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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2019 Ford F-150 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
36about this part
Share
3%of 1,344 total for the year
Median mileage
97,500miles
Trend
RisingComplaints filed in the last 3 full calendar years are at least 25% higher than in the 3 years before.

NHTSA recorded 36 complaints about the visibility of the 2019 Ford F-150, 3% of the 1,344 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 97,500 miles.

Example complaints

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

“Brand new truck with rain sensing wipers. Rain sensing function does not work. First time it rained the wipers would not swipe to clean windshield. The only functions that would work were hi and off and when you turned the wipers off they would stop at random places like directly in the middle of the glass. The rain sensing positions (between hi and off) would mostly do nothing but occasionally would do random things, none of which helped clean the windshield (either not enough swipes in heavy rain or too many swipes when it wasn't raining). …”

NHTSA complaint #11255168, filed 2019-09, 400 miles

“Wiper transmission corroded and seized causing it to burn out my wiper motor. Fixed and looked at by local ford dealer and issue is the seized wiper transmission but not under the recall numbers for the same issue in other f150 (2015-2020 f150 assembled in Canada) which mine is. How can I get reimbursed for the cost which should be covered under that recall.”

NHTSA complaint #11643210, filed 2025-02

“Hello! Twice now I have been driving down the road in my 2019 Ford 150 and the back windshield had blown out like a bomb. The 2nd incident happened yesterday and shook us to the core as my two little ones were in the back seat and had glass all over them! I am waiting a call back from our ford dealer, Kuhio Ford (Lihue, Kauai).”

NHTSA complaint #11508423, filed 2023-02

“Windshield wipers suddenly stopped working on a trip and I had to drive without wipers in snow and slush, which was difficult. I took apart the wiper assembly and the center, passenger side wiper shaft was frozen solid with corrosion, I had to drill 2 holes in the casting to get lubrication on the shaft to free it up in order to get home. From what I see online this appears to be a common problem.”

NHTSA complaint #11578563, filed 2024-03

“After purchasing my truck, it was discovered that the back up camera doesn't work. It will work on occasion when the truck is put in reverse. The safety for myself or others is that I cannot see behind me when backing up. I have not taken the vehicle in for an inspection since I have been told that this is an issue for other Ford F150's in the same year. When backing up my screen says camera not available.”

NHTSA complaint #11520079, filed 2023-05

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
202566%
202463%
2023287%
2022468%
202113113%
2020638%
2019363%
2018844%
2017534%
20161447%
2015976%
20141429%
20131906%
20121297%
20111477%
201019323%
200952%
2008123%
200751%
2006193%
200526824%
200486343%
2003205%
2002304%
2001252%
2000273%
1999838%
1998665%
19971485%
199641%
199581%
1994152%
199381%
199220%
199121%
199031%
198942%
198886%
198612%
1983110%

Other parts of the 2019 Ford F-150

Transmission and drivetrain
740 complaints
Engine
323 complaints
Other or unknown
132 complaints
Electrical system
100 complaints
Engine cooling
62 complaints
Back-over prevention (rear camera)
57 complaints
Vehicle speed control
44 complaints
Body and structure
32 complaints
Forward collision avoidance
31 complaints
Air bags
24 complaints
Fuel system
24 complaints
Brakes
23 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2019 Ford F-150

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 30, 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