Rear Window Defogger problems of the 2011 Ford F-150

Nine problems related to rear window defogger have been reported for the 2011 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2011 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2011 F-150.

1 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 11/09/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear defroster was activated and the rear window shattered. The vehicle was repaired by an independent mechanic. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact to notify the insurance company. The dealer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 94,200.

2 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 11/06/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. When the vehicle was started, the rear window defogger button was pushed and the indicator illuminated and then turned off. The contact pressed the button again. On the third time the button was pressed, the contact heard a loud bang and the rear window shattered. The dealer (dean arbour Ford, 3382 m-55, west branch, mi 48661) was contacted by phone and the contact was awaiting their decision. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 100,000.

3 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 03/21/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the driver's side rear window shattered when the rear window defogger was turned on. The defogger light went off. The contact called the frederick motor company (800-734-9118, 1 waverley dr. , frederick, MD, 21702) and the technician referred the contact to an independent auto glass shop. However, the independent mechanic stated that the failure was a known issue and referred the contact back to the dealer. The vehicle was taken to the dealer but no diagnosis or repairs were completed. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure but offered no further assistance, stating that the failure was not covered by the warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000.

4 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 03/19/2018

Tl the contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. When the rear window defroster was activated, the rear window shattered. The dealer and manufacturer were not notified. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The VIN was unknown. The failure mileage was 65,000.

5 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2018

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. After turning on the rear window defroster, a loud banging sound was heard. The following day, the contact discovered that the rear window had shattered. The contact indicated that the failure occurred a day after freezing rain was present in the area. The failure was not diagnosed or repaired. The local dealer (wehr Ford in marshfield, mo) was notified of the failure. The manufacturer was not notified. There were no injuries, but the contact was concerned of the risk of an injury due to the shattered glass. The VIN was not available. The failure mileage was 90,000.

6 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 12/09/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. After the rear window defroster was activated, the passenger side of the rear window shattered. The contact noticed that the casing of the heating element and the shattered area of the window contained burn marks. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified. The VIN was unknown. The approximate failure mileage was 80,000.

7 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 04/14/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. While the vehicle was in reverse, the contact turned on the defrost and the rear window shattered. The failure occurred without warning. The vehicle was diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 71,000.

8 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 04/13/2016

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. After the rear defroster was activated, the rear windshield shattered without warning. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 42,000. The VIN was not available.

9 Rear Window Defogger problem

Failure Date: 02/26/2015

The contact owns a 2011 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear defroster failed to work properly. The failure caused the rear window to fog, which diminished the contact¿s visibility. The failure recurred multiple times. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer stated that there were no recalls on the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 30,625.


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