How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2011 Ford F-150 have?

NHTSA lists 129 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2011 Ford F-150, which is 6% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-150 windows or glass?

No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150.

At what mileage do these window and glass problems tend to occur?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Ford F-150 is 61,000 miles.

How does the 2011 F-150 compare to other years for this problem?

The 2011 F-150's 6% share is lower than the 2010 model's 20% share, and similar to 2012 and 2013, which were also at 6%.

Have these visibility complaints caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 F-150 records 1 crash, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.

2011 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 129 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150, 6% of that year's 2,189 total complaints. There are no related recalls, and the median mileage at failure was 61,000 miles.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 129; 6% of 2,189
Crashes reported: 1
Fires reported: 2
Injuries reported: 3
Median mileage: 61,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear window glass cracks or shatters, sometimes described as a loud popping or banging sound, often after the rear defroster was used.
Rear defroster activation has been linked to windshield or rear glass shattering, in one case with smoke produced from an over-current condition.
Side or rear windows have shattered while parked, while rolling down a window, or while driving at low speed, with owners noting the glass felt warm.
Sunroof glass has suddenly exploded outward while driving at low speed without any object striking the vehicle.
Dashboard reflections onto the windshield have made it difficult to see the road.
Side mirror housings have warped from heat, and mirrors have vibrated at highway speed, distorting the view of headlights at night.

When 2011 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Jan 16, 2012, latest May 14, 2025.

129 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2012 Q1 to 2025 Q2; peak 2015 Q1 (14).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2011 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.

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 and wiper complaints does the 2011 Ford F-150 have?: NHTSA lists 129 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2011 Ford F-150, which is 6% of the 2,189 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2011 Ford F-150 windows or glass?: No. The data shows no related recalls tied to the Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2011 Ford F-150.
At what mileage do these window and glass problems tend to occur?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2011 Ford F-150 is 61,000 miles.
How does the 2011 F-150 compare to other years for this problem?: The 2011 F-150's 6% share is lower than the 2010 model's 20% share, and similar to 2012 and 2013, which were also at 6%.
Have these visibility complaints caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA data tied to this problem area for the 2011 F-150 records 1 crash, 2 fires, and 3 injuries.