2014 Ford F-150 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 142about this part
- Share
- 9%of 1,539 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 51,500miles
- Trend
- FallingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% lower than in the 3 years before.
NHTSA recorded 142 complaints about the visibility of the 2014 Ford F-150, 9% of the 1,539 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 51,500 miles.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“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.”
NHTSA complaint #11328559, filed 2020-06, 76,000 miles“I was backing out of a parking spot on sunday, march 10th, at 930am, and at less than 5 MPH, by rear window behind the driver side seat cracked and spider-ed all across. There was no signs of anything making contact with my window, I have a bed cover as well, there were no rocks, tree branches, or balls of any kind to be suspicious of causing my window to break.”
NHTSA complaint #11185863, filed 2019-03, 60,000 miles“At 0630 on march 24, 2019 I exited the express way and was stopped at a stop light. When the light turned green, I started to turn right and I heard a loud bang. As I was checking my mirrors I noticed my rear window had shattered. There were no other cars on the road, and I had not hit anything. Nothing struck my vehicle.”
NHTSA complaint #11191577, filed 2019-03, 65,000 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”
NHTSA complaint #11255594, filed 2019-09, 52,000 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.”
NHTSA complaint #11344178, filed 2020-08, 109,000 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10172884Jan 31, 2020This SKU is a Power Window Regulator and Motor Assembly. The customer communication requested return of unsold inventory to inspect the software. The software may be too…
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10057834Jul 1, 2015Ford: no service action is recommended for this condition. Please use at your discretion. Various 2010-2015 vehicles may experience a turbulence noise, similar to an helicopter…
- 10055574Feb 1, 2014Ford: the roof opening panel frame assembly need replacing due to an issue with sunroof binding on some trucks. Model 2013-2014 f150.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 6 | 6% |
| 2024 | 6 | 3% |
| 2023 | 28 | 7% |
| 2022 | 46 | 8% |
| 2021 | 131 | 13% |
| 2020 | 63 | 8% |
| 2019 | 36 | 3% |
| 2018 | 84 | 4% |
| 2017 | 53 | 4% |
| 2016 | 144 | 7% |
| 2015 | 97 | 6% |
| 2014 | 142 | 9% |
| 2013 | 190 | 6% |
| 2012 | 129 | 7% |
| 2011 | 147 | 7% |
| 2010 | 193 | 23% |
| 2009 | 5 | 2% |
| 2008 | 12 | 3% |
| 2007 | 5 | 1% |
| 2006 | 19 | 3% |
| 2005 | 268 | 24% |
| 2004 | 863 | 43% |
| 2003 | 20 | 5% |
| 2002 | 30 | 4% |
| 2001 | 25 | 2% |
| 2000 | 27 | 3% |
| 1999 | 83 | 8% |
| 1998 | 66 | 5% |
| 1997 | 148 | 5% |
| 1996 | 4 | 1% |
| 1995 | 8 | 1% |
| 1994 | 15 | 2% |
| 1993 | 8 | 1% |
| 1992 | 2 | 0% |
| 1991 | 2 | 1% |
| 1990 | 3 | 1% |
| 1989 | 4 | 2% |
| 1988 | 8 | 6% |
| 1986 | 1 | 2% |
| 1983 | 1 | 10% |
Other parts of the 2014 Ford F-150
426 complaintsBrakes
346 complaintsEngine
180 complaintsElectrical system
163 complaintsSteering
160 complaintsOther or unknown
149 complaintsVehicle speed control
102 complaintsFuel system
72 complaintsAir bags
31 complaintsBody and structure
31 complaintsWheels
25 complaintsElectronic stability control
23 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2014 Ford F-150
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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