2021 Ford F-350 SD Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 7about this part
- Share
- 7%of 98 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 10,000miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 7 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Ford F-350 SD, 7% of the 98 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 10,000 miles. 2 recall campaigns on record are 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.
“Turned on wiper and passenger side wiper assembly only moved an inch. Does not clear windshield. Wiper arm assembly failure, striped. Can not safely drive vehicle. Manufacturer Recall Number 22S26. NHTSA Recall Number 22v087I was told by the dealership that parts are still not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11511708, filed 2023-03“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated while driving approximately 30 MPH while it was sleeting, the windshield wipers were engaged on intermittent speed mode; however, the passenger’s side wiper blade stopped functioning. There were no warning lights illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. …”
NHTSA complaint #11499060, filed 2022-12, 22,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving 72 MPH, the contact heard an abnormal sound coming from the vehicle. The contact pulled over and upon inspection of the vehicle discovered that the sliding glass on the panoramic sunroof had shattered without incident. As the contact continued driving, the contact could hear the headliner shaking as the glass began flying off the vehicle due to the failure. The contact was forced to pull off the road again and clear all the shattered glass pieces from the top of the vehicle. …”
NHTSA complaint #11431201, filed 2021-08, 6,237 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The local dealer was contacted and it was confirmed that the part was not available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact stated that the vehicle had experienced the failure listed in the recall and the wipers operated erratically while randomly stopping and starting while activated. …”
NHTSA complaint #11486740, filed 2022-09, 10,000 miles“The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350 SD. The contact received a notification for NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility); however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The dealer had been notified about the recall and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer had been notified of the recall and referred the contact to NHTSA. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the repair. The contact had not experienced a failure. The VIN was not available.”
NHTSA complaint #11455720, filed 2022-03Related recalls
- 22V250000Apr 14, 2022Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2020–2022, F-250 SD 2020–2022, F-450 SD 2020–2022 +4 more
- 21V090000Feb 18, 2021Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the…Covers: Ford F-350 SD 2020–2021, F-250 SD 2020–2021, F-450 SD 2020–2021 +2 more
Related service bulletins
- 10240719Aug 1, 2023Some F-Super Duty and F-150 vehicles equipped with trailer tow mirror may exhibit various exterior rear view mirror functional concerns that require replacement after diagnosis…
- 10228881Dec 20, 2022Some vehicles equipped with power folding mirrors may exhibit power folding mirrors that are inoperative or exhibit a clicking sound. This may be due to the mirrors being…
- 10220381Sep 13, 2022This article supersedes TSB 22-2095 to update the vehicles affected. Some 2021-2022 F-150 and F-Super Duty vehicles equipped with a B and O audio system may exhibit the rear…
- 10216060Jul 12, 2022Some 2015-2022 F-150, 2017-2022 F-Super Duty and 2018-2022 Expedition/Navigator vehicles may exhibit poor air conditioning (A/C) performance. Workshop Manual (WSM) diagnostic…
- 10201618Sep 6, 2021Some 2015-2021 F-150, 2017-2021 F-Super Duty and 2018-2021 Expedition/Navigator vehicles equipped with a vista roof opening panel may exhibit a binding/sticking, glass stuck open…
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 2021 Ford F-350 SD
40 complaintsEngine
15 complaintsElectrical system
13 complaintsOther or unknown
10 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsBack-over prevention (rear camera)
5 complaintsSuspension
5 complaintsBrakes
4 complaintsLatches, locks and linkages
4 complaintsSteering
4 complaintsBody and structure
3 complaintsVehicle speed control
3 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2021 Ford F-350 SD
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