Which parts fail
Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).
Mileage when the problem started
Owner reports
Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2014 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).
The contact owns a 2014 Ford F-150. The contact stated that after her husband activated the defroster, it caused the rear windshield to shatter. The local dealer and several other dealers were made aware of the failure. All the dealers informed the contact to take the vehicle to an auto-glass dealer to replace the windshield. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and informed the contact that there was no recall associated with the VIN. The failure mileage was approximately 140,000.
Truck has the heated 3 piece power rear window. I used the remote start on the truck while parked in an open detached garage while outdoor temperature was +5 degrees Fahrenheit. After approximately 10 minutes of warmup time I approached the truck and the driver side section of the glass made a exploding sound. The window stayed in place but was shattered into thousands of small pieces. It only takes a few moments of internet searching to easily see that this is a know problem that has happened to over a thousand Ford F150 owners of simular years to mine 2014. When "remote start" is used the Rear Window defrost system automatically engages. There is a manufacturing or design flaw in the window or defrost control system on these Trucks. I was visiting my Mother in Wauwatosa WI 53226 when this incident occurred.
Back passenger side small window (one of three across the back, with a sliding center) spontaneously shattered tonight. It's in the upper 30s and nothing hit it. I had just started the vehicle and began to move when two of my daughters and I heard a loud sound. My daughter said the window shattered. It's still altogether but is spidered all over. There's no evidence of anything hitting the window inside or out. Weirdest thing. I looked online and it seems this has happened to a lot of ford truck owners. The speculation is the rear defrost over heating. But I think since I saw so many online that had the same thing happen to them, I wanted to file a complaint. Ford should be replacing these windows. Obviously it's a manufacture defect. Thanks.
I have researched this problem of the rear window defroster not working and the rear window exploding. There are several hundred cases of this but nothing has been done. Ford has not been receptive to fix this issue and I think it is time to hold them accountable. They will offer to replace the window at over $1200. This is something that should be a safety concern since you really can't clean this without getting into the bed of the truck which is dangerous especially in winter time. This also affects the side mirrors. I am quite fed up with these companies not being held accountable.
2014 F150 Lariat owned since it was new. Windshield wipers failed to come on during Florida thunderstorm while driving on I-10 Westbound from Jacksonville Florida. Was totally unable to see out of the windshield and had to pull over until the rainstorm subsided. Checked all relevant fuses and relays and wiper switch. Nothing so far has been able to fix this Safety Defect. Ford knows the part is defective because the Windshield wiper motor is not available from Ford or any dealer, and there is no expectation by the dealer than anything will ever be available to fix this Safety Defect.
Turned on rear window and heated mirror defrost. Rear window cracked loudly and broke in a spiderwebbed manner after about 10-15 minutes of the defrost being turned on. Tempered glass kept it from blowing completely out. May have caused injury if a passenger had been sitting in rear crew cab seat at the time. Spoke with Safelite auto glass repair, was told they see this frequently with F150 trucks and think there is a problem with defrost function not shutting off like it should, causing excessive heat to window which eventually breaks the glass.
During commute to work this morning I heard what sounded like a rock hit the top of my truck. Seemed strange since I was on Highway 101 and not under anything. Later I noticed that the rear window on the driver's side was spidered completely throughout. Internet search suggested this was just one of many times Ford F-150 trucks have had this happen, but no recall has been issued. Not happy as this repair will be approximately $750 of my hard earned money Had I been transporting one of my family members in the back it could have been worse.
Rear glass shattered spontaneously. There are many reports of this issue over a wide range of model years and no acknowledgement from Ford. Vehicle was parked with engine running and rear defrost on, no prior damage to the rear window. The drivers side rear glass shattered suddenly with a loud bang and rained small glass slivers down on rear occupants. Was quoted $1080 by a glass installer for replacement. They said this is a common issue with these trucks.
The rear-view camera began working intermittently, and displaying a scrambled image when it did not work. It then stopped working all together and now only displays a blank screen. This began about 2 years ago, and it finally stopped working altogether about 1 year ago. I want to report it because the current rear-view camera recall stops at the 2015 model year, but my 2014 has the same problem.
2 complaints 1st was my back window spiderwebbed without being hit when it was super cold in wisconsin on Dec 22 2022. It was a loud bang really startled me and I had no clue what happened until the next day. 2nd my wipers will turn on by them self sometimes and there is no intermittent wipers just the medium speed where there is no hesitation or delay.
Window & Wiper complaints in other F-150 years
Frequently asked questions
How common are window & wiper problems on the 2014 Ford F-150?
NHTSA has 128 complaints about the windows, wipers & sunroof of the 2014 Ford F-150, 8% of the model year's 1,538 complaints. The component named most often is glass, side/rear (9 mentions).
Is there a recall for 2014 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems?
No. NHTSA lists no windows, wipers & sunroof recall for the 2014 Ford F-150, though it has 8 recalls for other components. If the problem is widespread, a repair may still be covered by an extended warranty or a manufacturer service bulletin — ask a dealer.
At what mileage do 2014 Ford F-150 window & wiper problems start?
Half of the complaints with a recorded mileage happened before about 51,000 miles, and 22% before 25,000 miles.
Is it dangerous?
Owners linked 0 crashes, 0 fires and 1 injury to windows, wipers & sunroof problems on this model year. If you notice symptoms, have the car checked before driving further.
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) — owner complaints through October 20, 2026, recalls and defect investigations; fuel economy from the EPA. Complaints are unverified reports and are not proof of a defect. How we rate model years.