2003 Ford Explorer wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 62 complaints for the 2003 Ford Explorer, 5% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 62 5% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 80,000 miles 49 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 4 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 9 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 7 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 7 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 4 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 6 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 4 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 2 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 49 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 80,000 miles, and 41% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 4 injuries.
What owners wrote
The front windshield on my 2003 ford explorer reaches excessive temperatures. In mild weather on a sunny day the interior of the windshield can become so hot it can easily melt items placed against it. Additionally, it appears this is the original windshield from the manufacturer.
I am attempting to rectify a well know problem on my 2003 ford explorer regarding the heater blend door for the front heating unit. In this particular instance I have no heat here in michigan of all places. Does ford have a recall for this problem? I have spoken to several ford people and they say this is a very common problem. If the air blend door breaks and the system is locked in the A/C mode, defogging/defrosting the windshield will be a challenge. Ever tried to melt ice with an air conditioner?
Other problems reported for the 2003 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 366 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 197 complaints
- Transmission 161 complaints
- Engine 86 complaints
- Suspension 69 complaints
- Wheels 59 complaints
- Electrical system 54 complaints
- Air bags 50 complaints
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