Ford recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Ford Motor Company (Ford) is recalling certain model year 2011 Ford E-150, E-250, E-350, and E-450 vehicles built from May 12, 2011, through May 26, 2011. Due to improper manufacturing conditions, some of the windshields may form bubbles after an extended time in hot temperatures. As such, these vehicles fail to conform to the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard No. 205, "Glazing Materials."
What could happen
The presence of bubbles may hinder driver's visibility thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Ford will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the windshield if bubbles are present, free of charge. The recall began in January 2014. Owners may contact the Ford customer relationship center at 1-866-436-7332. Ford's recall campaign number is 11C20.
Vehicles covered
- Ford E-150 2011
- Ford E-250 2011
- Ford E-350 2011
- Ford E-450 2011
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 11V445000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Ford Motor Company
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 26, 2011
- Owners notified
- Jan 31, 2014
- Vehicles or items affected
- 4,532
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- May 12, 2011 to May 25, 2011
- Part
- Visibility › Windshield
- Maker's own recall number
- 11C20
- Safety standard
- FMVSS 205
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Ford recall: Back over prevention Mar 3, 2026
- Ford recall: Engine Nov 17, 2025
- Ford recall: Service brakes, hydraulic Feb 9, 2024
- Ford recall: Fuel system, gasoline Dec 14, 2022
- Ford recall: Power train Oct 20, 2022
- Ford recall: Equipment May 27, 2022
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.