Wiper problems of the 2015 Ford F-150 - part 2

On a major highway in elk grove illinois during rush hours. 45 mph . Outside temperature was 27 degrees above zero. Road was wet with salt from previous snow fall. Windshield was collecting heavy spray back from other vehicles in front of my truck. When applying windshield washer the washer failed to spray. Resulting in a very smeared and heavy road dirt on windshield. It was very frightening to not being able to see in front of me. I was unable to pull over and clean the windshield manually at that moment. This has happened twice this winter and I found this to be very threatening to properly maintain safe driving under these circumstances. This only happens when below freezing and there is -35 below zero washer fluid in the reservoir I have made an appointment at a Ford dealership which they have a bulletin repair on this. No accidents because of this yet. I believe in putting up the guard rail before the vehicle runs of the road.

The rear windshield shattered during defrost mode. The vehicle was pulling away from a stop sign when the glass shattered. There was no impact, the vehicle was traveling under 20 miles per hour, the temperature outside was approximately 20 degrees, and the heat setting inside was set to "max". The rear glass panes on either side of the sliding window shattered simultaneously with a sound that could be described as a "gun shot". Broken glass fell into the cab of the truck and on to the seats and floor. Normally my children are seated in the rear of the vehicle. On this particular morning, the rear of the vehicle was empty. The event occurred about 3 miles from my home, so the vehicle had only been running for about 10 minutes. I believe that the safety risk is a result of a materials defect combined with a heating system failure. The glass is likely experiencing severe thermal shock during defrost mode. Thermal shock leads to shattering even if the glass is tempered. Ford should recall this rear window assemblage and associated heating components immediately. Ford customer service was contacted and a case number was assigned. After repairs were complete, a copy of the invoice was hand delivered to a Ford dealership with a request that full reimbursement be received for required repairs due to material defects and faulty heating systems.

Windshield wiper fluid not working. Ford said tubes freeze, I had to pay to replace but the fluid still does not come out when temperatures below 20 degrees. I am using rain-x fluid rated to -30 degrees, same fluid works in other vehicles. Once engine is warm and stopped for 20 minutes, fluid will sometimes work. I think the plastic tubes Ford charged me for should be replaced with metallic ones that will not constrict/shrink.

Below about 25 degrees fahrenheit, the windshield washer system freezes up and is unusable. This is despite having fluid certified to -45 degrees centigrade in the system. The freeze up occurs regardless of whether the vehicle is being driven or is parked. The system is always unusable below 20 degrees fahrenheit. This has been a persistent problem every winter since the vehicle was new. I have taken it to the dealership and they are unable to determine the problem. I suspect this is a defect throughout the make/model/year.

Wipers turn on and stay on while driving. Road conditions had no effect. The courtesy wiper was turned off. Even though the wiper switch was turned off the wipers would still come on and stay on. I took it to Ford and they said the wiper switch was bad. Charged me $300 to make the repair. Ford technician said the switch in the steering column went bad. Of coarse this happened at 41,000 miles and Ford declined to warranty it.

Wipers stuck in lowest intermittent position. Will not turn off. Will not reliabliy change speeds.

Electrical power connector for rear sliding window defroster broke at its attachment (factory soldered) point to the rear sliding widow glass. This leaves the defogger inoperable and eliminates rear visibility due to fog/frost/ice build-up. Vehicle is just out of its 3 year warranty and has less than 28,000 miles. I have spoken with Ford customer service. Ford motor company service is unwilling to recognize/correct the factory defect and claimed to have no knowledge of similar issues for the 2015 model. This defect is apparently similar to that which Ford has recognized for similar 2013 models, issuing a technical service bulletin (Ford TSB asi-32259).

Wipers will not shut off. Even if you shut the vehicle off, they still come on when it's started again. The only way to stop the wipers is to pull the fuse. There is a recall on 2011-2014 models but not on the 2015 model. This is clearly a defective Ford switch but company will not cover the replacement. I have called the dealership and 800 number.

Pulling into my driveway my power sliding back window exploded and shattered. The rear defrost was not on and there was no impact or damage.

Wipers would come on while driving or sitting stationary by them self would not shut of with wiper control swith. I called them �ghost wipers� only had 22,000 miles on truck had to buy wiper/turnsignal switch.

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 70 mph, rainwater entered into the cabin of the vehicle through the panoramic sunroof. Laura Ford of sullivan, missouri was made aware of the failure and the service department diagnosed that the plastic tracks were faulty and allowed water to enter into the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and provided the contact with case number: 151-295-80. Ad.

