| Issue ID | 1531806 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11171752 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2014 |
| File date | 13/01/19 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 44152 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | NEW BRIGHTON, PA |
| VIN pattern | 1FTFW1ET9EKXXXXXX |
| 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 | 0 |
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