2020 Ford F-150 Window & Wiper Problems

Which parts fail

• Sun/moon roof assembly
  6
• Glass, side/rear
  4
• Windshield
  2
• Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  2

Components named in complaints (power windows, windshield, wipers, mirrors, sunroof).

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1357%
• 25k–50k
  417%
• 50k–75k
  417%
• 75k–100k
  14%
• 100k–150k
  00%
• 150k+
  14%

Owner reports

Selected complaints filed with NHTSA by 2020 Ford F-150 owners, lightly cleaned up (personal details are redacted by NHTSA).

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while reversing, the rearview camera image display was blue. A message advising to contact the dealer was displayed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where the infotainment system was reset; however, the failure persisted. The dealer informed the contact that the failure was related to the wiring system. The dealer inspected the tailgate wiring and informed the contact that no issues were found. The dealer informed the contact that additional diagnostic tests were needed. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 79,900.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, rainwater leaked into the cabin of the vehicle from the sunroof assembly because the sunroof failed to properly close. The vehicle to taken to the local dealer who removed debris from the sunroof tracks. After retrieving the vehicle, the contact discovered that rainwater was still leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof. The vehicle was taken back to the local dealer who advised that the sunroof assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the vehicle was not covered under the Manufacturer's Extended Warranty coverage related to the failure. The failure mileage was 20,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated when the vehicle was shifted into reverse(R), the back over prevention camera failed to operate as needed. The contact stated that occasionally the image was frozen, or the screen was blue. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed and was not repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility, Back Over Prevention); however, the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 200,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V575000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the rear-view camera failed intermittently, which resulted in a blank or distorted image displayed on the display screen. The dealer was made aware of the recall and the failure. The dealer informed the contact that parts were on back order. The vehicle was not diagnosed nor repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 500. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the windshield wipers were inoperable. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken back to the residence. The contact researched and became aware of NHTSA Campaign Number: 23V163000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact stated that the windshield wipers were replaced; however, the failure persisted. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 59,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed during a rainstorm, he became aware that the sunroof was leaking, which could potentially lead to damages on the interior of the vehicle. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who diagnosed a failure with the molding around the sunroof glass. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 42,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 MPH, the sunroof glass exploded. There were no reported injuries. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact called the local dealer, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact called another local dealer, Jerry's Auto Sales of Lennox (27786 SD-17), Lennox, SD 57039, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not contacted. The failure mileage was approximately 57,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving approximately 40 MPH, there was an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact later became aware that the panoramic sunroof had exploded causing the abnormal sound. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer; however, the cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,025.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers became inoperable. There were no warning lights illuminated. The contact was able to pull over safely. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, who provided the contact with a diagnostic test fee, but the vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 55,000.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the rear windshield shattered and detached after her husband closed the driver's side front door. There was no impact on the rear windshield that could have caused it to shatter. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who was waiting for the rear windshield replacement part to be installed on the vehicle. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 38,000.

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