Power Window - Details - Why it breaks
Member
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 68
Likes: 0
From: Oklahoma
Every time i see a cop about to drive by i have to roll my windows down right? Yea, so my window has been stuck down in the door twice and the ford dealership blamed it on me both times because i installed custom door handles right....well now my truck isn't under warranty and it's starting to stick but if i let off the switch and hit it again it will usually go up... bad regulator or switch?
I wish the f150's had the same powerful power windows as the f250's have...my buddy has 1% tint on his f250 and his windows fly down...the cops never have a chance to see his tint.
I wish the f150's had the same powerful power windows as the f250's have...my buddy has 1% tint on his f250 and his windows fly down...the cops never have a chance to see his tint.
Member
Joined: Mar 2003
Posts: 16
Likes: 0
From: ct
My 2004 Lariat super crew lost it's window assembly today. I would like you all to know that this is, yes indeed, my 5th yes 5th window assembly. Ford did not design these correctly. There will never be a recall because this is not a safety issue. Also I almost forgot, my electric rear window went bad 3 years ago. I do not even use the windows that often. I have not had any other problems with this truck. It is like I have a $300 window fee every year... Thanks Ford for putting in cheap window for a $35,000 top of the line truck.
Senior Member
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 2,068
Likes: 2
From: So. Cal.
I believe one of the major aftermarket parts and hardware manufacturers sells a window regulator for our trucks with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. I don't think it's that expensive either. Either do a search or someone will chime in with who makes it. Believe it can be purchased at either Autozone or Advanced Auto.
Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Ga
I recently replaced the drivers side on my 05 scab. I had the truck for a week and "pop"! Luckily it didn't bust the glass seeing how it came screaming down from the top. Bad design indeed. Wires didn't break, just the tabs as mentioned. I'm going to see if I can fix the old one...??
Global Moderator &
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 26,080
Likes: 82
From: Burleson/Athens/Brownsboro, TX
I believe one of the major aftermarket parts and hardware manufacturers sells a window regulator for our trucks with a LIFETIME WARRANTY. I don't think it's that expensive either. Either do a search or someone will chime in with who makes it. Believe it can be purchased at either Autozone or Advanced Auto.
__________________
Jim
Jim
Global Moderator &
Senior Member
Senior Member
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 26,080
Likes: 82
From: Burleson/Athens/Brownsboro, TX
I have replaced both fronts on my 05, but got lucky on the tint.
__________________
Jim
Jim
Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Southeast Ga
IMO changing it out was not bad but I see some of y'all have done it like 5or 6 times...that's total BS in my book. The last Ford truck I had was an 82 step side so I've been outta the loop for a while. Anyways, it's been 2 weeks since I changed mine...I have not been running it up or down till it slams closed or open. I'm thinking it might be to much strain on the feeble parts its built with...and just maybe not running up or down to the limits might help.???
Senior Member
Joined: Apr 2006
Posts: 521
Likes: 7
From: Sacramento, CA
Yep, on my third, just ordered a Dorman. The last two were ford parts. So sucks...By the way I lube the rails with white grease before if finish the job. THey run dry, but I figure the least resistance the better.
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
From: Hiram,Ga
My drivers window squeaks when I run it up and down. (Somewhat embarrassing). After reading your post, maybe I will remove the door panel and grease the tracks with white grease.
Didn't think of that
Didn't think of that
Senior Member
Joined: Dec 2004
Posts: 452
Likes: 0
From: Hiram,Ga
Already thought of trying that. I didnt because I was concerned of oily streaks on the glass when its up.
