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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2021 Ford Expedition Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
23about this part
Share
10%of 241 total for the year
Median mileage
27,000miles
Trend
StableComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are within 25% of the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 23 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Ford Expedition, 10% of the 241 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 27,000 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers. 3 recall campaigns on record are filed under a similar system.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“on 5/20/2022 I contacted my local dealership regarding recall 22V250 to discuss getting this issue repaired. I was scheduled an appointment on 6/16/2022 at 7:40 a.m. On 6/15/2022 I was told by the dealership that they were not going to repair my vehicle because I was not having any issues with it and I had to wait until there was a problem. When I made the appointment on 5/20/22 I was told that they would be able to repair it even if it was not broken and they would get the part ordered. …”

NHTSA complaint #11469538, filed 2022-06

“On April 14, 2022, a recall was issued for the wiper blade arms for my Ford Expedition. Unfortunately, I did not receive a notice until June of that year, due to a separate recall concerning potential under the hood fire risks. In September 2022, my vehicle was brought in for both recall repairs, but there was a supply shortage of wiper blades, rendering any immediate resolution impossible. Despite subsequent visits for regular check-ups, the wiper blade shortage persisted. On two different occasions (Jan & March 2023) my wiper blades did not work properly. …”

NHTSA complaint #11535021, filed 2023-07

“My car has a very scary safety recall. The important notice that I received states that Ford Motor Company has authorized your dealer to provide you with vehicle pickup and delivery, a rental vehicle or other alternate transportation all for FREE. I live in a very large city and can't find one dealership that says they buy into this free service. Not even the dealership where I purchased the vehicle. I do not have transportation to drop my vehicle and need this free service that is offered. I have contacted FORD with no response or help in finding a dealership that complies with their offer.”

NHTSA complaint #11511433, filed 2023-03

“On two separate occasions while driving on the interstate in the rain, the wipers stopped working. Two of the times they stopped in the up position and once they stopped in the middle of the stroke and it was hard to see. After turning the wiper switch to different settings, the wipers started working again.”

NHTSA complaint #11740265, filed 2026-05

“The contact owns a 2021 Ford Expedition. The contact stated while driving 30 MPH during the snow, the driver's side and passenger’s side windshield wipers ceased to work as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure but referred the contact to the NHTSA Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was approximately 65,000.”

NHTSA complaint #11644511, filed 2025-02, 65,000 miles

Related recalls

Related service bulletins

Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2026110%
202538%
202479%
202369%
202298%
20212310%
2020133%
201961%
201892%
20173410%
2016126%
20151912%
201434%
201333%
201134%
201059%
2009414%
200896%
2007167%
200652%
2005113%
2004155%
2003386%
200231%
2001448%
2000728%
199912313%
1998617%
1997445%

Other parts of the 2021 Ford Expedition

Transmission and drivetrain
113 complaints
Engine
57 complaints
Other or unknown
31 complaints
Electrical system
24 complaints
Fuel system
14 complaints
Body and structure
11 complaints
Vehicle speed control
10 complaints
Brakes
6 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaints
Seat belts
4 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Engine cooling
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford Expedition

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 27, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

To check a specific vehicle for open recalls, use its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Methodology