2016 Ford F-150 Visibility/Wiper Problems
- 47
- Owner complaint records in our dataset
Records are owner complaints, not a measured failure rate.
Owner complaint recordsComplaint records reflect reports in our dataset and do not measure how frequently the problem occurs across all vehicles.
Among these 47 stored complaint records:
- 0 indicate a crash
- 1 indicate injury
- 2 indicate fire
What owners report
- rear window · 13 records
- windshield wipers · 10 records
- washer fluid · 9 records
- using winshield · 8 records
- winshield wiper · 8 records
- turn windshield · 8 records
Mileage in stored records
| Band | Records |
|---|---|
| 30–60k mi | 19 |
| 1–30k mi | 17 |
| 60–100k mi | 9 |
| 100–150k mi | 1 |
Complaint records
Owner-submitted complaint content, presented as stored.
Visibility/Wiper
While entering freeway, i attempted to open sunroof (panoramic dual panel) and hear a loud bang followed by terrible grinding and cracking noises. As the glass panel retracted, a piece of plastic from the tracks shot out and struck me in the head while driving. After exiting the freeway i tried to close the sunroof. It would close about 80%, stop, then fully retract. Due to rain, i immediately went to dealer to get…
ODI 11309076
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield washers freeze up and become inoperable when temperature drops below 32f even when using rain-x. Even if they thaw out from engine warm up they can refreeze within a few miles of driving when the temperature is below 32f. This is dangerous when the windshield washers fail during periods of snow and road slush if below freezing because the windshield can not be cleaned.
ODI 11309327
Visibility/Wiper
Rear window shattered after rear defrost was on after about 5 minutes
ODI 11291982
Visibility/Wiper
While driving down street this cold morning to work. I heard a pop and a crack started across the windshield then another pop and the crack grew all the way across.
ODI 11278818
Visibility/Wiper
Tl* the contact owns a 2016 ford f-150. When the auto start and defroster were activated, the contact detected an abnormal odor of smoke. The contact stated that the rear window shattered and a sticker on the window melted. There were no warning indicators illuminated. The contact called dorian ford ([redacted], clinton twp, mi 48035, [redacted]) and informed them of the failure. The vehicle was not diagnosed or…
ODI 11277511
Visibility/Wiper
Driving on interstate when i heard a sound like a gunshot and found my rear window shattered. Center slide was completely gone.
ODI 11256020
Electrical System · Visibility/Wiper
I turned on the rear defroster & the cabin started smoking. I pull over to get out to breathe, one minute later the back windshield shatters completely.
ODI 11242478
Visibility/Wiper
Driving with rear defrost on no more than 10 minutes and i heard a load pop. I pulled over and seen my rear window shattered. I saw no impact marks from anything. Ford needs to fix my window. Ive had the truck for 31 days now and this happened
ODI 11219571
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers will not shut off after wiper switch is turned to off. The wipers continue to wipe at a low intermittent speed.
ODI 11206056
Visibility/Wiper
I was sitting in my truck i had started it turned heat on as it was 40 degrees out. Was replying to a text message so we hadn't even moved when not 5min after starting the vehicle i hear a loud bang and smelt electrical burning smell and thankfully the windows didn't completely shatter and fall out on my children in the back seat, but both panels on each side of the sliding window were completely cracked and…
ODI 11193156
Visibility/Wiper
On march 5, 2019, the rear window shattered without impact. The condition was noticed shortly after beginning driving. Outside temperature was 45 degrees.
ODI 11184472
Visibility/Wiper
Wipers will not turn off! Can be driving or sitting still.
ODI 11185620
Visibility/Wiper
The back windshield shattered after getting into truck. Temperature was about 60 degrees in the evening with very little sun light. There were no foreign objects found near back windshield or inside truck.
ODI 11180610
Visibility/Wiper
Back/rear window shattered for no apparent reason. Vehicle was stationary and un occupied while parked on a city street. Law enforcement initially responded to investigate criminal mischief. However, it was determined that the window was not broke by an individual or by a physical object. Review of surveillance cameras verified that no one broke the window and that the window broke on its own.
ODI 11172349
Body · Visibility/Wiper
Doors do no open, freeze shut in cold weather or doors will not latch/lock if they open at all. This is a known issue with ford and had been unsuccessfully addressed in technical service bulletins (tsbs) issued by ford. There needs to be a permanent solution. Also the windshield washer sprayer freezes regularly. This is also a know issue that has not been resolved. It is dangerous to operate a vehicle when the…
ODI 11173249
Visibility/Wiper
Was in neutral and being pulled through touchless car wash. Prior to putting in gear to pull away i heard a loud bang. After looking in rear mirror seen my window all spidered. After i pulled out the bottom portion of window fell as the upper portion remained. This seems to spontaneously happen for no reason to the f150. I'm paying $412 out of pocket to have repaired. I reached out to ford and waiting for response.…
ODI 11157203
Visibility/Wiper
On november 15 morning i started my 2016 ford f-150 with remote start to let it warm up and went to get in and put the key in and i heard a loud bang and the back widow scattered
ODI 11152414
Electrical System · Exterior Lighting · Visibility/Wiper
Fire and lots of smoke inside my truck when i used my remote start inside my garage ...dropped back seat, pulled carpet back and witness and recorded a burnt wire hanging down across rear window that kept burning and never stopped/popped a fuse or relay until i shut down the remote start. Ford dealership said it was the rear defroster that automatically turns on when using remote start ...replaced entire back window…
Fire reported
ODI 11154155
Visibility/Wiper
Windshield washer system will not pump fluid at temperatures below freezing even when using washer fluid rated for -30 degrees f. I recently was on a 1.5 hour trip with the outside temperature at about +20 degrees f. I needed to spray washer fluid on the windshield while driving and the liquid would not pump. After arriving at my destination and parking outside with no sun; i went to try the washers after letting…
ODI 11151943
Visibility/Wiper
This morning started car and turned on rear window defrost. Left car for 5 minutes to warm up. When i came back cab was filled with smoke. I cut engion. When smoke cleared i saw the left and right rear window panels were smashed. After googling this it turns out to be a very common problem. The rear window defrost mechanism overheats and shatters windows.
ODI 11140614
Visibility/Wiper
After using my winshield wiper on 09/11/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during…
ODI 11128622
Visibility/Wiper
After using my winshield wiper on 09/10/2018 they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do…
ODI 11128621
Visibility/Wiper
After using my winshield wiper on 09/09/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during…
ODI 11128620
Visibility/Wiper
After using my winshield wiper on 09/08/2018, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during conditions that do…
ODI 11128619
Visibility/Wiper
After using my winshield wiper on 09/07/2018 in the morning, they do not turn off. Any time the windshield wipers are engaged, whether the vehicle is in motion or stationary, they fail to properly turn off after use and continue to stay on for an unknown period of time or until vehicle is turned off, where they continue once the vehicle is restarted. This has become a distraction while driving, especially during…
ODI 11128618
Catalog parts for this system
Catalog year/make/model rows for 2016 Ford F-150.
Catalog fitment does not by itself prove OEM-equivalent compatibility.