| Issue ID | 1522614 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11161937 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 14/12/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY:DEFROSTER/DEFOGGER SYSTEM:REAR WIN |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | 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. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 60500 |
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| Source of the issue | HOTLINE VOQ |
| City and State | TIFTON, GA |
| VIN pattern | XXXXXX |
| 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 | 65 |
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