Due to cracking in the body seam towards the roof on the A-pillar on the drivers side. During moderate to heavy rain water enters the cab of the truck and soaks the floorboard and thus soaks electrical components underneath said floor board. Ford motor company refuses to fix it under warranty and I fear it could cause issues with my windshield or electric components in the pillar or floorboard and cause a wreck or in jeopardize my safety in other manners. If you look online it has been documented multiple times and yet ford still refuses to fix it under warranty. I discovered the issue after a rain storm last week when I opened my door to approximately a 3 inch puddle in my floor board, and the vehicle is just outside of fords “factory warranty” which when I talked to ford customer service they said I would be out of pocket on it still as they wouldn’t cover it.
2023 Ford F-150 visibility problems
28 complaints (7% of all complaints for this car). Typical mileage when it fails: 31,000.
- owner complaints
- 28
- of this car's complaints
- 7%
- typical mileage
- 31,000
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 1
Which part fails
- Sun/moon roof assembly3
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system: air handler/chamber, ducts, and valves2
- Windshield1
- Power window devices and controls1
- Defroster/defogger/HVAC system1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
Ford F-150 visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: sun/moon roof assembly
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2022 Expedition, Lincoln Navigator, 2021-2023 F-150, 2022 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, and F-450 SD vehicles. The moonroof wind deflector clips may be inadequately attached to the moonroof frame, which can result in the wind deflector detaching from the vehicle.
- Risk
- A detached wind deflector can become a road hazard and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and repair the moonroof wind deflector as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed November 10, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25SB7. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall will be searchable on beginning October 30, 2025.
Recall number 25V729000 · Recall details
What 2023 Ford F-150 owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving in a rainstorm, rainwater leaked into the vehicle from the front driver’s side windshield seal onto the dashboard. The contact was concerned that the water might eventually cause electrical failures inside the dashboard. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure, and an appointment was scheduled. The failure mileage was 31,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that while driving at 60 MPH, there was an exploding sound coming from the vehicle. The contact became aware that the front glass panel in the panoramic sunroof had shattered without impact. The contact pulled over and discovered that shattered glass was all over the sunroof liner. The vehicle was initially driven back to the residence, and the hole in the glass was covered. The vehicle was then taken to the dealer, where the failure was confirmed. However, the contact was informed that there were no recalls or warranties on the vehicle to cover the repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, and the contact was provided with a case number. The failure mileage was 36,793.
Cabin coolant heater failed. Windshield would not properly defrost. This was recalled in our same model year with production dates through August 31 and our truck was produced on October 2.
The drive keys fall out of the wiper arm heads which will cause the wiper arms to perform erratically and eventually lead to the wiper arms to become separated from the vehicle. I found the key lying in the cowl vent grill. Ford currently has a recall on this for other vehicles however it needs to expand the recall to include more vehicles including the 2023 F150 Lightning. The Safety Recall number is 22S26.
During rain and snow events, water leaks into the interior of the vehicle through the roof area. The intrusion appears to occur during moderate to heavy precipitation and results in water collecting inside the cabin. This moisture has led to a persistent, moldy odor throughout the vehicle. The presence of mold poses a health concern, especially for my children and family members who ride in the truck. We are concerned about the potential inhalation of mold-contaminated air and the associated respiratory risks. This issue affects the safe and healthy use of the vehicle and requires attention, as the leak continues to worsen over time. First noticed this issue February of 2024, ongoing
A/C airflow decreases out of the air vents although you can hear the motor blower running at high speed in the dashboard. The cabin temperature begins to increase and if humid the windows will begin to fog up the windshield, side windows and rear window impairing visibility which could lead to an accident if you do not pull over and remove the fog from the windshield/ windows. The dealership has inspected the vehicle, but they are never able to reproduce this issue while the vehicle is in their possession so they do nothing and simply turn away from the concern which many other Ford F-150 owners have expressed to their local ford dealerships and undoubtedly FORD motor company is aware of this issue, but are turning the blind eye as if it doesn’t exist. There are no warning lamps, messages or other symptoms prior to the issue occurring. I’m the second owner and this has happened to me twice within 2 weeks of owning this vehicle and I noticed the CarFax showed that my vehicle had been brought in numerous times to the ford dealership to be serviced for this exact same issue that I’m experiencing which has been confirmed by the dealership.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated that on several occasions while while driving at various speeds, the driver’s window switch was depressed; however, the window froze momently and failed to work as intended. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 32,000.
The contact owns a 2023 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 55 MPH on a flat road surface, the vehicle made an abnormal exploding sound, and the contact noticed that the panoramic sunroof rear glass panel had shattered without impact. The contact stated that the shattered glass did not fall into the interior of the vehicle because the sunroof interior canvas cover was closed. The contact pulled over to the side of the road and assessed the damage. The vehicle was driven to the nearest dealer, where it was determined that the panoramic sunroof rear glass panel needed to be replaced. The dealer informed the contact that the autobody repair department would perform the extensive repair. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and declined to cover the repair under warranty. The failure mileage was approximately 29,000.
Vehicle will randomly lose airflow from any vents, including defroster vent after travelling for a while with AC on. If window happens to fog up while driving there is no way to blow air across it, Brought to dealer a week after purchase with 4K miles on it, and they supposedly did a software fix on a evaporater temperature sensor to stop the AC line from freezing, and restoring airflow. Worked for a couple of months but now the airflow is randomly stopping from the vents. After vehicle sits the problem goes away and can't be readily duplicated for dealer to fix, but obviously something is happening. Will bring back to dealer and see what they say.
Questions about the 2023 Ford F-150 visibility
Does the 2023 Ford F-150 have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 28 complaints about the visibility of the 2023 Ford F-150, 7% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2023 Ford F-150 visibility problems start?
The typical (median) mileage in owner complaints is 31,000 miles.
Was there a recall on the 2023 Ford F-150 visibility?
Yes, 1 recall: 25V729000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
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).
Other 2023 Ford F-150 problems
Transmission 159Electrical 85Brakes 54Driver assistance 39Engine 28Body 24Lights 23Wheels 21Acceleration 18Steering 17Fuel system 10Suspension 8Seats 4Tires 4Seat belts 2Airbags 1Locks 1
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