2001 Ford F-250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 3%of 220 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 39,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2001 Ford F-250, 3% of the 220 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 39,000 miles. 1 recall campaign on record is filed under a similar system.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“Windshield wipers failed to operate in the slow speed. Windshield wipers will work in fast speed if they function when engaged. Also, will not will not go back to the start position when turned off. Recall 01v258000 was issued, but this vehicle was not involved in the recall due to VIN.”
NHTSA complaint #10083808, filed 2004-07, 39,000 miles“While driving 65 MPH windshield was impacted by a small object. When this occurred windshield glass spiraled out, and small pieces of spare shape glass went into the cabin of the vehicle and hit the occupants.”
NHTSA complaint #10038282, filed 2003-09, 32,000 miles“Driver of the truck lizabeth salinas, driving north on interstate 25 from colorado springs to denver, very cold outside, approx 17 degrees , well below freezing, I had the heat on the lower vents only, after driving approximately 30 miles I switched the heat to come out the dash vents, soon after without warning the glass in the front passenger window exploded. I maintained control of the truck. Glass was everywhere in the cab, the majority of the glass was in the right passenger seat and floor, glass was also found in the bed of the truck. …”
NHTSA complaint #741877, filed 2001-03“The contact owns a 2001 Ford F-250. The contact stated that during rainy weather, the general electric module would become wet and cause the vehicle to malfunction. The contact stated that the failure would also cause the vehicle to start independently, the lights would flash and the turn signals would illuminate independently. In addition, the air bag warning light was illuminated. The dealer stated that they were aware of the failure and made a cover for the part. …”
NHTSA complaint #10393940, filed 2011-04, 180,000 miles“Windshield wipers work intermittently. Vehicle has been taken to dealer 4-5 times. Dealer has replaced fuse panel and modulator. This has not remedied problem, dealer thinks it could be a loose wire.”
NHTSA complaint #8002784, filed 2002-01Related recalls
- 01V258000Aug 8, 2001Vehicle description: passenger cars, sport utility vehicles, and light and medium duty pickup trucks. A switch located in the plastic cover of the wiper motor…Covers: Ford F-250 2000–2001, Focus 2000–2001, Expedition 2000–2001 +12 more
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2013 | 2 | 2% |
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 4 | 2% |
| 2009 | 2 | 4% |
| 2008 | 1 | 1% |
| 2007 | 1 | 2% |
| 2006 | 3 | 1% |
| 2004 | 2 | 1% |
| 2003 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 6 | 4% |
| 2001 | 7 | 3% |
| 2000 | 9 | 3% |
| 1999 | 22 | 4% |
| 1998 | 3 | 5% |
| 1997 | 12 | 4% |
| 1996 | 1 | 1% |
| 1995 | 1 | 1% |
| 1994 | 4 | 3% |
| 1993 | 1 | 1% |
| 1991 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 2 | 2% |
| 1987 | 1 | 3% |
| 1985 | 1 | 5% |
Other parts of the 2001 Ford F-250
48 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
28 complaintsBrakes
26 complaintsVehicle speed control
23 complaintsSteering
22 complaintsEngine cooling
21 complaintsSuspension
15 complaintsEngine
13 complaintsElectrical system
12 complaintsSeat belts
12 complaintsAir bags
9 complaintsWheels
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2001 Ford F-250
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 29, 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