2016 Ford F-350 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 3about this part
- Share
- 1%of 209 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 32,700miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 3 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD, 1% of the 209 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 32,700 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.
“Stared intermittently with the wiper/turn signal multifunction switch and the wipers would not turn off even though the switch was in the off position. As soon as I would start the truck it would come on. Eventually it would not ever shut off and went to the point of tearing up the wiper blades. Had to replace the whole switch to fix the problem.”
NHTSA complaint #11152186, filed 2018-11, 56,000 miles“Heated rear window glass shattered. Small pieces of glass all over interior. Vehicle was stationary, not running, just sitting in driveway at the time it shattered. Glass was not impacted by anything.”
NHTSA complaint #10959002, filed 2017-03, 9,400 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10164508Aug 9, 2019Some 2010-2020 vehicles may exhibit distorted glass with a subtle orange peel pattern or streaking etched into the surface. This is caused by hydrofluoric acid which is used in…
- 10074784Jun 1, 2015Summary to be provided on a future date.
Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 13% |
| 2025 | 1 | 7% |
| 2024 | 1 | 2% |
| 2023 | 2 | 5% |
| 2022 | 11 | 10% |
| 2021 | 7 | 7% |
| 2020 | 8 | 4% |
| 2019 | 9 | 2% |
| 2018 | 2 | 1% |
| 2017 | 8 | 1% |
| 2016 | 3 | 1% |
| 2015 | 5 | 2% |
| 2013 | 2 | 22% |
| 2012 | 1 | 3% |
| 2007 | 1 | 4% |
| 2006 | 2 | 2% |
| 2005 | 2 | 1% |
| 2001 | 3 | 2% |
| 2000 | 1 | 1% |
Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
81 complaintsSteering
76 complaintsFuel system
27 complaintsEngine
22 complaintsAir bags
21 complaintsOther or unknown
20 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
17 complaintsWheels
12 complaintsElectrical system
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
6 complaintsBrakes
5 complaintsTires
5 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-350 SD
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.
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