2013 FORD F-150 Visibility Problems
5 NHTSA complaints on file
Visibility Issues in the 2013 FORD F-150
5 visibility complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2013 FORD F-150. Of these, 0 involved a crash, 0 involved a fire, and 0 resulted in injury.
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Crashes
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Fires
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Injuries
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Deaths
All Visibility Complaints
The contact owns a A.R.E. Z series Truck Cap (n2497015) connected to a 2013 Ford f-150. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 45 mph, the driver side window on the truck cap flew off. The contact mentioned two years later, the passenger side window flew off the truck cap. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where the diagnosis was undetermined. The driver-side window was repaired. The manufacturer of the equipment was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 70,000.
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2013 FORD F-150. WHILE DRIVING, THE REAR WINDOW EXPLODED WITHOUT WARNING. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO PERFORMANCE FORD LINCOLN (906 NJ-10, RANDOLPH, NJ 07869) AND THE CONTACT WAS INFORMED THAT NOTHING COULD BE DONE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT DIAGNOSED OR REPAIRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED AND INFORMED THE CONTACT THAT HE WOULD HAVE TO PAY FOR THE REPAIR. CASE NUMBER: 1437259 WAS OPENED. THE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 88,000.
STARTED THE TRUCK TO DEFROST WINDOWS ON A COLD MORNING. BOTH THE FRONT DEFROSTER AND REAR WINDOW DEFROSTER WERE TURNED ON. IT RAN FOR ABOUT 10 MINUTES BEFORE I STARTED DRIVING TO WORK. ABOUT 5 MINUTES INTO MY DRIVE I HEARD A LOUD POP. I COULDN'T FIGURE OUT WHAT HAPPENED. IT WAS STILL DARK OUTSIDE AT THE TIME AND WHEN I ARRIVED AT MY WORK, THE PARKING LOT LIGHTS REVEALED THAT MY BACK DRIVERS SIDE WINDOW HAD SHATTERED. I DID NOTICE ON MY DRIVE THAT THE REAR DEFROSTER HAD TURNED OFF WHICH IT NORMALLY DOESN'T BUT I DIDN'T PUT IT TOGETHER THAT THE POP AND THE DEFROSTER WERE CONNECTED. *TR
THE VEHICLE WAS PARKED IN THE DRIVEWAY AND WARMING UP. AFTER A FEW MINUTES THE REAR DRIVER SIDE WINDOW SHATTERED. *TR
I STARTED MY TRUCK WITH REMOTE START TO WARM UP WHEN I GOT IN TRUCK I TURNED THE REAR DEFROST ON AND MY DRIVERS SIDE BACK GLASS SHATTERED TEMPERATURE OUT WAS 42DEGREES TRUCK WAS IN GARAGE MY LITTLE GIRL WAS IN CAR SEAT IN THE MIDDLE WHAT IF GLASS WOULD HAVE GOTTEN IT HER EYES JUST GLADE IT SHATTERED AND DIDN'T BLOW UP. *TR
Other 2013 FORD F-150 Problem Areas
Power Train
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Engine
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Service Brakes
313 complaints
Electrical System
290 complaints
Vehicle Speed Control
281 complaints
Unknown Or Other
219 complaints
Steering
209 complaints
Visibilitywiper
145 complaints
Fuelpropulsion System
129 complaints
Air Bags
38 complaints
Structurebody
38 complaints
Wheels
37 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulic
31 complaints
Electronic Stability Control Esc
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Power Trainautomatic Transmission
24 complaints
Fuel System Gasoline
22 complaints
Suspension
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Exterior Lighting
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Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Window
15 complaints
Engine And Engine Cooling
14 complaints
Visibilityglass Siderear
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Electrical Systemwiringfuses And Circuit Breakers
11 complaints
Visibilitysunmoon Roof Assembly
11 complaints
Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Componentsmaster Cylinder
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Electrical System Instrument Clusterpanel
7 complaints
Fuel System Gasolinedeliveryfuel Pump
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Tires
7 complaints
Latcheslockslinkages
6 complaints
Seat Belts
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Structure
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Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Module Tcmpcmtecm
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Back Over Prevention
4 complaints
Latcheslockslinkagesdoorslatch
4 complaints
Seats
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Service Brakes Hydraulicantilocktraction Controlelectronic Limited Slipwheel Speed Sensortone Ring
4 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac System
4 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioncontrol Modulesoftware
3 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlaccelerator Pedal
3 complaints
Wheelslugsnutsboltsstuds
3 complaints
Electrical Systemignition
2 complaints
Electrical Systeminstrument Panelspeedometerodometer
2 complaints
Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust System
2 complaints
Equipment Adaptivemobility
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Adaptive Cruise Control
2 complaints
Forward Collision Avoidance Automatic Emergency Braking
2 complaints
Power Trainautomatic Transmissioninternalshaftoutput
2 complaints
Steeringcolumn
2 complaints
Steeringrack And Pinion
2 complaints
Structureframe And Members
2 complaints
Tirestemporaryemergency Spare Tire
2 complaints
Tirestreadbelt
2 complaints
Traction Control System
2 complaints
Vehicle Speed Controlthrottle
2 complaints
Visibilitydefrosterdefoggerhvac Systemrear Windowelectrical Heating Element
2 complaints
Visibilitywindshield
2 complaints
Back Over Prevention Camera System
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Rearview System Braking
1 complaint
Back Over Prevention Sensing System Camera
1 complaint
Child Seatlatch Connectorclip
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Battery
1 complaint
Electrical System12v24v48v Batterycables
1 complaint
Electrical Systemwiring
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingcooling Systempump
1 complaint
Engine And Engine Coolingengineengine Control Module Ecuecmsoftware
1 complaint
Equipmentrecreational Vehicletrailerlpg Systemswater Heater
1 complaint
Exterior Lightingheadlights
1 complaint
Forward Collision Avoidance
1 complaint
Fuel System Gasolinestoragetank Assemblyfiller Pipe And Cap
1 complaint
Lane Departure Blind Spot Detection
1 complaint
Latcheslockslinkageselectronic Locklatch Actuator
1 complaint
Power Trainmanual Transmissioninternalgears
1 complaint
Power Traintransfer Case 4 Wheel Drive
1 complaint
Seat Beltsfrontbuckle Assembly
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockabs Warning Light
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airantilockwheel Speed Sensor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Airdiscrotor
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicbrake Fluid Low Warning Lamp
1 complaint
Service Brakes Hydraulicpower Assistvacuumhoses Linespiping And Fittings
1 complaint
Steeringlinkages
1 complaint
Structurebodydoor
1 complaint
Structurebodyhood
1 complaint
Suspensionfrontwheel Bearing
1 complaint
Tiresbead
1 complaint
Tiressidewall
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesexterior
1 complaint
Visibilityrearview Mirrorsdevicesinterior
1 complaint