Windshield problems of the 2012 Ford Explorer

Three problems related to windshield have been reported for the 2012 Ford Explorer. The most recently reported issues are listed below. Please also check out the statistics and reliability analysis of the 2012 Ford Explorer based on all problems reported for the 2012 Explorer.

1 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 04/03/2024

See attached document for complaint.

2 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 03/24/2017

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving 75 mph, the contact heard an abnormal snap and saw the trim panel of the front windshield detach from the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an auto glass shop and the vehicle was repaired; however, the failure recurred. The manufacturer was contacted and stated that the vehicle was out of warranty and that there was no recall for the failure. The failure mileage was 90,000.

3 Windshield problem

Failure Date: 08/29/2016

The contact owns a 2012 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 35-60 mph, the front passenger's side vertical rubber gasket of the windshield detached and was slapping against the windshield. The contact continued driving. Upon arriving to her destination, the contact pushed the part into place; however, the failure recurred. The contact stated that the front passenger's side vertical rubber gasket of the windshield was scuffing the windshield. The contact also stated that the failure was distracting and obstructed her vision while driving. The dealer was notified of the failure and advised the contact to take the vehicle in to the dealer. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 70,000.


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