2018 Ford F-150 visibility & wipers problems

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What owners say

1. Filed Jun 24, 2026GAElectrical SystemTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers

   I think that ford needs to a recall on these 10r80 transmissions, I was driving a week ago and suddenly I went to limp mode. Went to gear one now transmission is hesitating

   NHTSA complaint #11746279 · source
2. Filed May 22, 202621,000 miFLVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the AC was being used at 70% power when suddenly, the AC no longer gave cool air and the airflow was weak. The contact stated this happens when he drives the vehicle longer than a 4 hour period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed due to no being able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11739482 · source
3. Filed Apr 26, 2026NCVisibility & Wipers

   Rear camera is has failed. Safety is at risk, when reversing this full size truck due to lack of visibility. Rear camera failed in early 2025. Rear camera was examined on 6/17/28 at JONES FORD in Shallotte, NC. I was notified that camera failed and needed to be replaced $730. I could not afford and camera and safety are an ongoing issue to this date. WHY HAVE MILLIONS OF FORD VEHICLES BEEN RECALLED/REPLACED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, BUT NOT MY VEHICLE??

   NHTSA complaint #11733844 · source
4. Filed Mar 31, 202612,000 miNHVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the sunroof slides became inoperable. There was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer annually, where it was diagnosed and determined that the slides were fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

   NHTSA complaint #11728235 · source
5. Filed Feb 25, 202688,000 miMAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 18 MPH in a storm, the driver’s side windshield wiper blade arm disconnected from the vehicle, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the round gear of the wiper arm had sheared off. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the same failure had been…

   NHTSA complaint #11720356 · source
6. Filed Feb 17, 2026ORVisibility & Wipers

   I started the truck including the rear and front window defroster. After about 5 minutes, I heard a loud "pop." I looked around the vehicle and noticed that back window was broken.

   NHTSA complaint #11718435 · source
7. Filed Feb 3, 2026ILVisibility & Wipers

   I have a 2018 Ford F150 with a windshield wiper linkage that is seizing up. It is available for inspection upon request. I was driving down the highway after the snow last night and with all the salt and snow coming off the highway, I couldn't see and the wipers just stopped mid swing. This appears to be the same issue that Canada users are experiancing too (24S77). The dealer said they were out of the part due to many instances of this issue. It was inspected and the motor…

   NHTSA complaint #11715196 · source
8. Filed Dec 10, 2025NYVisibility & Wipers

   The windshield wipers began running very slow and at times completely stop at mid wipe position. The occurs no matter what speed they are set at.

   NHTSA complaint #11704163 · source
9. Filed Sep 24, 2025NDVisibility & Wipers

   The 2018 Ford F150 is notorious for the connection for the rear defroster on the rear window to fall off. There is no real good way to repair this. This leaves it impossible to clear the rear window from snow and ice. This causes extreme visibility issues when attempting to back up and see what is behind you.

   NHTSA complaint #11689454 · source
10. Filed Sep 10, 2025WAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    Rear view camera is blurry. Can no longer clearly see obstacles while backing up. Camera problem was reproduced and repaired by the dealer.

    NHTSA complaint #11686278 · source
11. Filed Sep 2, 202568,692 miMIVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving 70 MPH in inclement weather, the windshield wipers were operating slower than normal before becoming inoperable. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the wiper motor was intermittently inoperative. The wiper linkage was removed, and the dealer became aware that the passenger’s side wiper had seized, and the motor and wiper arm linkage needed to be replaced. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11684497 · source
12. Filed Jul 25, 202590,500 miWAVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed with the moon roof closed, the contact heard an abnormally loud sound coming from the vehicle. The contact stated that the moon roof independently opened halfway and independently closed repeatedly. The dealer was made aware of the failure and provided a reset; however, the reset failed to fix the failure. The contact stated that the moon roof closed but was not properly sealed. The…

    NHTSA complaint #11676285 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology