2013 Ford Explorer visibility & wipers problems

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No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Jul 31, 2026GAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The rearview camera reverses and inverts the image and the guiding lines disappear. I am unable to use the camera when reversing. There is a recall on other Ford Explorers (2020-2024) just not my year (2013). It is not right that I drive a car that has the same issue becuse this is a known issue for the company.

   NHTSA complaint #11753942 · source
2. Filed Jul 26, 2025NCElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   MY rear back up camera display does not work all the time. When I put my car in reverse and the rear camera displays the screen will go black and an error messages appears on the screen. This has been an issue since I purchased the car in 2021.

   NHTSA complaint #11676348 · source
3. Filed Jul 16, 202570,000 miMAVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while operating the vehicle, the glass moon roof panel became inoperable, and could no longer be opened. Additionally, there was rainwater leaking into the vehicle from the sunroof drainage system. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The manufacturer and local dealer were notified of the failure, but no assistance was offered. The contact was informed that the VIN was not included in the Extend…

   NHTSA complaint #11674071 · source
4. Filed Jan 17, 2025146,000 miINBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the driver's side and passenger's side windshield exterior A-Pillar trims had fractured and had partially separated from the vehicle. Additionally, the contact stated that cold air was entering the vehicle through the windshield, causing the interior of the windshield…

   NHTSA complaint #11636458 · source
5. Filed Dec 17, 202480,000 miPABody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was water on the rear carpet and the floor was wet. There were no warning lights illuminated. The vehicle was taken to a local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the failure was due to the sunroof. The sunroof of the motor was disconnected, and valves and drainage pipes were cleaned. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact stated that the rear seats were wet, and the seat belt was…

   NHTSA complaint #11631204 · source
6. Filed Nov 21, 2024NCElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   For the past year, when I place the car in reverse the backup camera shows a reverse image. Items on the left appear on the camera as being on the right, and visa-versa. The first time it occurred I backed into a ditch. This occurs nine out of ten times. The hazard to pedestrians and chance of an accident is substantially increased. I contacted the local Ford dealer who showed no interest in my complaint, other that stating I would pay for the camera replacement, including…

   NHTSA complaint #11626576 · source
7. Filed Oct 29, 2024TXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   The side pillar of my windshield flew off on the freeway and probably hit another car this was very dangerous and now I'm missing a piece of my car. This recall need to be fixed asap

   NHTSA complaint #11622489 · source
8. Filed Jun 20, 2024115,000 miILBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated while driving at an undisclosed speed, the sunroof leaked water, causing the rearview mirror and rear seat belts to become wet. The contact stated that the sunroof motor and dashboard were previously replaced due to the failure; however, the failure persisted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired by an independent mechanic or dealer. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and advised the contact to file a…

   NHTSA complaint #11595562 · source
9. Filed Jun 3, 2024116,414 miMIVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that the moonroof was inoperable. The vehicle was taken to the local dealer, where it was diagnosed that the switch and sun/moon roof motor needed to be replaced. The vehicle was repaired, but the failure recurred. The contact called the local dealer and was informed that there was no Warranty coverage on the vehicle for the failure. The manufacturer contacted and the contact was referred to the NHTSA Hotline for…

   NHTSA complaint #11592063 · source
10. Filed Apr 1, 2024AZBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

    The contact owns a 2013 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that while driving at 25 MPH during rainy weather conditions, the rain started to enter through the windshield. The dealer was not contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V031000 (Structure) however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the…

    NHTSA complaint #11580487 · source
11. Filed Jan 25, 2024WABody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

    The windshield makes a loud cracking sound (for the last 4 months- this is how ong ive owned it) and a few weeks ago, the sound happened and the window cracked from the frame toward the center (about 7").

    NHTSA complaint #11567888 · source
12. Filed Oct 6, 2023IAVisibility & Wipers

    While driving normal highway speeds my driver side windshield trim piece flew off. This is not safe as now I am worried that the passenger side will do it next.

    NHTSA complaint #11548570 · source

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. View this vehicle on NHTSA.gov Methodology