Driving with rear defrost on no more than 10 minutes and I heard a load pop. I pulled over and seen my rear window shattered. I saw no impact marks from anything. Ford needs to fix my window. Ive had the truck for 31 days now and this happened
2016 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving in the rain, water leaked from the panoramic sun roof into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to mace ford (4501 s us hwy 41, terre haute, in) where it was diagnosed that the plastic tracks used to secure the sun roof had fractured and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on two separate occasions. The manufacturer was notified of the failures. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 27,000.
Wipers will not shut off after wiper switch is turned to off. The wipers continue to wipe at a low intermittent speed.
I was sitting in my truck I had started it turned heat on as it was 40 degrees out. Was replying to a text message so we hadn't even moved when not 5min after starting the vehicle I hear a loud bang and smelt electrical burning smell and thankfully the windows didn't completely shatter and fall out on my children in the back seat, but both panels on each side of the sliding window were completely cracked and shattering.
Wipers will not turn off! Can be driving or sitting still.
On march 5, 2019, the rear window shattered without impact. The condition was noticed shortly after beginning driving. Outside temperature was 45 degrees.
The back windshield shattered after getting into truck. Temperature was about 60 degrees in the evening with very little sun light. There were no foreign objects found near back windshield or inside truck.
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.
Doors do no open, freeze shut in cold weather or doors will not latch/lock if they open at all. This is a known issue with ford and had been unsuccessfully addressed in technical service bulletins (tsbs) issued by ford. There needs to be a permanent solution. Also the windshield washer sprayer freezes regularly. This is also a know issue that has not been resolved. It is dangerous to operate a vehicle when the windshield cannot be cleared of road spray, obscuring vision,
Back/rear window shattered for no apparent reason. Vehicle was stationary and un occupied while parked on a city street. Law enforcement initially responded to investigate criminal mischief. However, it was determined that the window was not broke by an individual or by a physical object. Review of surveillance cameras verified that no one broke the window and that the window broke on its own.
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. While driving, the windshield wipers failed to turn off. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and did not assist. The failure mileage was 46,000. The VIN was unknown.
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 (850)878-4855, 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 was no recall for the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 60,500. The VIN was not provided.
Was in neutral and being pulled through touchless car wash. Prior to putting in gear to pull away I heard a loud bang. After looking in rear mirror seen my window all spidered. After I pulled out the bottom portion of window fell as the upper portion remained. This seems to spontaneously happen for no reason to the f150. I'm paying $412 out of pocket to have repaired. I reached out to ford and waiting for response. I believe the rear glass has a defect in the making and causes a serious risk to drivers that may get startled when driving and something serious happens. I have copy of accident report from gas station and picture of damage. No police report.
Fire and lots of smoke inside my truck when I used my remote start inside my garage ...dropped back seat, pulled carpet back and witness and recorded a burnt wire hanging down across rear window that kept burning and never stopped/popped a fuse or relay until I shut down the remote start. Ford dealership said it was the rear defroster that automatically turns on when using remote start ...replaced entire back window and wire harness split cost with ford not under warranty '.
On november 15 morning I started my 2016 ford f-150 with remote start to let it warm up and went to get in and put the key in and I heard a loud bang and the back widow scattered
Windshield washer system will not pump fluid at temperatures below freezing even when using washer fluid rated for -30 degrees f. I recently was on a 1.5 hour trip with the outside temperature at about +20 degrees f. I needed to spray washer fluid on the windshield while driving and the liquid would not pump. After arriving at my destination and parking outside with no sun; I went to try the washers after letting the truck sit for 20 minutes; the washer worked fine. I pumped the container dry by repeatedly activating the washer to attempt to flush any old fluid out of the system. I then refilled the washer with -30 f rated fluid and pumped some of this through the system. After letting the truck sit overnight I tried using the washers while the outdoor ambient temperature was about +20f and again the washers would not pump fluid. I know the fluid is good, it is brand new and from a reputable supplier. The fluid is liquid in the washer fluid tank in the truck. Something is wrong with the fluid dispensing system in this truck. I have also owned a 2015 ford f-150 pickup that exhibited this exact same problem. This is a huge safety issue when driving on wet winter roads.
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 notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 32,000.
This morning started car and turned on rear window defrost. Left car for 5 minutes to warm up. When I came back cab was filled with smoke. I cut engion. When smoke cleared I saw the left and right rear window panels were smashed. After googling this it turns out to be a very common problem. The rear window defrost mechanism overheats and shatters windows.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/11/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/10/2018 they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/09/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/08/2018, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/07/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/06/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/05/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
After using my winshield wiper on 09/04/2018 they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do not require the use of wipers or when the use of wipers causes a larger issue by further smearing substances that cannot be safely removed by them such as oily liquids or other substances that require a different way of removal. There is also the risk of wipers not shutting off during circumstances, such as during a carwash where they can be permanently damaged and rendered inoperable when actually needed during inclement weather.
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 assist. The approximate failure mileage was 31,000.
While driving to work strong elec smell and rear window exploded sounded like gun went off shattering window
The vehicle was off, not in use, parked in the owners driveway all morning. As we were about to leave, the children open the back door, got in and shut the door, when the door shut, the back window exploded outward. All except the middle motorized window part shattered. The four corners of the window had exploded.
Rear window shattered while sitting in our driveway, stationary with no one in it.
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