NHTSA Complaint #11439282 — 2014 FORD F-150

UNKNOWN OR OTHER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11439282
Vehicle	2014 FORD F-150
Component	UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Date of Incident	November 2, 2021
Date Filed	November 3, 2021
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	NJ

Consumer Description

In October 2017 the entire rear window heating element was identified as defective. The entire window panel was replaced with Ford contributing partial monetary renumeration for the repair. On November 2, 2021 the rear window heater was activated. The indicator light did not “light up”. Approximately 15 minutes later a loud “bang” was heard in the cabin and the presence of smoke was evident. Upon pulling over and inspecting the vehicle, smoke was emanating from the rear right (passenger side) bottom corner. It was also noticed that the entire right panel. Ford has indicated that there is currently no recall associated with this. There are multiple reported incidents of the occurring over many years upon performing a Google search.

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