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, Oct 18, 2009
THE WINDOW CONTROL SWITCHES ON ALL 4 DOORS OF MY 2005 FORD F150 CREW CAB XLT HAVE QUIT WORKING. AND DEALERS TELL ME THIS HAPPENS A LOT. ITS RIDICULOUS THESE GO OUT AND COST SO MUCH. *TR
Visibility, Oct 13, 2009
DOOR TO FRESH AIR CIRCULATION IN HEAT AND AIR SYSTEM BROKE, FELL IN CAGE AROUND BLOWER MOTOR, MAKES NOISE AS THE FANSPEED IS INCREASED. THE ONLY WAY TO FIX IS TO PULL DASH>>>. *TR
Visibility, Oct 11, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F150 PICKUP AND THE DRIVER SIDE POWER WINDOW FELL DOWN INTO THE DOOR WHILE BEING ROLLDED UP. I CHECKED ONLINE AND FOUND THIS TO BE A PREVALENT PROBLEM WITH THIS MODEL TRUCK. *TR
Visibility, Oct 4, 2009
BOTH FRONT POWER WINDOW REGULATORS FAILED WITHIN 60K MILES WITHOUT ANY INPUT. THE LOUD BANG WHEN THEY FAIL COULD CAUSE DRIVER DISTRACTION. *TR
Visibility, Sep 30, 2009
MY 2005 FORD F150 HAS AGAIN FOR THE 3RD TIME HAD A SIDE WINDOW FALL INTO THE DOOR PANEL OF THE TRUCK. MY UNDERSTANDING THIS IS A VERY COMMON OCCURRENCE WITH THIS MODEL YEAR TRUCK, AND SINCE THIS IS VERY DISTRACTING WHEN IT OCCURS I FELT COMPELLED TO REPORT IT. MY WISH IS FOR THE NHTSA TO ENCOURAGE FORD MOTOR TO RECALL THIS MODEL YEAR VEHICLE, AND REPAIR THE PROBLEM. OH ONE LAST THING, THE SERVICE ADVISERS AT FORD HAS TOLD ME THEY ARE REPLACING THE NEW FAILING WINDOW REGULATORS WITH EXACT SAME DEFECTIVE PART. *TR
Visibility, Sep 25, 2009
NO REAL EVENT, JUST PULLING INTO DRIVEWAY ,HEARD LOUD POP AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW WENT DOWN, AND STAYED THAT WAY. *TR
Visibility, Sep 22, 2009
DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER SIDE REAR DOOR, WINDOW FELL INSIDE OF DOOR. REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. COST $413.00. *TR
Visibility, Sep 22, 2009
DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR ON PASSENGER SIDE FRONT DOOR. WINDOW FELL DOWN INSIDE OF DOOR. REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Sep 22, 2009
DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATOR ON DRIVER'S SIDE DOOR. WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. REGULATOR HAD TO BE REPLACED. *TR
Visibility, Sep 17, 2009
2005 FORD F150, 18,350 MILES. DRIVER SIDE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED WHEN WINDOW WAS CLOSED. LOUD BANG. WINDOW DROPPED INTO DOOR PANEL. ONLINE RESEARCH AND FORD DEALER CONFIRMED A FREQUENT FAILURE PROBLEM. SAFETY ISSUE DUE TO INABILITY TO CLOSE WINDOW. THIS SHOULD BE A SAFETY RECALL ISSUE DEALER REPLACED REGULATOR ASSEMBLY, COST $193.45. *TR
Visibility, Sep 16, 2009
EVERY TIME I ROLL UP THE WINDOW FROM THE DRIVER SIDE I HEARD A LITTLE NOISE LIKE SAND BETWEEN THE GLASS AND THE DOOR SO ONE DAY I WAS DRIVING ON THE HIGHWAY AND THE WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR AND IT WAS RAINING. THE PROBLEM IS THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THERE IS A LOT OF PEOPLE WITH THE SAME PROBLEM . I BARELY USE MY TRUCK AND I ALWAYS USE THE A/C SO I DON'T KNOW HOW THIS COULD HAPPEN IF I DON'T ROLL THAT INDOW DOWN OFTEN. *TR
Visibility, Sep 14, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE CONTACT STATED THAT TWO POWER REGULATORS HAVE FAILED. THE DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOWS HAVE FALLEN OFF TRACK INSIDE THE DOOR. THE CONTACT DOES NOT HAVE A WARRANTY FOR THE VEHICLE AND IS REQUIRED TO PAY FOR THE REPAIRS. THE MANUFACTURER ADVISED THE CONTACT THAT THERE ARE NO EXISTING RECALLS AND THAT THEY ARE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 60,000.
