2022 Ford F-150 visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

• Recall 25V729000Oct 24, 2025174,853 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.

  Risk: A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on NHTSA.gov beginning October 30, 2025.

• Recall 22V842000Nov 15, 2022483,082 vehicles
  VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR

  Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles. The front windshield wiper motor may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail.

  Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.

  Remedy: Dealers will replace the front windshield wiper motor, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed June 30, 2023. Remedy parts are expected in the 3rd Quarter of 2023. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S71. This recall expands previous recall number 22V-142.

What owners say

1. Filed Jun 1, 2026OHVisibility & Wipers

   The panoramic moonroof glass shattered while the vehicle was parked and stationary in my driveway. There was no known impact from another object and no occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the incident. I had the moonroof sunshade closed when the glass shattered. The upper surface of the sunshade contained the shattered glass fragments, including both large and small pieces. Upon inspection, I did not observe any foreign object resting on the sunshade, inside the…

   NHTSA complaint #11741299 · source
2. Filed Apr 23, 2026MTVisibility & Wipers

   Issue 1: During snow conditions, the windshield wiper arms have detached from the linkage pivot on two separate occasions while in operation. This creates an immediate loss of visibility and a significant safety hazard while driving. In both instances, the detached wiper arm had to be retrieved and manually reinstalled. On one occasion, the arm could not be reinstalled in the field, leaving the vehicle without functional wipers. The component should be available for…

   NHTSA complaint #11733458 · source
3. Filed Dec 23, 2025KYVisibility & Wipers

   My windshield wipers were working on Dec 19th as we drove to the store. When we came back out the wipers or sprayer no longer worked. This caused extreme low visibility while driving on the street. Being an all electric vehicle I figured maybe it was a system malfunction. So I turned the car off to restart and still no fix. After doing some research and checking ford website I found an open recall#22S71, for 2022 Ford F150s(including lightnings, which is my car). The recall…

   NHTSA complaint #11706802 · source
4. Filed Dec 18, 2025103,000 miCTFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 25V729000 (Visibility), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 23V896000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed,…

   NHTSA complaint #11705905 · source
5. Filed Aug 26, 202528,000 miWIBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was an abnormal mildew odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the windshield was incorrectly sealed, causing a leak that caused the mold to develop. The dealer informed the contact that the leak was causing corrosion on the parts distribution box. The contact related the failure to NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V486000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included.…

   NHTSA complaint #11683135 · source
6. Filed Mar 7, 202535,000 miINVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, there was an excessive amount of water inside the vehicle on and around the front dashboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front windshield bonding agent had failed, resulting in heavy water leaking inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the…

   NHTSA complaint #11646988 · source
7. Filed Dec 31, 2024WVOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield wipers stop working for minutes at a time. Then work and pause off an on half way up the Windshield. The tailgate won't stay up. It will drop open all on its own when driving even when it's locked.

   NHTSA complaint #11633459 · source
8. Filed Dec 17, 2024IAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's door, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

   NHTSA complaint #11631154 · source
9. Filed Nov 20, 202439,000 miFLVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers moved up an inch and stopped operating. The contact stated that upon deactivating and reactivating the windshield wipers, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the windshield wiper motors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not…

   NHTSA complaint #11626371 · source
10. Filed Sep 23, 2024INTransmission & DrivetrainVisibility & Wipers

    My vehicle had a wiper motor recall that came out when I bought it. I had to wait 2 years for parts and I had it done in May of this year. Vehicle harldy sees any rain so the wipers have only been used a few times since then. Well today I was driving and it started to rain and the wipers wouldn't turn on. What's the point of a recall if they are just going to install more defective parts. Sad part is the original wiper motor worked with no problems. Also this engine has…

    NHTSA complaint #11615883 · source
11. Filed Aug 16, 2024ORVisibility & Wipers

    The vents stop pushing air, regardless of setting, so windshield defroster does not work to clear the windshield of fog. Happens while driving and no adjustments to climate control change airflow unless I turn the car off and back on. Occurs infrequently and without clear cause. Dealership failed to reproduce the problem when I took it in.

    NHTSA complaint #11609046 · source
12. Filed Jul 22, 2024COElectrical SystemFuel, Hybrid & EV PropulsionVisibility & Wipers

    The computer/s that control every piece of equipment does not function as designed! The cruise control adjusted the speed (upward) without touching the controls. The lane keeping function will drag the truck into a turnout lane, left or right especially on a two lane highway with turn out lanes. The windshield wiper control has to be constantly manipulated to keep the windshield clean during snow and or rain storms. The instrument panel constantly changes which distracts the…

    NHTSA complaint #11603924 · 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