On most occasions when temperatures are below freezing, windshield washer solvent doesn't work to clear windshield of ice and salt buildup, creating little to no visibility. It sporadically functions between +25 to +32 degrees and rarely ever below +25 degrees. Using winter blended washer solvent -25 degrees. Ford is aware of the problem and the fix is to replace a rubber washer fluid supply line. Apparently, there is a defect with the hose. A recall should be issued to correct these dangerous driving conditions.
2015 Ford F-150 visibility complaints
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I have a constant issue in temps below 25 degrees which is about 25% of the time in my patrol area. This is a state patrol issued patrol vehicle. Spray nozzle fails to operate. Pump can be heard operating but pressure drops until inop. Checked washer lines, non appear to be frozen. Nozzle does not appear to be frozen either. I have tried all known fixes, lower temp fluid, a fluid "booster", alcohol on nozzle etc. This happens constantly while in motion as I would assume wind chill temps decrease. After letting truck sit for 15 mins or so issue is resolved due to obvious increased under hood temperatures. Within minutes of highway driving and again lower wind chill temperatures problem occurs again. Maybe a freezing pump issue? Dealership stated they had no idea about issue.
The panoramic sunroof locked up on me when I tried to open it... It would not open and it makes obnoxious noises under normal driving conditions ... There are many you tube videos on this ref. Issue... Ford is replacing the parts to the sunroof, I have read on many ford forums that this 'quick fix' will not correct the problem ... Additionally the steering column always feels like it's positioned off center and veers to the right... I had the truck aligned, problem still exists... Also I've had reoccurring issues with my sync/bluetooth and have advised my service advisors that the problem still exists, when I talk to anyone via the bluetooth I hear loud intermittent static throughout the phone call and the folks on the receiving end of the call all say that there is an echo in the phone line forcing me to end the handsfree sync call and therefore using my own bluetooth... Ford service advisor stated it was because I have an apple iphone, I'm less than satisfied about how ford is handling this issue... I have complained more than 3 times on record about this issue
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While attempting to use the windshield wipers, the wiper fluid failed to dispense. The vehicle was taken to osseo ford (50825 spruce rd, osseo, wi 54758, (715) 597-3185) where it was diagnosed that the wiper hose needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 40,000.
Inoperative windshield washer jets when temperature is below freezing. This happens anytime the roads are wet from salt spray and makes it difficult to see and dangerous to stop along side the road to clean the windshield. See ford tsb 16-0082
At temperatures of 20f-22f windshield wiper pump loses pressure and can not pump wiper fluid. Dealership brings truck inside, warms truck and claims it was frozen and now it works. After driving 15 minutes in 20f-22f pump initially worked then started to lose pressure again, resulting in failure to pump windshield wiper fluid. You could see the pump pumping less and less as you drive. This causes a condition where it is difficult to see out the window and vision is impaired. Also using premium deicer washer fluid, not standard wiper fluid, (rain-x deicer) that has a tendency to freeze in the north east during winter.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. The contact stated that the windshield washer fluid failed to disperse through the jets without warning. The contact stated that the failure occurred when the temperature was extremely low during the winter months. The vehicle was taken to ipswich ford (105 county rd, ipswich, ma 01938 (978) 356-6850) several times, but a cause of failure could not be determined. While driving in extremely cold weather with salt on the road, the contact attempted to operate the windshield washer fluid, but the fluid failed to dispense. As a result, the contact drove into a snow bank. There were no injuries. The vehicle was towed out of the snow bank and driven home. A police report was not filed. The vehicle was taken back to ipswich ford and repaired per tsb 16-0082 (inoperative windshield washers-below 0 degrees fahrenheit). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 10,000.
Windshield cracked without any impact from road debris while driving down the freeway at 65 to 70 MPH in 70 degree clear weather on march 8, 2017. Crack started after a very loud noise, like a gun shot, at the upper edge of the windshield right at the roof line just above rearview mirror and expanded about 8 inches at a 60 degree angle then ran at 180 degree angle another 14 inches before heading back to the top lip of the windshield at a 90 degree angle. Professional body & glass repair shop could not find impact of any kind anywhere on the windshield appeared like a general stress fracture not associated with impact or excessive stress more like a flaw in the windshield structure. Truck had approximately 26,000 miles on odometer has never been used to tow nor has it been off road. Have windshield fractures not associated with impact been reported on other aluminum body ford pickups . We took possession of our truck in june of 2015. Our truck is a super crew cab 2 wheel drive 2.7 liter v6 lariat model. Repair was a little over $500 not covered by insurance. These windshields have sound proofing material inside them according to the body shop and somewhat unusual.
