Table 1 shows four common visibility related problems of the 1997 Ford F-250. The number one most common problem is related to the windshield wiper/washer (five problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield (two problems).
| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems | |
| Defogger Controls problems |
The windshield washer operated spontaneously without being turned on, completely obscuring forward vision in the first incident. In the three subsequent incidents both the washers and wipers operated spontaneously without being turned on but visibility was ok because the wipers cleard the washer Read details...
Driver side glass shattered while driving at 75 mph. Interior of vehicle and passengers were left covered with glass. Read details...
Mirror on passenger's side door operates erratically, it is difficult to judge distance when it is not possible to see outside of rear view mirror. * ak Read details...