Windshield problems of the 2021 Ford F-150

Six problems related to windshield have been reported for the 2021 Ford F-150. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2021 Ford F-150 based on all problems reported for the 2021 F-150.

1 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 09/28/2025

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that since purchasing the vehicle, there was an abnormal film-like substance visible inside the windshield. The substance obstructed the vision while driving and worsened while driving at night. The vehicle was taken back to the dealer where the vehicle was purchased and detailed the windshield in an effort to remove the film-like substance. Despite the independent mechanics best efforts, the film-like substance remained. The contact called a dealer and was informed that the diagnostic fee to inspect her vehicle would be $300 an hour, and the contact declined the service. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact back to the dealer for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 48,000.

2 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 01/15/2024

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in the snow at 30-35 mph, he crashed into an unknown vehicle. The driver of the unknown vehicle fled the scene. The front windshield seal detached. There were no reported injuries, fire or air bag deployment.   a police  report was filed. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who informed the contact that they do not service windshields. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred to the NHTSA hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.

3 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 05/25/2023

2021 Ford f150 pickup- consumer states "I purchased a new 2021 Ford f150 pickup from capitol Ford in carson city nevada. I have 5-6 outstanding safety recalls. I having been trying to get the dealership to give me an appointment date for these for over a year and a half. I have also contacted Ford motor company who contacted the dealer last tall to try to get me an appointment. At the time the dealer told them I was scheduled to be called March of 2023 to schedule an appointment. Its now almost June and I still have not received an appointment. The next closest Ford dealer to me is over sixty miles away so it is not easy for me to go there nor do they give me a loaner or transportation to and from that dealership. I have asked Ford to buy back the pickup since, with this many outstanding safety issues I feel I paid them a lot of money for an unsafe vehicle that they and the dealer have not resolved. I'm asking you to contact Ford and get them to buy back this unsafe vehicle. " looked up NHTSA safety recalls from VIN: 21v090, 22v142, 22v193, & 23v163.

4 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 03/01/2023

Windshield very easily cracked and not even where it was struck.

5 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 02/24/2023

2021 Ford F-150. Consumer writes in regard to NHTSA safety recall 22v-842.

6 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 11/10/2022

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undetermined speed, a rock struck the front windshield and it cracked. The vehicle was taken to an independent auto glass shop where the windshield was replaced and additional glue /adhesive was needed to secure the windshield. The local dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified and referred the contact to NHTSA. The failure mileage was 20,000. The contact stated the failure was related to NHTSA campaign number: 21v090000 (visibility).


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