NHTSA Complaint #11639861 — 2016 FORD F-150

VISIBILITY/WIPER issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	11639861
Vehicle	2016 FORD F-150
Component	VISIBILITY/WIPER
Date of Incident	July 15, 2024
Date Filed	January 31, 2025
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	MD

Consumer Description

When operating the turn signal and using the wipers on delay, I smelled a plastic like burning smell thinking it was the wiring in the controller arm. This happened several times and eventually the wiper runs 100% on the time delay with no way to turn off except by pulling the fuse. I can operate the normal speeds of the wipers when it rains if needed but I still get a smell sometimes. I have not had the issue looked at but will next week at an independent repair shop. I'm concerned maybe an electrical issue could cause a fire at some point in time.

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