2018 Ford F-150 visibility problems

85 complaints (4% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 36,100.

owner complaints: 85
of this car's complaints: 4%
typical mileage: 36,100
crashes: 0
recalls: 0

Which part fails

Sun/moon roof assembly
11
Glass, side/rear
10
Windshield
3
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window: electrical heating element
2
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system
2
Windshield wiper/washer: motor
1
Glass, side/rear: critical fasteners
1
Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: rear window
1

At what mileage

Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.

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200k+

Ford F-150 visibility problems in other years

Specific symptoms reported on the 2018 Ford F-150 visibility

Phrases found in the owners' own descriptions, so one complaint can mention several symptoms.

Wipers 16

Related recalls

No recalls on record for this model year.

What 2018 Ford F-150 owners say

Most recent owner complaints, unedited.

Filed Nov 2, 2026 · Visibility · MI

My wipers stopped working, the wiper linkage is seized. Ford is stating because the vehicle was made and [XXX] but resides in the [XXX], I don’t qualify for the recall INFORMATION REDACTED PURSUANT TO THE FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (FOIA), 5 U.S.C. 552(B)(6)

Filed Jun 24, 2026 · Electrical, Transmission · GA

I think that ford needs to a recall on these 10r80 transmissions, I was driving a week ago and suddenly I went to limp mode. Went to gear one now transmission is hesitating

Filed May 22, 2026 · Visibility · 21,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving the vehicle at an undisclosed speed, the AC was being used at 70% power when suddenly, the AC no longer gave cool air and the airflow was weak. The contact stated this happens when he drives the vehicle longer than a 4 hour period. The vehicle was taken to a dealer where it could not be diagnosed due to no being able to duplicate the failure. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 21,000.

Filed Apr 26, 2026 · Visibility · NC

Rear camera is has failed. Safety is at risk, when reversing this full size truck due to lack of visibility. Rear camera failed in early 2025. Rear camera was examined on 6/17/28 at JONES FORD in Shallotte, NC. I was notified that camera failed and needed to be replaced $730. I could not afford and camera and safety are an ongoing issue to this date. WHY HAVE MILLIONS OF FORD VEHICLES BEEN RECALLED/REPLACED FOR THIS SAME ISSUE, BUT NOT MY VEHICLE??

Filed Mar 31, 2026 · Visibility · 12,000 miles · NH

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the sunroof slides became inoperable. There was an abnormal rattling sound coming from the vehicle. No warning light was illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer annually, where it was diagnosed and determined that the slides were fractured. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure reoccurred. The manufacturer was contacted and opened a case. The failure mileage was approximately 12,000.

Filed Feb 25, 2026 · Visibility · 88,000 miles · MA

The contact owns a 2018 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving approximately 18 MPH in a storm, the driver’s side windshield wiper blade arm disconnected from the vehicle, creating a visibility hazard for the driver. Upon inspection, the contact discovered that the round gear of the wiper arm had sheared off. The local dealer and manufacturer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was provided. The contact was informed that the same failure had been recalled for certain Canadian model vehicles but did not include the U.S. Market vehicles. The vehicle was not repaired. The failure mileage was 88,000.

Filed Feb 17, 2026 · Visibility · OR

I started the truck including the rear and front window defroster. After about 5 minutes, I heard a loud "pop." I looked around the vehicle and noticed that back window was broken.

Filed Feb 3, 2026 · Visibility · IL

I have a 2018 Ford F150 with a windshield wiper linkage that is seizing up. It is available for inspection upon request. I was driving down the highway after the snow last night and with all the salt and snow coming off the highway, I couldn't see and the wipers just stopped mid swing. This appears to be the same issue that Canada users are experiancing too (24S77). The dealer said they were out of the part due to many instances of this issue. It was inspected and the motor appears to still work but the linkage is seizing up and stopping. There were no warnings. It just stopped working.

Filed Dec 10, 2025 · Visibility · NY

The windshield wipers began running very slow and at times completely stop at mid wipe position. The occurs no matter what speed they are set at.

Filed Sep 24, 2025 · Visibility · ND

The 2018 Ford F150 is notorious for the connection for the rear defroster on the rear window to fall off. There is no real good way to repair this. This leaves it impossible to clear the rear window from snow and ice. This causes extreme visibility issues when attempting to back up and see what is behind you.

Questions about the 2018 Ford F-150 visibility

Does the 2018 Ford F-150 have visibility problems?

Owners have filed 85 complaints about the visibility of the 2018 Ford F-150, 4% of all its complaints.

At what mileage do 2018 Ford F-150 visibility problems start?

The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 36,100 miles.

Was there a recall on the 2018 Ford F-150 visibility?

There is no recall for this problem on this model year.

What year does the Ford F-150 have the most visibility problems?

The Ford F-150 model years with the most visibility complaints are 2004 (863 complaints), 2005 (268 complaints) and 2010 (193 complaints).