2004 Ford Explorer wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 114 complaints for the 2004 Ford Explorer, 7% of the complaints on file.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 114 7% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 70,000 miles 95 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 9 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 4 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 10 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 21 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 17 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 16 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 12 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 8 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 3 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 2 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 1 |
| 200k+ miles | 1 |
What the data shows
Of the 95 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 70,000 miles, and 37% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 9 injuries.
What owners wrote
The operator of the sport utility vehicle opened the rear window to obtain materials in the back of the SUV. Once the rear window was lifted open. The bolt that attaches the hinge to the window sheared off, causing the window to fall down and striking the operator in the head and neck. The part will be replaced (hinge and bolt). The failed parts will be kept.
After a day of shopping I pulled into my driveway and parked my SUV. I went to open the rear window hatch when the left side came apart from the vehicle and landed on top of me. Fortunately the right side of the window was able to stay intact while my husband was able to run to my aid to lift the door up. I am four months pregnant and my three year old son was standing by my side.
Other problems reported for the 2004 Ford Explorer
- Body & structure 439 complaints
- Transmission 331 complaints
- Drivetrain & axles 142 complaints
- Engine 113 complaints
- Cruise control 76 complaints
- Electrical system 57 complaints
- Brakes 54 complaints
- Steering 42 complaints
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