What 1,425 owners told NHTSA about the 2015 Ford F-150 Supercab Diesel

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear sliding glass. The contact stated that the rear sliding glass frame had fractured. The fractured frame caused the rear sliding glass to push out from the frame. Additionally, the contact stated that due to the failure, water was entering into the rear of the vehicle. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with the cost for the diagnostic test. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or the dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was filed. The contact was advised to contact the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI 11666319

The sliding rear window assembly which is attached with 4 adhesive tape strips have come loose. The sliding window comes out of the frame and could become airborne if hit from the rear or in a front end collision. It is a very poor way to attach a sliding rear window and the failure rate is high. The bad part of this is most people are probably not aware of the problem other than the window frame will rattle sometimes when your on a bumpy road. It is a poor design and could be dangerous in any collision. The body and glass repair shops are aware of the problem on the rear windows of Ford pickups. This should be fixed with a recall before someone dies from the window becoming airborne in a crash

NHTSA ODI 11645002

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear sliding window latch mechanism had separated and fallen into the interior of the vehicle several times. The dealer was notified of the failure and charged a fee for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 45,000.

NHTSA ODI 11621996

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the rear sliding window fell onto the rear seat. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was determined that the rear sliding window needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 61,770.

NHTSA ODI 11615199

While I'm driving the windshield wipers comes on by itself at times when it is turned off

NHTSA ODI 11611954

Without any warning signals or indications the fan blower has stopped working. It became a real safety hazard when I needed to defog my windshield and there was no air flow coming out of my vents. No warning, no signal. My windshield had fogged over and I had zero ability to defog due to not having any available airflow. Major safety issue!!

NHTSA ODI 11590794

Due to an occurrence of other vehicles back windows blowing out dealer unplugged part of rear window defroster. Now several years later the defroster across entire back window does not work. Since I am now out of waranty and extended waranty this repair would come out of my pocket. Dealer should have replaced faulty electronics in rear defroster/window at some point, not just unplugged it.

NHTSA ODI 11587914

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH, the contact heard a whistling sound coming from the rear center window. The vehicle was diagnosed by a dealer and confirmed that the window was off track. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but provided no assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

NHTSA ODI 11538482

Shortly after turning on the rear window defroster the vehicle interior began to fill with a strong electrical burning odor and then within about 30 seconds the back glass shattered with a loud pop that was very startling and distracting. I took photos but plan to have the window replaced as soon as possible since I need it to get to work. This happened while driving at a slow speed but if it had happened at high speed then it could have caused me to swerve and lead to an accident. I called the Ford dealer and they were not aware of this being a problem. However, the retail glass repair shop said that they frequently see this issue with F-150s. The vehicle has not been inspected by manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others. Aside from the electrical burning smell there were no indications the impending glass shattering. I did some internet searching and found that many ofther F150 owners have had the exact same issue and all report that it occurred when the rear window defroster was activated.

NHTSA ODI 11527142

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the sunroof was leaking water inside the vehicle, causing the electrical system to become wet as well. The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer who diagnosed that the sunroof needed to be repaired. The vehicle had not been repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 142,000.

NHTSA ODI 11518117

The rear sliding glass window frame has come loose on my 2015 F-150 (4Door), twice. It is a huge safety risk as the frame and middle glass window is left hanging causing potential danger for all passengers especially those seating in the rear of the cab. The issue has happened to several other F-150 owners. According to a window technician who fixed my window, he "see's this all the time," regarding 2015 and up F-150s. Also reference, my youtube channel, "Me And Car Keys," videos entitled: 2015-2020 F150 Rear Sliding Window Fix https://youtu.be/xH5K6mHMVJw Ford F-150 Rear Sliding Window Fix...AGAIN!!! https://youtu.be/W-VBZ6wOvsU Under these videos, there are hundreds of comments worth of owners who have dealt with the same issue.

NHTSA ODI 11515888

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH, the upper frame used to hold the rear power slider rear window privacy glass into place detached, and the glass fell forward. There were no injuries sustained. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the dealer for assistance. The dealer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to a glass repair technician for the repair. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The failure mileage was approximately 43,500. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to two dealers and they never heard of the issue before. A technician from a glass company identified the issue and was familiar with the glass defect with Ford vehicles.

NHTSA ODI 11509567

Rear window defroster was emitting a burning smell (although it was not turned on) and overheated the rear glass causing it to bulge and shatter!

NHTSA ODI 11494726

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while parked, the rear windshield inadvertently shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer was notified of the failure and the contact stated that the dealer referenced that an object possibly had struck the windshield and caused the failure. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 100,000

NHTSA ODI 11491148

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in inclement weather, the contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that he checked the connections and the fuse and everything looked in order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle had experienced failure listed in NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V451000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.

NHTSA ODI 11484098

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions, the gear shifter was placed in reverse however, the backup camera failed to operate. The contact stated that the backup camera was displayed, while in drive on other occasions. No warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer and the manufacturer were notified of the failure and the contact was informed that there were no recalls on the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 50,000.

NHTSA ODI 11479340

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated he could be hear the cooling fan would be running on high, the AC and the temperature gauge were not functioning. The contact stated no warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. A dealer was not contacted. The manufacturer had not been informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 145,000.

