How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2021 Ford F-250?

NHTSA lists 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 F-250, making up 10% of the 164 total complaints filed for that model year.

Is there a recall for wiper or windshield issues on the 2021 F-250?

Yes. Recall 21V090000 covers windshields that may not have been properly bonded, and recall 22V250000 covers front windshield wiper arms that may break.

At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?

NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,000 miles at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 F-250.

Have the wiper or windshield issues caused crashes or injuries?

NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 F-250.

How does the 2021 F-250 compare to other years for this problem?

The 2021 F-250's 10% share of complaints in this area is the highest among recent model years, ahead of 2020 at 5% and 2022 at 9%.

2021 Ford F-250 Visibility & Wipers Problems

The 2021 Ford F-250 has 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints, 10% of its 164 total complaints for the year, with a median failure mileage of 49,000 miles. Two related recalls cover windshield bonding (21V090000) and wiper arm breakage (22V250000).

Visibility & Wipers complaints: 17; 10% of 164
Crashes reported: 0
Fires reported: 0
Injuries reported: 0
Median mileage: 49,000 mi
Related recalls: 2

Typical visibility and wiper symptoms owners report

Windshield wiper arms separate or detach from the linkage, causing sudden loss of visibility while driving.
Owners report the Woodruff keys that hold the wiper arms to the linkage fall out, letting wipers disconnect during operation.
Several owners describe delays getting recall parts for the windshield bonding recall (21V090000), leaving windshields at risk of detaching in a crash.
Owners also report delays obtaining parts for the wiper arm recall (22V250000), with dealers unable to complete the repair.
One owner was told the windshield could crack during the recall repair itself, with the owner responsible for replacement cost.

When 2021 Ford F-250 visibility and wiper complaints were filed

First complaint Apr 30, 2021, latest Jun 25, 2026.

17 complaints filed with NHTSA from Apr 2021 to Jun 2026; peak Feb 2023 (3).

Visibility & Wipers recalls for the 2021 Ford F-250

NHTSA 22V250000Apr 14, 2022Visibility & Wipers652,996 vehicles
Visibility:windshield wiper/washer:linkages
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
Risk: Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
NHTSA 21V090000Feb 18, 2021Visibility & Wipers79,017 vehicles
Visibility:windshield:critical fasteners
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
Risk: In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
Remedy: Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.

Visibility & Wipers complaints by F-250 model year

Raw complaint counts per model year; newer years have had less time to accumulate complaints.

20051 (0%)
20068 (2%)
20071 (1%)
20082 (1%)
20092 (3%)
20100 (0%)
20114 (1%)
20123 (1%)
20131 (1%)
20140 (0%)
20152 (1%)
20167 (2%)
201713 (1%)
20181 (0%)
20199 (1%)
202014 (5%)
202117 (10%)
202211 (9%)
20230 (0%)
20240 (0%)
20252 (13%)

Frequently asked questions

How common are visibility and wiper problems on the 2021 Ford F-250?: NHTSA lists 17 Visibility & Wipers complaints for the 2021 F-250, making up 10% of the 164 total complaints filed for that model year.
Is there a recall for wiper or windshield issues on the 2021 F-250?: Yes. Recall 21V090000 covers windshields that may not have been properly bonded, and recall 22V250000 covers front windshield wiper arms that may break.
At what mileage do these visibility problems typically show up?: NHTSA data shows a median mileage of 49,000 miles at the time of failure for Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 F-250.
Have the wiper or windshield issues caused crashes or injuries?: NHTSA records show 0 crashes, 0 fires, and 0 injuries linked to Visibility & Wipers complaints on the 2021 F-250.
How does the 2021 F-250 compare to other years for this problem?: The 2021 F-250's 10% share of complaints in this area is the highest among recent model years, ahead of 2020 at 5% and 2022 at 9%.