10.0
really awful- Crashes / Fires:
- 1 / 1
- Injuries / Deaths:
- 3 / 0
- Average Mileage:
- 37,911 miles
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The contact owned a 2014 Ford F-150. While trading in the vehicle, the dealer (mark porter Ford, 1360 mayhew rd, jackson, oh 45640) informed the contact that the current vehicle was previously involved in a crash. While purchasing the vehicle in June of 2017, the contact asked the dealer if the vehicle had been in a crash and was informed that it had not. The VIN was unknown. The contact had not experienced a failure.
- Point Pleasant, WV, USA
While driving down the interstate at 70 mph. Truck died completely, dash flashed "put into park" my 15 year old son was driving and has sence to put it in neutral instead. He manuvered to the shoulder from the inside lane. The truck interior lights come on, but nothing else. No power to anything when key is inserted. We are lucky we weren't killled. This happened last Saturday January, 27 2018. Road conditions were dry and it was around 50 degrees. 65,000 miles on truck. 2014 F150 eco- boost 3.5
- Arnold, MO, USA
The Ford sync 2 with gps that's tied into their 911 accident reporting system. Reports my vehicle location in lakes and on non existent roads when on major roads and freeways. I have video and still shots. As a ret firefighter, I can say that people could die if we can't find them in time. Ford knows this and that's a violation of the tread act. There are many class action suits going on now about this defective system which Ford has now completely abandoned. My truck was under Ford manufactures bumper to bumper warranty and the dealers can't fix them without these new sd cards. Ford sold this truck with the defective sd card and I have a letter from them saying that Ford wants to sell me a new sd card for $175 for a fix while claiming that it's from a third party yet they are still profiting for the replacements. Ford knows that thousands of Ford and Lincoln car and truck owners are having many problems with the sync 2 system and they are ignoring our complaints. My gps and the voice commands have become unstable.and the system is completely unusable. And that's an accident waiting to happen when families can't get help in the event of a serious crash. Ford used to supply these sd cards when doing master resets found on their web site but now they don't seem to care as according to one Ford dealer they stopped paying for this warranty work because this fix cost too much.
- Beverly Hills, FL, USA
Warped exhaust manifold 2 times now within 6 months. 38K and 44K miles. Exhaust leaks into cab of truck when under load and makes a loud squeaking noise.
- Parker, CO, USA
On January 9, 2018 I used my remote starter to start my truck, which I have set to turn on the front and rear defrosters along with the seat heaters. The truck ran roughly 15 minutes before leaving for work. Upon my arrival (approximately 20 minutes later), I parked, turned off the engine and got out. When I shut the door, I heard what sounded like ice falling off the truck. Knowing there wasn't any ice build up, I walked around to see the rear driver side window was shattered and pieces of glass were falling out.
- Springville, NY, USA
I used the remote start to warm up the truck and when I got into the truck to go to work I saw that the rear drivers side window had shattered. I was completely baffled as to how this happened as there are no indications that anything struck the window. I went online and saw that this is a recurring problem with Ford F150's. I'm lucky it didn't shatter while I was driving or while my kids or grandkids were in the back seat. This vehicle only has 19,000 miles on it.
- Manchester, MD, USA
Exploding rear glass - 45F external temp, turned on the rear defroster, after about 5 minutes I heard what sounded like someone hit the truck with a baseball bat! I look around and notice the driverside portion of my 3 section power sliding rear windshield has shattered. After calling a repair place I learned that this is a very common issue with these trucks. There needs to be a recall from what I can tell, sounds like the source of the problem is faulty rear defrost elements getting too hot and causing the glass to shatter in cold weather. Truck ran for a few minutes in the driveway before leaving for work. Glass shattered about a mile into the drive while going around 40 mph on a city street (barker cypress in cypress, tx to be exact).
- Cypress, TX, USA
Driving at 55 mph in cruise control. Touched brake to disengage cruise control and pressed accelerator pedal to pass a slow vehicle when pedal went to the floor and engine raced. I had to press brakes with all my might to slow vehicle to 45 mph and it kept climbing and pedal would not come up and engine speed would not slow. Pressed off button for cruise control and nothing changed. Finally after 5 miles heard a pop and the pedal came up and engine speed dropped to idle. Could not stop earlier as 2 lane hwy. With no shoulder. Guard rail and river on right and mountain cliffs on left side. Brought to dealer who could find nothing wrong they stated.
- Oakland, OR, USA
Remoted started my F150 as I normally would in the morning. Entered the vehicle to hear cracking, looking in my rear view and noticed the rear window shattered. Smoke was coming from the lower corner. Enter the truck bed to get a better look and the rubber in the lower corner was burning and melting. Shut truck off. It appears the rear defroster malfunctioned and could have caused a fire. The truck is at the dealership now. No recall and they did not take the issue very seriously.
- Hope, RI, USA
Cpsc:purchased new vehicle in 2014 from Ford Motor Company. At manufacturer recommended tire replacement interval, one of the rims was found to have manufacturing defect. Updated 4/15/2017
- Antioch, CA, USA
Rear drivers side window shattered from defroster.
- Dana Point, CA, USA
Rear window shatters when using rear defrost.
- Twin Lakes, WI, USA
When remote start was used when it was cold outside the back glass busted. No recall on the truck. Had to file on insurance to have it repaired. We have found that this has happened on a lot of Ford F150 year 2010-2015 trucks.
- Lufkin, TX, USA
Put the rear defroster on for about 5 minutes. Started to drive down my road heard a pop sound. Stopped looked in rear, drivers side section of window was shattered (slider). Thank god my grandchildren were not in the back seat.
- Massapequa Park, NY, USA
After turning on the rear defroster for about 2-3 minutes the right rear window shattered. (if looking from behind its the far right out of the 3 part window. ) iturned it on and drove on a straight road for 1/4 to 1/2 mile at aprox 35 mph. We heard a loud pop/bang and looked around and found the shattered window. No puncture mark or hole from any object hitting it. Apparently this is a common problem according to reviews and news articles as there is a defect in the defroster over heating. Luckily it stayed in the window so we do not have glass every where but it could fly out every where at any second. This is extremely dangerous, especially if you have a child in the back.
- Nottingham, PA, USA
Driver's side rear window explosion after running defroster for 10 mins. Sounded like a gun was discharged inside of vehicle while sitting in driveway very unsafe! had to pay out of pocket as it was a liability to drive with shattered glass and Ford would not cover under esp.
- Purcellville, VA, USA
Low brake fluid level light came on while driving and brake pedal went to floor board.took truck to shop and they said seal leaked on master cylinder and fluid went into booster.had them replace booster and master cylinder
- Portland, TX, USA
Brake reservoir lost all fluid resulting in brake loss, after traveling 60 miles pulling an rv. On our first trip over the Continental divide we stopped for the nite the next morning we had no brakes and found the reservoir completely dry. Called Ford roadside assistance and were told it would cost $462 to get the truck to the dealer where I purchased the truck. I refilled the brake reservoir and drove home pulling the rv over the mountains to home. Ford told me that couldn't happen but it did they replaced the master cylinder under warranty and gave me a loaner car.
- Brighton, CO, USA
Driving down the highway at about 65 mph on a flat straightaway, 33 outside, and hear a noise like a gun went off. The rear passengers side window on the driver's side completely shattered. Dealer took a picture and Ford said something must have hit it due to the large lower hole with a radial pattern. There was nothing inside of the truck and of course the hole was large now due to falling apart with every bump I hit driving it to the dealership. I think Ford has a problem with their windows and of course blame it on the customer.
- Arnold, MO, USA
- Mallory, WV, USA