The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250 SD. The contact stated that water was entering the cabin of the vehicle through the front windshield, causing several electrical failures across the dashboard. The contact associated the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility) with the failure; however, the dealer and the manufacturer confirmed that the vehicle was not included in the recall. The failure mileage was 94,174.
2021 Ford F-250 SD visibility problems
18 complaints (11% of all complaints for this car).
- owner complaints
- 18
- of this car's complaints
- 11%
- crashes
- 0
- recalls
- 2
Which part fails
- Glass, side/rear2
- Windshield1
- Rearview mirrors/devices1
At what mileage
Complaints by mileage at the time of the problem.
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Ford F-250 SD visibility problems in other years
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2020-2021 F-150, Expedition, 2020-2022 Super Duty F-250, F-350, F-450, F-550, and 2020-2021 Lincoln Navigator vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the windshield wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Inoperative windshield wipers can reduce visibility in certain driving conditions, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace both front windshield wiper arms, free of charge. Interim owner notification letters, informing owners of the safety risk, were mailed on May 24, 2022. Remedy parts are expected to be available 3rd Quarter 2022. Owner notification letters were mailed on October 21, 2022. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 22S26.
Recall number 22V250000 · Recall details
Visibility: windshield: critical fasteners
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021 F-150 and 2020-2021 F-250, F-350, F-450, and F-550 Super Duty vehicles. During manufacturing, the windshield may not have been properly bonded to the vehicle, allowing it to detach in a crash. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 212, "Windshield Mounting."
- Risk
- In the event of a crash, if the windshield separates from the vehicle, it can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Ford will notify owners, and dealers will remove and reinstall the windshield, free of charge. The recall began April 16, 2021. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 21C06.
Recall number 21V090000 · Recall details
What 2021 Ford F-250 SD owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that upon routine State Inspection at the local authorized dealer, the horn and the air bags failed to operate as intended. Upon further inspection, corrosion was found on the body control module from water leaking into the unit. The contact stated that the front passenger’s side windshield was loose, and pressure was applied, possibly causing the water to leak into the unit. The vehicle was not repaired because the VIN was not included in the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact stated that immediately after remote starting the vehicle, the rear window suddenly exploded and shattered. The contact stated that the rear defroster was not activated at the time of the failure. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer who was unable to determine the cause of the failure. The vehicle was not yet repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The failure mileage was 49,000.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
I have tried multiple times to get AutoNaton Ford in Union City Georgia to rectify these issues. They have claimed they don't have an autobody shop to complete the required repairs. At one point, they had my vehicle for almost 2 weeks and they still did not complete the repairs.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The dealer was made aware of the issue. The manufacturer was not made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
While driving, rear window spontaneously exploded. Entire glass broke out of frame. Not while hitting bump or any other unusual concussions made to vehicle. No rear defroster on. Car has under 5,000 miles. We had for over 2 years, only used rarely.
2021 ford f-250. Consumer writes in regard to defective mirrors.
Wiper blade arm has became inoperable it separates from the vehicle there fore making it difficult to see in rain which I get a lot of in my area
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of the federal safety agency Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was made aware of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.
Questions about the 2021 Ford F-250 SD visibility
Does the 2021 Ford F-250 SD have visibility problems?
Owners have filed 18 complaints about the visibility of the 2021 Ford F-250 SD, 11% of all its complaints.
At what mileage do 2021 Ford F-250 SD visibility problems start?
Not enough complaints include the mileage to tell.
Was there a recall on the 2021 Ford F-250 SD visibility?
Yes, 2 recalls: 22V250000, 21V090000. Check your VIN to see if your car still needs the free repair.
What year does the Ford F-250 SD have the most visibility problems?
The Ford F-250 SD model years with the most visibility complaints are 2021 (18 complaints), 2020 (14 complaints) and 2017 (13 complaints).
Other 2021 Ford F-250 SD problems
Fuel system 45Transmission 26Electrical 18Suspension 18Driver assistance 16Engine 16Steering 15Body 11Brakes 7Lights 5Airbags 4Acceleration 2Locks 2Tires 1Wheels 1
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