Visibility Related Problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Table 1 shows six common visibility related problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer. The number one most common problem is related to the wiper (nine problems). The second most common problem is related to the windshield critical fasteners (three problems).

Table 1. Visibility related problems of Ford Explorer


Recently reported Visibility problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

The Wiper problem

Plastic trims on both sides of the windshield are recalled and Ford has not fixed yet. Safety hazard driving and both pieces are loose on vehicle.   Read details...

The Windshield Critical Fasteners problem

After seeing in the news that trim parts had come off Explorers while driving we wanted to report the same issue that we have had. Last year the trim piece on the front passenger door came off while traveling at highway speed.   Read details...

The Visibility problem

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 60 mph, the front windshield trim detached from the vehicle. The contact took the vehicle to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed with needing the front windshield trim to be replaced. The vehicle was not repaired.   Read details...


Visibility related problems in other Ford Explorer model year vehicles:



Explorer Service Bulletins
Explorer Safety Recalls
Explorer Defect Investigations