2014 Ford F-150 Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 84
- 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 84 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 0 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 51 records
- window shattered · 27 records
- heard loud · 18 records
- rear defroster · 14 records
- side window · 13 records
- remote start · 13 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 33 |
| 60–100k mi | 22 |
| 1–30k mi | 19 |
| 100–150k mi | 6 |
| 150–400k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
Driver's side rear window shattered when i turned on the rear window defroster. The vehicle was stationary in my driveway. From doing some research, i understand this problem is a known issue with this; and other model year, ford f-150's.
ODI 11171300
Visibility/Wiper
Rear defroster on power sliding rear window began malfunctioning, working intermittently. Suddenly the rear passenger side glass of the power sliding rear window spider web cracked and shattered. Defroster was activated at the time.
ODI 11171086
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving to work around 6:30 am 1/15/2019. I had turned on rear defrost while i was warming up my truck. I heard a loud sound and a burning smell. I didn't notice any damage when i got to work, however it was still prior to sunrise when i got to work. I left work around 510 pm and notice my rear sliding window was cracked entirely, but the glass was still being held in by the window tint. I have researched…
ODI 11170237
Visibility/Wiper
Before entering the vehicle i used the factory remote start option. Upon entering the vehicle i was preparing to depart from the parking space. Myself and the other occupant of the vehicle heard a loud "bang". Upon looking towards the rear of the vehicle it was noticed that the rear window had shattered. At this point it was still crackling as it had just happened. I then exited the vehicle and inspected the window…
ODI 11171752
Fuel/Propulsion System · Visibility/Wiper
January 11, 2019 my eco boost fx4 was just at 65k on the odometer experienced a hard shutter like many on the forums say and wouldn't accelerate on the interstate. Code came up misfire. Replaced all my spark plugs, that aren't suggested for change for change until 100k. Gap opened from .28 to .45. Intercooler had a good bit of oily residue in it. I also since then installed a vapor catch can for over 400$. It's a…
ODI 11194772
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving on the off ramp from the highway when i heard a loud pop. I looked in my rear view mirror to see the driver side panel of my back window shattered.
ODI 11166153
Visibility/Wiper
I was simply backing out of the parking lot at work, and a loud 'pop' and the rear window shattered. Truck had been warming up, and i feel it may have been due to the rear window defrost. When i got out to look, there was no indication of any impact to the windshield.
ODI 11165779
Visibility/Wiper
While i was in motion driving to work on a cold morning in my neighborhood, (7am @ 5mph) my rear window completely shattered on one of the three pieces that make op the rear window. It has the heating element integrated within the window and i suspect this damage was due to a rapid temperature change. No one was around the vehicle at the time of incident except for myself.
ODI 11192865
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear window behind the driver's seat unexpectedly shattered. The vehicle was taken to courtesy ford (3921 w river dr, davenport, ia 52802, [redacted]) where the contact was referred to a local glass repair center for repairs. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 17,000.
ODI 11161098
Visibility/Wiper
Rear driver's side window shattered via a faulty defroster. Ford says it is not a known issue, but there are many website forums showing that indeed it is a known issue. There needs to be a recall on these windows. I used the remote start to warm up the vehicle (it was 47 degrees outside, so no frost, etc) for about 7 minutes. I then drove the truck and just around the corner from my house the window exploded. It…
ODI 11160779
Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Rear cab glass drivers side shattered 10 min after remote starting truck. Stationary vehicle. Sat in truck for a few minutes and heard what sounded like gunshot to the roof. Got out and examined roof, no trees or anything around. Found one of the rear glass panels shattered. Rear defrost button would never light up (figured it was broken). Was set to automatically come on when remote starting truck. Temp was between…
ODI 11160678
Visibility/Wiper
Started my truck with the remote start and had the rear defrosters on my wife and i got into the truck to start driving head a pop noise and the left rear glass shattered
ODI 11157054
Visibility/Wiper
Turned on truck with remote start and rear defoster kick on and heated up and shattered left rear slider window vehicle was parked in my driveway
ODI 11153945
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
There seems to be a problem with the rear defroster system on all ford f150's from 2011thru 2016. It either just stops working causing a electrical short and possible fire and electrical damage or bodily injury if contacted by a person, or most commonly it will shatter the rear window causing a visual obstruction out the rear while driving. Another issue with this defect is that when the window does shatter, it has…
ODI 11153500
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. After the contact started the vehicle remotely and shifted into reverse, the rear driver's side window shattered. The vehicle was taken to sunbelt ford lincoln (2926 north slappey boulevard, albany, ga 31701, [redacted]) to be diagnosed, but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and stated…
ODI 11153954
Visibility/Wiper
Remote started 2014 ford f-150. Rear window heater was on due to dew on rear window. Outside air temperate was 42 degrees f. Truck was running outside for 5 minutes. Loaded 2 children up and drove 30 seconds when i heard a loud pop. Pulled over and noticed that the rear drive'rs window was completely cracked. Small glass particles were noticed. Window frame was very hot to the touch and visibility was greatly…
ODI 11149467
Electrical System · Rear Window · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the rear defroster failed to operate. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (amato ford, [redacted], mukwonagon, wi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and no s*olution was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000. *tt*jb
ODI 11153763
Visibility/Wiper
Left most rear window shattered. I used the remote start to turn on the vehicle for a few min to warm it up then as i got in i sat there for a couple minutes when all of a sudden i heard a loud bang and the rear glass shattered. After that there was an electrical burning smell in the truck. I noticed burn marks on the plastic housing surrounding the glass. Truck was stationary and not a single person was around me…
ODI 11141977
Visibility/Wiper
On the morning of august 10, 2018, i was driving when i heard a loud noise coming from the inside of the truck. When i viewed the damage, the back windshield was shattered from the inside. Looking from the outside, there was no visible damage.
ODI 11119419
Visibility/Wiper
I was sitting idle in my ford f-150 truck (engine running) in the drive-through at mcdonalds, not moving, when there was suddenly a loud bang inside the truck (like a gunshot). There was also an electrical burning smell. I looked around and saw that the rear quarter glass on the left side of my rear windshield had shattered. The rear screen heater was on at the time. There was nothing thrown at the truck, and…
ODI 11092452
Visibility/Wiper
2014 ford f150 split/powered/heated rear window popped and cracked when using the defroster causing the driver side rear window pane to shatter (spider web). The vehicle was stationary at a red light when the window popped.
ODI 11088665
Electrical System · Unknown Or Other · Visibility/Wiper
Rear drivers side panel wwindshield shattered . Turned on rear windshield defroster and after a minute or so heard a large bang. Was driving to work. Straight. Temp wa in the low twenties. Got snow and ice in lake county illinois.
ODI 11083325
Visibility/Wiper
The rear window exploded for the second time, in driveway after starting car with remote starter. The first time it happened was in december 2016, when the vehicle was in a relatives driveway heating up, after being started with the remote starter.
ODI 11084655
Visibility/Wiper
I have an f150 super crew cab with a power sliding window in the back that is 3 separate pieces of glass. While driving on a highway at about 50 mph with the rear window defrost on, the driver's side rear window suddenly shattered (stayed mostly in tact but spiderwebed throughout). It made a loud bang like the sound of something falling on the roof or a gunshot. There is no visible damage to the outside of the…
ODI 11081410
Visibility/Wiper
Rear window shattered when rear defroster is on. Throwing small shards of glass into vehicle.
ODI 11081292
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