2022 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems
NHTSA lists 46 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 Ford F-150, 8% of all complaints that year, with a median failure mileage of 14,000 miles. A related recall, campaign 22V842000, covers a windshield wiper motor that may become inoperative, and a second recall (25V729000) covers moonroof wind deflector clips.
- Visibility & Wipers complaints
- 46
- 8% of 594
- Crashes reported
- 1
- Fires reported
- 0
- Injuries reported
- 0
- Median mileage
- 14,000 mi
- Related recalls
- 2
Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report
- Windshield wipers stop working entirely, often during rain or snow, leaving drivers with little to no visibility.
- Wipers intermittently fail then start working again minutes or weeks later, described as an on-and-off pattern rather than a permanent failure.
- Wiper motor failure diagnosed by dealers, with replacement parts frequently reported as on backorder with no estimated arrival.
- Wipers freeze in a fixed position mid-cycle, sometimes vertical, before resuming movement on their own after a delay.
- Owners tied to a driver-side or passenger-side woodruff key separating, causing one wiper blade to stop functioning.
- Owners who already received recall notice 22V842000 reported the wiper motor replacement part was not yet available at the dealer.
When 2022 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed
First complaint Apr 2, 2022, latest Jun 1, 2026.
Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2022 Ford F-150
- NHTSA 25V729000Oct 24, 2025Visibility & Wipers174,853 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.
- NHTSA 22V842000Nov 15, 2022Visibility & Wipers483,082 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.
Visibility & Wipers complaints by F-150 model year
Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.
Frequently asked questions
- How many 2022 F-150 owners complained about wipers or visibility?
- NHTSA lists 46 complaints in the Visibility & Wipers category for the 2022 Ford F-150, which is 8% of all 594 complaints filed for that model year.
- Is there a recall for wiper problems on the 2022 Ford F-150?
- Yes. Recall campaign 22V842000, reported November 15, 2022, covers a front windshield wiper motor that may become inoperative, causing the wipers to fail on certain 2021-2022 F-150 vehicles.
- At what mileage do wiper failures typically occur on the 2022 F-150?
- NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 14,000 miles at the time owners reported the failure.
- Did any wiper failures lead to crashes?
- NHTSA records one crash tied to Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2022 F-150, with no fires or injuries reported.
- Are there other visibility-related recalls besides the wiper motor?
- Yes, recall 25V729000, reported October 24, 2025, covers moonroof wind deflector clips that may be inadequately attached on several Ford and Lincoln models including the 2021-2023 F-150.