2015 Ford F-150: windshield wiper failure

Filed Mar 12, 2026 · Visibility · MI

Wipers failed to operate normally while driving. Wiper started moving very slow then stopped moving even with wet windshield. Upon research the problem was a seized passenger side pivot in the wiper linkage that required replacement of the Wiper Linkage assembly. No warning or noticeable problems until this occurred and vehicle was difficult to operate in rainy conditions.

Filed Aug 31, 2024 · Visibility · TX

While I'm driving the windshield wipers comes on by itself at times when it is turned off

Filed Sep 12, 2022 · Visibility · KY

The contact owns a 2015 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH in inclement weather, the contact stated that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that he checked the connections and the fuse and everything looked in order. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the mechanic stated the vehicle had experienced failure listed in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V451000 (Visibility) however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and referred the contact the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was not available.

Filed Oct 25, 2020 · Visibility · 61,000 miles · NH

After turning off the wipers, they continue to run intermittently. This has been happening for some time.

Filed Oct 12, 2020 · Visibility · 88,555 miles · TX

Every time I use my windshield wipers they want turn off even when they are off. They keep going even after you turn the wipers switch to 0 (off) its does this when the vehicle moving or stationary..

Filed Jun 23, 2020 · Visibility · 207,000 miles · NY

The wiper stop working in the middle of windshield while it was raining. I was driving in city.

Filed May 18, 2020 · Visibility · 104,000 miles · FL

Driving on the highway, wipers would not change speed from slowest to anything else. Have also had issues with wipers turning themselves on and staying on even when in the off position.

Filed Jan 3, 2020 · Visibility · 113,000 miles · GA

Windshield wiper continue to operate in low intermittent when the switch is in the off position - the driver cannot turn off the wipers. Any time the truck's engine is on, the wipers run. Ford motor company published online tsb 15-0061 on april 27, 2015, which addressed the problem for model years 2011-2014 for explorers, f150's, edges, mkx's and f-super duty vehicles. The bulletin call for the installation of a "new wiper/malfunction switch, which at my dealer costs $900. Obviously, a vehicle cannot be safely operated with the wiper running in dry weather. Eventually, the wiper blades would melt and streak the windshield, thus blurring the driver's vision. Repairing the problem is not is not optional, it mus be done. Ford knew it had problems with the equipment in model years 2011-2014. I have a 2015 and the problem still exists. Not only have they not solved the problem inn newer models, they failed to re-engineer the wiper system to make the repair less costly. Replacing the switch requires disassembling and reassembling the steering column, which is labor intensive and thus expensive. Ford has managed to limit its exposure by calling the problem a warranty issue. I commute 80 miles a day in metro atlanta. The weather has been relatively dry in recent years, so I blew through the mileage limits on the warranty with little need to use my wipers. Working wipers are necessary safety equipment. Ford knew they had a problem for several years, but did not solve the issue. The cost is not affordable for many americans. Ford should bare the burden of repairing equipment that they knew was faulty, but continued to install in new vehicles.

Filed Dec 28, 2019 · Visibility · 32,561 miles · KS

The wipers quit working when the right blinker is on. When the right blinker is on to signal a turn, the wipers quit working completely. It does not matter what mode the blinkers are in (fast, slow, intermittent) once the right blinker is off, the wipers will begin to work again. Vehicle can be stationary or in motion. I believe the multi-function device is defective.

Filed Dec 20, 2019 · Visibility · 100,000 miles · NY

Wiper fluid tubing constricted in cold weather, no fluid comes out. Using -20f wiper fluid, no problems in other vehicles, in f150 nothing comes out below 15f. Once above 25f, works fine. Did get replacement tubing from delaer, same problem.

Filed Jul 16, 2019 · Visibility · 50,900 miles · MI

Windshield wipers turn on randomly and intermittently whenever the truck is on even though the wiper switch is in the off position. Exact cause of malfunction unknown. This issue was subject to a recall for earlier model years, however not for 2015 model year. Issue causes startle or driver and loss of clear vision.

Filed Jun 20, 2019 · Visibility · 41,000 miles · TX

Wipers turn on and stay on while driving. Road conditions had no effect. The courtesy wiper was turned off. Even though the wiper switch was turned off the wipers would still come on and stay on. I took it to ford and they said the wiper switch was bad. Charged me $300 to make the repair. Ford technician said the switch in the steering column went bad. Of coarse this happened at 41,000 miles and ford declined to warranty it.