2013 Ford F-150: windshield wiper failure

Filed Aug 30, 2022 · Lights · CO

Multifunction switch that operates turn signals, hi lo beams, wiper blades fails due to poor quality plastics. There are so many failures the part is not available nationwide. The part that fails is not the multifunction switch but the “steering console upper assembly” that receives and mounts the multifunction switch. This is a $400 pile of garbage that renders the vehicle dangerous to drive.

Filed Aug 13, 2019 · Brakes, Lights · 55,000 miles · MA

Brake reservoir warning light is on - reservoir 1/2 empty. No signs of leaking wiper stays on even if it's off. Instrumental dash dims in and out . Fuel gage reset b does not reset.

Filed Apr 30, 2019 · Acceleration, Electrical · 15 miles · MO

Ford f-150 recall: the vehicle was in motion while driving on the highway at 60-65 miles per hour, the rear tires locked momentarily then release as the vehicle slowed but never loss power. It was raining and the windshield wipers intermittently changed speeds...faster/slower/faster. The day before the speedometer stopped working while the vehicle was in motion. May all be related to the oss.

Filed Apr 5, 2016 · Visibility · 22,000 miles · MD

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. Without warning, the windshield wiper blades failed to shut off and damaged the windshield. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the windshield wiper motor prematurely failed. The part was replaced. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 22,000. Updated 05/11/16*lj

Filed Oct 5, 2015 · Electrical, Visibility · 31,000 miles · AL

Power rear middle window shattered when truck was sitting still in parking lot. Rear window defroster was on while driving truck. Windshield wiper come on every twenty seconds with switch in off position

Filed Jan 2, 2015 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · AK

Tl* the contact owns a 2013 ford f-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to operate. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the multi function switch needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 41,000.

Filed Nov 19, 2014 · Visibility · 15,000 miles · FL

Wipers stuck in delay mode even with wipers off. Every 10 seconds wipers would come on. Took to dealer and they replaced the entire switch module. Was under warranty.

Filed Dec 27, 2013 · Electrical, Engine · 15 miles · IN

Wipers not working right--battery light comes on - engine stalls on road while driving--gauges not working right-had speed set at 55 MPH and motor went down but start up on it's own---radio stops working alone with the phone too; they but in a new battery on my request and now new things are happening to gauges an tack jumping up and down with the key out??? Alarm goes off some times when my phone rings an I am not in the truck!!!

Filed Oct 20, 2013 · Acceleration, Engine · 700 miles · TX

When first accelerating early in the morning the truck accelerates suddenly when 1st taking off. This really became a problem when someone stepped in front of me, the truck took off and then I had to stop suddenly. I have reported to ford and taken it in twice, but they insist no one has had this problem. The motor's RPM fluctuates about 200-300, then settles down.the visibility has been a problem since day one. Ford replaced the wiper blades, but the problem is still there. I have back to the dealer 3 times and all they say is "we can duplicate the problem".