1997 Ford F-150 visibility problems
147 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 1997 Ford F-150 — 5% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“Tl* the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. The contact stated that he was driving with the windshield wipers engaged. As he attempted to open the windows, the front windshield wipers and windows failed. The vehicle was neither inspected nor repaired for the failure. The contact called the manufacturer…”
filed Mar 14, 2011
“Tl*the contact owns a 1997 ford f-150. While driving 65 mph in a rainstorm, the windshield wipers stopped working. The contact pulled the vehicle over to the side of the road. He was able to drive the vehicle after the rain stopped. A mechanic stated that the gem module was defective and…”
filed Jun 3, 2009
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA. Reports are not independently verified.
Visibility problems in other F-150 years
| Year | Reports | Share |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 F-150 | 2 | 1% |
| 2023 F-150 | 11 | 3% |
| 2022 F-150 | 22 | 4% |
| 2021 F-150 | 77 | 8% |
| 2020 F-150 | 38 | 5% |
| 2019 F-150 | 12 | 1% |
| 2018 F-150 | 31 | 1% |
| 2017 F-150 | 16 | 1% |
| 2016 F-150 | 40 | 2% |
| 2015 F-150 | 21 | 1% |
| 2014 F-150 | 30 | 2% |
| 2013 F-150 | 50 | 2% |
Other reported problem areas on the 1997 Ford F-150
Counts are unique NHTSA complaints naming this component group. Complaints are unverified owner reports; mileage is computed only from complaints that included a usable odometer reading.