2016 Ford F-150 Rear Window Problems
- 5
- 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 5 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 0 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear defroster · 4 records
- rear window · 4 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 3 |
| 60–100k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Electrical Heating Element · Rear Window
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. When the contact activated the rear defroster, the rear window exploded and began to produce smoke. The contact and other passengers exited the vehicle unharmed. The contact disconnected the rear defroster the following day. The vehicle was driven to bonnell ford ([redacted], winchester, ma 01890, [redacted]) and a diagnostic appointment was scheduled. The manufacturer was not…
ODI 11234558
Rear Window
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. The without warning, there was a loud boom sound and the rear glass shattered. The heater was activated at the time of the failure. The insurance company was notified. The dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was notified. The failure mileage was not available.
ODI 11176562
Rear Window
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving approximately 65 mph, the rear windshield exploded without warning. There were no injuries. The vehicle was taken to tallahassee ford lincoln [redacted], located at 243 n magnolia dr, tallahassee, fl 32301) where it was diagnosed that the rear defogger overheated and caused the rear windshield to explode. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. There…
ODI 11161937
Rear Window · Wiring
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. After activating the rear window defroster, the rear defroster wiring began to smoke. Moments later, the rear window shattered. The vehicle was taken to five star ford (6618 ne loop 820, north richland, tx) where it was diagnosed that the defroster wiring was faulty and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired and the failure was remedied. The manufacturer was not…
Fire reported
ODI 11142953
Rear Window
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact smelled an unusual burning odor. While the vehicle was stopped, the rear window shattered. The contact stated that the rear defroster was activated at the time the window fractured. The vehicle was taken to henderson glass and the glass was replaced. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer was contacted and did not…
Fire reported
ODI 11128053