Ford Explorer owners have reported 1,121 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 (368 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.
The front windshield wiper on my vehicle,may become inoperative. The Ford motors says that they don't have the part to replace,and when they have it I have to pay for the repair. 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 2011 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that after parking in the garage and turning the engine off, approximately 5 minutes later a loud noise came from the rear of the vehicle. The contact discovered that the rear hatch window had exploded and glass shards fell into the vehicle. 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...