2010 Ford F-150: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 20, 2021 · Body, Electrical · TX

Seatbelt chime/ alarm is defective. See all youtube videos showing so. Seatbelt light and chime continuously stay on and chime alarm continuously rings even while seatbelts are on & locked in position. This is very distracting and a dangerous situation for drivers attempting to make it go off/ work correctly while driving. This seatbelt chime is defective is both when driving / in motion and stationary. Body/windshield area structural defect- there is a hole/opening that allows rain/ water to leak into interior of truck, leaking water inside truck interior from upper build seam, through the grab handle located at side of windshield in front of front passenger, then liquid drips down onto carpeted floorboard. This body structure defective opening/ hole is located somewhere between upper windshield seam and the interior front passenger grab handle at windshield frame. Water drips through this handle. This windshield leak defect occurs when the truck is in motion and when stationary. Electrical/ignition switch- turning on track with ignition key, ignition switch does not always perform correctly. It often disallows the AC, the windshield wipers, and backup camera to work, while everything else is working. Because everything else may be working, the driver may not notice that the ignition switch has been turned on incorrectly.this defect, especially the back up camera not working, and windshield wipers, is dangerous. The switch should be made to consistently work at all times the same way. This defect is noticed when stationary, but often when it's too late and in motion.

Filed Aug 19, 2016 · Electrical · 120,000 miles · MO

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. While operating the vehicle, the turn signals would not work and the electric seats and side mirrors could not be adjusted. In addition, the windshield wipers and wiper fluid sprayer erroneously activated. The vehicle was taken to an independent mechanic who diagnosed that the smart junction box was faulty and needed to be replaced. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 120,000.

Filed Apr 24, 2012 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · NE

Upon entering and starting the truck the windshield wipers did not work at all in 4 separate cases, the 5th occurrence the drivers side wiper worked but not the passenger side. Obviously I only use the wipers in bad weather so when I need them most for safety the windshield wipers have not functioned. I have returned the truck to the dealership for repair each time and have contacted ford customer service case # 1496470901, I feel this is a huge safety issue and needs further attention as I now have no confidence at all in this vehicle.

Filed Jun 22, 2011 · Visibility · 2,000 miles · AL

Tl* the contact owns a 2010 ford f-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers would not shut off. She disconnected the fuse in order to stop them from working; however, they remained on, as a result she decided to remove the windshield wipers. The vehicle was taken to the dealer who was unable to diagnose the failure. The manufacturer was contacted but she was unable to speak with a representative. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 2,000 and the current mileage was 19,655.

Filed Dec 1, 2010 · Electrical · 87,200 miles · NY

While parked, parking lots and tail lights stay on despite switch position, then when truck put in drive, radio goes out... Then wipers fail to work, illuminated odometer flashes along with 4wd indicator light and interior dome light. Dealer claims water in gem panel???? Internet search shows hundreds of similar with more dangerous results, such as being locked in car when power locks fail or wipers fail during rainstorms. Ford issued spec. Msg to dealer #15773 and knows of problem for years, but hasn't notified owners to fix before damage occurs to fuses and a major repair is needed. They claim warranty period is over, but leaks occurred during warranty period but problems didn't manifest until after warranty period.