2011 Ford F-150 Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 82
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 82 stored complaint records:
- 1 indicate a crash
- 2 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 66 records
- window shattered · 36 records
- rear defrost · 27 records
- passenger side · 26 records
- rear defroster · 16 records
- side rear · 16 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 60–100k mi | 24 |
| 100–150k mi | 15 |
| 1–30k mi | 12 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Body · Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall i have a 2011 f-150 fx4. Noticed the rear defrost wasn't coming on all the time, but it did come on and it must of gotten to hot...driving to work 11/24/15 getting on the freeway i heard a loud noise like something hit my truck on the roof. When i got to work...i looked on the roof...no damage. I noticed later that day that the back passenger side window had shattered...it must of gotten to hot from…
ODI 10806737
Visibility/Wiper
On cold morning (32 degrees f), frost was present on rear window. Operator turned on rear defrost. After approximately 5 minutes of driving, operator heard a loud bang from rear of vehicle and noticed that rear window was shattered. Upon further inspection there was a slight odor of burning electrical wire and no signs of impact.
ODI 10795208
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While stopped at a red light, the contact noticed an abnormal odor and the rear passenger side window shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 22,700.
ODI 10789497
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Driving straight on highway with no other vehicles around, back glass spontaneously shattered with no warning and nothing touching it. Suspect an already faulty rear window defroster heating element on power sliding rear pick-up truck window is at partial fault. Smelled of burning electrical in cabin just prior to breakage. Poor window quality and heating element at further fault. Also feel like i had tiny glass…
ODI 10789193
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle parked overnight on city street. Started vehicle in ~45 degree weather and activated rear defrost. Over-current through defrost caused windshield to shatter. Small amounts of smoke were produced, vehicle was turned off.
Fire reported
ODI 10784447
Visibility/Wiper
Vehicle was parked overnight in the yard. The auto start was used the next morning to warm up the vehicle and defrost the windows (outside temp was +25f). After the vehicle was running for less than 10 minutes, the rear window was not defrosted. I entered the vehicle to drive to work and pushed the rear window defroster button which would not turn on. When i arrived at work i found the rear (passenger side) window…
ODI 10783525
Visibility/Wiper
The rear window defroster lite quit working about a month ago. It came on today and within 5 minutes, the right rear window cracked. I had just merged onto the highway with no one or thing around me.
ODI 10782508
Visibility/Wiper
The other day in the morning i started my vehicle and attempted to activate the defrost since there was some slight frost on my windows and it was chilly. The defrost button light would not light up indicating that it was on. In addition to that i have heated mirros and they would not defrost along with the sliding rear window. I attempted to open the window in hopes that that would clear up my visibility before i…
ODI 10766385
Electrical System · Service Brakes · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. While driving approximately 5 mph and depressed the brake pedal to stop at a stop sign, the anti lock brake warning indicator illuminated. The brake pedal was pumped and the vehicle slid into the intersection. The failure recurred on two other occasions. On the third occasion, while driving approximately 30 mph, the brake pedal failed to respond when depressed. The brake pedal…
Crash reported · 2 injuries
ODI 10761535
Visibility/Wiper
When i went to leave for work this morning, i tried to turn the rear defroster on and it would not turn on. After about 15 minutes of driving and slowing down to the village speed limit of 30 mph, there was a loud pop/ bang that sounded like a gunshot. I looked in my rear view mirror and noticed the driver side rear window shattered but was still in place. I pulled over to inspect it and noticed the rear defroster…
ODI 10714412
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
While driving at 65mph on a highway in ga with my rear window defroster on, with an exterior temperature in the mid 50s, i heard a very loud bang which i initially thought was a rock kicked up by the vehicle in front of me. When i reached my destination, i found it was the passenger side rear window panel that had shattered due to the defroster overheating and was still intact because of the factory tint applied to…
ODI 10713707
Visibility/Wiper
While using the rear defroster, the rear window glass shattered. Research has indicated that this is a common occurrence resulting from a defect in the manufacture and assembly of the vehicle. The manufacturer has refused to honor my request for replacement of the glass. *tr
