Visibility Problems of Ford F-150

Ford F-150 owners have reported 2,705 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 28 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (1,075 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's power window (730 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.


Recently reported Visibility problems of Ford F-150

The Wiper problem

Turned on my rear defroster to melt ice and snow. As I was sitting in a drive-thru, just 15 minutes later, I saw smoke coming from the bottom edge of the rear window. At first I thought it was the exhaust but then realized that it was too thick. Within 30 seconds there was a pop, like a gunshot.   Read details...

The Power Window problem

The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while while driving at various speeds, the driver’s window switch was depressed; however, the window froze momently and failed to work as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated.   Read details...

The Side/rear Glass problem

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while the driving at an undisclosed speed, there was an abnormal sound coming from the rear sliding glass. The contact stated that the rear sliding glass frame had fractured.   Read details...

The Windshield problem

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.   Read details...




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