2016 Ford F-150 · symptom sheet
Windshield wipers stop working
- 32owner reports
- 56,000median miles
- 0involved a crash
Newest report Aug 19, 2026 · checked Sep 19, 2026
105 of the 2,037 complaints on this car are about the windshield and wipers. 32 of those describe wiper failure.
Tick what matches of 32 reports
What got replaced
Owners who name the part that was replaced mention the wiper switch (3 reports).
Recalls and investigations
No recall on the windshield and wipers covers the 2016 model year as of Sep 19, 2026.
When it happens
The middle half of failures fell between 46,000 and 62,000 miles, from the 17 reports that gave a mileage.
What owners wrote
“Turn Signals, Speed Control Radio Functions, Windsheild Wipers STOPPED WORKING! It effects people in front ,back or side knowing what I am doing so they can react like turning in any direction , My vision is blocked during rain or snow and will cause an accident harming me or others . ' No warning lamps came on when problem happened ! ' Problem has been confirmed by a Qualified Mechanic !”
Filed Feb 5, 2026
“The windshield wiper linkage could corrode and seize. If this happens, the windshield wipers may not work. Windshield wipers that don't work could reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash.”
Filed Mar 16, 2025
“The windshield wipers are stuck on the slowest, intermittent speed and wonât turn off. This is a known issue.”
Filed Mar 2, 2024
“Intermittent wiper operation stop working. Yes it is available for inspection. Had to operate wiper operation manually. No! Not confirmed. No inspection by others. Unknown. Just skip, then stoped intermittent operation.”
Filed Jan 24, 2024
Should you keep driving it?
This page can't tell you that. 0 of 32 reports involved a crash. Owners who file are the ones who had a bad experience, and nobody checks their reports. If the problem affects steering, braking, power or a fire risk, treat it as a safety fault and have it inspected before a long or high-speed drive.
File your own report with NHTSA. Complaint counts are how a problem gets an investigation.
Other problems on this car
- Brakes grind, pulse or wear early 338 reports
- Engine stalls or loses power while driving 183 reports
- Doors, latches or locks fail 159 reports
- Transmission shudders, slips or shifts hard 106 reports
- Check engine light or misfire 105 reports
- Infotainment, screen or backup camera fails 90 reports
- Windshield cracks or distorts 81 reports
- Wheel bearing, tires or wheels 57 reports
- Brakes on its own (automatic emergency braking) 41 reports
- Airbag warning light or recall 34 reports
- Seat belt or seat problems 33 reports
- Power steering cuts out or goes heavy 29 reports
- Transmission fails or needs replacement 29 reports
- Loses power when accelerating 29 reports
- Engine failure, knocking or rod bearing 27 reports
- Turbo failure or loss of boost 25 reports