Visibility, Sep 9, 2009
I OWN A 2005 FORD F150. IT HAS 63,000 MILES AND IS WELL TAKEN CARE OF. JULY THE 7TH, 2009 THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW DROPPED DUE TO A REGULATOR FAILURE. I REPLACED IT AT AN EXTREMELY HIGH COST. THEN ON AUGUST 28TH, 2009 THE DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL. NEITHER TIME WAS I IN A SITUATION THAT ENDANGERED ME BUT I WAS IN A THUNDERSTORM WHILE THE FIRST WINDOW WAS DOWN AND NOT FIXED. DO YOU KNOW WHAT IT IS LIKE TO RUN ALONG SIDE AN 18 WHEELER DURING A RAIN STORM. OF COURSE I PULLED OVER AND STOPPED. THIS IS A DANGEROUS PART FAILURE. THE DROPPING NOISE IS TREMENDOUS. SCARE THE WITS OUT OF YOU PLUS THE WEATHER COULD MAKE THE SITUATION WORSE. THE REALLY SCARY THING IS THEY ARE REPLACING THESE REGULATORS WITH THE SAME THING THAT FAILED. LOOK AT THE WEB ABOUT FORD WINDOW REGULATOR FAILURES. THERE ARE HUNDREDS AND HUNDREDS OF THEM AND THEN THINK ABOUT THE NUMBER OF DRIVERS THAT DO NOT KNOW ABOUT THIS PROBLEM OTHER THAN THEY MAY HAVE HAD A FAILURE AND NOT KNOW THERE IS AN EPIDEMIC. *TR
Visibility, Sep 9, 2009
WINDOW FELL DOWN (FROM A FULLY UP POSITION) INTO DRIVER-SIDE DOOR WHILE IN HEAVY TRAFFIC. SOUND RESEMBLED A GUN-SHOT WHICH DISTRACTED MY ATTENTION FROM THE ROAD AND NEARLY CAUSED AN ACCIDENT. RESEARCH SHOWS THIS TO BE A COMMON FAILURE IN SOUTHERN AND WESTERN STATES DUE TO HEAT-RELATED COMPONENT FAILURES. REPAIRS HAVE NOT BEEN MADE AT THIS TIME DUE TO HIGH COST OF PARTS AND LABOR. VEHICLE ONLY HAS 36K MILES AND HAS BEEN VERY WELL TAKEN CARE OF AND SERVICED REGULARLY. DUE TO THE NUMBER OF INCIDENTS OF FAILURE OF THE POWER WINDOW SYSTEM IN THESE TRUCKS, FORD SHOULD ISSUE A RECALL BEFORE SOMEONE GETS HURT. PERHAPS CLASS-ACTION LITIGATION WOULD FORCE THE MANUFACTURER TO TAKE RESPONSIBILITY FOR THIS OBVIOUS DESIGN FAILURE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2009
I HAVE A 2005 FORD F-150 CREW CAB. IN SHORT, THE WINDOW REGULATORS ARE FAILING AT A HIGH RATE, AND YET THE ISSUE IS NO BEING ADDRESSED AT ALL. HOW IS THIS A SAFETY ISSUE, YOU MIGHT ASK? THE WINDOWS- WITHOUT WARNING- WILL MAKE A LOUD POP AND SIMPLY FALL DOWN INTO THE DOOR PANELS. WHEN YOU ARE IN A RAIN STORM OR IF IT IS SNOWING, THIS IS AN ISSUE (ESPECIALLY WITH CHILDREN IN THE VEHICLE). THE LOUD THUD IS ENOUGH TO POSSIBLY MAKE ONE HAVE AN ACCIDENT ON THE ROAD. FORD HAS YET TO ISSUE A TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN OR FORMAL RECALL FOR THIS ISSUE. SOMEONE NEEDS TO LOBBY ON THE BEHALF OF SAFETY OR A CLASS ACTION LAWSUIT SHOULD BE INITIATED.... PLEASE ADVISE. *TR
Visibility, Aug 29, 2009
