10.0

really awful
Crashes / Fires:
0 / 3
Injuries / Deaths:
3 / 0
Average Mileage:
28,050 miles

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problem #96

Feb 052025

F-150

  • miles
The windshield has tiny spec between the glass not a scratch on window or chips when its realy sunny out you cant see it really hard.this should be a recall at no charge.its an accident ready to happen.

- Highland, IN, USA

problem #95

May 012025

F-150

  • miles
Driving through thunderstorms the rear sliding window popped out from the bracket. The top bracket came loose allowing the window to pop out. This top bracket was fastened with 4 strips of 2 sided tape. Had to pull over and tape the window & bracket.

- Kennesaw , GA, USA

problem #94

May 022025

F-150

  • miles
Rear camera image becomes distorted or inoperable during reversing. Discovered recent a recall covers many similar vehicles however not my specific vehicle despite having the same issue.

- Winter Haven , FL, USA

problem #93

Jan 172025

F-150

  • miles
The windshield wiper linkage could corrode and seize. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.

- Milwaukee, WI, USA

problem #92

Jul 152024

F-150

  • miles
When operating the turn signal and using the wipers on delay, I smelled a plastic like burning smell thinking it was the wiring in the controller arm. This happened several times and eventually the wiper runs 100% on the time delay with no way to turn off except by pulling the fuse. I can operate the normal speeds of the wipers when it rains if needed but I still get a smell sometimes. I have not had the issue looked at but will next week at an independent repair shop. I'm concerned maybe an electrical issue could cause a fire at some point in time.

- Woodsboro , MD, USA

problem #91

Jan 052025

F-150

  • miles
My F150 2016 rear glass shatter for no reason. it was parked in driveway and when I came out of morning.

- Clayton, NC, USA

problem #90

May 272024

F-150

  • miles
Got into vehicle and before starting window just shattered. No issues prior with the rear window just random and for no apparent reason it shattered from inside out.

- Oakley , CA, USA

problem #89

Feb 012024

F-150

  • miles
The windshield wipers are stuck on the slowest, intermittent speed and won-??t turn off. This is a known issue.

- Yoro, VA, USA

problem #88

Jan 182024

F-150

  • miles
Intermittent wiper operation stop working. Yes it is available for inspection. Had to operate wiper operation manually. No! Not confirmed. No inspection by others. Unknown. Just skip, then stoped intermittent operation.

- Hanover, MA, USA

problem #87

Dec 082023

F-150

  • miles
The rear window shattered spontaneously after using remote start. Problem has been reported a lot with 2015 and newer F150 trucks.

- Hickory, NC, USA

problem #86

Nov 132023

F-150

  • miles
On a morning in the 30s, remote started the truck and shortly after heard a pop sound. Walked out a few minutes later to find the back windshield had shattered sitting in my driveway.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #85

Sep 062023

F-150

  • miles
I was driving at a slow speed on a dirt road directly into the sun when it was just rising. The conditions of the sky were slightly hazey. The entire windshield turned into a bright white light. (from right to left and top to bottom covering every square inch of the windshield) I could no longer see outside in front of me. I stopped. It was brighter than the sun 100 fold. No matter where I moved, the bright light of the windshield did not allow me to see. I had to roll down my window and place my head outside the vehicle to keep from driving off the road and into a different direction about a mile up the road. After going in a different direction everything was all right. I am concerned for other drivers that they may encounter this similar situation possibly causing an accident. My conclusions were: 1. The direct sunlight into the multiple star pits caused from highway/roadway gravel onto the windshield combined with windshield wiper fluid created the bright light that made the vehicle unsafe and undrivable. 2. The angle positioning of the windshield had something to do with the bright light... 3. The use of armoural on the dashboard as a preservative caused a chemical reaction onto the inside of the windshield (greasing the inside of the windshield contributing to the flash of bright light across the windshield). I will keep the windshield for 72 hours for your inspection. I plan on having the windshield replaced. This is a very dangerous situation. VR/RC [XXX] INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

- Colorado Springs, CO, USA

problem #84

Aug 212023

F-150

  • miles
This afternoon when it started to rain I turned on my wipers only to discover they would not turn on. I managed to get off the road and even tried swapping fuses, but the wipers still wouldn-??t turn on. I had my child in the car and this was a very dangerous situation! Ford is telling me that the wiper recall doesn-??t cover my truck. Help!

