WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR FAILURE. MY WINDSHIELD WIPERS CEASED TO WORK DURING A SNOW STORM. FORTUNATELY I WAS ABLE TO RETURN HOME WITHOUT ANY INCIDENTS. I WAS ABLE TO CHECK THE FUSE AND SUBSEQUENTLY REMOVED AND TESTED THE MOTOR AT WHICH TIME I FOUND THAT THE MOTOR IS SEIZED. I SUBSEQUENTLY FOUND THAT THERE IS A SAFETY RECALL FOR A SIMILAR PROBLEM ON THE NEXT MODEL YEAR OF MY VEHICLE. REC…
2005 Ford F-150 visibility problems
moderate 259 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $350
Complaints
259
Recalls
0
Crashes
0
Avg fix
$350
What owners are reporting 7 most recent
I WAS DRIVING DOWN THE ROAD IN MY 2005 FORD F-150 WHEN I HEARD A LOUD POP, IT WAS MY DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW THAT JUST GAVE OUT ON ITS OWN. NOW THIS SAME PROBLEM HAS HAPPENED TO MY PASSENGER SIDE WINDOW NEARLY 3 MONTHS AGO. IT A HAZARD FOR THE SIMPLE FACT THAT I DRIVING ON THE ROAD AND IT SPOOOKED THE '!@#$% OUT OF ME CAUSING ME TO SWERVE ON THE OTHER LANES. PLEASE HAVE THIS PART RECALLED IMMEDIATELY.…
POWER WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED AND NOW I HAVE DUCT TAPE ON MY WINDOW B/C I CAN'T AFFORD THE REPAIR. *TR
WEBASTO - HOLLANDIA 700 SERIES SUNROOF BLEW OFF TRUCK GOING 70 MILES PER HOUR. THE VEHICLE IS A 2005 FORD F-150 KING RANCH SUPER CREW. ON 12/26/2010 - WHILE TRAVELING WITH MY WIFE AND CHILD FROM JACKSONVILLE, FL. TO ATLANTA, GA.AND ON I-10 WEST, 5 MILES FROM I-75 NORTH WHEN MY SUNROOF SUDDENLY RIPPED OFF THE TOP OF MY TRUCK. THE SUNSHADE WAS ALSO RIPPED OUT INSTANTANEOUSLY. FORTUNATELY THE CAR…
WINDOW REGULATOR ON 2005 FORD F150. DRIVING IA A RAINSTORM AND DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW FELL WITH NO WARNING. ALMOST CRASHED ON THE INTERSTATE. *TR
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING IN A RAINSTORM AT 65 MPH THE DRIVER-SIDE WINDOW COLLAPSED. WHEN THE FAILURE OCCURRED, HE HEARD A LOUD BANG. HE PULLED OVER AND THEN TOOK THE VEHICLE TO A LOCAL REPAIR FACILITY. A TECHNICIAN STATED THAT THE WINDOW REGULATOR FAILED. HE CALLED THE MANUFACTURER AND WAS REFERRED TO NHTSA. THE VEHICLE HAD NOT BEEN REPAIRED TO-DATE. THE CURRENT MILEA…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2005 FORD F-150. THE PASSENGER AND DRIVER SIDE WINDOW HAD FALLEN INSIDE OF THE DOOR WITHOUT WARNING. HE SPECULATED THAT THE PLASTIC CLIP FOR THE WINDOW CABLES HAVE FRACTURED. HE HAS NOT CONTACTED THE DEALER OR MANUFACTURER. THE FAILURE AND CURRENT MILEAGES WERE 55,000.
Common questions
How serious is the visibility problem on the 2005 Ford F-150?
It's a documented issue but not catastrophic. 259 complaints have been filed. Repairs average $350 and most owners catch it before it causes a breakdown.
At what mileage does the visibility typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $350 for visibility repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to visibility?
No active recalls currently cover visibility issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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