2021 Ford F-150 visibility problems
78 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2021 Ford F-150 — 8% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed. The contact was informed that the VIN was not under recall. The vehicle was not…”
filed Aug 25, 2026
“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 23V896000 (POWER TRAIN), 25V455000 (FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE), and 25V729000 (VISIBILITY). The dealer was contacted. However, parts to do the recall repairs were not yet available. The manufacturer was…”
filed Dec 12, 2025
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Related recalls
- Moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which…Campaign 25V729000 · Oct 24, 2025
- Windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to failCampaign 23V163000 · Mar 10, 2023
- Front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to failCampaign 22V842000 · Nov 15, 2022
- Windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to failCampaign 22V250000 · Apr 14, 2022
- Front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to failCampaign 22V142000 · Mar 11, 2022
- During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle…Campaign 21V090000 · Feb 18, 2021
Visibility problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 12 | 3% |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% |
| 2019 F-150 | 13 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% |
| 2012 F-150 | 34 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 2021 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.