| Issue ID | 744562 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10289767 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 22/10/09 |
| Component | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | I bought a 2004 ford f-150 supercrew truck last october. When i took it home from the dealer, i rolled down the passenger-side rear window and it just dropped inside the door. I took it back to the dealer and they fixed it. I thought it was just a random incident or that it just came off the track and no big deal. Well, a couple days ago (now that i've had it for 1 year and no warranty) i picked up my kids from school and as we were driving home the driver-side rear window (the other one this time) fell down inside the door. I had no warning, didn't hit any button, and suddenly wondered where the wind was coming from. At first i thought my kids rolled it down but hey didn't. I tried to roll it up with the power control button on my arm-rest and nothing happened. All i heard was a grinding sound and remembered what happened the first time around and went "awww great!" this is the second window in a year and after researching heavily online i discovered i'm not alone. I am dumbfounded as to how this issue with ford window regulator/motors and cable/pulley assemblies has not forced a recall!!! How is this possible with all of the complaints posted with nhtsa and online forums? I have been told this isn't a recall issue because it doesn't affect emissions or safety, but if that's the case, how is this not a safety/security issue??? I'm lucky that my window didn't shatter and hit me or, more importantly, my children! Not only that, but what if this had caused an accident? Nobody should be driving down the road, hear a loud clunk, freak out, and swerve off the road! Not a safety issue? Seriously? And what about this being a security issue? How in the hell do i keep my window up and lock my truck while i'm shopping for groceries or something? Not only could someone steal something inside but they could steal my truck! If this isn't a security issue then why do i have remote locks/alarm? Something has to be done about this! I don't have $400 to throw away in this economy! |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 65000 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | MENIFEE, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTPW14544KXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 45 |
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