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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2013 Ford F-250 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
2%of 95 total for the year
Median mileage
67,050miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2013 Ford F-250, 2% of the 95 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 67,050 miles.

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.

“Chrome AC/heating vent bezels reflect sunlight to driver's eyes and impairs vision. This loss of vision causes a hazardous situation especially with light sensitive people.”

NHTSA complaint #10494709, filed 2013-01, 100 miles

“The contact owns a 2013 Ford F-250. The contact stated that the front driver's side window was distorted due to the manufacturer's solar-tinted window. The contact was unable to view the driver's side mirror while the window was rolled up. The sticker label on the front driver's side window listed Ford Window Tint Carlite Solar Tint Tempered AS2. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer informed the contact that the vehicle was out of warranty. …”

NHTSA complaint #11557593, filed 2023-11, 134,000 miles

Related service bulletins

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
201322%
201221%
201142%
200924%
200811%
200712%
200631%
200421%
200311%
200264%
200173%
200093%
1999224%
199835%
1997124%
199611%
199511%
199443%
199311%
199122%
199022%
198713%
198515%

Other parts of the 2013 Ford F-250

Suspension
48 complaints
Steering
37 complaints
Engine
9 complaints
Fuel system
9 complaints
Other or unknown
8 complaints
Wheels
8 complaints
Body and structure
5 complaints
Air bags
3 complaints
Brakes
3 complaints
Exterior lighting
3 complaints
Seat belts
3 complaints
Vehicle speed control
3 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2013 Ford F-250

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