2011 Ford F-150: Rear window shattered
Common wear/failure (not a recall)
Symptoms
Owners of the 2011 F-150 report: rear window shattered. CarComplaints.com lists 34 owner complaints, average mileage 71,350 miles.
NHTSA has 147 owner complaints for the 2011 F-150 in this area. Examples:
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11660884 (filed 05/14/2025): “The contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. the contact stated while driving 25 mph, the driver's side side-view mirror detached from the vehicle and was hanging down tethered by the wiring harness. no warning lights were illuminated. the vehicle was not taken to the …”
- NHTSA complaint ODI #11628801 (filed 12/04/2024): “The contact owns a 2011 ford f-150. the contact stated that while the vehicle was parked, the sunroof assembly switch failed to function as intended. the contact pressed the switch to open the sunroof and the sunroof assembly fractured. the contact stated that…”
Likely causes
Sources do not establish a single root cause; diagnosis is needed. Owner-reported fixes are listed below.
Fix, in plain English
Most common owner-reported solutions on CarComplaints.com: replace full back glass (24 reports) replace window (3 reports) tape up window (1 reports) windows /. Check for open recalls and extended warranty coverage with a dealer before paying out of pocket.
DIY difficulty: Moderate
Leaks can often be traced with a water test and resealed; glass replacement is a pro job. (Our assessment.)
Cost
CarComplaints.com owners report a typical repair cost of about $690 (owner-reported average, not a quote).
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