2021 Ford F-150 Wiper Arm Failure Recall
Ford has issued a recall for certain 2021 F-150 vehicles where the windshield wiper arms may break, causing the wipers to fail. This condition can severely reduce visibility and increase the risk of a crash. Owners will receive notification letters, and dealers will replace affected wiper arms…
Why This Matters
Inoperative windshield wipers can drastically reduce a driver's visibility, especially during rain, snow, or other adverse weather conditions. This reduced visibility significantly increases the risk of a crash, posing a serious safety concern for occupants and others on the road.
What's Being Recalled
Ford Motor Company is recalling certain 2021 F-150 vehicles. The specific component affected is the windshield wiper arm, which may break and cause the windshield wipers to fail. This recall addresses the Ford F-150 wiper failure issue.
How to Check if Your Vehicle is Affected
Owner notification letters were mailed on December 13, 2023. If you own a 2021 Ford F-150, you should have received a letter detailing the recall. You can also contact Ford customer service at 1-866-436-7332, referencing Ford's recall number 23S10, or visit the NHTSA website at www.nhtsa.gov and enter your Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) to confirm if your truck is part of this recall.
Manufacturer's Remedy
Ford dealers will inspect the windshield wiper arms on affected 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles. If necessary, the wiper arms will be replaced, free of charge to the owner. This repair will address the Ford F-150 wiper failure and restore proper visibility.
Important Information for Owners
This recall, identified by NHTSA ID 23V163000 and Ford's number 23S10, expands upon a previous recall, 22V-250. If your vehicle was subject to the prior recall, it is still important to verify its status for this expanded action. Owners should ensure they receive and review the notification letter for complete details.
Additional Resources
For further information or to report a safety concern, you may contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or visit www.nhtsa.gov.
Source: NHTSA ID: 23V163000
Frequently Asked Questions
- Which Ford F-150 models are affected by the wiper arm recall?
- This recall specifically affects certain 2021 Ford F-150 vehicles. Owners of these trucks should check their VIN to confirm if their vehicle is included.
- What is the safety risk associated with the Ford F-150 wiper failure?
- The primary safety risk is significantly reduced visibility if the windshield wipers fail while driving, especially in inclement weather. This can increase the likelihood of a crash.
- How will Ford fix the windshield wiper arm issue?
- Ford dealers will inspect the windshield wiper arms and replace them as necessary, free of charge. This repair addresses the potential for the wiper arms to break and cause a Ford F-150 wiper failure.
- Is there a cost to the owner for this recall repair?
- No, all inspections and necessary replacements of the windshield wiper arms will be performed by Ford dealers free of charge to the owner.
What Ford F-150 owners report
Counted from the records in our database across 46 model years.
- 39,812
- Owner complaints
- 226
- Recalls
- 2,759
- Service bulletins
- 1,679
- Crashes reported
- 2,104
- Fires reported
- 1,496
- Injuries reported
The 2021 model year
1,308 complaints, the 13th most of 46 model years on file. Owners reported 18 crashes, 7 fires and 13 injuries for this year, which also has 29 recalls on file.
Visibility, the system this article covers, accounts for 2,131 of 39,812 complaints (5%), including 83 for 2021.
Complaints by model year
| 1997 | 2,758 | |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 2,029 | |
| 2011 | 2,194 | |
| 2012 | 1,784 | |
| 2013 | 2,994 | |
| 2014 | 1,539 | |
| 2015 | 1,746 | |
| 2016 | 2,093 | |
| 2018 | 2,327 | |
| 2021 | 1,308 |
Most-reported systems
- Power Train — 9,483
- Engine — 4,618
- Electrical System — 4,362
- Service Brakes — 3,838
- Vehicle Speed Control — 2,924
Latest recalls for the 2021 model year
- 26V489000 — Back Over Prevention (Jul 2026)
- 26V402000 — Power Train (Jun 2026)
- 26V104000 — Electrical System (Feb 2026)
Recent owner reports about visibility
The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-150. The contact stated that the windshield wipers failed to activate as needed. No warning lights were illuminated. The local dealer was contacted; however, the vehicle was not diagnosed.
Read owner complaints →When using the window wipers, they become inoperable. Stopping in the middle of the window, pausing when moving, or completely stopping and unable to get them to start moving until they begin to move on their own.
Complaints are owner reports filed with NHTSA. They are unverified, and counts depend on how many vehicles were sold, so they are not a failure rate.
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