2017 Ford Explorer visibility & wipers problems

Related recalls

No recalls on file.

What owners say

1. Filed Oct 3, 2026CAOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

   1. Rubber is falling off the windshield and hood. This is a ford issue and they refuse to repair this. It appears to be heat related and the car was sold in an area with high summer temperatures. It is cracked and peeling at the bottom of the windshield causing rain and leaves to seep into the engine area. This could start a fire hazard if it's not repaired. Quoted me 12k to fix (more than the cost of getting another car that is less dangerous). 2. Inside auto same issue is…

   NHTSA complaint #11768736 · source
2. Filed Sep 2, 2026SCBody & StructureVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact stated that there was a crack in the front windshield and water was leaking into the vehicle. The contact was concerned about the electrical system failing from becoming wet. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure) and 26V448000 (Structure). The local was contacted in person, and the contact was advised that the parts were on back order. The vehicle was inspected, and the contact was…

   NHTSA complaint #11761670 · source
3. Filed Jul 23, 2026TNVisibility & Wipers

   There are 2 recalls that have not been acted on by Homer Skelton Ford of Millington, LLC. It has been almost two years and the dealership continues to state they do not have the parts to fix the recalls. The two recalls are not indicated as active, so I’m not sure if they claimed they already fixed them in their system. The recalls are for the rubber around the windshield and the panels near the windshield.

   NHTSA complaint #11752498 · source
4. Filed Jul 16, 202690,000 miPABody & StructureElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   The contact owns a 2017 Ford Explorer. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V347000 (Structure). While driving approximately 60 MPH, the driver's side B-pillar trim detached and flew off the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to the residence, inspected, and confirmed that the driver’s side B-pillar trim was missing. The contact stated that the electrical system on the tailgate had stopped working as intended. The vehicle was taken to an independent…

   NHTSA complaint #11750826 · source
5. Filed Jun 3, 2026NEVisibility & Wipers

   No warning. It was cold out. I ran into a store. Came back to my car and started it. The rear window defrost automatically turned on. I sat for a few minutes to let my car warm up and the back window exploded. I heard the loud explosion like a gun shot. Look back and the window exploded all into the vehicle. If I had a child in the 3rd row seat they would have had glass all over them. Possibly causing harm to any rear passenger. I since have had the window replaced. But…

   NHTSA complaint #11741909 · source
6. Filed Apr 12, 2026VAVisibility & Wipers

   No impact shattering of rear window. I entered the car and closed the driver’s side door when I heard the window shatter.

   NHTSA complaint #11730636 · source
7. Filed Apr 6, 2026MSVisibility & Wipers

   Windshield wipers worked when they wanted to for a while not anymore. It's impossible to see in the rain or clear the windshield when driving

   NHTSA complaint #11729337 · source
8. Filed Apr 1, 2026LAElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

   I spoke to the service manager at Hub City Ford located at [XXX] about the rubber around windshield was dry rotting and had came completely off. I was told that there was a recall that would fix the issue last year and so I waited for the call. During this time the vehicle started making this very loud whistling noise once the vehicle got to 40 mph. I was contacted n October of 2025 about getting the window fixed. We scheduled an appointment and someone came to fix the issue…

   NHTSA complaint #11728501 · source
9. Filed Mar 24, 2026MNVisibility & Wipers

   The rear tailgate window has blown out twice. First time 2/10/2026 and again 3/22/2026. Both times happened while parked with the car running.

   NHTSA complaint #11726671 · source
10. Filed Jan 29, 2026MAVisibility & Wipers

    Issue: Rear liftgate window on my 2017 Ford Explorer Sport spontaneously shattered without any impact. Conditions: Occurred in cold weather (approx. 5 F) within 30 minutes of starting the vehicle. Description: The glass failed suddenly with an explosive sound and scattered fragments inside and outside the vehicle. There were no prior cracks, chips, or external forces. Safety Concern: Sudden loss of rear visibility, risk of injury from flying glass, and potential hazard to…

    NHTSA complaint #11714268 · source
11. Filed Jan 1, 2026MIElectrical SystemVisibility & Wipers

    In January of 2025 the rear windshield suddenly blew a hole in it after starting the vehicle with the remote start. I was advised that due to the cold temperatures and then the heat from the rear defrost caused this to occur. On Wednesday 12/31/25, the same exact thing happened. My vehicle was parked at my home in the garage when I remote started it. A few minutes later, my daughter and I got in, started it, then proceeded to back up when we heard a loud boom. Same thing…

    NHTSA complaint #11708192 · source
12. Filed Oct 15, 2025TXOther / UnknownVisibility & Wipers

    To whom it may concern, I am writing to formally file a complaint with ford. I request immediate assistance regarding multiple open recalls on my 2017 Ford Explorer Platinum. Despite multiple attempts to have these recalls addressed by my local Ford dealership and others, they have refused to perform all the necessary repairs. When I asked if they could at least order the required parts, I was informed that they would not, due to the parts being on back order with no…

    NHTSA complaint #11693590 · 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