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2023 Ford F-150 Visibility & Wipers Problems

NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 Ford F-150, 6% of that year's 407 total complaints, with a median failure mileage of 30,000. No crashes, fires, or injuries were reported, and a related recall (25V729000) covers a moonroof wind deflector clip issue.

Visibility & Wipers complaints
24
6% of 407
Crashes reported
0
Fires reported
0
Injuries reported
0
Median mileage
30,000 mi
Related recalls
1

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

  • Wipers switched from intermittent to high speed on their own during rain and would not shut off or return to normal operation.
  • Rain-sensing wiper function stopped working entirely, forcing owners to operate wipers manually.
  • Windshields fogged up while driving because the defrost/defog airflow was weak or intermittent, reducing visibility.
  • The AC blower ran but produced no cold air or airflow intermittently, leaving windows unable to clear fog.
  • Owners reported the windshield showed extreme visual distortion when sunlight hit it, and Ford declined to replace the glass.
  • A driver-side sun visor was loose in its mount and felt like it could fall out.

When 2023 Ford F-150 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 19, 2023, latest Sep 3, 2026.

2023 Ford F-150 visibility & wipers complaints: complaints filed per month3Apr 2023Dec 2023Mar 2024May 2024Sep 2024Jun 2025Jan 2026Sep 2026
24 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2023 to Sep 2026; peak Dec 2023 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2023 Ford F-150

  1. 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.

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 & Wipers complaints does the 2023 Ford F-150 have?
NHTSA lists 24 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2023 F-150, which is 6% of the 407 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for wipers or visibility on the 2023 F-150?
Yes, recall 25V729000 covers the 2023 F-150 among other Ford and Lincoln models, addressing moonroof wind deflector clips that may be inadequately attached. It is not a do-not-drive or park-outside recall.
At what mileage do these visibility problems tend to show up?
The median mileage at failure reported to NHTSA for this problem area is 30,000 miles.
Did these visibility and wiper issues cause any crashes or injuries?
NHTSA data shows 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to the 2023 F-150 Visibility & Wipers complaints.

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.