2021 Ford F-250 SD visibility problems

12 owner complaints about visibility on the 2021 Ford F-250 SD have been filed with NHTSA. The average reported mileage at failure is 62,000 miles. 2 recalls cover this component.

12complaints
0crashes
0fires
0injuries
62,000avg. miles at failure

Recalls for this component

22V250000 (Apr 14, 2022): 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…

21V090000 (Feb 18, 2021): 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…

What exactly fails

Owner complaints

Jun 25, 2026 · failed May 25, 2026 · 75,000 miles · VA

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 NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V090000 (Visibility). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 75,000.

Jun 3, 2024 · failed May 30, 2024 · 49,000 miles · TX

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.

Jan 12, 2024 · failed Jan 12, 2024 · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Aug 4, 2023 · failed Aug 4, 2023 · FL

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Jun 17, 2023 · failed Jun 17, 2023 · NY

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.

Apr 6, 2023 · failed Apr 6, 2023 · GA

2021 ford f-250. Consumer writes in regard to defective mirrors.

Feb 15, 2023 · failed Apr 14, 2022 · IN

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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.

Jan 30, 2023 · failed Jan 30, 2023 · IN

Rear window across back of cab shattered for no apparent reason while traveling down the road. Contacted dealership and ford warranty and they said this was not a warranty issue. The truck only has 13,000 miles. I feel this is a defective product .

Aug 24, 2022 · failed Apr 14, 2022 · MS

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 22V250000 (Visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The local dealer was contacted. 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.

Jan 12, 2022 · failed Apr 1, 2021 · CA

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA 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 and confirmed that parts were not yet available. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Oct 8, 2021 · failed Apr 21, 2021 · MS

The contact owns a 2021 Ford F-250. The contact received a recall notice for NHTSA Campaign Number 21V090000 (Visibility). The contact had taken the vehicle to the dealer twice and he was informed each time that the remedy might cause the windshield to break during the repair. The contact was also informed that he would be responsible for the cost of a new windshield if the windshield was cracked during the repair. The contact declined the recall repair. The manufacturer was not notified of the issue. The contact had not experienced a failure. Parts distribution disconnect.

Apr 30, 2021 · failed Apr 16, 2021 · AZ

Tl* the contact owns a 2021 ford f-250. The contact received notification of NHTSA campaign number: 21V090000 (visibility) however, the part to do the recall repair was unavailable. The vehicle was taken to bradley ford of lake havasu city (1690 industrial blvd, lake havasu city, az 86403, (928) 855-1191) where it was confirmed that the part was not yet available. 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.

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