2020 Ford F-150 visibility/wiper problems
24 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility/wiper on the 2020 Ford F-150 — 3% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“My rear back up camera all of a sudden does not have a clear view when backing up, the view is very grainy, and you cannot see anything behind you, Ford has recalled 1.4 million back up camera's and is tell me my truck is not affected, but the same year trucks are also affected by the recall.”
filed Oct 25, 2025
“Windshield wipers not working properly. Wipers barely move, then seize up. No warning. Requires manual help/ movement by hand to get them to return to the bottom of windscreen. Was pouring rain and could not see out of windshield on the highway. I have not taken the vehicle to service yet - but…”
filed Oct 5, 2025
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% |
| 2019 F-150 | 25 | 2% |
| 2018 F-150 | 54 | 2% |
| 2017 F-150 | 39 | 3% |
| 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 2020 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.