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2015 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 97 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2015 Ford F-150, about 6% of that year's 1,710 total complaints. No related recalls are listed. Median mileage at failure was 45,000 miles, with one crash and one fire reported.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
97
6% of 1,710
Crashes reported
1
Fires reported
1
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
45,000 mi
Related recalls
0

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Washer fluid fails to spray from the jets, especially in cold weather, even when the reservoir is full and unfrozen.
  • Windshield washer pump motor fails or stops working shortly after purchase, sometimes leaving owners without replacement parts for months.
  • Wiper blades freeze or stop mid-cycle, including cases where both blades locked in a vertical position during heavy rain.
  • Windshield develops stress cracks or spontaneously cracks at very low mileage, in some cases while the truck was parked and not moving.
  • Chrome trim around the A/C vents creates glare in the side mirrors during rain or bright sunlight, obscuring the driver's view.
  • Rear window has reportedly shattered or, in one case, smoked and exploded after remote start, though this was also logged under Visibility & Wipers.

When 2015 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Mar 31, 2015, latest Jul 22, 2026.

2015 Ford F-150 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per quarter72015 Q12016 Q32018 Q12019 Q22020 Q32022 Q32024 Q22025 Q3
97 complaints filed with NHTSA from 2015 Q1 to 2026 Q3; peak 2019 Q1 (7).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2015 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.

  1. 2005267 (24%)
  2. 200618 (3%)
  3. 20074 (1%)
  4. 20088 (2%)
  5. 20095 (2%)
  6. 2010171 (20%)
  7. 2011129 (6%)
  8. 2012114 (6%)
  9. 2013177 (6%)
  10. 2014128 (8%)
  11. 201597 (6%)
  12. 2016137 (7%)
  13. 201750 (3%)
  14. 201881 (4%)
  15. 201936 (3%)
  16. 202061 (8%)
  17. 2021130 (13%)
  18. 202246 (8%)
  19. 202324 (6%)
  20. 20245 (3%)
  21. 20255 (5%)

Frequently asked questions

How many visibility and wiper complaints does the 2015 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 97 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2015 Ford F-150, which is about 6% of the 1,710 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for windshield wiper or visibility issues on the 2015 F-150?
No. The data shows no related recalls listed for the Visibility & Wipers area on the 2015 Ford F-150.
At what mileage do these visibility and wiper problems typically show up?
The median mileage at failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2015 F-150 is 45,000 miles, though several sample complaints describe failures at much lower mileage.
Are windshield washer failures dangerous on the 2015 F-150?
NHTSA records show one crash and one fire tied to complaints in this category, alongside no reported injuries, out of the 97 Visibility & Wipers complaints.
How does the 2015 F-150 compare to other years for this problem area?
The 2015 F-150 had 97 Visibility & Wipers complaints (6% share), lower than the 2010 model's 171 complaints (20% share) but similar in share to 2011-2014 and 2016.

Sources: NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation complaint and recall databases; U.S. EPA fuel economy data; NHTSA 5-Star Safety Ratings. Complaints are unverified owner reports.

Data updated Sep 24, 2026. Read the methodology and data sources. The Complaint Index is based on NHTSA owner complaints and recalls; it is not a reliability rating.