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Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)Part report

2016 Ford F-53 Visibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors) Problems

Complaints
2about this part
Share
13%of 15 total for the year
Median mileage
6,039miles
Trend
Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.

NHTSA recorded 2 complaints about the visibility of the 2016 Ford F-53, 13% of the 15 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,039 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.

“Atwood heater cover vents facing inward causing water to short circuits. Could cause fire and burn rv. Windshield wiper system arms fell apart while in use renderi g system inoperative. Thor motorcoach will not send parts and these are known defects to them. Have submitted pictures and ignored.”

NHTSA complaint #10893899, filed 2016-08, 3,000 miles

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

YearComplaintsShare of year
2019117%
2017117%
2016213%
2015343%
2014212%
2013113%

Other parts of the 2016 Ford F-53

Transmission and drivetrain
6 complaints
Brakes
2 complaints
Electrical system
2 complaints
Other or unknown
2 complaints
Body and structure
2 complaints
Engine
1 complaints
Seat belts
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2016 Ford F-53

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 28, 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