How many 2012 Ford F-150 owners reported visibility and wiper problems?

NHTSA lists 114 complaints in this area for the 2012 F-150, which is 6% of the 1,781 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-150 rear window or sunroof?

No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 F-150.

At what mileage do these window and defroster problems typically show up?

The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 F-150 is 57,000 miles.

Are the rear window failures dangerous?

NHTSA data shows 4 fires and 1 injury tied to this problem area on the 2012 F-150, mostly linked to rear window defroster overheating incidents.

2012 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 114 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2012 Ford F-150, about 6% of its 1,781 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 57,000 miles. Four fires and one injury are reported in this area, and no related recalls are on file.

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 114; 6% of 1,781
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 4
Injuries reported: 1
Median mileage: 57,000 mi
Related recalls: 0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Rear window shatters or explodes shortly after the rear defroster is switched on, sometimes producing a loud bang.
Rear window glass overheats near the defroster grid, with owners reporting melting rubber trim and smoke or fire around the window frame.
Sunroof glass shatters or bubbles outward while driving with no impact or contact with debris.
Driver-side mirror glass detaches or slumps from its mount, cutting off the rear view on that side.

When 2012 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Oct 4, 2013, latest Feb 7, 2023.

114 complaints filed with NHTSA from Oct 2013 to Feb 2023; peak Feb 2015 (7).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2012 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 2012 Ford F-150 owners reported visibility and wiper problems?: NHTSA lists 114 complaints in this area for the 2012 F-150, which is 6% of the 1,781 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for the 2012 Ford F-150 rear window or sunroof?: No related recalls are listed in the NHTSA data for this problem area on the 2012 F-150.
At what mileage do these window and defroster problems typically show up?: The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2012 F-150 is 57,000 miles.
Are the rear window failures dangerous?: NHTSA data shows 4 fires and 1 injury tied to this problem area on the 2012 F-150, mostly linked to rear window defroster overheating incidents.