2021 Ford Explorer wipers, windshield & visibility problems
Owners reported wipers, windshield & visibility problems in 49 complaints for the 2021 Ford Explorer, 8% of the complaints on file. It is the 3rd most reported problem area for this model year.
At a glance
- Complaints
- 49 8% of this year's complaints
- Typical mileage
- 50,000 miles 16 complaints with mileage
- Crashes and fires
- 0 and 0
- Injuries and deaths
- 3 and 0
Source: NHTSA owner complaints
When wipers, windshield & visibility problems show up
View the numbers
| Mileage | Complaints |
|---|---|
| 0k to 20k miles | 1 |
| 20k to 40k miles | 4 |
| 40k to 60k miles | 5 |
| 60k to 80k miles | 4 |
| 80k to 100k miles | 2 |
| 100k to 120k miles | 0 |
| 120k to 140k miles | 0 |
| 140k to 160k miles | 0 |
| 160k to 180k miles | 0 |
| 180k to 200k miles | 0 |
| 200k+ miles | 0 |
What the data shows
Of the 16 wipers, windshield & visibility complaints that report mileage, the median is about 50,000 miles, and 62% were reported before 60,000 miles.
These complaints mention 3 injuries.
What owners wrote
The contact's son owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 5 MPH down a hill and making a left turn, the hood was unintentionally released, swung open, and hit the front windshield causing it to shatter. There was an abnormal snapping or popping sound detected. The driver pulled over immediately since their view was obstructed. No warning lights were illuminated before the failure however after the hood shattered the windshield the "hood open sensor" light was displayed.
The contact owns a 2021 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at approximately 25 MPH, the liner of the panoramic sunroof was opened and was sagging, which obstructed the view of the rearview mirror. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was approximately 38,800.
Other problems reported for the 2021 Ford Explorer
- Drivetrain & axles 125 complaints
- Engine 61 complaints
- Electrical system 48 complaints
- Backover prevention 40 complaints
- Fuel system 27 complaints
- Body & structure 26 complaints
- Brakes 24 complaints
- Forward collision avoidance 22 complaints
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