Visibility complaints and recalls from NHTSA
Summary
The 2006 Ford Explorer has 12 NHTSA visibility complaints and 2 visibility-related recalls.
12
Complaints
2
Recalls
2
Injuries Reported
Data source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) · Last updated April 9, 2026
07E104000
VISIBILITY:GLASS, SIDE/REAR
CERTAIN CURVED TEMPERED REPLACEMENT GLASS MANUFACTURED BY HANGZHOU SAFETY GLASS LTD AND SUPPLIED TO SAFELITE BY AUTO TEMP INC., IDENTIFIED AS DOT-430,...
05V520000
VISIBILITY:WINDSHIELD WIPER/WASHER:MOTOR
ON CERTAIN TRUCKS, PASSENGER CARS AND SPORT UTILITY VEHICLES, THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MOTOR MAY HAVE BEEN PRODUCED WITHOUT GREASE BEING APPLIED TO THE OU...
| Date ↓ | Component | Summary |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 6, 2014 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | THIS HAPPENED TO OUR 2006 FORD EXPLORER (EDDIE BAUER EDITION, V8 4WD). THE REAR LIFTGATE GLASS EX... |
| Jan 24, 2012 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | WAS DRIVING WHEN TILT GATE GLASS AJAR WARNING CAME ON, AT THE SAME TIME HEARD A WHISTLING NOISE. UP... |
| Oct 11, 2010 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH IN THE RAIN, ... |
| Feb 3, 2010 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE WINDSHIELD WIPER MADE A POPPIN... |
| Aug 12, 2009 | VISIBILITY | WHILE TRYING TO TURN ON THE AIR CONDITIONING, A CLICKING CAN BE HEARD AND THE AIR FLOW DOES NOT CHAN... |
| Jul 18, 2009 | VISIBILITY | 1. THE EVENTS LEADING UP TO THE FAILURE ARE SIMPLE. IT WAS A QUIET SATURDAY AFTERNOON (4:30 PM ON ... |
| Sep 20, 2008 | VISIBILITY | POWER WINDOW WILL NOT WORK ON THE REAR DRIVER SIDE OR THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE OF THE VEHICLE. THEY ... |
| Jan 12, 2008 | VISIBILITY | I OWN A 2006 FORD EXPLORER EDDIE BAUER MODEL. SIX MONTHS AFTER PURCHASE, THE REAR WIPER BLADE STOPP... |
| Nov 20, 2007 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | VEHICLE ACCIDENT TWO OCCUPANTS BOTH HAD SEATBELTS ON, BOTH HAD AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND BOTH STILL STRUCK... |
| Sep 24, 2007 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE GLARE FROM THE DASHBOARD REFL... |
| Jun 4, 2007 | VISIBILITY | TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 FORD EXPLORER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE DASHBOARD PRODUCES AN EXTREME... |
| Apr 11, 2006 | VISIBILITY,STRUCTURE | DT*: THE CONTACT STATED THERE IS A SEVERE WINDSHIELD GLARE COMING FROM THE DASHBOARD. THE DEALER I... |