I have a constant issue in temps below 25 degrees which is about 25% of the time in my patrol area. This is a state patrol issued patrol vehicle. Spray nozzle fails to operate. Pump can be heard operating but pressure drops until inop. Checked washer lines, non appear to be frozen. Nozzle does not appear to be frozen either. I have tried all known fixes, lower temp fluid, a fluid "booster", alcohol on nozzle etc. This happens constantly while in motion as I would assume wind chill temps decrease. After letting truck sit for 15 mins or so issue is resolved due to obvious increased under hood temperatures. Within minutes of highway driving and again lower wind chill temperatures problem occurs again. Maybe a freezing pump issue? dealership stated they had no idea about issue.

The panoramic sunroof locked up on me when I tried to open it. . . It would not open and it makes obnoxious noises under normal driving conditions . . . There are many you tube videos on this ref. Issue. . . Ford is replacing the parts to the sunroof, I have read on many Ford forums that this �quick fix� will not correct the problem . . . Additionally the steering column always feels like it's positioned off center and veers to the right. . . I had the truck aligned, problem still exists. . . Also I've had reoccurring issues with my sync/bluetooth and have advised my service advisors that the problem still exists, when I talk to anyone via the bluetooth I hear loud intermittent static throughout the phone call and the folks on the receiving end of the call all say that there is an echo in the phone line forcing me to end the handsfree sync call and therefore using my own bluetooth. . . Ford service advisor stated it was because I have an apple iphone, I'm less than satisfied about how Ford is handling this issue. . . I have complained more than 3 times on record about this issue.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle in colder weather below 25 degrees the windshield washer fluid would not properly spray onto the front windshield causing a visibility hazard to the driver. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer inver grove Ford/Lincoln(4725 s. Robert trl, inver grove heights, mn) was notified of the failure. The contact was advised that a TSB was issued for the problem which included the replacement of a faulty hosed. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 10,000. Jft.

Inoperative windshield washer jets when temperature is below freezing. This happens anytime the roads are wet from salt spray and makes it difficult to see and dangerous to stop along side the road to clean the windshield. See Ford TSB 16-0082.

Tl the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While attempting to use the windshield wipers, the wiper fluid failed to dispense. The vehicle was taken to osseo Ford (50825 spruce rd, osseo, WI 54758, (715) 597-3185) where it was diagnosed that the wiper hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.

At temperatures of 20f-22f windshield wiper pump loses pressure and can not pump wiper fluid. Dealership brings truck inside, warms truck and claims it was frozen and now it works. After driving 15 minutes in 20f-22f pump initially worked then started to lose pressure again, resulting in failure to pump windshield wiper fluid. You could see the pump pumping less and less as you drive. This causes a condition where it is difficult to see out the window and vision is impaired. Also using premium deicer washer fluid, not standard wiper fluid, (rain-x deicer) that has a tendency to freeze in the north east during winter.

On most occasions when temperatures are below freezing, windshield washer solvent doesn't work to clear windshield of ice and salt buildup, creating little to no visibility. It sporadically functions between +25 to +32 degrees and rarely ever below +25 degrees. Using winter blended washer solvent -25 degrees. Ford is aware of the problem and the fix is to replace a rubber washer fluid supply line. Apparently, there is a defect with the hose. A recall should be issued to correct these dangerous driving conditions.

Rear window shattered. Vehicle was parked. I was away from the vehicle working and when I returned I noticed the rear window was shattered outward. Outside temp was 60 degrees f, and there was little to no wind. Center slider was intact, but the large glass was blown outward in the center of the two largest areas. See photos.

Windshield cracked without any impact from road debris while driving down the freeway at 65 to 70 mph in 70 degree clear weather on March 8, 2017. Crack started after a very loud noise, like a gun shot, at the upper edge of the windshield right at the roof line just above rearview mirror and expanded about 8 inches at a 60 degree angle then ran at 180 degree angle another 14 inches before heading back to the top lip of the windshield at a 90 degree angle. Professional body & glass repair shop could not find impact of any kind anywhere on the windshield appeared like a general stress fracture not associated with impact or excessive stress more like a flaw in the windshield structure. Truck had approximately 26,000 miles on odometer has never been used to tow nor has it been off road. Have windshield fractures not associated with impact been reported on other aluminum body Ford pickups . We took possession of our truck in June of 2015. Our truck is a super crew cab 2 wheel drive 2. 7 liter v6 lariat model. Repair was a little over $500 not covered by insurance. These windshields have sound proofing material inside them according to the body shop and somewhat unusual.

