How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 171 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, which is 20% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is the 2010 F-150 rear window defroster linked to fires?

Sample complaints describe smoke, melted trim, and small flames near the rear window after the rear defroster was activated. NHTSA data for this problem area shows 8 fires and 2 injuries across the 171 complaints, with 0 crashes.

Is there a recall for the 2010 F-150 rear window issue?

No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.

At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2010 F-150 is 56,847 miles.

Does the 2010 F-150 have more of these complaints than other model years?

Yes. The 2010 model year's 20% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other year listed, including 2013 at 6% and 2021 at 13%.

2010 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 171 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, 20% of all complaints filed for that year, the highest share of any model year in this dataset. The median mileage at failure was 56,847, and no related recall is listed.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 171; 20% of 843
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 8
Injuries reported: 2
Median mileage: 56,847 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear window shatters or explodes with a loud bang shortly after the rear defroster is turned on, often within 10 to 15 minutes.
Owners report smoke or a small flame near the passenger-side rear window with burn marks and melted trim around the defroster wiring or sensor.
Some describe a burned or melted gasket at the lower corner of the rear window, with glass spiderwebbing or fully breaking apart while driving.
Windshield wipers reported to run continuously and not shut off, even after disconnecting the fuse, with the dealer unable to diagnose the issue.
A driver's side window was reported to drop suddenly with a loud noise while driving.

When 2010 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jul 7, 2010, latest Mar 21, 2025.

171 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2010 Q3 to 2025 Q1; peak 2014 Q1 (20).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2010 Ford F-150

No safety recalls on record for this model year.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by F-150 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

2005267 (24%)
200618 (3%)
20074 (1%)
20088 (2%)
20095 (2%)
2010171 (20%)
2011129 (6%)
2012114 (6%)
2013177 (6%)
2014128 (8%)
201597 (6%)
2016137 (7%)
201750 (3%)
201881 (4%)
201936 (3%)
202061 (8%)
2021130 (13%)
202246 (8%)
202324 (6%)
20245 (3%)
20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many Visibility & Wipers complaints does the 2010 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 171 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2010 Ford F-150, which is 20% of the 843 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is the 2010 F-150 rear window defroster linked to fires?: Sample complaints describe smoke, melted trim, and small flames near the rear window after the rear defroster was activated. NHTSA data for this problem area shows 8 fires and 2 injuries across the 171 complaints, with 0 crashes.
Is there a recall for the 2010 F-150 rear window issue?: No related recall is listed in the NHTSA data provided for this problem area.
At what mileage do these visibility problems usually show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2010 F-150 is 56,847 miles.
Does the 2010 F-150 have more of these complaints than other model years?: Yes. The 2010 model year's 20% share of complaints in this area is higher than every other year listed, including 2013 at 6% and 2021 at 13%.