Wiper motor, radio/ ignition system, remote locking/ unlocking & cruise control. 1st issue: wiper motor will not turn to off, the wipers run intermittently in the off position every 20-30 seconds the wipers will run. Pulled fuse until repairs can be made to switch and/or module. 2nd issue: when ignition is turned off & key removed, and the radio is playing or off, a low battery warning message appears: remove ignition key and turn off the radio. The issue will not cure unless truck is vacated & locked. Dealer can't replicate issue no repairs made but still occurs from time to time. 3rd issue: power lock/ unlock by remote does not communicate with truck intermittently, replaced both remote batteries still having issues getting truck to unlock/ lock. Dealer can't replicate problem & no repairs are made. 4th issue: cruise control will not disengage when pressing brake pedal, have to turn off cruise control from steering column. This issue never returned to date of this complaint, no repairs made. This issue should be a safety concern. With all the issues with truck no warning dash messages or lights. Thanks, (xxxx) parts of this document have been redacted to protect personally identifiable information pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
2014 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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My rear window has spontaneously shattered twice in the last fourty days. I've tied the issue back to the rear window defroster being activated when the remote start is used which creates an extreme temperature differential between the air inside the vehicle versus outside the vehicle. Ford does not acknowledge the issue, however it seems to be common issue I have done some research. This occurred on 1/21/2019 and again on 2/27/2019
Started 2014 f150 vehicle with remote start to warm up in 7 degree weather. Got in truck, inserted and turned key to on. I backed up maybe 10 feet on my driveway and one section (stationary panel on drivers side) of back window shattered with an extremely loud pop. Truck has electric powered sliding window equipped with defrost. Vehicle has a nicely fitted cap so there was no impact against window. Window did not fall out yet. Vehicle has 62,000 miles. I called service department at ford dealership today to find out on recalls or if extended warranty would cover replacement. They said they would check and get back to me but no call yet.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. After the driver's door was closed, the contact heard a popping sound and noticed that the rear passenger window was shattered. The contact stated that the rear window defroster was in use at the time of the failure. Kristler ford (5555 central ave, toledo, oh 43615, (888) 396-2842) and the manufacturer were notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The approximate failure mileage was 69,000. The VIN was not available.
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 problems with the rear defroster. It is not working. Apparently this is a very common problem with these windows. They would not replace it unless I paid for it. $1800. If there is such a problem with these windows why is there not a recall ??
While driving at 35 MPH on a smooth road on a 30 day a loud noise was heard. The back rear driver side window panel of the rear sliding window shattered. The glass did stay in position until it could be taped by the dealership. The rear defrost / mirror heat was on at the time. This created an unsafe condition for my rear facing 4 month old child behind the driver seat and 3 year old child behind the passenger seat. This is the 2nd rear window for this truck. The first rear window the defrost system quit working. The dealership told me this is a common issue. I had an extended warranty and they will be replacing the window.
All the sudden I was just driving and the back window on the right shattered. It is cold outside and I had the defrosters on but I googled this and it has happened to many other ford 150 trucks my year. I now have to replace the window. It scared me to death when it shattered that I almost crashed.
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 from the outside of the vehicle and did not find any evidence of impact. Upon further research and investigation this is a common issue. It is from the way the window is made in a plastic housing, when the rear defroster comes on it heats the glass, and the glass has no room for expansion and it causes it to shatter. Outside temperature was 22 degrees f.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. Approximately two minutes after the rear defroster was activated, a loud booming noise occurred. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the rear driver's side window had shattered. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired.the manufacturer and local dealer (william mizell ford, 330 us highway 25, waynesboro, ga) were notified. The failure mileage was 67,000.
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.
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.
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 online and have seen that this is reoccurring problem with this vehicle. It seems that this would warrant a recall campaign. I am making an insurance claim and currently dont have any documentation to submit.
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.
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.
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, (563) 326-4011) 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.
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 sounded like a gunshot in the cab of the truck. I almost crashed the truck from being started by the sound. There is no way that "impact" cause the window to explode, since I have a shell/topper on the back. I contacted ford corporate and they only "logged it" but said it wouldn't be taken care of, that I would have to pay for the repairs. Https://www.glassbytes.com/2014/08/the federal safety agency-receives-more-complaints-of-shattering-f-150-back-lites/ http://fordauthority.com/2017/12/another-ford-f-150-owner-claims-the-rear-window-shattered-despite-no-impact/#comment-356949 https://abc7chicago.com/automotive/driver-says-her-f-150-window-spontaneously-shattered/2773127/ https://www.f150forum.com/f118/2016-rear-window-shattered-406698/
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 20-25 f. Rear window defrost button now lights up for the first time. Quick internet search reveals that this exact scenario happens to thousands of others with this truck. A random exploding window due to having a rear defrost on in the winter should not be paid for by the owner. This is a clear defect in the vehicle.
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
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, 888‑401‑4376) 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 that the vehicle was not included in a recall. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
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
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, 1510 main st, mukwonagon, wi) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was notified and no s*olution was offered. The failure mileage was 30,000. *tt
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 been known to create a hole in the glass which could lead again to a person being injured with the broken glass. I did some research on this, and within 20 minutes I have discovered over 200 other customers with the same problem. Unfortunately the dealers nor the customers notify the manufacture of the issue. I don't know how many of these have been replaced by warranty, but it seems that the ford dealers say it is a $700 repair because you have to replace the whole rear window and there for no one wants to take the responsibility of fixing it. This is a serious safety issue due to the risk of possible bodily injury and driving hazard restricting the vision while driving. Please, could you help with resolving this serious issue. Thank you
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 reduced. This appears to be either a defect of the heating element, controller, or window.
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 so I knew an object didn't hit it unless it was a meteorite. I did some research online and noticed thousands others with the same issue. This has to be recalled for safety. I work at the ford plant in buffalo and they need to take responsibility for this. I shouldn't be paying out of my pocket for these faulty defrosters.
Tl* the contact owns a 2014 ford f-150. While the vehicle was idling at a traffic light with the defroster activated, the contact heard an abnormal popping noise and noticed that the rear driver's side window shattered. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was 65,000. The VIN was not available. *dt
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.
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 nothing hit it. The glass had totally shattered across but was being held intact by the factory tint. I had to have the glass replaced at a cost of $750, as the repair was not covered under my extended warranty. The individual broken piece of glass cannot be replaced, so the whole rear screen had to be replaced. I disconnected the rear screen heater on my replacement screen to make sure this doesn't happen again. Reading online it sounds as though this is a very common issue, and an expensive fix. Moreover, all of my local ford dealerships had sold out of the rear window and would have taken up to 16 days to order in (and at a cost of $850+ !!), which makes me think this is more common issue than ford is letting on. Luckily I found a local company that would do it a few days later, but again, at a cost of $750 to me for a defective part which should be recalled. During the time I had to use the truck with a shattered rear window, I taped it up to prevent the glass spilling into the truck interior (can be seen in the picture).
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.
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.
Rear window defroster stopped working. Dash button does not illuminate nor does that button on the touchscreen
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