2002 Ford F-350 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems
- Complaints
- 4about this part
- Share
- 3%of 116 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 600miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 4 complaints about the visibility of the 2002 Ford F-350, 3% of the 116 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 600 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.
“Obvious design flaw with right side mirror, major blind spot. Almost in a major accident the first day I received the truck. **dimsii ivoq entry posted after 12-12-02 cut over to artemis*762450”
NHTSA complaint #10009348, filed 2002-05, 600 miles“During rainy weather traveling at 70 MPH, the backwash from another vehicle covered consumers windshield. When attempting to activate the windshield wipers, it suddenly quit working causing zero visibility. Dealer found a loose fuse. On another occasion, the windshield wiper failed again causing driver to hit the sidewalk. Dealer daignosed the windshield wiper motor as faulty and replaced.”
NHTSA complaint #567340, filed 2002-09“Consumer pressed down on the electrical button but window failed to roll up or down. It happened intermittently. Driver's side window jammed and will not move. Consumer took vehicle to the dealer for inspection.”
NHTSA complaint #10094648, filed 2004-09Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors): other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | 2 | 1% |
| 2011 | 2 | 1% |
| 2008 | 2 | 2% |
| 2004 | 1 | 1% |
| 2002 | 4 | 3% |
| 2001 | 1 | 1% |
| 2000 | 4 | 1% |
| 1999 | 13 | 3% |
| 1998 | 1 | 8% |
| 1997 | 3 | 2% |
| 1996 | 2 | 2% |
| 1995 | 2 | 1% |
| 1994 | 2 | 2% |
| 1990 | 1 | 3% |
| 1986 | 1 | 7% |
Other parts of the 2002 Ford F-350
20 complaintsEngine cooling
19 complaintsSteering
16 complaintsElectrical system
14 complaintsBrakes
11 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
10 complaintsVehicle speed control
7 complaintsBody and structure
6 complaintsSuspension
6 complaintsFuel system
4 complaintsSeat belts
4 complaintsWheels
4 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2002 Ford F-350
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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