2012 Ford F-150 Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 85
- 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 85 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 3 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 50 records
- rear defroster · 24 records
- window shattered · 24 records
- heard loud · 20 records
- rear defrost · 20 records
- side rear · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 60–100k mi | 30 |
| 30–60k mi | 26 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 2 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
REAR SPLIT WINDOW SHATTERED
ODI 11057889
Visibility/Wiper
While parked in the driveway the rear window shattered minutes after turning on the rear defrost. Second time within 3 years. Ford really needs to recall this!
ODI 11056810
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving 25-30 mph, the contact heard a loud shattering noise and noticed that the rear driver's side window inadvertently shattered. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 73,000.
ODI 11054030
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 35-45 mph, the contact turned on the defrost. Less than ten minutes later, the rear passenger side window exploded. There were no indicators illuminated before or after the failure. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. Stevens jersey city (740 nj-440 jersey city, new jersey 07305) was notified and stated that they could not diagnose…
ODI 11048208
Visibility/Wiper
Spontaneous glass brakag. Rear sliding window with defroster exploded for no reason
ODI 11048792
Visibility/Wiper
Yesterday was our first cold morning of the season. I had a dentist appointment in the morning. Drove to the appointment. Came out and the passenger side section of the sliding, heated rear window had shattered. The vehicle was parked and unoccupied at the time. In looking online it appears this is a common, unaddressed issue with this model.
ODI 11044786
Visibility/Wiper
Rear widow defroster stopped working. Ford will not make repair under vehicle premium extended warranty. Vehicle sitting still idling, rear window defrost stopped working. Rear window defroster will not come on. The vehicle had only been driving for 56,000 miles.
ODI 11045569
Body · Visibility/Wiper
To whom it may concern, this compliant is forwarded to you in due time. Too many times when driving back from my families home in pa, i encounter dangerous conditions on the road with regard to large dump trucks that carry stone. This morning it happened again, when i passed a said truck, rocks came out of the top of the bed, hitting my hood and windshield in several areas. It goes without say how dangerous this…
ODI 10967683
Visibility/Wiper
Wind shield wipers wont shut off ,stay on after shuting off, does this anytime i use the wipers.
ODI 10958712
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving on the highway the rear window shattered on the driver's side. The manufacturer indicated that there was no recall and recommended that the vehicle be taken to a dealer for diagnostic testing. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000. Updated 05/05/17*lj *cn
ODI 10958364
Visibility/Wiper
The rear glass was shattered while driving with defrost on.
ODI 10955671
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. While driving approximately 30 mph, the rear driver side window panel shattered. The vehicle was driven to the dealer where it was determined that the window was not covered under warranty. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The vehicle was repaired. The vin was invalid. The approximate failure mileage was 87,000.
ODI 10959975
Visibility/Wiper
My f-150 supercrew defrost does not work on the rear sliding window nor does the electrical defrost on the side view mirrors work. I have put forth significant time and effort to try and solve the problem, even so far as purchasing a new climate control panel. The only solution to get both defrosting (visibility) capabilities back is to replace the entire rear window. There is no bypass, or partial solutions. This…
ODI 11063632
Visibility/Wiper
Started vehicle, left driveway, turned on rear window defroster, and less than a minute later while driving straight at 40mph down a city street, heard an extremely loud pop. Initially thought something hit the truck it was so loud. But then looked in the rear window and realized it had shattered. *tr
ODI 10945489
Visibility/Wiper
While backing up over a small snow pile on driveway, left pane in back window shattered for no reason. Was going slow and turning at the same time, trying to back into garage.
ODI 10944673
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2012 ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at 10 mph, the rear window defroster system failed to operate without warning. The contact stated that approximately three minutes later, the window shattered. The vehicle was taken to a dealer but was not able to be diagnosed until the window was replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacture was notified of the failure. The…
ODI 10937593
Visibility/Wiper
Passenger side rear windshield explosion and small fire when rear defroster was engaged. Vehicle was idle in school carpool line when white smoke appeared to be forming near rear window. The vehicle behind me started beeping and pointing to my rear window. Suddenly the window exploded with a sound like a rifle report and the glass spiderwebbed on the window. I immediately turned off all climate controls and…
Fire reported
ODI 10936429
Visibility/Wiper
Rear glass on ford f150 shattered approximately 2 seconds after i turned on the rear defogger while driving at slow speed on a straight road in a residential subdivision. *tr
ODI 10936391
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
Was driving vehicle at 55mph heard a loud bang. Sounded like an explosion! The sound startled me almost causing an accident. The rear window had shattered. Pulled over and got out, the bottom right corner of the window was on fire. Not realizing what was happening i attempted to pour water on it. It continued to burn, then i quickly took a rag from inside the truck and began to try an put out the fire. Between that…
Fire reported
ODI 10935145
Visibility/Wiper
While driving i heard a loud pop followed by a strong smell inside the cab of the truck. Earlier in the day i had used the rear defroster and when i tried to use it just before this loud pop, the light on the dash button would not come on. Unbeknownst to be at the time, as it was dark out, 1/3 of my rear window had shattered. The next day in the light i found the window damage. The window clearly exploded outward,…
ODI 10933999
Visibility/Wiper
Wiper does not turn off when it's in the off position this has been going on for a year not sure if it was part of a recall.
ODI 11053852
Visibility/Wiper
I drove to my doctor's office and parked. I heard what sounded like ice falling on my back window (it had been frosty that day). I didn't notice the damage at that time. I then drove to another location and heard it again, and when i exited the truck and circled around the back, i saw the shattered glass panel and small hole on the passenger's back window. I had used the defrost button that day. I have since cleared…
ODI 10929712
Visibility/Wiper
2012 f150 ecoboost rear power window shattered spontaneously after turning on defrost. Vehicle was stationary at the time and has 38,000 miles on it. Ford motor company has refused any compensation for this known problem documented by multiple other ford f150 owners. My local dealership documented and photographed the shattered window. I will be out of pocket $1000 to repair this. Time for ford motor co to admit a…
ODI 10884449
Visibility/Wiper
Back passenger side back glass just shattered this am. Temperature was about 60, raining, humid in the cabin, with rear defroster on. After parking the truck, i shut it off, then heard a very loud pop, like a rock hit my glass. I got out and viewed the glass from the outside, and there appeared to be smoke coming from the mid-line, lowest point of the glass. The frame was dry in only this area, and the shatter webs…
ODI 10864519
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I remote started my f-150 supercrew in the morning, it was approximately 22 degrees f outside. I drove to the corner store (0.1 miles away) to grab a bite to eat. I turned my truck off, went in, then started my truck back up to head to the gas station (0.2 miles away) & fueled up. I turned my truck back on and hit the rear defrost button to clear some ice on the rear window. After driving for about 3-4 minutes…
ODI 10853370
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