| Issue ID | 1521235 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11160779 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 10/12/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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/nhtsa-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/ |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 73000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | CONCORD, CA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET7EFXXXXXX |
| 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 |
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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 | 15 |
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