The image in the driver side rear view is distorted into dual or blurred image. It is difficult to capture while moving, but is, escalated when multiple vehicles and lanes are present. Escalated even further in inclement and night driving conditions. The spot mirror is integrated with the main rearview mirror further distracting the driver from the road ahead as well as points to the same line of horizon that proves to be both driver and passenger rearview mirrors, making side and rear safety cushion observation ineffective and inefficient. Many citizens install pick up bed truck caps to protect their belongings. The design of these mirrors alone is detrimental to safety observation. Add in defective performance sits on the slope of reckless endangerment. Which brings me to the indented signaling programed into the turn indicators. This indented feature promotes unsafe turning/lane change maneuvers. Using the 100 ft. Rule. It is impossible complete a safe lane change and share the road with other drivers in the time allotted 3 flashes. Three before , three during and three after is pushing a less experienced driver. None the less is the accepted courteous driver rule, not to mention the rule of law. At the very least this mirror should have a warning of poor visual when installing truck cap and dealer should be required to warn prospect thereof. As well as the manufacturer needs to offer an optional application. Safe cars save lives. This photo examines the defect occurring at center angle of mirror. The defect is more pronounced moving towards the edge. But definitely occurs before the line caused by auto dimming film. ( unable to upload photo) but available on request. Update! 5/11/2017 as of now I am allowing fomco to repair and replace this defective mirror. I still believe it to be a safety design flaw and should be removed upon verification of towing intention.
I own a 2015 f-150 supercrew lariat with moon-roof which has been replaced & fixed multiple occasions for leaks which has damaged the interior and left a rotten smell within the truck and not able to get out. Also the moonroof has also been replaced for broken tracks multiple times for non operations of moonroof.
Rear window shattered. Vehicle was parked. I was away from the vehicle working and when I returned I noticed the rear window was shattered outward. Outside temp was 60 degrees f, and there was little to no wind. Center slider was intact, but the large glass was blown outward in the center of the two largest areas. See photos.
Windshield wiper sprayer not working in colder weather. Occurred when temperatures are under 20 degrees also another owner experience this that same day. Its happened twice now in the past week. Visibility with windows icing/smeared dirt is troublesome whether on highway or driving in general. Highly concerned I wouldn't be able to safely see to pull over. Love the truck but this is concerning.
Windshield washer fluid frozen in lines. When pushing the washer fluid button while driving, the wipers would wipe but not washer fluid would come out causing a dangerous visibility situation. I took it to the dealer that day while they were still frozen and the dealer said I did have the correct windshield washer fluid in them, but they were having problems with them freezing, so they said they dumped more alcohol in the tank and said to let it thaw overnight in the garage (thankfully I have a heated garage, but many don't so I'm not sure what their solution would be). I asked the dealer to perform the tsb currently out that covers this very situation. They said they put more alcohol in the tank and it should be fine. The dealer was dahl ford located in onalaska, wi. This even being a problem to begin with is a alarming, and a dealer not willing to fix such an important problem when it's a known issue is just as much of an alarm! Secondly, my door latches also freeze on the truck when temps are below freezing. All 4 doors of my crew cab are affected. Depending on the day, it varies which one freezes. I have stopped using car washes and trying to keep my truck as dry as possible to no avail. Once these latches freeze, the door will either not lock or unlock (depending on the last position of the switch), or when you open the door and shut it, the door mechanism will not grab and hold the door shut. After repeated slammings I can usually get it to lock, but this is absolutely ridiculous. I have to carry bungee cords around in case my doors won't close and I have to bungee cord them closed to drive home! I have a newborn, I can't have this crap on a truck with 20k miles! Many many many many many people are having these exact same issues, I only found out how many there were after doing an online search for a fix.
Freezing windshield washers.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving various speeds with all the doors locked, the front driver and passenger side doors failed to remain locked. In addition, the window lock on the driver side door was engaged, but failed when the vehicle reached higher speeds. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it was diagnosed that the vehicle was operating as designed. The vehicle was not repaired and the failure recurred. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 12,000. Updated 09/22/16*lj
2015 ford f-150. Consumer writes in regards to sun roof rattles/popping noise issues. Consumer states dealership refuses to buy back vehicle. *smd the consumer stated after purchasing the vehicle, he noticed a problem with the roof, weather stripping and the paint was peeling. The dealer replaced the weather stripping, repainted the roof of the cab. Ford engineers did not know how to correct the popping noise.
Nov 30, 2015: while traveling on interstate I-64, norfolk, va. During a heavy rain storm, both wiper blades stopped in the vertical position. I tried to turn the wipers off and attempted various other setting but the wipers remained stationary in the vertical position. Dec. 2, 2015, dealer replaced the wiper motor to resolve the issue.
Windshield washer does not work as soon as any dirt bugs etc obscure vision I must stop and clean windshield with water I carry inside. This becomes very difficult in high traffic situations. It has been like this since I bought the vehicle ford says the part is under redesign and no date is available yet for a fix, it has been for over 2-3 months, yet they continue to sell new f-150s. Are they waiting for a large number of bad accidents before they remedy the problem?
I purchased a 2015 in august 2015. I took this into the dealer 2 weeks ago as the washer fluid pump would not work. I was told that the washer pump motor needed replacing. However, they could not tell me when this would be fixed. Apparently the washer pump is on backorder. I was told to use a "long squeegee" in the mean time. However, not being able to use the washer fluid greatly affects visibility in my state (wv) in january with the use of road salt. It has been 2 weeks today and I still have not been updated on when they may be able to resolve this issue.
