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
Vehicle was remote started (in park and unoccupied) and while walking to the vehicle heard a loud pop. When got to the vehicle saw rear windshield section on driver's side has exploded/shattered. From the attached photos you can see there is no impact to the rear windshield. Vehicle has 31k miles and ambient temperature was 35*.
ODI 11080781
Visibility/Wiper
Rear window defroster stopped working. Dash button does not illuminate nor does that button on the touchscreen
ODI 11083870
Rear Window · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While driving 60 mph, the rear windshield fractured after the rear defrost was engaged. Anderson ford in saint joseph, missouri was made aware of the failure and referred the contact to an auto glass specialist. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.
ODI 11076505
Visibility/Wiper
My rear window on the passenger side spontaneously exploded while driving home. Believed to be from a rear defrost defection.
ODI 11074441
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers stay on in slowest intermittent setting, will not turn off! Visibility is affected by wipers smearing windshield.
ODI 11073365
Visibility/Wiper
I was driving on a residential street with the rear defroster on. Snow and low temps were happening at the time. While driving it sounded like a gun shot went off. I checked my mirrors and rear view mirror and that's when i noticed the rear window drivers side was shattered. Thank god no one was sitting there. Upon some internet searching this is a well known event for f-150 and ford still has done nothing about it.
ODI 11074360
Rear Window · Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. The contact stated that the rear driver side panel window shattered. The vehicle was taken to the dealer (jim robinson ford lincoln, [redacted], triadelphia, wv 26059) where it was diagnosed that the rear defroster failed. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and advised the contact to call nhtsa to file a complaint. The failure mileage was 22,000.
ODI 11073283
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. After the defroster was activated, the rear driver side window exploded. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic where the contact was informed that the pressure was coming from inside. The contact called beach ford at [redacted] and was informed that research would be conducted. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The…
ODI 11072857
Visibility/Wiper
Remote started my truck saturday morning 2/3/2018 as i live in iowa and it is cold this time of year. After about 10 minutes went out got in the truck turned it on and put it in reverse and started backing out of my driveway. When i heard a loud bang like a gunshot or someone dropping a cinder block on my roof. I got out and looked around to see if something had hit my truck and didn't see anything. I got back in…
ODI 11071544
Visibility/Wiper
The windshield wiper fluid system gets frozen during 10 or below weather. I've tried using name brand wiper fluid rated for the winter and even adding more alcohol. Also tried cleaning out the nozzles and pouring warm water. Only thing that addresses it is parking the vehicle in a heated garage. Have taken it in for service and they replaced the fluid with their preferred brand and the same thing happened again. So…
ODI 11062971
Visibility/Wiper
It was in the twenties degree mark outside. Remote started truck. Got in the truck heard a loud pop sound. Looked around and my driver side rear window was shattered. No one or anyone was around window when it happened. Ford will not replace.
ODI 11062808
Visibility/Wiper
Rear window on the drivers side power slider broke after cold morning when i turned on the defroster in the driveway. This occurred with the vehicle parked in the driveway of my house after using the remote start to warm it up. Can not notice anything from the outside, but the inside looks shattered.
ODI 11058207
Visibility/Wiper
Turned on rear defroster and drivers side rear glass spider web cracked and made a noise similar to a gun shot, the vehicle was stationary in my driveway and the exterior temperature was around 20 degrees fahrenheit.
ODI 11054835
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. The contact auto started the vehicle and upon entering, a loud pop was heard. The contact exited the vehicle along with the passenger to inspect the vehicle but found no damage but upon reentering the vehicle and looking in the rear view mirror noticed that the rear glass had shattered but had not fallen out. The contact mentioned that the rear defogger was being operated at…
ODI 11052443
Visibility/Wiper
The wiper control remains on even when in the off position. It will keep going on the slowest intermittent setting. This does not matter if you are stationary or moving. Numerous reports listed in online forums also.
ODI 11044325
Visibility/Wiper
Driving down the road with rear defroster on and heard a loud bang. The defroster shattered the left rear section of the sliding rear window. Ford has been notified and unwilling to help.
ODI 11024678
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
The rear window defrost stopped working. 3 ford dealerships indicated this is widespread with this vehicle. With snow sticking to the window, visibility for reversing to avoid other vehicles, obstacles and pedestrians is greatly reduced. A vehicle this large, even with rear camera and mirrors should have the best visibility possible.
ODI 10971823
Visibility/Wiper
2013 f-150 lariat' same thing, march 2017, vehicle started by remote starter in my driveway, it was approx 35 degrees out,. I buckled my son in the rear car seat, got into the vehicle. Vehicle was stationary and i heard a loud bang like something rear hit the roof area. Looked around and didn't see anything. When i looked in my rear view mirror i could see the rear left side panel of glass had completely…
ODI 10959193
Visibility/Wiper
Used remote start, it was about 25 degrees. Went out got in truck and heard a cracking sound. Turned around to look in back seat and saw drivers side of rear window was shattered.
ODI 10958547
Visibility/Wiper
Back sliding glass window on driver's side (with defrost) - used remote cranking this morning to start the truck on a mid 40 degree morning. Truck had been running approximately 5 minutes. Upon entering the vehicle and placing it in reverse, i noticed that the rear window (driver's side, non-sliding portion) was shattered. I exited the truck to inspect and could hear cracking noises, like rice crispies, as it was…
ODI 10956090
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. When the vehicle was started and while idling, the rear driver side window exploded. The vehicle was driven to the contact's residence. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 50,000.
ODI 10936794
Visibility/Wiper
Takata recall. Started vehicle with remote start got in the vehicle started driving and looked and seen the drivers side rear window was shattered. Looked on online to see if there was similar issues and it was. *tr
ODI 10933763
Visibility/Wiper
Rear defroster was not working, i actually realized it when hitting the rear defrost on/off button by mistake. The service department told me that this is known and common problem with the f -150. I noticed the problem when i was a couple of months and 2000 miles out of warranty. (didn't need rear defrost for many months). I never needed my rear defroster during the summer in michigan. I noticed this problem even…
ODI 10966192
Sun/Moon Roof Assembly · Visibility/Wiper
Was driving on c-470 when i heard a loud gunshot noise. Did a quick assessment of windshield and vehicle in mirrors. Heard a crackling sound come from the sunroof. Pulled back visor and the sunroof was completely spider cracked. Got home looked at the sunroof from the roof at eye line and noticed a bulge coming from the inside of the vehicle, like too much pressure built up inside the truck and exploded through the…
ODI 10917427
Visibility/Wiper
In september of 2016, i pulled into delacy ford in elma, new york. I was there to inform the dealership that the rear sliding window defroster was not working. After shutting of the vehicle, and exiting the vehicle, one third of the window blew up. I was informed that apparently ford was having a problem with those windows. The window was replaced under warranty at no cost well for the last year i have been having…
ODI 11174910
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2014 Ford F-150.
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