2012 Ford F-150 visibility problems
34 owner complaints filed with NHTSA name the visibility on the 2012 Ford F-150 — 2% of all complaints for this model year.
What owners report
“The rear-window defroster over heated on the passenger side causing that window to chatter. At one spot at the bottom, the rubber frame around the glass started to melt and burn just before the window chattered. If I had not been standing close to see what was happening, and turn the control off, I…”
filed Feb 7, 2023
“The contact owns a 2012 Ford F-150. The contact stated while driving 70 MPH with the defroster engaged, the contact heard a loud popping sound coming from the rear of the vehicle. The contact noticed that the rear passenger's side window had shattered. The contact was able to continue driving. The…”
filed Jun 23, 2022
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 2012 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.