Windshield washer fluid frozen in lines. When pushing the washer fluid button while driving, the wipers would wipe but not washer fluid would come out causing a dangerous visibility situation. I took it to the dealer that day while they were still frozen and the dealer said I did have the correct windshield washer fluid in them, but they were having problems with them freezing, so they said they dumped more alcohol in the tank and said to let it thaw overnight in the garage (thankfully I have a heated garage, but many don't so I'm not sure what their solution would be). I asked the dealer to perform the TSB currently out that covers this very situation. They said they put more alcohol in the tank and it should be fine. The dealer was dahl Ford located in onalaska, WI. This even being a problem to begin with is a alarming, and a dealer not willing to fix such an important problem when it's a known issue is just as much of an alarm! secondly, my door latches also freeze on the truck when temps are below freezing. All 4 doors of my crew cab are affected. Depending on the day, it varies which one freezes. I have stopped using car washes and trying to keep my truck as dry as possible to no avail. Once these latches freeze, the door will either not lock or unlock (depending on the last position of the switch), or when you open the door and shut it, the door mechanism will not grab and hold the door shut. After repeated slammings I can usually get it to lock, but this is absolutely rediculous. I have to carry bungee cords around in case my doors won't close and I have to bungee cord them closed to drive home! I have a newborn, I can't have this crap on a truck with 20k miles! many many many many many people are having these exact same issues, I only found out how many there were after doing an online search for a fix.

Freezing windshield washers.

Windshield wiper sprayer not working in colder weather. Occurred when temperatures are under 20 degrees also another owner experience this that same day. Its happened twice now in the past week. Visibility with windows icing/smeared dirt is troublesome whether on highway or driving in general. Highly concerned I wouldn't be able to safely see to pull over. Love the truck but this is concerning.

Frozen wiper nozzles, frozen washer fluid reservoir, frozen hoses to and from reservoir to nozzle sprayer. Multiple occasions of the fluid being frozen, or freezing while driving. Using winter mix solution designed for upto -20. Tried other brands, still end up with freezing sprayer while driving, temperature has done this at around 20 degrees, uncertain if this is due to characteristic of aluminum body or poor design. Check valve was observed being frozen at one point with blockage, had an updated checkvalve/line kit I purchased, after reading in f150 forum for TSB for f150, yet still had issues. Vehicle remains garaged while not in use, other vehicles including older Ford ranger and a Plymouth neon did not have these issues although sitting outside with same wiper fluid. Significant hazard on highway to have sprayer go from working to frozen in seconds with the misting of other cars in the snow on windshield. Very dangerous situation in the dark, defrosters on high heat do not help enough to clean the windshield. Presently looking at heating methods/defrosters or insulators before winter comes. Would like a factory solution, but I cannot wait til it causes a serious wreck. A vehicle passing by blowing mist in winter will diminish visibility greatly. I've had multiple occasions of freezing sprayer/reservoir/line issues. Sometimes while stationary, other times while driving sprayer ices over. After long drive 1hr sitting in garage the engine bay heat thaws out the sprayer. Many complaints on f150 forum. Best estimate for date of occurrence(s) is winter months.

Tl- the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the door latch had malfunctioned and the rear driver side door would not unlatch when attempting to open from the inside. The contact indicated that in the winter the door would not open from the inside or the outside of the vehicle and in the summer the door would not open from the inside. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer autosaver Ford located at 11125 NY-22, comstock, NY 12821 who sprayed lubricant on the locking mechanism but the failure continued to occur. Also the front wind shield wiper washer fluid would freeze in colder weather and the driver was unable to clean the front windshield. The cause of the failure was not determined. The local dealer was also notified but no assistance was offered. The manufacturer was also notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 15,000. Jft.

I own a 2015 F-150 supercrew lariat with moon-roof which has been replaced & fixed multiple occasions for leaks which has damaged the interior and left a rotten smell within the truck and not able to get out. Also the moonroof has also been replaced for broken tracks multiple times for non operations of moonroof.

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. While driving various speeds with all the doors locked, the front driver and passenger side doors failed to remain locked. In addition, the window lock on the driver side door was engaged, but failed when the vehicle reached higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000.