- Tulelake, CA, USA

problem #83

Jun 052023

F-150

  • miles
The rear sliding window mechanism failed. The top track for the window was poorly affixed and has come off of the rear cab leaving the window hanging and unattached.

- Scotch Plains, NJ, USA

problem #82

Jul 082023

F-150

  • miles
Upon entering my truck, I noticed the rear (powered) window seemed to be open, despite leaving it in the closed position. Upon closer inspection, I noticed the glass and trim were not correctly seated and it appeared as though the adhesive that holds the parts had failed (true cause unknown as I didn't observe the occurrence). This is a safety issue because 1) I have a young child who rides in the rear seat of the vehicle, and the glass moves freely since it is off-track. 2) the electric components are still working, and if my spouse (who doesn't drive my truck often) were to forget there was an issue, moving the glass which is not correctly articulating in its track could cause it to break (I am uncertain as to whether or not it is shatter-resistant). 3) we have had a lot of rainy weather, and due to the exposure of electrical components to the weather, could cause a short or electrocution if touched. 4) the glass could be easily pushed inward or aside from outside of the truck leaving it more vulnerable to break-in or theft. This issue is currently available for inspection upon request however, I will be getting it repaired within the next few days as it cannot wait. I have not yet had a dealer confirm the issue, nor had it inspected by any other party. I am aware of at least a few dozen 2015-2020 Ford F150 owners having this problem, it seems to be a known issue among owners of these vehicles. There were no warnings or vehicle generated messages. I respectfully request this issue be investigated because of safety concerns and evidence of widespread component failure. Thank you for your time.

- Alexandria, VA, USA

problem #81

May 072023

F-150

  • miles
The windshield wipers seem to work intermittently. I turn the wipers to its highest setting and it does not run. It seems to be working with the rain sensing but only after passing the first tick on the wiper arm.

- Walford, IA, USA

problem #80

Mar 292023

F-150

  • miles
2016 F-150 XLT V8 windshield wipers run uncontrollably with key turned on, can't turn wipers off, had to pull fuse. With wipers inoperable truck is operating unsafely with reduced visability. I changed wiper relay and turn signal stalk and problem persists. I called FMC customer service and they could not assist. Ford dealer made appt 4 weeks from now.

- Madison, AL, USA

problem #79

Mar 112023

F-150

  • miles
On 3/11/2023, I used my vehicles, 2016 Ford F-150 Platinum, remote start feature before leaving work. When I got in my truck to go home, I noticed that the rear window of my vehicle was shattered. After some further investigation, it appears the rear defroster heat element malfunctioned, and shattered the rear window. This caused glass particles to circulate within my truck, as there was nothing protection wind from coming in the rear window area. Upon further research, it appears that this has happened to numerous other vehicles of similar make/model/year. I have contacted Ford and am awaiting their response. This is a safety feature and a malfunction of their vehicle, therefore they should be responsible.

- Winneconne, WI, USA

problem #78

Oct 212022

F-150

  • miles
Wipers will not shutoff, continue to wipe at the slowest setting. This is occasionally intermittent and sometimes does not start to be an issue until the wipers are engaged once, then they will not shutoff.

- Greenbank, WA, USA

problem #77

Nov 072022

F-150

  • miles
Was told the Steering Wheel Control Module needed replaced. Was driving and the blinkers stopped working, window washerfluid button doesn-??t work, and anything pertaining to the hazard switch is not working. This is very dangerous to not have working blinkers and windshield wipers not working as they should. Was told that the part is on back order until December or January. Hopefully we will see it before that since it-??s a primary vehicle and I don-??t feel safe driving it with my children in the car.

- Pineville, LA, USA

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