| Issue ID | 713359 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10259453 |
| Manufacurer | FORD MOTOR COMPANY |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2004 |
| File date | 25/01/09 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:POWER WINDOW DEVICES AND CONTROLS |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 2004 f150 supercrew problem: windows rolling down by themselves both rear window(rl & rr). Cause: problem was traced to the window regulator, or fault of. The white plastic clip holding the end of the steel cables (next to the pulleys) broke off. One end broke off causing the window to slide down by gravity and friction when in motion (sometimes still - i. E. Overnight). If unaware of the situation, like i was when it first happened to the rl window, i used the electronic switch on the driver door to pull the rlwindow up but could hear the motor (on the regulator) eating away at something. After opening up the door, i noticed that the cable was being mangled by the motor. Two weeks later, the rr window had the exact same problem, the white plastic clip holding the end of the cable broke off from one end. Other end already cracked and barely holding on. It turns out that the parts used are bad and need to be replaced, actually need to replace the entire regulator. This needs to be replaced before something bad happens (someone can vandalize my car, or... What if i get into a bad accident and my 4 and 2 year olds are in the truck with me. What's going to happen then? I don't want to find out.) i want them to be all regulators replaced because there is no recall and i believe they will eventually break off. Two already did. They are a safety hazard. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 98500 |
| Number of Occurences | 1 |
| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | REMERTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
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| No. of injured persons | 0 |
| No. of fatalities | 0 |
| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 35 |
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