2022 Ford F-150 visibility problems

Filed Jun 1, 2026 · Visibility · OH

The panoramic moonroof glass shattered while the vehicle was parked and stationary in my driveway. There was no known impact from another object and no occupants were in the vehicle at the time of the incident. I had the moonroof sunshade closed when the glass shattered. The upper surface of the sunshade contained the shattered glass fragments, including both large and small pieces. Upon inspection, I did not observe any foreign object resting on the sunshade, inside the vehicle, or on the ground surrounding the truck that would indicate an object had struck the moonroof. Based on my observations, I am unaware of any external event that caused the glass to shatter. Vehicle mileage was approximately 54,500 miles.

Filed Apr 23, 2026 · Visibility · MT

Issue 1: During snow conditions, the windshield wiper arms have detached from the linkage pivot on two separate occasions while in operation. This creates an immediate loss of visibility and a significant safety hazard while driving. In both instances, the detached wiper arm had to be retrieved and manually reinstalled. On one occasion, the arm could not be reinstalled in the field, leaving the vehicle without functional wipers. The component should be available for inspection upon request. The first occurrence happened on Jan 3, 2025. The most recent was Feb 2026. Issue 2: The windshield wipers are currently inoperable. When activated, the wipers move slightly upward (approximately 4–6 inches from the bottom of the windshield), then stall and begin to stutter/twitch repeatedly before stopping completely. There is no visible external damage to the linkage. This condition renders the wipers ineffective and unusable. The issue has occurred during active snowfall, making the vehicle unsafe to operate due to loss of visibility. No prior warning lights or messages were observed before the failure. The issue began suddenly, and was not a slow failure. It also occurred the day after a software update, which I noted because of the changed radio and alarm settings in the vehicle. I believe this was April 14th or 15th. By proximity of the app update, this raises the concern of the issue being related to the app. Based on research, there are multiple current and prior recalls involving similar Ford truck wiper system failures related to linkage lubrication, motor sealing, and sensor faults. The described failures appear to be functionally related and represent a significant safety concern.

Filed Dec 23, 2025 · Visibility · KY

My windshield wipers were working on Dec 19th as we drove to the store. When we came back out the wipers or sprayer no longer worked. This caused extreme low visibility while driving on the street. Being an all electric vehicle I figured maybe it was a system malfunction. So I turned the car off to restart and still no fix. After doing some research and checking ford website I found an open recall#22S71, for 2022 Ford F150s(including lightnings, which is my car). The recall is for the wiper motor failing. I called to check if my car was under the recall and was informed that my VIN was not apart of that recall. I explained that it seemed like the same issue but was told it did not matter. I took the truck to an automotive electrical shop and they have confirmed that it is indeed my wiper motor has failed.

Filed Dec 18, 2025 · Fuel system, Transmission · 103,000 miles · CT

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, there was a loud banging and grinding sound coming from the vehicle. There was no warning light illuminated. The contact received notifications of the federal safety agency Campaign Numbers: 25V729000 (Visibility), 25V455000 (Fuel System, Gasoline), and 23V896000 (Power Train); however, parts for the recall repairs were not yet available. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, where it was diagnosed, and determined that the left and right rear axle shaft assemblies and hubs had failed and needed to be replaced. The dealer confirmed that parts were not yet available and estimated that parts would be available in or around October 2026. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repairs. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 103,000.

Filed Aug 26, 2025 · Body, Visibility · 28,000 miles · WI

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated there was an abnormal mildew odor inside the cabin of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to a dealer, who diagnosed that the windshield was incorrectly sealed, causing a leak that caused the mold to develop. The dealer informed the contact that the leak was causing corrosion on the parts distribution box. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 24V486000 (Visibility); however, the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was informed of the failure and opened a case. The manufacturer denied any assistance. The failure mileage was 28,000.

Filed Mar 7, 2025 · Visibility · 35,000 miles · IN

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated that upon entering the vehicle after a rainstorm, there was an excessive amount of water inside the vehicle on and around the front dashboard. No warning lights were illuminated. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, who determined that the front windshield bonding agent had failed, resulting in heavy water leaking inside the vehicle. The vehicle was not repaired. After investigating the failure, the contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V451000 (Visibility); but the VIN was not included. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, a case was opened, and the contact was referred to the federal safety agency Hotline for assistance. The failure mileage was 35,000.

Filed Dec 31, 2024 · Visibility · WV

Windshield wipers stop working for minutes at a time. Then work and pause off an on half way up the Windshield. The tailgate won't stay up. It will drop open all on its own when driving even when it's locked.

Filed Dec 17, 2024 · Visibility · IA

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while entering the vehicle and closing the front driver's door, the rear windshield shattered without impact. The vehicle was not taken to the dealer. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and a case was opened. The manufacturer referred the contact to the federal safety agency Hotline to report the failure. The failure mileage was unknown.

Filed Nov 20, 2024 · Visibility · 39,000 miles · FL

The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 45 MPH in the rain, the windshield wipers moved up an inch and stopped operating. The contact stated that upon deactivating and reactivating the windshield wipers, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the failure was persistent. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed and determined that the windshield wiper motors had failed and needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact related the failure to the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V842000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer advised the contact to report the failure to the federal safety agency Hotline. The failure mileage was approximately 39,000.

Filed Sep 23, 2024 · Transmission, Visibility · IN

My vehicle had a wiper motor recall that came out when I bought it. I had to wait 2 years for parts and I had it done in May of this year. Vehicle harldy sees any rain so the wipers have only been used a few times since then. Well today I was driving and it started to rain and the wipers wouldn't turn on. What's the point of a recall if they are just going to install more defective parts. Sad part is the original wiper motor worked with no problems. Also this engine has cylinder deactivation on it and is operating when it isn't suppose to. So if I'm accelerating from a dead stop it turns on cylinder deactivation and I loose power and acceleration. The ford dealers and ford customer service people don't care I have an unsafe vehicle.