I WAS DRIVING MY 2005 FORD F150 AND ALL OF A SUDDEN BAM SOUNDED AS IF SOMEONE THROUGH SOMETHING AT MY PASSENGER WINDOW. THE NOISE STARTLED ME SO BAD I ENDED UP SWERVING INTO THE NEXT LANE AND ALMOST CRASHING, COME TO FIND OUT; MY WINDOW FELL INTO THE DOOR AND IS NOW BROKEN. UPON LOOKING INTO THE SITUATION I HAVE REALIZED MANY OTHER COMPLAINTS ONLINE ABOUT POWER WINDOW REGULATOR. THINGS LIKE THIS NEED TO BE RECALLED AND TAKEN CARE OF FOR THE SAFETY OF THE DRIVER. *TR
Visibility, Aug 26, 2009
I WAS JUST DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD AND WENT TO ROLL MY WINDOW DOWN (POWER WINDOWS) ON THE DRIVER SIDE AND ALL OF A SUDDEN IT FELL INSIDE THE DOOR. NOW IT WON'T GO UP OR DOWN. I READ OVER 1000 COMPLAINTS ABOUT THIS SAME PROBLEM AND FORD REFUSES TO FIX IT, THEY WANT OVER $400 TO FIX IT. I OWN A 2005 FORD F-150 LARIAT. THIS IS DANGEROUS AND SHOULD BE A RECALL ITEM FOR SAFETY FROM FORD. *TR
Visibility, Aug 24, 2009
DRIVER SIDE WINDOW FELL INTO DOOR. CAN NOT BE RAISED BY PRESSING POWER WINDOW BUTTON. DEALERSHIP DOES NOT HAVE PARTS IN STOCK. COST OF REPAIR IS ABOUT $400. *TR
Visibility, Aug 19, 2009
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED ON DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW AND THEN ABOUT A YEAR LATER ON THE PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 XLT 4.6L REGULAR CAB. *TR
Visibility, Aug 13, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F150. THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED WHEN THE CONTACT OBSERVED THE PASSENGER FRONT SIDE WINDOW GLASS SLIPPED DOWN INTO THE DOOR WITHOUT ASSISTANCE. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER FOR INSPECTION. THE FAILURE WAS DUE TO THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE DOOR GLASS BOLTS DETACHED FROM THE WINDOW REGULATOR. THE VEHICLE REPAIR WAS PERFORMED UNDER THE SERVICE WARRANTY. THE FAILURE OCCURRED ON TWO OCCASIONS WHILE DRIVING. THE DEFECTIVE REGULATORS WERE ON THE REAR DRIVER AND PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW GLASS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC WHICH SPECIALIZED IN REPLACEMENTS OF THE POWER WINDOW SYSTEM AND WINDOW GLASS. THE WINDOW GLASS WAS PROPERLY SECURED IN AN UPWARD POSITION. THE MANUFACTURER HAS BEEN NOTIFIED OF THE MALFUNCTIONS. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 24,000. THE CURRENT MILEAGE IS 60,000. UPDATED 09/14/09. *LJ UPDATED 09/16/09.*JB
Visibility, Aug 6, 2009
OWNER OF A 2005 FORD F150 SUPERCREW 4X4. I CANNOT SAY THAT ANY PARTICULAR EVENT LEAD UP TO THE FAILURE OF THIS ISSUE. THE PASSENGER SIDE REAR POWER WINDOW FELL INSIDE THE DOOR DUE TO A DEFECT IN THE WINDOW LIFT ASSEMBLY. APPARENTLY A CABLE CAME LOOSE THAT SUPPORTS THE WINDOW AND IT WILL NO LONGER STAY UP. THIS CREATES A HUGE SAFETY ISSUE FOR MY CHILDREN IN THE BACKSEAT, NOT TO MENTION THEFT AND WEATHER CONCERNS. AS FAR AS REPAIR, I CONTACTED THE LOCAL FORD DEALERSHIP ONLY TO FIND OUT THE REPLACEMENT COST FOR REPAIRS, WHICH WAS CLOSE TO $400.00. I