| Issue ID | 1511230 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11149467 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 05/11/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 49200 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | SAINT LOUIS, MO |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1CT7EKXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
| Was part original equipment? | |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 10 |
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