Windshield washers will not spray when cold out. Tank if full of pure -20f rated fluid which is full and not frozen. Nozzles have been heated with hot water and still will not spray. Problem seems to be the check valve is made in such a poor way that it will not work when it's cold out was 20f today had a 3 hour drive on snowy wet roads with no washer fluid spraying. I know this was not safe but was hoping it would fix itself but never did.

Today, 1/17/16 on my way home I turned on the rear defroster but the light didn't come on so I assumed a fuse had blown or something. Then while continuing on my drive home, about 5-10 minutes, later I heard a loud sound like a gun shot and when I turned to see what it was low and behold the passenger rear window was shattered. Apparently this has happened to hundreds if not thousands of Ford trucks from 2009-2014 and something needs to be done about this. Us as consumers shouldn't have to bare the burden of the expense for repair of a known defective part, or as some of the dealers have suggested, file the claim with your insurance company. Here again, it is exactly these types of claims that will keep increasing insurance premiums for us consumers because large corporations like Ford will not step up and do what they know is the right thing and issue a recall.

I purchased a 2015 in August 2015. I took this into the dealer 2 weeks ago as the washer fluid pump would not work. I was told that the washer pump motor needed replacing. However, they could not tell me when this would be fixed. Apparently the washer pump is on backorder. I was told to use a "long squeegee" in the mean time. However, not being able to use the washer fluid greatly affects visibility in my state (wv) in January with the use of road salt. It has been 2 weeks today and I still have not been updated on when they may be able to resolve this issue.

Since purchased, the windshield washers freeze making for unsafe driving every winter anytime the temp gets below 32. This creates an extremely hazardous driving condition. Unacceptable when you have to pull off the road and keep throwing snow on the windshield to clear.

Tl-the contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated the windshield washer fluid fails disperse through the jets without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurs when teh temperatue was extermely low during the winter months. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to ipswich Ford 105 county rd, ipswich, MA 01938 (978) 356-6850 several times where a failure could not be determined. The contact mentioned that while driving in extremely cold weather and salt on the road he attempted to operate the windshield washer fluid but the fluid failed to dispense as a result he drive into a snow bank. The contact stated that no injuries were sustained. The vehicle was towed out of the snow bank and he was able to drive the vehicle home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken back to ipswich Ford 105 county rd, ipswich, MA 01938 (978) 356-6850, where the vehicle was repaired under TSB 16-0082 inoperative windshield washers-below 0 degrees fahrenheit. The contact stated the manufacture was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000. Aa.

I have been having an ongoing issue with my transmission, where it shifts rough or does not shift appropriately. When the truck shifts rough, I barely have my foot on the accelerator, where it will slam into gear causing the truck to jolt. I also have been experiencing the truck failing to downshift out of 4th gear while going uphills. While going uphills, the rpms will go below 1000, where the truck will begin to shutter as if it is going to stall. You are forced to press the accelerator in order for it to shift, where the rpms/turbo booster will soar. I have had the truck at the dealership for this concern, where they performed a software update and it did not fix the issue. I feel the transmission shifting rough could cause an accident, if the engine in fact stalls and you lose control of the vehicle. I also feel being forced to accelerate could cause you to strike the vehicle in front of you or lose control it this occurs while negotiating a turn etc. The panoramic sunroof allows water to pass the rubber seal and drain into the water track. I frequently have had the windows fog up from moisture inside the passenger compartment and the odor of mold. If you google "2015 Ford F-150 sunroof leaks", you will find 1000's of concerned Ford owners on forums experiencing the same issues, where Ford states it is normal for the sunroof to leak past the seal. I feel the sunroof is a health concern, as I believe mold may be growing in the truck and is being breathed in. I have been experiencing the seat back getting extremely hot while using the "cooled seat" feature. I feel this could cause a burn or fire hazard.

Windshield washer does not work as soon as any dirt bugs etc obscure vision I must stop and clean windshield with water I carry inside. This becomes very difficult in high traffic situations. It has been like this since I bought the vehicle Ford says the part is under redesign and no date is available yet for a fix, it has been for over 2-3 months, yet they continue to sell new F-150s. Are they waiting for a large number of bad accidents before they remedy the problem?.

Nov 30, 2015: while traveling on interstate I-64, norfolk, va. During a heavy rain storm, both wiper blades stopped in the vertical position. I tried to turn the wipers off and attempted various other setting but the wipers remained stationary in the vertical position. Dec. 2, 2015, dealer replaced the wiper motor to resolve the issue.