Ford F-250 SD Window & Wiper Problems

Window & Wiper complaints by model year

Which parts fail

• Glass, side/rear
  6
• Sun/moon roof assembly
  5
• Windshield wiper/washer › Motor
  4
• Windshield
  4
• Rearview mirrors/devices
  3
• Windshield wiper/washer
  3
• Windshield wiper/washer › Switch/wiring
  2
• Rearview mirrors/devices › Exterior
  2

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

Mileage when the problem started

• Under 25k
  1936%
• 25k–50k
  1325%
• 50k–75k
  815%
• 75k–100k
  59%
• 100k–150k
  611%
• 150k+
  24%

What owners report

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 22V250000 (VISIBILITY) and 24V957000 (FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL); however, the parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The contact stated that while driving 65 MPH, the vehicle failed to accelerate as intended while depressing the accelerator pedal and the vehicle stalled. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact coasted the vehicle over to the side of the road. The contact exited the vehicle and noticed diesel fuel was on the ground. The vehicle was towed to the dealer where it was diagnosed, and it was determined that the fuel pump had failed. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The failure mileage was approximately 73,000. …

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 65 MPH in heavy rain, the windshield wipers were activated however, the driver's side wiper arm failed to raise up high enough to clear the driver's side windshield. The contact stated that that the wiper arm was going back to the start position with force. The contact stated that the wiper arm was striking the bottom of the windshield with a loud cracking sound. The contact stated that the driver's side wiper arm was also impeding the function of the passenger side wiper arm. The contact had not taken the vehicle to a local dealer or independent mechanic. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact researched online and related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was informed of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon routine State Inspection at the local authorized dealer, the horn and the air bags failed to operate as intended. Upon further inspection, corrosion was found on the body control module from water leaking into the unit. The contact stated that the front passenger's side windshield was loose, and pressure was applied, possibly causing the water to leak into the unit. The vehicle was not repaired because the VIN was not included in NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed the windshield wipers detached from the vehicle. The approximate failure mileage was 8,000. VIN tool confirms parts not available.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the driver's side windshield wiper failed to operate and then detached. The dealer was made aware of the failure but confirmed that parts were not yet available. Mac Haik Ford Lincoln (7201S I-35 Frontage Rd, Georgetown, TX 78626) was also made aware of the failure and scheduled an upcoming appointment. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 25,800. Parts distribution disconnect.

The contact owns a 2020 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the sunroof had been leaking for approximately 2 years. The contact used rubber mats to cover the carpet, but the carpet was soaked. The contact stated that the vehicle was taken to a local dealer two times and the dealer informed the contact that the vehicle had been repaired; however, the failure persisted. The contact stated that recently the tailgate had an electrical short circuit following a period of heavy rain. The contact had taken the vehicle back to the same dealer. The vehicle was repaired. The contact informed the manufacturer of the failure and was referred to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 6,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the rear sliding window was leaking. The contact noticed that the carpet was wet. The water was leaking into the wiring harness. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the rear window was faulty. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The vehicle was taken to another local dealer, Center Motor Company Service (825 Hurst St, Center, TX 75935) where it was diagnosed that the window was faulty. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.

The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-250. The contact stated that while driving approximately 15 MPH, the rear sliding glass window suddenly fell from the window frame and made contact with the granddaughter who was in a booster seat positioned in the middle of the rear seat. During the incident, the granddaughter sustained a head contusion that did not require medical attention. The cause of the failure was not determined. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 55,000.

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