NHTSA ODI 11457075

The windshield spraying system freezes when temperatures drop below freezing. This is an extremely dangerous and hazardous situation. Even when using -35 degree windshield washer fluid (well below recommendation) my windshield has been frozen over and covered in grime. The frozen system does not allow for the windshield to be sprayed and cleared. The vehicle is undriveable in this condition. This is a known problem with a technical bulletin issued. Ford’s resolution is that the customer pays for this remediation. This is unsatisfactory as it is a clear design and safety flaw.

NHTSA ODI 11450724

While driving on the freeway with defroster on in rainy weather conditions, the rear window spontaneously shattered and made a very loud popping sound as though it exploded. There was no impact that caused the spontaneous shattering. Three children under the age of 9 were seated in the back in car seats / booster seats. The windows behind them broke. They were in danger of the entire window falling through until we could safely exit the freeway and pull over. Upon parking, The window fell through and tiny pieces glass fell into the the truck bed and onto the back seats. No one was injured, though the children in the back were distressed by the incident. The entire back window was completely shattered and the edges of the window were cracked in a jagged pattern. And insurance claim was filed. No police report or other inspections have been completed by insurance or the dealer. There was no warning signal that we in danger of the window spontaneously shattering. The vehicle is available for inspection upon request.

NHTSA ODI 11445806

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING IN INCLEMENT WEATHER, HE BECAME AWARE THAT THE WINDSHIELD WAS LEAKING AND CAUSING THE CARPET TO CONSTANTLY BE WET. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE CARPET BECAME MOLDY DUE TO THE LEAK. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO REINEKE FORD LINCOLN, INC. (12000 COUNTY RD 99, FINDLAY, OH 45840) TO BE DIAGNOSED. THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT THE WELDS BEHIND THE WINDSHIELD NEEDED TO BE REPAIRED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS INFORMED OF THE FAILURE BUT OFFERED NO ASSISTANCE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS APPROXIMATELY 71,000.

NHTSA ODI 11415083

DRIVING DOWN THE STREET, WITHOUT THE REAR DEFROST ON, AND HEARD A LARGE BOOM, WHICH I DISCOVERED THE NEXT MORNING WAS THE REAR WINDOW BLOWING OUT ON MY TRUCK. LOOKS LIKE THIS IS A COMMON SITUATION WITH THESE TYPES OF VEHICLES AND FORD IS NOT TAKING RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE PROBLEM. THERE IS A MASSIVE BLOG, WITH DOZENS OF ACCOUNTS OF SIMILAR EXPERIENCES. VEHICLE WAS GOING ABPROX 5 MPH AS I WAS JUST LEAVING FROM A STOP LIGHT. I WAS ON A CITY STREET IN RENO, NV. THIS HAPPENED ON 1/27/21 ABOUT 5:30PM. I CONTACT NV ENERGY TO SEE IF A TRANSFORMER HAD BLOWN, CHECKED VEHICLE FOR IMPACT FORM AN OBJECT, AND NO EVIDENCE OF EITHER. GLASS NOW IN THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUES TO FALL APART. JUST LUCKY I DIDN'T HAVE PASSENGERS IN THE BACK SEAT!!

NHTSA ODI 11390631

SINCE PURCHASED, THE WINDSHIELD WASHERS FREEZE MAKING FOR UNSAFE DRIVING EVERY WINTER ANYTIME THE TEMP GETS BELOW 32. THIS CREATES AN EXTREMELY HAZARDOUS DRIVING CONDITION. UNACCEPTABLE WHEN YOU HAVE TO PULL OFF THE ROAD AND KEEP THROWING SNOW ON THE WINDSHIELD TO CLEAR.

NHTSA ODI 11385292

TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 FORD F-150. THE CONTACT STATED WHILE USING THE REMOTE TO START, HE DETECTED SMOKE EMERGING FROM THE REAR WINDOW. AS A RESULT, THE WINDOW EXPLODED. THE LOCAL DEALER WAS NOT CONTACTED. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE CONTACT SENT A CHAT TO THE MANUFACTURER BUT RECEIVED NO RESPONSE. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 105,000.

NHTSA ODI 11377060

REAR GLASS SHATTERED WHILE TRUCK SAT IDLE WARMING UP. BURNING ELECTRICAL SMELL AND SMOKE PRIOR TO GLASS SHATTERING. GLASS DEFROSTER WAS ON AT THE TIME, SMOKE DISSIPATED AFTER DEFROSTER WAS TURNED OFF.

NHTSA ODI 11376315

I WOKE UP AND REMOTE STARTED MY TRUCK BEFORE LEAVING FOR WORK ON A 40 DEGREE FAHRENHEIT DAY. I WAS 2 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE AND THEN ALL I HEARD WAS A HUGE BANG, I SERIOUSLY THOUGHT SOMEONE HAD JUST SHOT A GUN. I LOOKED BACK AND MY REAR WINDOW WAS JUST COMPLETELY SHATTERED FOR NO REASON. THIS MAKES ME VERY UPSET BECAUSE I HAD JUST GOTTEN THE TRUCK BACK FROM GETTING A NEW WINDSHIELD THAT CRACKED FOR NO REASON 2 DAYS AGO, THANKS.

NHTSA ODI 11375941