The contact owns a 2025 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving at an undisclosed speed, the front passenger's side wiper arm failed to function as intended. The vehicle was taken to the dealer, where it was diagnosed with a front passenger's side wiper assembly failure. The contact was informed that the front passenger's side wiper assembly needed to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired. The contact was informed that the part was on back order. The contact stated that after forty days, the parts were still not available. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure, and a case was filed. The contact was informed that the delivery date for parts was unavailable. The failure mileage was approximately 2,700.
Ford F-350 SD wipers problems
22 of the 3,652 owner complaints about the Ford F-350 SD describe windshield wiper failure, most of them for the 2001 model year.
- owner complaints
- 22
- worst model year
- 2001
- typical mileage
- 32,076
By model year
- 20251
- 20223
- 20213
- 20203
- 20192
- 20181
- 20171
- 20162
- 20152
- 20013
- 20001
Often reported together
Stalling 1Slipping 1Overheating 1Loss of power 1Headlights 1Fire or smoke 1Ball joint 1Adaptive cruise 1
What owners say
The contact owns a 2022 Ford F-350 SD. The contact stated that while driving approximately 45-50 MPH, in snowy weather, the front driver's side windshield wiper fractured, and the contact pulled over to manually wipe the window. The dealer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the vehicle could not be repaired under Ford Campaign Number: 22S26 (Both Front Wiper Arm Replacement) because the VIN was not included. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was contacted and confirmed the dealer's information. The failure mileage was approximately 32,076.
Steering Effort Control Module failed. This is a known concern with these vehicles. Many Super Duty's have this happen. It is a very expensive repair. The steering effort changes, the vehicle becomes out of alignment and other things like cruise control, wipers, etc may fail as part of this issue.
The contact owns a 2019 Ford F-350. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the contact noticed that the windshield wipers became inoperable. The contact stated that when the windshield wipers were engaged, the contact could not shut off the windshield wipers. The contact had to turn off the vehicle to stop the windshield wipers. The contact restarted the vehicle, and the failure persisted. The contact also stated that the exterior lights were inoperable. The contact stated that the exterior lights were turning off and on while driving. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The approximate failure mileage was 74,000.
What component or system failed or malfunctioned, and is it available for inspection upon request? Transfer case shift motor failure, transmission slipping in 3,2,1 gear and when accelerating from 7-8 gear. Electronics on dash have gone out while driving multiple times. Tailgate opened up while driving multiple times. Trailer brake. Drivers side faulty window (glass) fracture across entire window when not moving. Yes, all can be inspected or paper work reviewed for repairs complete. How was your safety or the safety of others put at risk? Could not use 4 wheel drive in icy/snowy conditions to get to destination. Transmission slipping caused my foot to come off brake pedal and immediately had to reengage brake pedal due to the force of the transmission slipping (like the transmission was falling out from under the truck), nearly hitting the car in front of me on both occasions. Has the problem been reproduced or confirmed by a dealer or independent service center? Yes. All issues have been confirmed by local Ford dealer and fixed by certified Ford mechanic, but once issue is repaired, the electronics issues and transmission issue continue to arise (exact same issues). Has the vehicle or component been inspected by the manufacturer, police, insurance representatives or others? Yes, by the dealership (Ford representatives). Were there any warning lamps, messages or other symptoms of the problem prior to the failure, and when did they first appear? No, no warning signs for any of the defects other than a letter for the tailgate recall, brake recall and wiper recall.
The control arm for the turnsignals and wiper system fails resulting in the delay wipers constantly running. This is both an annoyance to driving as well as an obstruction to your field of vision. There also a risk of damage to the windshield as well. This is a very, very common part failure with Ford Trucks.
Routinely have issues with the wiper arms not returning to resting locations or not working intermittingly while in use. Known issue that has gone completely unresolved. Have been contacting dealership for over a year and logged support issue with Ford Corporate with minimal response and leaving the issue unaddressed. I will attach the support correspondence (or lack there of).
The local dealer (Corwin Ford Reno) and Ford have not resolved the wiper recall issue in a timely manner. The driver-side wiper consistently stalls mid-stroke rendering the vehicle unsafe and unusable during bad or unpredictable weather. I have made multiple attempts since I received notice of the recall to schedule an appointment to have the issue repaired, but the dealership has yet to return a single call.
Turned on wiper and passenger side wiper assembly only moved an inch. Does not clear windshield. Wiper arm assembly failure, striped. Can not safely drive vehicle. Manufacturer Recall Number 22S26. the federal safety agency Recall Number 22v087I was told by the dealership that parts are still not available.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-350. 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 while driving approximately 30 MPH while it was sleeting, the windshield wipers were engaged on intermittent speed mode; however, the passenger’s side wiper blade stopped functioning. There were no warning lights illuminated. An unknown local dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repair. The manufacturer was notified of the failure and informed the contact that the parts were on a national back order. The failure mileage was approximately 22,000. Parts distribution disconnect.
Related recalls
Visibility: windshield wiper/washer: linkages
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2021-2023 Lincoln Navigator, Expedition, and 2022-2023 F-250 SD, F-350 SD, F-450 SD, F-550 SD, and F-600 SD vehicles. The windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail.
- Risk
- Windshield wiper failure can reduce visibility, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect and replace the wiper arms, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed August 5, 2026. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 26S24.Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on on April 1, 2026.
Recall number 26V204000 · Recall details
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
Visibility: power window devices and controls
- What is wrong
- Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain 2023 Super Duty F-250 and F-350 vehicles previously repaired incorrectly under recall number 23V‑507. The driver and front passenger windows may fail to detect an obstacle while closing and not reverse direction as intended.
- Risk
- A window that does not automatically reverse when an obstruction is encountered increases the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will update the software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed April 18, 2025. Owners may contact Ford customer service at 1‑866‑436‑7332. Ford's number for this recall is 25S25.
Recall number 25V157000 · Recall details
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
Questions about the Ford F-350 SD wipers
Which Ford F-350 SD years have windshield wiper failure problems?
The model years with the most reports are 2001 (3 complaints), 2020 (3 complaints) and 2021 (3 complaints).
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