR PANEL. SECOND TIME THIS HAS HAPPENED. *TR
Visibility, Latches/locks/linkages, Apr 25, 2010
PASSENGER WINDOW IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 FELL INSIDE THE DOOR CREATING A LOUD BANG WHILE DRIVING. CAUSED ME TO JUMP AND PULL STEERING WHEEL TO ONE SIDE NEARLY CAUSING AN ACCIDENT. INVESTIGATION LED TO A BROKEN PLASTIC CLIP IN THE DOOR THAT RELEASED THE CABLE THAT HOLDS THE WINDOW IN THE UP (OR DOWN POSITION). I HAVE SEEN NUMEROUS COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS EVENT. FORD HAS NOT RECALLED THE PROBLEM AS OF THIS DATE. *TR
Visibility, Apr 3, 2010
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURE ON 2005 F150. WAS DRIVING AND TRIED TO ADJUST WINDOW AND IT CRASHED DOWN INTO BOTTOM OF DOOR. THE LARGE "CLUNK" WAS VERY DISTRACTING AND STARTLED ME WHILE DRIVING 65 MPH. I HAVE DONE SOME RESEARCH AND THIS IS NOT AN ISOLATED PROBLEM. THERE ARE NUMEROUS ACCOUNTS OF MULTIPLE FAILURES WITH THIS PART. YOU NEED TO PUT THE HEAT ON THESE GUYS TO HAVE THIS PART REDESIGNED WITH BETTER GUTS BECAUSE THERE IS NO DOUBT IT IS A DEFECTIVE DESIGN. [XXX] *TR
Visibility, Mar 24, 2010
DRIVER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND WINDOW DROPPED INTO THE DOOR. NO WAY TO GET WINDOW CLOSED WITHOUT REMOVAL OF DOOR PANEL. VERY UNSAFE TO DRIVE WITH NO WINDOW DURING INCLIMATE WEATHER. THERE NEEDS TO BE A COMPLETE REVIEW OF ALL THE FAILS OF THIS SINGLE PART.
Visibility, Mar 8, 2010
I HAVE HAD TWO WINDOWS STOP ROLLING UP ON MY F150 LARIAT. IT IS A 2005 MODEL. THE TRUCK HAS 43,000 MILES ON IT. I HAVE READ MANY COMPLAINTS OF THE SAME PROBLEM. MUST BE A MANUFACTURERS DEFECT. I THINK IF I HAD A TOYOTA, THEY WOULD FIX IT. *TR
Visibility, Mar 2, 2010
FOR THE SECOND TIME THE WINDOW IN MY FORD F150 CRASHED DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANEL. COST ME $450 ATFORD DEALER TO FIX. DEALER SERVICE REP TOLD ME THIS WOULD HAPPEN WHEN THE VEHICLE WAS IN WARRANTY BUT FORD WONT RECALL AND THEY KNOW THE PROBLEM EXISTS. MY ESTIMATE IS 4,000,000 VEHICLES AT LEAST ,2004-07,08. *TR
Visibility, Mar 1, 2010
P/S WINDOW FELL OFF TRACK CAUSING TO BE ROLLED UP OR DOWN. *TR