BALKED AT THAT HAVING THIS REPAIRED CURRENTLY AND SIMPLY DUCT TAPED THE WINDOW UP TO AT LEAST PREVENT RAIN FROM ENTERING THE VEHICLE. I HAVE NOT ATTEMPTED TO FIX THIS ISSUE MYSELF (CANNOT WITHOUT $200 PART), BUT THE PART IN QUESTION IS STILL INSTALLED ON MY VEHICLE. UPON FURTHER RESEARCH, IT APPEARS THAT THIS IS A VERY COMMON PROBLEM WITH THIS VEHICLE AND FORD IS DOING NOTHING TO REMEDY THIS PROBLEM. SOME OWNERS HAVE HAD 2-3 WINDOWS WITH THE SAME PROBLEM. IT DOES NOT APPEAR TO BE A "WEAR" ISSUE. I BELIEVE A PLASTIC CLIP THAT HOLDS A CABLE DETERIORATES AND BECOMES FAULTY OVER TIME REGARDLESS OF USE. I WOULD DEFINITELY NOT CONSIDER THIS A "MAINTENANCE-TYPE" ITEM. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2009
THE DRIVERS SIDE POWER WINDOW ON MY 2005 FORD F150 XLT 4X4 TRUCK SUDDENLY SLIPPED ALL OF THE WAY TO THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR WHILE I WAS PARKED BY THE SIDE OF THE ROAD. ALL ATTEMPTS TO RAISE IT USING THE POWER BUTTONS FAILED AND IT WASN'T UNTIL SEVERAL HOURS LATER THAT I WAS ABLE TO DISMANTLE THE DOOR AND PROP THE WINDOW CLOSED. I FEEL THIS CONSTITUTED A SAFETY HAZARD DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF THIS OCCURRENCE IN UNSAFE, HIGH CRIME AREAS AND DUE TO THE POSSIBILITY OF OCCURRENCE DURING ADVERSE, POSSIBLY LIFE THREATENING WEATHER CONDITIONS. *TR
Visibility, Aug 3, 2009
WINDOW FALLS DOWN AND MAKES A LOUD THUD. SOME PEOPLE HAVE REPORTED THE WINDOW SHATTERING AS A RESULT, BUT MINE DIDN'T. THE WINDOW SUPPORT SYSTEM FAILS. IF CHILDREN ARE THEN THAT SEAT, THEY COULD EASILY GET OUT. IN SEVERE WEATHER, THE FAILING WINDOW MECHANISM COULD POSE PROBLEMS. *TR
Visibility, Jul 24, 2009
WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED, WINDOW DROPPED. *TR
Visibility, Jul 23, 2009
IT SEEMS THAT THE FORD MOTOR CORP HAS BEEN INSTALLING DEFECTIVE WINDOW REGULATORS IN MANY OF THEIR TRUCKS AND LARGER SUV'S. THESE REGULATORS ALLOW THE WINDOW TO BE OPENED IN CLOSED AND OFTEN FAIL WHILE THE VEHICLE IS IN OPERATION. ONCE THE PART FAILS, THE WINDOW CRASHES DOWN INTO THE INTERIOR OF THE DOOR AND CANNOT BE ROLLED UP. THIS HAS HAPPENED TO TWO OF MY FOUR WINDOWS ON MY 2005 F-150 TRUCK. I HAVE HAD TO HAVE BOTH WINDOW REGULATORS REPLACED AT A COST OF $1,000 FOR TOTAL. MANY OF THESE VEHICLES ARE USED IN THE SERVICE AND LAW ENFROCEMENT INDUSTRY AND SEVERAL HUNDRED COMPLAINTS HAVE BEEN FILED WITH DEALERS. I REALIZE THAT VEHICLES COST MONEY OVER TIME BUT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT TWO WINDOWS WITHIN A THREE WEEK TIME PERIOD HAVE FAILED. IT'S OBVIOUS THAT THE PARTS ARE MADE CHEAPLY OR ARE DEFECTIVE AND THAT A RECALL IS JUSTIFIED SO THAT THE CONSUMER CAN RECOUP SOME OF THE LOSS. IT MAY HAVE BEEN CHEAPER JUST TO REPLACE THE ENTIRE DOOR FOR THE $ 500 I SPENT ON EACH WINDOW. *TR