ODI 10712267
Visibility/Wiper
One week prior rear defrost stopped working. Right rear window shattered, while driving into parking lot. Sounded like a large chunk of ice fell on roof. Speed about 10mph. Outside air temp 38f. Took truck to ford dealer and was told ford hasn't had a issue with windows shattering. A mechanic from the dealership looked at the window and stated he had the same thing happen to his truck one month prior. Dealership…
ODI 10715531
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I have a 2011 ford f150 fx4 with the power rear sliding window with defroster. The led light does not work to power the defroster and the rear window is also not defrosting. After searching on the internet if this does not get repaired the rear window has shattered. The dealer advised me there was no recall and replacement cost would be $1350. *tr
ODI 10695538
Visibility/Wiper
Drove home in warm weather. Parked backed into the driveway. Left parked overnight and got very cold. Went to go to work in the morning and back drivers side window was spidered. Ford dealer claims no known issue and out of warranty. Want $700 to replace. I'm due to turn in for new vehicle (it was a lease). They want me to pay for the damage. Model xlt supercrew 2011. *tr
ODI 10694685
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I turned the rear defrost on in my 2011 ford f-150 and smelt a burning smell and then heard a pop the back driver side window tile had shattered. *tr
ODI 10691184
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Turned on the remote start which apparently has a factory setting that the rear defrost automatically comes on. Come out to the vehicle and the passenger side rear slider is shattered. *tr
ODI 10689824
Visibility/Wiper
Rear left window spider webbed, the shattered, while defrosting, it was -4 out. The middle window, slider, and rear right are ok, but entire unit must be replaced. Outer glass now falling off inside glass ok. I think it might be a common problem as i know one other who had the same happen, but under warranty first winter. I have found many similar on internet. Does not appear to be recall. $800 repair.. *tr
ODI 10679969
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
My truck was parked and running. I turned on the rear defrost and noticed the light did not come on. A couple minutes later i heard a loud pop and the drivers side rear window shattered. I went to the ford dealer as i just purchased the truck on 01/16/2015. They acted like it was an isolated incident and i didn't think much of it. I then find on the internet this is an on going issue. My son was sitting in the back…
ODI 10676399
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
When i started my truck, there was a thin layer of ice on the rear window. I turned on the rear defrost, but it only stayed on for approximately 15-20 seconds, then turned off and would not turn on again. About a mile down the road i heard a very loud noise, it sounded like a large object hit the roof of the cab, i noticed a burnt rubber smell briefly, and then i noticed that the right side of rear window behind the…
ODI 10653994
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Driving down the road at 35 miles per hour, my right rear black glass shattered from the inside. My son was sitting in the back seat and thankfully he was on the opposite side. It sounded like a shot gun hit the truck. It was so loud, we pulled over and was checking each other to make sure we didn't get hit by a bullet. We soon learned it was the window that shattered for no reason. I bought this truck brand new and…
ODI 10651441
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving down the road and all of a sudden heard a loud pop, looked in my rearview mirror and the rear window on the passenger side of the truck was shattered. The rear defroster was on upon the time of this happening, but it was not on for more than 5 minutes. *tr
ODI 10633087
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
The defrost button would not come on properly. Once it did, approximately 3 to 5 minutes later i heard a loud pop. That is when i noticed by looking in the rear view mirror that the rear drivers side back window had shattered. There was nothing indicating it had been struck by anything. The entire window was still intact. The outdoor temperature was around 27 degrees. 2011 f150 super crew. *tr
ODI 10574820
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving down the street at 35mph.i heard pop sound i looked around,everything looked ok but the next day i checked the truck and found the rear pass. Window was shattered. I have read on the net a lot of other people are having the same problem.it seems to me that ford has a bad glass problem.i'm waiting to hear back from the dealer. *tr
ODI 10567806
Visibility/Wiper
While using the electric defrost, the passenger side of the rear window shattered. *tr
ODI 10565866
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