Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,066 visibility related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 26 most common visibility problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's wiper (321 problems). The second most common problem is related to the vehicle's windshield wiper/washer (110 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.
There is a large black box on the interior windshield surrounding the rearview mirror. This box blocks the defrost on the windshield, causing ice buildup on the windshield in this area thus causing ice buildup on the windshield wipers. Read details...
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while it was raining, the windshield wipers were activated but failed to clear the windshield as needed. The vehicle was taken to the dealer and the wipers were replaced, but the failure continued. Read details...
When there is heavy, consistent rain, the rear passenger side window leaks. I took the vehicle in for service under warranty and they told me Ford said the vehicles are not built to withstand heavy, consistent rain. Ummmm, what? this is not a small issue. Read details...
The contact owns a 2023 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving approximately 65 mph, road debris was kicked up by the vehicle ahead and cracked the windshield. The contact stated that the windshield was replaced by a glass repair shop. Read details...
Traveling in heavy rain when intermittent windshield wipers suddenly became non-operational. The wipers stopped midway on the windshield. The regular and fast wiper speeds are still operational at this point. Read details...