Ford Explorer Sport owners have reported 2 problems related to windshield wiper/washer motor (under the visibility category). The most recently reported issues are listed below. Also please check out the statistics and reliability analysis of Ford Explorer Sport based on all problems reported for the Explorer Sport.
After talking to several people, and doing some research on the internet, it seems as though a common problem is with the rear windshield wiper motor. On more than one ocassion, the motors stopped working, work incorrectly, or work one minute and fail to function the next. This leads to the lack of visibility towards the rear of the vehicle, which could cause some safety concerns.
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Rear wiper motor has been replaced twice by dealer under warranty. This is known faulty design. Wiper jams and has to be physically rocked to unjam. Problem is you could be driving in rainstorm & could not use wiper at that critical time. This vehicle is past warranty now.
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| Problem Category | Number of Problems |
|---|---|
| Side/rear Glass problems | |
| Wiper problems | |
| Visibility problems | |
| Defogger problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer problems | |
| Rear Window Wiper Washer problems | |
| Windshield Wiper/washer Motor problems | |
| Power Window problems | |
| Windshield problems | |
| Rearview Mirror problems |