Windshield washers will not spray when cold out. Tank if full of pure -20f rated fluid which is full and not frozen. Nozzles have been heated with hot water and still will not spray. Problem seems to be the check valve is made in such a poor way that it will not work when it's cold out was 20f today had a 3 hour drive on snowy wet roads with no washer fluid spraying. I know this was not safe but was hoping it would fix itself but never did.
Today, 1/17/16 on my way home I turned on the rear defroster but the light didn't come on so I assumed a fuse had blown or something. Then while continuing on my drive home, about 5-10 minutes, later I heard a loud sound like a gun shot and when I turned to see what it was low and behold the passenger rear window was shattered. Apparently this has happened to hundreds if not thousands of ford trucks from 2009-2014 and something needs to be done about this. Us as consumers shouldn't have to bare the burden of the expense for repair of a known defective part, or as some of the dealers have suggested, file the claim with your insurance company. Here again, it is exactly these types of claims that will keep increasing insurance premiums for us consumers because large corporations like ford will not step up and do what they know is the right thing and issue a recall.
I have been having an ongoing issue with my transmission, where it shifts rough or does not shift appropriately. When the truck shifts rough, I barely have my foot on the accelerator, where it will slam into gear causing the truck to jolt. I also have been experiencing the truck failing to downshift out of 4th gear while going uphills. While going uphills, the rpms will go below 1000, where the truck will begin to shutter as if it is going to stall. You are forced to press the accelerator in order for it to shift, where the rpms/turbo booster will soar. I have had the truck at the dealership for this concern, where they performed a software update and it did not fix the issue. I feel the transmission shifting rough could cause an accident, if the engine in fact stalls and you lose control of the vehicle. I also feel being forced to accelerate could cause you to strike the vehicle in front of you or lose control it this occurs while negotiating a turn etc. The panoramic sunroof allows water to pass the rubber seal and drain into the water track. I frequently have had the windows fog up from moisture inside the passenger compartment and the odor of mold. If you google "2015 ford f-150 sunroof leaks", you will find 1000's of concerned ford owners on forums experiencing the same issues, where ford states it is normal for the sunroof to leak past the seal. I feel the sunroof is a health concern, as I believe mold may be growing in the truck and is being breathed in. I have been experiencing the seat back getting extremely hot while using the "cooled seat" feature. I feel this could cause a burn or fire hazard.
Carlite windshield - bought 2015 f-150 truck on sep. 28th, 2015 and had less than 1100 miles. Stress crack from passenger a pillar running towards the driver's side about 5 inches and then down towards the cowl about 7 inches. I was p2232reviously plant manager at the ford nashville glass plant where w/s was made and this is the result of high residual thermal stress. Ford warranty refuses after 4 submissions form the spradley barr (fort collins, co) dealership. I saw two more vehicles with the same type of stress crack in the lot, both 2015 used as loaner cars.
Quality control issue - loose side-view mirrors: this issue is not only a matter of quality, it raised a serious safety concern at the time. As I was driving away from the dealership (after purchasing this new truck) and increased my speed to over 55 MPH, I noticed both of my side-view mirrors vibrating severely. They vibrated so badly that the images in the mirrors themselves were obscured to the point that the vehicles behind me were mere blurs. I took my truck to a local ford dealership to have a problem assessed the very next day. Despite all of our efforts to reset the mirrors, it turned out that both units were missing something called a "tensioner," or "tension spring." the side-view mirrors were so loose that you could walk up to the truck and literally shake them back-and-forth (with a range of motion up to a 1/4") with one finger, exerting no effort at all. Again, this is a serious quality concern and should've been identified and reconciled prior to delivery of the vehicle to the dealership. This tensioner component should have been installed in both mirrors prior to their being attached and connected to the body of the truck. This did not occur at the factory as it should have, nor was this issue discovered during the supposed quality checks that occur once the vehicles come off of the assembly line. When I contacted ford about my concerns, I asked them to extend the warranty on the truck, because who's to say that there are not more quality-related issues that would arise after my factory warranty expires (there was a secondary qc-related issue on the truck that isn't worth mentioning here except to say that it was obvious and involved another missing part). The arrogance I encountered from several representatives on the phone was beyond the pale of anything I've encountered from the company that is supposed to be is reputable as ford.
The chrome accents on the AC vents causes a glare on the driver and passenger windows. This happens during the daytime or the nighttime. It has been a problem since I took ownership of truck.
Tl* the contact owns a 2015 ford f-150. While driving various speeds in rain or excessive sunlight, the contact's vision in the driver side rearview mirror was obstructed because the chrome air vent created a glare. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was recommenced that the windows be tinted. The windows were tinted, but the failure persisted. The manufacturer was not made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 28. Updated 8/19/15
Front windshield cracked. Truck not moving, just sitting in the parking lot. I was in it. Nothing hit it. Very weird. I thought the whole thing was going to shatter. Brand new truck, only 627 miles on it. Any ideas?
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