2017 Ford F-150 visibility/wiper problems
39 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2017 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“A week ago, the top interior strip that holds the sliding glass window in place randomly fell off. We taped the hole until we could find someone who could fix the track. Then, a week later the non-sliding portion of the back rear window exploded while parked. There was no sort of impact, the window…”
filed May 25, 2026
“I recently discovered a recall notification in my app regarding wiper corrosion, which has resulted in my wipers functioning very slowly regardless of the speed setting. This poses a significant safety concern, especially during rainy or snowy conditions in Michigan, as it substantially impairs…”
filed Feb 11, 2026
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility/wiper problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 F-150 | 5 | 5% |
| 2024 F-150 | 3 | 2% |
| 2023 F-150 | 16 | 4% |
| 2022 F-150 | 25 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 56 | 6% |
| 2020 F-150 | 24 | 3% |
| 2019 F-150 | 25 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 54 | 2% |
| 2016 F-150 | 104 | 5% |
| 2015 F-150 | 77 | 5% |
| 2014 F-150 | 117 | 8% |
| 2013 F-150 | 146 | 5% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2017 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.