10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
1 / 1
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
37,911 miles

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problem #82

Apr 182021

F-150

  • 115,000 miles
First incident happened yesterday 4/17/21 when driving approximately 25 miles am hour the vehicle would not shift up from first gear, or it into neutral and then back to drive and it worked like normal. Today 4/18/21 I've had two incidents, the first while driving 45 mph the vehicle dropped down to 2nd gear, rapidly slowing. I showed to first gear, put into neutral and back to drive and everything was fine. While driving on the highway at approximately 65-70 mph my truck suddenly downshifted from 6th to 2nd gear, decelerating extremely quickly. I was able to pull over to an exit and put the vehicle into neutral and then back into drive and the transmission resumed like normal. This is extremely concerning that this will happen when driving at highway speeds and the fact this vehicle is my daily driver and I usually have my kids in the vehicle with me. Im very concerned about the safety of driving now especially after learning this exact issue was recalled on the vehicles a year before mine with three same 6 speed transmission, but not on my year.

- Tucson, AZ, USA

problem #81

Mar 122020

F-150

  • 145,000 miles
While traveling northbound on hwy 90 by chimneyrock exit my truck suddenly and abruptly downshifted to 1st, 2nd, 1st and 3rd. Had to oull over and started going again. Now it gets stuck in third and is making one of the cylinders misfire.

- Richmond, TX, USA

problem #80

Feb 222021

F-150

  • 127,000 miles
Spontaneous shattering of rear windshield. This is the second time in which this has happened where the rear window shattered with no cause under the exact same circumstance.. there is no signs of intentional damage or impact. At the time the vehicle was parked, and running with the remote start function. The rear defrost was activated.

- Hopkinton, MA, USA

problem #79

Feb 162021

F-150

  • 48,000 miles
On the day of 02/16/2021 I had the remote start on the truck so it will warm up and I have everything preset already for warm heated air and the back glass heater and mirror heaters turned on. When I get into the truck it was warm and oil was brought up to temp so I was ready to head out. When I noticed out of my rear view mirror that the back glass was shattered driver side it is a 3 piece/1 piece glass so it's separated pieces of glass by a divider but can only be replaced by buying the whole piece and kit. I've noticed there have been several other incidents on this vehicle it is a 2014 F-150 super crew 4X4 I'm super upset seeing as the truck I haven't had long and also the fact that Ford doesn't wanna own up to their flaw in the glass. I also live out in the country so very unlikely someone did this to my truck my drive way is pretty long so it all makes sense this should be a recall if this would have happened while driving I'm sure the loud pop of the glass shattered would have distracted me enough to have an accident and injure myself or others. Considering my first assumption would be a gun going off and someone is firing at me.

- Pauls Valley, OK, USA

problem #78

Jan 152021

F-150

  • 73,628 miles
While sitting in my truck waiting for the windows to finnish defrosting, I heard a loud bang. I looked behind me and saw that the back window had shattered. I immediately got out to investigate as it sounded like a gun shot! I live on a military base and violence of this kind is very unlikely. I looked around to see that there was no one around that could have hit or thrown something at my truck. I called the insurance agent and had an appt set for window replacement. When the tech arrived I asked him if he had seen anything like this before, a window just breaking on its own. He said that he sees a fair number of 2014 F150S with this problem, and even thought there was a recall for such. He said the heating element in the rear defrost shorts out and breaks the window. When I called Ford they said there was no recall and they have never heard of such a problem. A simple search on the internet shows a plethra of simular complaints not just on 2014 models, but 2015 and 2016 as well. This is dangerous! I could have been driving and had a serious accident as a result of this. Worse even would be if my daughter was sitting back there. I am tired of the money hungry corporations not doing their ethical and moral job of keeping their customers safe, and this will not change unless we hold them accountable. Thank you for the service you provide to americans. I hope to see a recall about this issue.

- Jacksonville, NC, USA

problem #77

Dec 282020

F-150

  • 0 miles
A coolant leak from the upper hose at the connection the hose is in good cont it appears to be the plastic O ring thats causes it to leak

- Riverside, CA, USA

problem #76

Nov 242020

F-150

  • 64,000 miles
When I turned on the rear defrost the back window of the truck shattered. On 11-24-20, I warmed up my 2014 Ford F150 with the remote start feature. When I put the key in, I turned on the rear defroster while the truck was still in park. The back window driver side pane shattered. I have contacted Ford 8 times, but the response is continually the same, "it is the owner's responsibility, not Ford." Ford has a serious product failure that has been allowed to persist for too long.

- Walland, TN, USA

problem #75

Oct 262016

F-150

  • 3,000 miles
The backup camera works intermittently. When placed in reverse, the backup screen that displays the image from the camera is blank. The vehicle's transmission shifter has to be placed back into park or placed into neutral, then back into reverse for the camera screen to display an image. This occurs when stationary or moving. This problem began just after the purchase of vehicle. Dealership replaced camera, but problem still occurs. Relying on the camera screen to function when needed and not working, created a near miss on hitting a fixed object.

- Sugar Land, TX, USA

problem #74

Apr 022020

F-150

  • 100,000 miles
Traveling down the highway and rear window panel on the driver's side shattered. No impact from any foreign object. This was verified by a safelite representative. Rear window defrost was on at the time.

- Anderson, SC, USA

problem #73

Oct 042020

F-150

  • 140,000 miles
The truck gets a yellow wrench and quits accelerating. Then it shake and you need to turn it off and on. It's been at the mechanic shop twice this month and did it again. It did it after turning from a stop sign twice today but it has done it on on a straight part of the highway at highway speeds.

- Watertown, MN, USA

problem #72

Sep 022020

F-150

  • 110,000 miles
Rear windshield exploded while vehicle in a parked, stationary position. Heard a noise like an acorn hitting the roof and within seconds the rear windshield exploded.

- Little Elm, TX, USA

problem #71

Aug 042020

F-150

  • 109,000 miles
While sitting stationary with the vehicle running and talking on the phone the windows began fogging up and I turned on the front and rear defrosters. I then drove about 5 minutes and then stopped to make a turn and the rear driver side window shattered and glass fell onto the back seat passenger.

- Greeneville, TN, USA

problem #70

Jun 122020

F-150 6-cyl

  • 76,000 miles
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.

- Clearwater, FL, USA

problem #69

Mar 072020

F-150

  • 85,000 miles
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.

- Gilbert, AZ, USA

problem #68

Feb 082020

F-150

  • 90,145 miles
Door lock on both rear doors get stuck in the lock position. I physically have to take pliers to pry up on the knob to unlock the back doors.

- Blackfoot, ID, USA

problem #67

Jan 222020

F-150

  • 59,000 miles
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.

- Virginia Beach, VA, USA

problem #66

Dec 312019

F-150

  • 68,000 miles
Back glass shattered all the sudden after auto start and defrost are coming on truck was parked and it was early morning

- Corpus Christi, TX, USA

problem #65

Dec 182019

F-150

  • 70,000 miles
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 !

- Oklahoma City, OK, USA

problem #64

Oct 292019

F-150

  • 77,689 miles
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.

- Alvin, TX, USA

problem #63

Sep 152019

F-150

  • 52,000 miles
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

- Park Ridge, NJ, USA

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