This data is from the NHTSA — the US gov't agency tasked with vehicle safety. Complaints are spread across multiple & redundant categories, & are not organized by problem.
So how do you find out what problems are occurring? For this NHTSA complaint data, the only way is to read through the comments below. Any duplicates or errors? It's not us.
Friday, June 12th, 2020, I was parked and heard a loud bang around 12:10 am, turns out my rear window shattered. It was 79 degrees Fahrenheit, high humidity, and rear defroster was powered on at 12:00 am, didn't notice the damage until the morning. No impact marks or direct area that started the shatter, it shattered equally at all spots.
When I turn the cabin fan up there is a humming noise where the higher the fan is turned, the more the dash starts to vibrate. I can be parked or moving.
Remotely started the truck in 35 degree weather on 22 January 2020 in my driveway. I unlocked my truck and got in to move it and noticed the rear driver's side glass was shattered. I did not notice any visible cause of the damage so surmised it must have been a defect.
My 2014 F-150 platinum edition rear driver side window glass cracked this morning. Auto started my truck and the defrost automatically turns on as it's warming up the truck. 5 min later after getting in the truck drove the truck for 10 sec or so and I heard a loud pop! my glass had shattered into the pieces. Did research and seen I'm not the only one who has had this happen to them. The defrost sensor has been causing this to the 09-14 F150 and Ford is not doing anything about this.. I called a couple dealerships and asked them about it and they also told me they have had a lot of other people call them about this issue. What is Ford going to do about this? I don't really want to pay 1K out of pocket to fix something that's an issue with the manufacturer. If this has happened to anyone else, please put in a complaint so this can get resolved sooner than later! I'm just glad no one was in the back seat when this shattered at it was extremely loud and could've shattered on them! thank you !
It was about 76 degrees outside and raining. I just finished loading some groceries in the back seat of my truck. I got in my truck started it and turned in the rear defroster because the windows were fogged. I smelled a strong burned plastic odor but thought nothing of it. About 2 minutes later when I pulled into my driveway, I heard a loud pop and it sounded like it had come from the back seat. I looked back and saw my back driver's side window was completely shattered. I looked around and I was the only person or vehicle around. I had my neighbors check their cameras and it shattered for no reason.
The rear window in my 2014 F150 randomly exploded. This is the second time in a year and a half. The first time is was cold and I activated my rear defrosters. Shortly after, I heard a loud bang and looked back to see my window completely shattered. The second time, it was 83 out and I was driving on local roads. Both ovations the vehicle was traveling under 40 miles per hour
The recirculation/fresh air flap door connection to the actuator broke off and fell into the ac heater blower motor fan. Current results are; 1) no control over air flow whether within the cabin (recirculation versus "fresh" air) and 2) that it makes a terrible noise and vibration as the broken part is within the circular fan. Eventual result could be 1) burn-out of the fan motor with possible overheating of the fan motor (electrical fire?), 2) heat problems for passengers 3) failure to defrost windshield under cold conditions. In reading internet postings (forums), this is apparently a common problem with a high cost to have repaired, for a simple broken piece of plastic.
After hitting bumps in the highway the truck starts to wobble uncontrollably and the only way to get it back is to slow down to 30mph and then the wobble will stop. We have replaced the track bar, stabilizer, brakes and rosters, new tires, and balances.
Left for work this morning (April 29th 2019). Temp was 48, left the hotel and turned on rear defrost, smelled a burning electronics smell within about 2 minutes after turning on the rear defrost and heard a loud pop as I was traveling at 35mph. I looked back to see my driverside rear window completely shattered. Called Ford and asked them if they new of anything, they just brushed me off. Im concerned greatly more for the electrical smell even though im highly upset about the window. I dont want a vehicle fire. This is a factory defect, not a wear and tear item or a consumable. I am thoroughly convinced Ford needs to fix this, both my window and the electrical burning smell. I worked at a dealer as a technician, if my truck catches fire, I will hire a lawyer.
I turned on the rear defrost for about ten minutes on my way to work, and as I was sitting at a red light, I heard a loud pop, similar to a gunshot. I got out and realized my rear window had shattered. I have the three piece, sliding window with defrost. The driver side was shattered. Not covered under my expensive warranty, nor covered by Ford as a recall, nor covered by insurance without a deductible. There was no impact, no rough roads. Nothing.
Windows shattering with out impact. Mosty on Ford 2010 to 2016 I am seen while researching. Fors has been notified but they refuse to recall. Its is a defect in the window either by the dfroster or faulty glass. Will just explode without cause at anytime. Was driving approx 10mph straight down road normal street, bought truck at Ford of souderton cioca the manager at the dealership wont back product.
The service advancetrac and hill descent control fault come up on my dashboard and my power steering does not work. While most vehicles can be driven without power steering but this truck is not drivable without that feature. The lights and blinkers do not work. These faults happened while driving and I almost lost control of my vehicle and crashed. I'm lucky I didn't hit and kill somebody. This is a huge safety issue for which afford already knows about but refuses to fix our truck.
Truck parked in driveway. After the truck was turned off in park and key removed the truck started to roll back causing injury to my wheelchair bound husband, breaking his arm and dragging me 15 feet down the driveway before coming to a stop across the street at the curb
Turned on the rear window defroster on a very cold morning and after about ten minutes while driving, the rear window loudly shattered almost causing an accident
Truck down shifts while driving. My pregnant wife and I were driving 70 mph on highway, when truck down shifted to 1st gear and nearly caused us to slide off road in the rain. Ford just recalled 2011-2013 for same problem! they need to recall 2014 as well! my truck was fixed at Ford dealership.
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- Clearwater, FL, USA