| Issue ID | 1278826 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 10861478 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 15/04/16 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Concerned about windshield not being thick/strong enough in 2016 f150s due to cameras/sensors behind the glass. I have a 2016 ford f150 platinum, purchased new in december, 2015. Current mileage is under 4k miles. This vehicle has the 701a package, which includes lane keeping and 360 degree camera systems. Within one month of purchase, the windshield was chipped due to a small rock hitting it while driving on the highway. This chip developed into an 18" crack within 24 hours. The windshield was replaced by safelite with an oem replacement - the exact same windshield as was installed by the factory. Now a month later, a small rock hit the windshield and again chipped this new windshield - and within 24 hours, that chip turned into a 12" crack across the driver's sight line of the windshield. I believe this should be investigated. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 3600 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | OLATHE, KS |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EG2GFXXXXXX |
| 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 | 74 |
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