| Issue ID | 1514332 |
| Internal NHTSA # | 11151943 |
| Manufacurer | Ford Motor Company |
| Brand | FORD |
| Model | F-150 |
| Model Year | 2016 |
| File date | 11/11/18 |
| Component | VISIBILITY/WIPER |
| Product type code | VEHICLE |
| Description of the problem | Windshield washer system will not pump fluid at temperatures below freezing even when using washer fluid rated for -30 degrees f. I recently was on a 1. 5 hour trip with the outside temperature at about +20 degrees f. I needed to spray washer fluid on the windshield while driving and the liquid would not pump. After arriving at my destination and parking outside with no sun; i went to try the washers after letting the truck sit for 20 minutes; the washer worked fine. I pumped the container dry by repeatedly activating the washer to attempt to flush any old fluid out of the system. I then refilled the washer with -30 f rated fluid and pumped some of this through the system. After letting the truck sit overnight i tried using the washers while the outdoor ambient temperature was about +20f and again the washers would not pump fluid. I know the fluid is good, it is brand new and from a reputable supplier. The fluid is liquid in the washer fluid tank in the truck. Something is wrong with the fluid dispensing system in this truck. I have also owned a 2015 ford f-150 pickup that exhibited this exact same problem. This is a huge safety issue when driving on wet winter roads. |
| Vehicle Mileage at Failure | 13000 |
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| Source of the issue | NHTSA WEB SITE |
| City and State | STILLWATER, MN |
| VIN pattern | 1FTEW1EP0GKXXXXXX |
| Was vehicle invloved in a crash? | N |
| Was vehicle involved in a fire? | N |
| Was incedent reported to police? | N |
| Was medical attention required? | N |
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| Date of purchase | 07/08/26 |
| Was original owner? | N |
| Anti-lock brakes | N |
| Cruise control | N |
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| Vehicle speed | 55 |
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